Mon May 18 2009
alan.birt<at>btinternet.com
Irish motorcycle
Fagan Fagan
I can supply a picture of the Fagan motorcycle if you would like it.
It was made in Dublin. I note your information on this machine
is very sparse !
Sqn Ldr Alan Birt
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Picture attached herewith. It was assembled in Dublin from
parts mostly obtained from England, including the frame from Diamond.
At the time there were heavy tarrifs imposed on imports into Ireland from
England [de Valera's 'Irish only' policy - what we want, we
will make ourselves which conveniently ignored the point that the components
were being manufactured elsewhere]. By assembling in Ireland,
the tarrif was only paid on the basic components. In other
words, it was almost a kit ! I hope this is of interest.
Sqn Ldr Alan Birt
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Further to previous email - note the Irish script used
for 'Fagan' on the machine, to emphasise its Irishness !
Fagan_1935.jpg will be posted-0905
[The bike had a Villiers 148cc engine and a frame by Diamond]
Fri Apr 13 2007
hd0073<at>peoplepc.com
Irish Motorcycle
Fagan
I am looking for any info posible on the FAGAN. Photos, Tech Info,
Ads. Anything.
Califonia, USA
If you have a query about Fagan Motorcycles, or have some information
to add about these classic Irish machines, please contact
us!
