Have you ever seen a motorcycle like this? 1951 Turner 'By-Van'

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2 жыл бұрын

In a time before Deliveroo drivers, there was...
The 1951 Turner By-Van!
This truly unique machine was one of the eccentricities of the motorcycle world and made its brief appearance in Brussels in 1946.
Since modern problems always require modern solutions, Turner wanted to combine the fuel efficiency and simplicity of a motorbike with a delivery van.
The machine was an oddity because it had front-wheel-drive using a 125cc Royal Enfield Flying Flea engine mounted on top of the pressed steel forks. The whole of the remainder of the machine was fully enclosed to form a large parcel holder with a saddle on top for the rider and a lid for access.
Sadly, it was far too radical even for Europe, which was to have its fair share of oddities over the years, so no more was heard of it.
Also featuring in this video is the 1913 Sun Motorcycle (nearing completion), as well as the 1898 Quadrant and a new project, a Yamaha FS1E!
We hope you enjoy!

Пікірлер: 24

@1.6Kilometres Жыл бұрын

Lovely! These are the bikes my Grandad ride taking his tools to jobs, taking my Granny and Great Granny to church and taking vacations that produced such stories of the ham on fire. Thank you!

@admiralbeez8143 6 ай бұрын

I must get to this museum while Sammy is still with us!

@Lio833 Жыл бұрын

Eccentric British design 🇬🇧… Looks like a hoot too… thanks For all the bike guides & workshop tours Sammy…

@tristanbuckoke9121 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing Sammy in the restoration workshop. Great work mate cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246 Жыл бұрын

What a great thing, this Turner By-van. Hope to see this motorcycle next in your museum.

@stevecolwill9761 2 жыл бұрын

I had the very great pleasure of being shown around your workshop by Sharon, at the BMW meet yesterday. The FS1-E looked complete abd the by-van had been painted up ready for reassembly. Always a treat to visit the museum, see you again soon!

@retromechanicalengineer 2 жыл бұрын

Another day in paradise, you said it Sammy.

@perry92964 2 жыл бұрын

i'll bet if they brought those to tiwan or korea or nam where everyone was riding bikes this thing would still be in production

@fredfarnackle5455 3 ай бұрын

Well I never! The By-Van is a new one on me, never heard of it. Of course, there was no way Sammy could resist taking it for spin himself!🤓

@user-gn3sp6it8w 10 ай бұрын

love x

@derf9465 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely place, grew up nearby and visited often.

@willhorsley2105 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Must visit again

@gerry343 2 жыл бұрын

Sammy has more faith in stirrup brakes than I ever had. Barely sufficient on a pedal cycle and absolutely useless when its wet!

@flatbrokefrank6482 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting design Sammy - stay safe

@twigglykevin 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if anyone painted one, back when, with black spots to look like a cow. First thing that came to mind

@SkyrayModels 2 жыл бұрын

Wolverhampton Birmingham? Villiers St is in Wolverhampton and NOT Brum. Great looking vehicle, shame so few were ever made.

@441rider Жыл бұрын

Stuart Turner then Edward Turner the UK has good engine designers. The Stuart Sirius uniflow steam engine with a twin 3" bore would have made a good steam motorcycle.