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Orion Sidecars

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Orion Sidecar of Acton, London, 1922

Ample protection is afforded by the up-swept hinged dash of the Orion Sidecar - one of the few new designs on exhibition.

A very taking polished aluminium sidecar is exhibited by the Orion Sidecar Co., of Acton, London, W.3. Access to the well-upholstered seat is obtained by raising a hinged scuttle dash — on which is mounted a Triplex screen — before opening the door. A glove and map locker is placed in the dash, and there is a very large locker in the back of the body, the opening of which is doubly protected by the lid and the hood when the latter is folded down. Somewhat unusual springing is adopted, for while coil springs support the rear part of the body, short C springs are used in front. The chassis is rectangular and is provided with four points of attachment.

The Motor Cycle, March 9th 1922, page 303