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| + | [[File:Max Turkheimer 1892.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Max Turkheimer in 1892''' [http://arielmotorclubitalia.forumitalian.com/forum.htm <small>Source</small>]]] | ||
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| + | ''Click here for'' [[Astra Truck]] | ||
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== 1902 - 1905 == | == 1902 - 1905 == | ||
| − | [[Image:1903 Turkheimer 363 cc 3 HP.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:1903 Turkheimer 363 cc 3 HP.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'''1903 Turkheimer 363 cc 3 HP''' [http://www.kjjohnson.ca/piaggio/index.html <small>Source</small>] ]] |
| − | '''Max Turkheimer & Co''' was a short lived adventure but produced beautiful motorcycles. | + | '''Max Turkheimer & Co''' was a short lived adventure but produced beautiful motorcycles. Before producing his own [[motorcycles]], Max |
| + | used single-cylinder horizontal and vertical engines. ''Max Turkheimer'' was a pioneer in [[motorcycle]] [[racing]] and had been importing since 1894 from ''Hildebrand & Wolfmiller''.{{-}} | ||
| − | == 1931 == | + | == 1931 - 1953 == |
| − | [[Image:astra1939a.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:1937 Astra 500.jpg|thumb|280px|left|'''1937 Astra 500''']] |
| + | [[File:Astra_350_1921.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1921 Astra 350''' [http://www.kjjohnson.ca/piaggio/index.html <small>Source</small>] ]] | ||
| + | [[Image:astra1939a.jpg|thumb|280px|right|'''1939 Astra 500''']] | ||
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| + | '''Max Turkheimer & Co''' assembled the '''Astra''' [[motorcycles]] in [[Milan]] using numerous parts sourced from the Birmingham firm ''Components Ltd'', builder of [[Ariel]] Motorcycles. These very attractive machines had 248cc and 498cc single [[cylinder]] [[engines]], usually with ''Burman'' [[gearboxe]]s and ''Bosch'' electrics. Prior to the World War the [[Turkheimer]] company manufactured the [[Otav]] motorcycles. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:26, 6 February 2011
Max Turkheimer in 1892 Source
Click here for Astra Truck
1902 - 1905
1903 Turkheimer 363 cc 3 HP Source
Max Turkheimer & Co was a short lived adventure but produced beautiful motorcycles. Before producing his own motorcycles, Max
used single-cylinder horizontal and vertical engines. Max Turkheimer was a pioneer in motorcycle racing and had been importing since 1894 from Hildebrand & Wolfmiller.
1931 - 1953
1921 Astra 350 Source
Max Turkheimer & Co assembled the Astra motorcycles in Milan using numerous parts sourced from the Birmingham firm Components Ltd, builder of Ariel Motorcycles. These very attractive machines had 248cc and 498cc single cylinder engines, usually with Burman gearboxes and Bosch electrics. Prior to the World War the Turkheimer company manufactured the Otav motorcycles.
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