Best remembered for its curious 'duplex' form of steering gear and Claude Temple's record-breaking exploits on the mighty OEC-Temple-Anzani, the Osborn Engineering Company commenced motorcycle manufacture in 1914. The Gosport-based firm began by making motorcycles under contract to engine manufacturer Blackburne before marketing machines under its own name from 1920. OEC also made its own engines under the 'Atlanta' name but mainly relied on proprietary power units from JAP. As well as the patented duplex steering, introduced in 1927, the firm offered rear springing from 1929. Supplied new by Huxhams of Parkstone, Dorset, whose original label remains fixed to the front mudguard, this OEC combination has enjoyed single family ownership from new. The machine is powered by a JAP v-twin sidevalve engine while the sidecar is believed to be by the Wolverhampton firm of Graiseley. We are advised that the front fork has been replaced at some time and that the machine has been updated with dynamo electrics and lighting set. The original acetylene lamps are included in the sale and the machine comes with a box of assorted spares, original handbook, old-style logbook and Swansea V5. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
Best remembered for its curious 'duplex' form of steering gear and Claude Temple's record-breaking exploits on the mighty OEC-Temple-Anzani, the Osborn Engineering Company commenced motorcycle manufacture in 1914. The Gosport-based firm began by making motorcycles under contract to engine manufacturer Blackburne before marketing machines under its own name from 1920. OEC also made its own engines under the 'Atlanta' name but mainly relied on proprietary power units from JAP. As well as the patented duplex steering, introduced in 1927, the firm offered rear springing from 1929. Supplied new by Huxhams of Parkstone, Dorset, whose original label remains fixed to the front mudguard, this OEC combination has enjoyed single family ownership from new. The machine is powered by a JAP v-twin sidevalve engine while the sidecar is believed to be by the Wolverhampton firm of Graiseley. We are advised that the front fork has been replaced at some time and that the machine has been updated with dynamo electrics and lighting set. The original acetylene lamps are included in the sale and the machine comes with a box of assorted spares, original handbook, old-style logbook and Swansea V5. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
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