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Nov 2, 2015 - 10:53PM

Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

I'm thinking it is, was, an Ariel?

And the street reminds me a bit of Tiverton, the junction between Bampton Street and Gold Street, but I could be wrong.

Rob

email (option): robmiller11(a)yahoo.co.uk

Rik

Nov 2, 2015 - 11:29PM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

The lorry might be an Albion...I think that you're right about the Ariel.

btb

Nov 2, 2015 - 11:58PM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

SMIDSY !

Mike

Nov 3, 2015 - 8:48AM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

I think its a Matchless, looking at the primary chain case.

Mike

Nov 3, 2015 - 8:48AM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

I think its a Matchless, looking at the primary chain case.

Ron Pier

Nov 3, 2015 - 8:53AM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

It's definitely an Ariel. You can see the field stand stuck up apart from several other indications. Ron

email (option): ronpier@talk21.com

NigP

Nov 3, 2015 - 5:31PM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

I reckon its the triumph 3hw that i bought ..........................

But then again, it doesn't look as if he truck has reversed backwards and forwards, over it a few times .......

And it not in Indian ......

Rob Miller

Nov 4, 2015 - 7:25PM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

I went to Tiverton today and took this picture, there has been so much development that I couldn't find any definite proof, but it could be.

Rob

email (option): robmiller11(a)yahoo.co.uk

Rik

Nov 4, 2015 - 8:04PM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

Does Henk have a higher-resolution copy that would let us read the name of the chemist and photographic shop ?

A 'Google' indicates that Hinton Lake who had his main shop in Exeter was at 7 Gold Street. He seems to have been a big photographic supplier.

http://www.exetermemories.co.uk/em/_commercial/hinton_lake.php

Henk WM20 2415

Nov 4, 2015 - 9:43PM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

The photo I have is slightly better and bigger and there is a sign (not visible on the forum photo) that says Taylors chemists.

Henk

email (option): ahum@quicknet.nl

Vincent

Nov 5, 2015 - 10:21AM

Re: Forum picture "lorry versus motorcycle".

Probably a Ariel. position of the mudguard nuts tie up and the guard is ribbed.
steering damper visible, this was delayed at some point -but I dont know when-
Only the engine shock absorber bulge looks a bit odd, but that could be from the inprint by the lorry...

email (option): vincent@vincentvanginneke.com