We had a rare treat today with a visit by 9 Scott motorcycle enthusiasts - and their bikes!
After gathering at Scott enthusiast Kenneth's house near Dromara, a spectacular run through the hills culminated in soup, cake and tea at the Turnip House.
It was a delight to see these magnificent machines - some almost 100 years old, in such great condition, and under tender care.
Here's an extract from the Scott Owners' Club website:
Brilliant!
After gathering at Scott enthusiast Kenneth's house near Dromara, a spectacular run through the hills culminated in soup, cake and tea at the Turnip House.
It was a delight to see these magnificent machines - some almost 100 years old, in such great condition, and under tender care.
Here's an extract from the Scott Owners' Club website:
The Scott Legend
Say the word ‘Scott’ to a vintage motorcyclist and watch his or her response: it will be either that of enthusiasm or loathing. The Scott Motorcycle never has been mediocre ! During the 1920’s and 1930’s, when Scott Motorcycles were at their peak, a dedicated throng of enthusiasts ensured these motorcycles gained an almost cult like status: the icons of this cult were the legendary Squirrels, Super Squirrels and Flying Squirrels.
Alfred Angus ScottThe Scott machine was the product of an engineering genius called Alfred Angas Scott (1874 - 1923). His first motorcycle was built using a homemade twin cylinder engine installed into the steering head of a modified bicycle. He went on to produce a motorcycle which, on paper at least, would not look out of place in a modern motorcycle catalogue: his machine incorporated water cooling, telescopic forks, low slung weight and a lightweight duplex frame giving superb road holding. This was the Scott of 1908 (90 years ago!) and these features were to remain an integral part of the Scott motorcycle for the next 70 years.
thanks to http://www.scottownersclub.org/
Brilliant!
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| sold by A Wood &; Sons, Donnybrook Dublin - in 1924! |
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| a beauty |
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| twin cylinder |
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| Engine no. Y7237 |
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| quite a line up |
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| gathering Scotts |
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| chrome radiator |
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| air intake - no filter! |
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| Scott of Shipley, Yorkshire |
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| battery in need of charge! |
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| old - and new |
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| admirers, all the way from Minnesota |
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| the precursor to SatNav! |
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| group shot; after soup tea and cake |
