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Unrelated to the German motorcycle company of the same name, the Victoria company of Dennistoun, Glasgow, was to become Scotland’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer, and by the outbreak of war in 1914, had developed a wide range of machines fitted with Precision engines made by FE Baker. After the war, production continued using mainly Villiers, JAP, and Blackburne engines, until the company’s demise in 1926. |
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The "New Victoria" Cycle Manufacturing Co. of Scotland was based in Craigpark (Street) and 367 Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun, and had premises at 71 Cathedral Street and 78-82 Hanover Street in the centre of Glasgow. Customers could watch their bicycles being made there.
They started out making bicycles in the late 1890’s, but diversified from about 1904 into making motorcycles. They were the most successful Scottish motorcycle ever made. The Founder … |
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Published by Hay & Nisbet Glasgow – date anyone?? |
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LISTINGS ON THIS WEBSITE: The Motor
Cycle
Classic Motorcycle Magazine picture 1988
Three Victoria bicycles reported – details
Another Scottish motorcycle marque discovered - related to the Victoria
A Victoria turns up in Otago NZ - details
Searching for the Victoria works
Glasgow Museum of Transport Library
The Founder of the firm…
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Other Links: Glasgow Museum of Transport – A Guide Mitchell Library
Hidden Glasgow Forum Glasgow Transport Museum - Official Site |
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The number
of surviving Victoria motorcycles found so far is 12 details NEW FIND in Australia August 2017 details
Can
you contribute any more information please?
If you have any information or pictures you might add to this website, please e-mail |
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