Henderson Model K 1300 side -car
Unregistered Engine # 1003 - State of origin superb - Rare Henderson four-cylinder - Original crew during glorious period The Henderson brothers, William and Tom, were very interested early on four-cylinder motors. After developing a prototype in 1911, they developed in 1912 the "Henderson Four" with the four-cylinder in-line with a displacement of 934cc, very high for the period. The engine was longitudinal located, with a chain drive, and the start was done to the crank. Henderson remained faithful to this configuration and the Model K (which is what we are interested here) was introduced in 1920, offering more power and excellent reliability. With a side distribution, the bike featured electric lights and pressure greasing max speed was a most impressive 130 km/h. This Henderson four-cylinder was purchased by the current owner directly from the remarkable "Museo del di Cingoli Sidecar" collection of Giacomo Costantino in Frontalini, where it was on exhibit since the 1970s. The museum had acquired it from an old motorcyclist, who had had it for 40 years and used it as a tandem taxi, as evidenced by the taximeter. According to the owner, this combo could be equipped with a sidecar called Italian FIS (from Turin) and mounted by "Carrozzeria Emilia" of Enzo Ferrari in Modena. At the time, the workshop was converted to civilian use for British and American motorcycles dating from the first World War. Incidentally, Enzo Ferrari himself had a Henderson four-cylinder motorcycle - very rare in Italy! This bike comes in a very original state that is rare, and with accessories such as a lighthouse pillion, chain guard, etc. The four-cylinder 1300cc unit is mated to a gearbox controlled by a tank side lever, on the left, and the side-car has two seats in tandem, accessible through a small door. The motorcycle is not working and must be restarted. This combo has an extraordinary period charm which the enthusiast cannot remain indifferent to.
Unregistered Engine # 1003 - State of origin superb - Rare Henderson four-cylinder - Original crew during glorious period The Henderson brothers, William and Tom, were very interested early on four-cylinder motors. After developing a prototype in 1911, they developed in 1912 the "Henderson Four" with the four-cylinder in-line with a displacement of 934cc, very high for the period. The engine was longitudinal located, with a chain drive, and the start was done to the crank. Henderson remained faithful to this configuration and the Model K (which is what we are interested here) was introduced in 1920, offering more power and excellent reliability. With a side distribution, the bike featured electric lights and pressure greasing max speed was a most impressive 130 km/h. This Henderson four-cylinder was purchased by the current owner directly from the remarkable "Museo del di Cingoli Sidecar" collection of Giacomo Costantino in Frontalini, where it was on exhibit since the 1970s. The museum had acquired it from an old motorcyclist, who had had it for 40 years and used it as a tandem taxi, as evidenced by the taximeter. According to the owner, this combo could be equipped with a sidecar called Italian FIS (from Turin) and mounted by "Carrozzeria Emilia" of Enzo Ferrari in Modena. At the time, the workshop was converted to civilian use for British and American motorcycles dating from the first World War. Incidentally, Enzo Ferrari himself had a Henderson four-cylinder motorcycle - very rare in Italy! This bike comes in a very original state that is rare, and with accessories such as a lighthouse pillion, chain guard, etc. The four-cylinder 1300cc unit is mated to a gearbox controlled by a tank side lever, on the left, and the side-car has two seats in tandem, accessible through a small door. The motorcycle is not working and must be restarted. This combo has an extraordinary period charm which the enthusiast cannot remain indifferent to.