Brief History of the Marque: New Hudson
Formed in about 1890 by George Patterson to build bicycles, the Birmingham
factory built their first powered machine in the 1903 using a clip-on Minerva
engine. Their first motorcycles appeared in 1909 (or 1910), fitted with
JAP
engines. By the 1920's they were achieving competition success at the TT
and also at Brooklands. Bert Le Vack took over racing development in 1927,
and in that year became the first rider to lap Brooklands at over 100mph
on a 500cc machine.
They manufactured their own SV and OHV single cylinder engines of 350
to 600cc, and also a Levis-powered two-stroke of
211cc which was apparently first offered in 1914, and then again in 1920
and 1921 being the first model offered after cessation of hostilities.
It was an exceedingly difficult time for George as one of his two sons
had been killed and the other lost a leg in the war. The family sold the
factory to Mr. H.J.Bructon shortly after the end of the Great War.
In addtion to the range of motorcycles, they built three-wheelers with
MAG
engines. The firm was taken over by the BSA concern early in the depression
era, and by 1933 they had ceased production of motorcycles but continued
to produce Girling brake and suspension components.
In 1940 they built the New Hudson Autocycle, and this was apparently
later rebadged as a BSA.
1927 Vitesse Special
1928 models 81, 82, 83, 84 SV 346cc and 496cc
1928 models 85, 86, 87, 88 OHV 346cc and 496cc
1929 OHV models had Webb forks, SV models had Druid forks.
1930 model 91 lightweight with 250cc OHV; model 100 with sloper engine
1932 350cc New Hudson M31, Moss 4 speed box, sidevalve engine.
1932 346cc New Hudson M34 sidevalve, sloper engine.
The AutoCycle of the 1950's had Villiers
engines and was produced at 47 Armoury Rd, Birmingham.
More on the history of New Hudson
motorcycles...
Mon May 31 2010
cosmikdebriis<at>yahoo.co.uk
Forum for New Hudsons
New Hudson All Models
New forum for New Hudson owners.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/newhudson/
Please join... It's free !
UK
Tue Mar 23 2010
tonygauvin_<at>hotmail.com
no fire at the plug
New Hudson Advert 98cc 1950
My Bike has a new coil&condenser points are good shape timming
is good
Dieppe New Brunswick Canada
Mon Dec 28 2009
gbbull
bigpond.com
Engine type
New Hudson 1914 v-twin
Could someone please advise if the engines used in these models were
JAP on NH's own motor? Thanks
Australia
Sun Nov 29 2009
brucepaminayahoo.com.au
NEW HUDSON
New Hudson 1926 flat tanker
information and parts and photos
Australia/worldwide
Wanted, presumeably. Ed.
Sun Aug 09 2009
ward.m15sky.com
manual
new hudson 80
I am looking for a service manual for a 1929 model 80 New Hudson motorcycle.
Can anyone help?
london
Fri Jul 24 2009
gman_patenaudehotmail.com
new hudson autocycle tires
new hudson uatocycle
looking for a source for 2.25 X 21 inch tires -PLEASE
canada
There is a selection of tyre resources here:
Vintage Motorcycle
Tyres
Sat Apr 11 2009
paulfineformes.co.nz
new hudson 1942
98cc autocycle 1942 autocycle
looking for parts seat, chain gaurd new bearings for wheels
new zealand
Sat Mar 21 2009
newhudsonemail.cz
New Hudson Web
1909-1933 all
I have found a web site about New Hudson motorbikes, see http://newhudson.wz.cz
Prague
English
Mon Jan 12 2009
georgiameg2
yahoo.com.au
new hudson project
new hudson ?
i have aquired a motor , gear box , frame & box of bits eng
no is nf560 . the only number i can read on the frame is at the rear of
the diamond , m16954 can you please assist with any infomation or whereabouts
of parts kind regards roley
queensland aust.
Wed Dec 10 2008
gtleslierogers.com
villiers engine parts
new hudson 1951 autocycle
can you advise a source as I am going to do a complete rebuild.can
send photos of cycle which was sold in the T Eaton department store catalogue
toronto, canada
Mon Nov 17 2008
johnsonrusgmail.com
Autocycle
New hudson Unknown
Need year of manufacture. FRAME: MC 7381 I
think it’s a C and not an O
CRANK COVER: S 586/2127
CYLINDER BARELL: B4965
Australia
I have since stripped the bike and am in the process of rebuilding from
the
ground up. Attached are some photos before I started.
I will try your suggested sites but hope you can also help.
Tue Oct 21 2008
kennynevillemsn.com
new hudson
new hudson auto cycle 98cc
i have this bike in my garden and would love to do it up but do not
have the time or the money .so i would like it to go to a good home sa
this bike means a lot to me .please make me an ofter thanhk kenny
swindon
Fri Aug 29 2008
ann_pete_pigletbtinternet.com
parts
new hudson auto-cycle
restoreing a new-hudson,auto-cycle, what we are needing is pedals &
saddle. also a pedal spindel, as ours is bent.
brighton
Sat Aug 23 2008
swordsbigpond.com
cams & followers
New Hudson 1914 vee twin
I have a 1914 vee twin which is missing the cams & followers Need
help .
Sydney
Mon Mar 10 2008
eugenedodo.com.au
villiers crankshaft
new hudson 1950s
no on crank d8385/1 no on conrod is d8388 have new hudson 98cc auto
cycle will this fit thanks paul
queensland
Sat Feb 02 2008
2wielergertgmail.com
Engine New Hudson
Hello,
I'm the owner of an engine of about 500 cc from about 1927/1929.I think
it is a competition or race engine.It looks like the engine mounted to
the machine pictured with rider Grounds on it. To be sure of this all,i
would like to have some pictures of New Hudson racing engines of the period.
Could you send me some photographs?
Netherlands
Thu Nov 08 2007
ronald.bailey6btinternet.com
new hudson exhaust
1954 new hudson autocycle villiers 2f engine
Hi
I am looking for a supplier of a front pipe and round silencer for
the above machine,could you help in this matter.
regards
Ron Bailey
watford
..........
Thanks for prompt reply,enclosed picture as requested,the bike is now
stripped down and is undergoing renovation.
Sept 11th 2007
subject: New Hudson Autocycle
Email: narrativecliftoncentre.com
message: Hi
I'm trying find out the value of a New Hudson autocyle - last registered
in 1942. Motor turns over. I can send a picture if it's of assistance.
If you know of others / clubs I should contact I'd welcome your assistance
- it's not a classic car and not a classic motorbike so finding some good
advice is proving difficult.
best wishes
mark
Sat Sep 02 2006
jah.fairclough
btopenworld
can you identify the following bikes
New Hudson
Villier’s engine
No. plate SPU 602
Frame no. ZE 49
Engine no. 801 16840
New Hudson
Villier’s engine
No. plate TTW 120
Frame no. ZE 33
Engine no. 171 A21177
New Hudson
Villier’s engine
No. plate 211 RTW
Engine no. 906B 3082
manchester
Wed May 10 2006
aysautosbcglobal.net
New Hudson Motorcycles
1932 500cc
I have recently aquired a 1932 New Hudson and wondered where ANY parts
may be found, new, used or other. It is mostly complete, running, but needs
cosmetic restoration.
Any help is appreciated.
Kindest Regards,
Jason Delacroix
USA
RNM Grounds was famed for racing against a Tiger Moth at a race course
in Dunedin.
