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Pope Manufacturing Company was founded by Albert Augustus Pope around 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts, US and incorporated in Hartford, Connecticut in 1877. Manufacturing of bicycles began in 1878 in Hartford at the Weed Sewing Machine Company factory. Pope manufactured bicycles, motorcycles, and automobiles. From 1905 to 1913, Pope gradually ...
The Pope Model L was a motorcycle produced by Pope Manufacturing Company in Westfield, Massachusetts, [1] between 1914 [2] and 1920. The Model L was, at 70 miles per hour (110 km/h), the fastest motorcycle in the world when introduced.
Pope Model L: 61 cu in (1,000 cc) 1913: United States: America on the Move [6] Autoped motor scooter: 155 cc (9.5 cu in) [7] 1918: United States: America on the Move [8] Cleveland: 13.5 cu in (221 cc) 1918: United States: America on the Move [9] Indian Single: 1918: United States: America on the Move [10] Simplex Servi-Cycle: 7.9 cu in (129 cc ...
Packman & Poppe (P&P) was a British motorcycle manufacturer. Founded by Erling Poppe and Gilmour Packman the first motorcycle was produced in 1922 with a 250 cc (15 cu in) two-stroke engine . This was followed by a 976 cc (59.6 cu in) side-valve machine with a JAP V-twin engine in 1923 and the Silent Three using a 350 cc (21 cu in) Barr and ...
Noel Pope bought the motorcycle and in 1939 set two lap records with it at Brooklands; 107 mph (172 km/h) with sidecar, and 124 mph (200 km/h) in solo configuration, which exceeded the previous record set in 1935 by Eric Fernihough also on a Brough Superior. These records still stand as the track closed in 1939.
Inspired by the American stunt performer who captivated audiences with his death-defying motorcycle jumps, this toy from the early ’70s featured a young Knievel in his famous red, white, and ...
Ariana Grande isn’t just a pop culture icon—she’s also a fan of cooking at home. On a recent episode of the podcast SmartLess, Ariana shared her favorite go-to meal, and it’s surprisingly ...
Watch firsthand, in 360 video, as Susan Sarandon listens and learns about refugees' hopes, dreams and journeys