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A 1913 Campion motorcycle

The Campion Cycle Company was a British bicycle, cyclecar and motor cycle maker, active from 1901 to 1926 and based in Nottingham, England. In 1927 it was purchased by currys. [1]

Motor cycles

Campion motorcycles used a variety of proprietary engines including Minerva, MMC, Fafnir, Precision, Villiers, Blackburne and JAP.

They also supplied frames to other companies.

Campion Cyclecar

The Cyclecar was made only in 1913 and was powered by a JAP V twin with a rating of 8hp. It used a friction transmission system and drove the rear wheels by a belt. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ ""National Archives"".
  2. ^ Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)