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B44 VS...
in 1861 Birmingham Small Arms is formed "to manufacture
guns by machinery".
In 1906, the first motorcycles are produced.
At its zenith, the plant covers 1,142,000 square feet and employs
12,000.
By 1977, the Small Heath factory is demolished and it's molds
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in 1967, based on Jeff Smith's bored C15, Small Heath delivers
a 441cc production machine.
Produced in a number of variations, the Victor Special is made
for less than three years. This unlikely dual-purpose machine
manages to sell-out each year. |
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is delivered with an Amal Concentric and the usual Lucas Prince
of Darkness" electrical nightmare.
These pages are dedicated to the Victor Special and the individuals
who strive to keep it roadworthy. |
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