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William Knapp

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Well...the Rubino certainly is good looking. And check out that interesting rear suspension.

But I can't tell you anything about it. So I'll move on.

Here's a 1946 Rex

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I spotted the photo below and 'clicked' on it. I found that it was attached to a website with a vile political philosophy. So I backed right out of there.
As a result, I don't know anything about this bike.

But it's unusual.

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The photo is a Ner-A-Car motorcycle manufactured from 1921 to 1926 in the United States and the United Kingdom
 

William Knapp

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# 363 The bottom picture is a Ner-A-Car manufactured in 1921 to 1925 in the United Kingdom and the United States.
 

Ludwig II

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If I remember properly, the Hemy is a true assistance engine, it only increases rpm once the rider pedals a bit.
 

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Soviet era prototype from Latvia, using a modified Irtysh roller drive motor. The Irtysh was a copy of the ILO from West Germany.



And for comparison, an ILO.

 

Russell

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Damm that chain tension-er in the second picture looks strangely familiar, I've seen similar one somewhere.
 

Ludwig II

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Perhaps the bike is a runner, not just a static exhibit, and they needed a replacement?
 

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A little known phenomenon, some French manufacturers used roller drives for mainstream mopeds into the 1960s. First is a Mobylette BG.



Peugeot Bima unit, l & r views.





Terrot Lutin; the engine may have been VAP, I didn't investigate.



Follis



 

Ludwig II

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Diem, France. It looks like enough sold for there to be more than one renovation happening.