Having ceased motorcycle production in 1933, New Hudson returned briefly to the manufacture of two-wheelers in 1940 with the Autocycle. The engine was Villiers’ JDL and the Autocycle featured pedal transmission and a rigid front fork. Production resumed in 1946, by which time New Hudson was owned by BSA. Post-war developments included the adoption of pressed-steel, blade-type girder forks in 1948 and the Villiers 2F engine the following year. Deletion of the 2F brought an end to Autocycle production in 1958. Offered for sale by its lady owner, this Autocycle is described as original and unrestored with the exception of an engine rebuild (new crankcase seals, big-end bearing and piston rings), new brake shoes and reconditioning of the carburettor, all of which was carried out in 2006. Unused since then (and not ridden on the road for five years) it is described as a good starter and excellent runner. Offered with old-style Swansea V5. No reserve.
Having ceased motorcycle production in 1933, New Hudson returned briefly to the manufacture of two-wheelers in 1940 with the Autocycle. The engine was Villiers’ JDL and the Autocycle featured pedal transmission and a rigid front fork. Production resumed in 1946, by which time New Hudson was owned by BSA. Post-war developments included the adoption of pressed-steel, blade-type girder forks in 1948 and the Villiers 2F engine the following year. Deletion of the 2F brought an end to Autocycle production in 1958. Offered for sale by its lady owner, this Autocycle is described as original and unrestored with the exception of an engine rebuild (new crankcase seals, big-end bearing and piston rings), new brake shoes and reconditioning of the carburettor, all of which was carried out in 2006. Unused since then (and not ridden on the road for five years) it is described as a good starter and excellent runner. Offered with old-style Swansea V5. No reserve.
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