| ABC 1920 | |
| Sopwith Aviation Co, England | |
| Designed by Granville Bradshaw, the ABC caused a sensation at the 1919 Motor Cycle Show. Its special sprung frame and opposed twin-cylinder engine (the forerunner to the BMW units that were still appearing in the 1970s) were of very advanced design. This particular ABC was assembled new by Sir Len Southward when he was a lad of 15, and by chance it came into his possession many years later, when he restored it to its present condition. | |
| 3 hp opposed twin, 68 mm bore, 54 mm stroke, 398 cc (8 bhp). Top speed, approx 85 km/h (53 mph). | |
| AJS "Big Port"? 1924 | |
| Steven Bros, Great Britain | |
| Production of the famous AJS range of motorcycles was begun in 1909 by Albert John Stevens after whose initials the company was called. Stevens, the son of an English blacksmith, had actually started in the motor trade 12 years earlier when he began building petrol engines. He was later joined in partnership by three of his brothers. In 1931 AJS was bought by the rival Matchless Company. In 1938 Matchless also bought Sunbeam and combined the three companies into Associated Motor Cycles. One of the most successful 350 cc motor cycles of the early 1920's. Sir Len Southward's first new motorcycle was one of these. | |
| 349 cc single cylinder side valve engine. 74 mm bore, 81 mm stroke, 2? hp. | |
| AJS 7R 1964 | |
| AJS Motorcycles, England | |
| One of the most successful racing motorcycles from the AJS stable. Capable of speeds of 180-190 km/h (115-120 mph), 7R's won the 1961, 62 and 63 Junior Manx TT races and came second in 1966. Peter Murphy of Auckland won the NZ Junior TT and was sixth in the Isle of Man Junior TT on a 7R in 1957. | |
| 350 cc, 75.5 mm bore, 78 mm stroke (38.5 bhp at 7600-7800 rpm). | |
| AJS G12CSR 1959 | |
| Associated Motor Cycles, England | |
| The biggest of the AJS range, this motorcycle is virtually a twin of the Matchless 650 cc G12. Introduced in 1959, the G12CSR remained in production until the AJS name was phased out in the mid-1960s. | |
| 646 cc, four stroke, ohv, twin cylinder, 8.5:1 compression, 72 mm bore, 72 mm stroke, single Monobloc 1 1/8"? carb. | |
| Allardice Hybrid 1973 | |
| Graham Allardice, Wellington, NZ | |
| This home-built motorcycle took two years to build and is powered by a modified 4 cylinder Honda CB 750 cc engine. The frame and cycle parts are handmade. Accessories are from various origins, hence the name "Hybrid"?. Though of unusual design, roadholding, handling and brakes are considered superior to contemporary stock models. Donated by Mr Graham Allardice. | |
| Honda CB 750 with Waggot camshaft. Cruising speed, 160 km/h Top speed, 200 km/h | |
| Ariel 1954 | |
| Top speed 98 mph — 160 kph Price in England 1954 — 102.00 UK pounds | |
| MK 1 motor 997cc OHV Four speed gear box | |
| Auto Union DKW, Germany cica 1950s | |
| By 1930 DKW was the largest motorcycle producer in the world, but over extended itself and merged with three other manufacturers to remain solvent. DKW, Wander, Horch and Audi joined to become Auto Union AG in 1932, with the symbol of four inter-linked circles still used to this day by Audi. In November 1958 Mercedes Benz gained control of the Auto Union and cut the number of DKW two-wheelers to three models, and by 1959 production halted altogether. | |
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ADMISSION
HOURS
Easter until Labour Weekend 9am– 4.3Opm every day Labour Weekend until Easter 9am–5 pm every day (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) ADMISSION CHARGES Adults — $10.00 Children — $3.00 (5–15years) Pre-schoolers — No Charge Special rates for group bookings. Enquire here. Wheelchairs available. |
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LOCATION
Otaihanga
Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand MAP  CONTACT Phone: +64 (4) 297 1221 Fax: +64 (4) 297 0503 Email: southward@kapiti.co.nz |
