Here we have a very collectable book for the Vintage Motorcycle enthusiast.

ACU- AUTO CYCLE UNION 1912 Handbook.

Has scores of Period ad's- Machines including: Douglas, AJS, James, Rudge, Quadrant, SCOTT, Zenith, Bradbury, Singer, Royal Enfield and scores of others.
 A list of affiliated clubs from around the country, full lists of Motorcycle dealers and repairers for each town.

Hotels in each town, 
ACU Competition rules,

International Tourist Trophy results from 1907 to 1911,
British Motorcycle records standing on 1st Jan' 1912- the flying mile being held by C R Collier on a Matchless JAP at a speed of 91.37MPH, 
Six Days Trials results and a resume of each event from 1903 - 1911,
A calendar of competition events including reliability trials, hill climbs, road racing (Brooklands, etc), London to Edinburgh Trial and many more.

This fascinating book contains masses of period information, most notably the period adverts for all the main manufacturers, and many of the lesser known smaller brands, side car manufacturers, tyre companies, lighting sets, the motor cycle dealers and engineers- proudly showing elegant buildings in the scores of adverts for companies around the UK.

This would be of interest to the Vintage Motorcycle owner- this would certainly add to the history file for a 1912 machine, and those with an interest in Vintage motorcycling and the history of British transport.


They will be sent Royal Mail tracked, in UK. For peace of mind.
World wide post, via eBay GSP, is offered.