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The "Sportsman" – featuring 138cc, 3 hp engine, 20" wheels, kick starter and drum brakes – was released in 1949 for US$224.50 (equivalent to $2,900 in 2023), and US$239.50 (equivalent to $3,100 in 2023) for the Deluxe model with two-speed automatic transmission.
Simplex Manufacturing Corporation was an American manufacturer that made motorcycles from 1935 to 1975. Between 1935 and 1960, Simplex made variations of the Simplex Servi-Cycle including the 1953–1960 Simplex Automatic.
Light truck Embossed yellow serial on black plate; "WIS. TRUCK" at bottom, "EXP. - 6 - 1948" at top 12345A: Coded by weight class (A) Revalidated for 1949 with red on white tabs Heavy truck Embossed black serial on orange plate; "WIS" over "TRK" at top left, "48" over "49" at top right; quarterly tab at top center A12345 Coded by weight class (A)
The museum was located in Oxnard, California, designed by architect Vincent Dyer and home to Otis Chandler's extensive collection of vintage and rare automobiles, motorcycles, and trains as well as fine art and wildlife game. After its founder died, the collection was auctioned off in late 2006.
Issued to current U.S. representatives. A small 'A' by the number indicates a second vehicle owned by the representative, a small 'B' indicates a third vehicle, and so on. State Senator: S 12 Issued to current and retired members of the California State Senate. The number in the serial corresponds to the district represented by the senator.
This a listing of motorcycles of the 1940s, including those on sale, ... The Marman Twin was made in 1948 and 1949 [3] Vincent Black Shadow.
In 1949, the Powell company moved into the lightweight motorcycle market with the introduction of the P-81 model, which was a direct competitor of the Mustang (motorcycle) produced in nearby Glendale. All four of these post-war Powell models used the same single-cylinder four-stroke 24-cubic-inch (393 cc) engine which was developed in-house.
In 1950, the company manufactured a unique truck, the TC CargoLiner – touted as "A Trailer Without A Tractor". [15] In 1953 the Twin Coach Company was awarded a patent for what would become the standard in straight truck design. The inventor was Louis J Fageol. [16] The company produced 1 1/2 ton, 2 1/2 ton, 3 1/2-4 ton, and 5-6 ton trucks.