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Borgo Sidecar on 1918 Reading Standard

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Gosford Sidecar 1912

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Juwel Sidecar 1933 Luxus Sport

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Royal Sidecar ca 1959 Durkopp Diana

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Burbury Sidecars

Burbury Sidecars and Sidecar Chassis. T. CADBY & SONS, Ltd., Birmingham.

Sidecar Manufacturers

Sidecar Manufacturers

Sidecar marques and technical information

Vintage, Pioneer & Classic Touring, Commercial & Racing Motorcycle Combinations

A

  • Abez, Japan, abez.jp (3)
  • ACAP - frequently fitted to Nimbus
  • ADKA, Munich 1920s
  • Aero see Henderson
  • Aero 1920s, Czech
  • A.G.
  • AJF, France, ajfmotoside.fr (3)
  • AJL Sidecars, Leipzig
  • AJS Sidecars
  • Alfred Jockisch see Juwel Sidecars
  • Alternative Side-Cars 2024, France
  • Anfa Seitenwagen 1920s
  • Apex Sidecars, Brixton, 1939
  • APS Seitenwagen, Dresden
  • Ardie Germany
  • Arki Seitenwagen
  • Armec Kurt and Markus Aregge, Switzerland
  • Armor Side 2024, France
  • Arrow, Herbert Heipt, Dessau, Dresden (1)
  • Astra, Erwin Gens, Berlin, 1931 (1)
  • Austro-Omega, Austria
  • Avion, Czech (2)
  • AY - Arthur AY, Gera, 1936-37 (1)
  • B

  • BAF Czech
  • Bambini (see also Watsonian)
  • BD Czech, 1927-1929
  • Belgian Sidecars, Paris
  • Bender, Denmark
  • Beringer France, 1985-
  • Bernardet, FR
  • Binder, Germany
  • Blacknell Nottingham, UK, 1950s
  • BOB Seitenwagen, Berlin 1950s, Gerhard Bobbe
  • Bode Gespann Germany, 1998-2024
  • Bramble, UK 1912-1915
  • Briggs, UK
  • Britannic, Birmingham
  • Bufflier, Lyon, France
  • Berkeley see British Marques (B)
  • Burbury Birmingham, 1919
  • Burlington, Clapham Common, UK 1920s
  • Busmar Blackpool UK, 1950-1965
  • C

  • Canoelet 1911~1923, Birmingham UK
  • Camber 1908~1921, UK
  • Canterbury, UK
  • Carell, Germany
  • Carpio Sidecars 1932-1953, France
  • Cassardo St Etienne 1930s
  • Castle, UK
  • Champion - built by GEDÜ of Berlin, 1930s (1)
  • Cechie by Bohmerland
  • Challenger, UK
  • Charnwood, fitted to R67 in BMW gallery
  • Choda Sidecars 2024, France
  • CIMT Gribaudi 1947, Italy
  • Chorovski
  • Clarendon 1959 (GB)
  • Clipper - Aichelberg/Eßlingen (1)
  • C&M Sidecars 1920, (GB)
  • Collins Sidecars Putney (GB), 1920s
  • Combination Garage, Japan
  • Continental, India
  • Cooper, Birmingham 1916-1921
  • Corda 1987-2000 (DE)
  • Coronet by Booths Motories, 1909-1920 (GB)
  • County Cycle & Motor Company, 1920-1922 (GB)
  • Cozy, India
  • CS Concept, France
  • Cushman, United States
  • Cykleborsen, Denmark
  • CZ-Stoye
  • CZ, Czech (2)
  • D

  • Dania, Denmark
  • Dedôm 1998-2024, France
  • Dessauer - Robert Krause, Dessau, 1928~1938 (1)
  • Derwent Sidecar Co., of Borrowash, Derby. Fitted to 1916 Brough HO Twin.
  • DJ Construction 1993-2024, France
  • Dorway Sidecars Ltd, Birmingham, 1922-1926
  • Dnepr
  • Druzeta 1958-59, Prague
  • Duco 1911-13, Belgium (or poss France). Fitted to French-market BSA's.
  • Dukelet 1912, UK
  • Duna - models include the OK4 with headlights and grille.
  • Dunhills, Glasgow
  • Dunjó 1950s, ES
  • Dunkley 1911-16, UK
  • Durapid, Roma. Fitted to Moto Rumi.
  • Dusting, Australia
  • E

  • Efka - Fritz Karsten, Berlin, 1931~1933 (1)
  • Egli 1967-1985, Switzerland
  • Edmond Gustave Henry 1914, France
  • EML - built quality sidecar outfits for 30 years. Dutch. emltrike.com/sidecars
  • Engstrom, Denmark
  • ERA c.1932~39, Czech
  • Ero, Oberursel
  • EZS c.1991-2024, Netherlands
  • F

  • FAC Trailers (FR) 1950s
  • Falke/Falkensee
  • Falke/Falkensee (DE) 1950s
  • Farlow/Farrer's (GB) 1909-1915
  • Faurne, Valence-sur-Rhone (Drome)
  • Fernand Richard, Paris
  • Favorit Berlin, 1933-38
  • Favorit, Czech, 1932~1956
  • Felber, Austria
  • Fitsu 1913 Birmingham
  • F.J.B. - F. Blahak & Co., Wien, 1926 (1)
  • F.J.S. - Sviták, Praha-Nusle, Czech, 1932 (4)
  • FLH - Fahrzeugbau Luther & Heyer GmbH, Berlin-Halensee, 1933 (1)
  • Flotteur, 174, rue de Vaurgirard, Paris 15
  • Forward of Birmingham 1911-1915
  • Foxton, Birmingham 1920
  • Fridu - Niederschönhausen (1)
  • Fritz Heigl, Germany
  • Fulgur Trailers Vincennes, Seine, France.
  • G

  • Galimberti, Italy
  • Garnier - A. G. Garnier, at the Paris Salon, 1922
  • Garrard Sidecars 1926-1961
  • Gautherot, France (Gallery)
  • Geko, Switzerland
  • Georgi, Germany
  • Gewo
  • Globe, India
  • Gloria, UK
  • Gosford 1912
  • Goulding AU & USA, 1920-30s
  • Graisley, UK, 1920s-1930s
  • Grindlay, Great Britain
  • Grosvenor 1912-1921, UK
  • Grus Chorovski, Czech (2)
  • Grüter & Gut GG
  • H

  • Haller-Stoye
  • Harley Davidson, United States
  • Harli - Berlin (1)
  • Hastings, Nottingham, 1912-1913
  • Hawke, Queensland 1930s
  • Hawkon, Belchers Lane, Birmingham. 1961
  • Hayward - Imported by Pleus & Co, Krefeld, 1930 (1)
  • Hazlewood's Ltd Coventry, 1905
  • HB Side-Cars, Ets P. Humblot, France.
  • HBJ
  • HBS
  • C. W. Hayward, see Graiseley
  • Héchard 1982-2024, France
  • Heigl-Fritz.de
  • Helen Sidecars 1922
  • Henderson Aero Works, Sheffield
  • Henley GB
  • Heos - Kaulsdorf, Heos-Fahrzeugwerk GmbH, Berlin, 1923 (1)
  • Hercules Nürnberg (1)
  • Hercules GB 1912~1960
  • HGT
  • Hiller
  • Hillsborough 1949 Sidecars
  • HMO Hegi
  • Höfer - Metallwarenfabrik Höfer & Co, Bernsbach, 1934 (1)
  • Höhne & Jauml;ger - Buttstauml;dt, 1929 (1)
  • HTH
  • Hughes H.M.F. Ltd Sidecars, Birmingham. 1932
  • I

  • IDEAL-Seitenwagen Berlin-Weissensee
  • Ideal-Sid, Lyon 1932
  • Ideal - Seitenwagenbau Erna Köhler, Schweinfurt, 1933 (1)
  • Illgen - Heinrich Illgen, Chemnitz, 1933-34 (1)
  • Imperia Köln, 1923-1925
  • Imperial Sidecars
  • Invincible by Smith & Molesworth Ltd, Coventry. 1914
  • Iris Sidecars 1920s GB
  • Italia, Italy, sidecaritalia.com (3)
  • Itar, Czech (2)
  • J

  • JAC, Czech (2)
  • James Grose Sidecars 1922
  • Janoir 1920s, FR
  • Jawa, Czech (2)
  • Jeaniel, French
  • Jessy, Czech (2)
  • Junak
  • Jurisch
  • Juwel, Leipzig
  • K

  • Kalinowski Sidecars Frankfurt
  • Kalich Sidecars
  • Kappa, Japan. sakuma-engineering
  • KBM, Czech (2)
  • Kenton, Wembley UK, 1939
  • Kerry 1914, London
  • Kobras, Czech (2)
  • Kondor - Gelsenkirchen, 1933 (1)
  • Kora - Berlin (1)
  • Krause - Leipzig, 1930 (1)
  • Krügel - Berlin Weißensee (1)
  • Krauser Domani 1980-87
  • L

  • Lambert, Thetford UK, 1913
  • Langford, London, 1920
  • Laurin & Klement, Austria
  • Lefévre
  • Legno
  • Leidmann - Altenmarkt an der Alz (1)
  • Leyton by Laxton's, UK. 1932-1951
  • Lohner, Austria
  • Longhi, Milano, 1948
  • Lowen, GB, 1907
  • M

  • Marchetti Stabil trailers, Milano
  • Majerski - Alfred Majerski, Berlin, 1931 (1)
  • Mozet - Leipzig, 1933 (1)
  • MP Max Porges - Wien, 1926 (1)
  • Marmonnier, France 1930s-1950s
  • Master, Netherlands
  • MC, Czech (2)
  • Meyers Aircraft Co, Michigan. Scooter sidecars
  • Mills & Fulford
  • Minato, Japan
  • MMO
  • Mobec Sidecars 1990-2024
  • Moline. New Mexico. Similar to the Moturist of the Netherlands, possibly a copy.
  • Motek, Germany
  • Motex, Czech, 1950s
  • Montgomery, UK
  • MotoWig
  • Moturist, Netherlands
  • MSE Pera
  • MSR France, 1995-2024
  • Müller-Gespanne Germany, 1982~2024
  • Murphy, Australia
  • Murray
  • N

  • Neander 1923~1929 Düren
  • New Imperial
  • Nicholson Sidecars. Halifax UK, 1954
  • Nimbus, Denmark
  • Norton Big 4 (SWD) WWII
  • Normandie - Frankreich (Likely a copy of the Stoye) (1)
  • Northern Sidecars. Darlington UK, 1914
  • Noxal
  • O

  • Oakleigh 1910-1914, West Dulwich
  • OD 1927~1935, Dresden
  • Orion, Czech (2)
  • OWB Sidecars 1950s, Germany (Otto-Wilmsen G.-Buer)
  • Oxford Sidecars, GB, 1922
  • P

  • Pako - Paul Kotenbeutel, Berlin-Tempelhof (1)
  • Panda 1984-1999
  • Paragon by Wincycle Trading, London 1914-1921
  • Parker Brothers Ltd, Limousette Sidecars, 1920, UK.
  • Parri, Torino
  • Patey & Co Ltd, Westminster, 1919-1920
  • Paul Martin, Lyon
  • Pav 40 Trailer
  • PeRa 1924
  • Perscheid
  • Peka - Peka-Fahrzeugbau GmbH, Karlsruhe, 1923~1933 (1)
  • Perfection Sidecars by Colliers Motories. Halifax UK, 1914
  • Pilot - Dresden, 1923 (1)
  • Primus - Hainsberger Metallwerke GmbH, Dresden, 1930s-1940s (1)
  • P.E.U.P.L.E. 1921-29
  • Piaggio/Vespa, Italy
  • Pinnacle Sidecars, W.G.Fearn & Co, London 1922
  • Plicka, Czech (2)
  • Pionier see Neander
  • Plus-One Sidecar Co, London, 1926-1930
  • PMB Sidecars 1955, UK
  • Poinard (See also BCR)
  • Portland Sidecars 1912, UK
  • Pourchier ~2012, France
  • Praga, Czech, 1929-1935
  • Précision, 39bis Rue Martre, Clichy (Seine)
  • Premier, Czech, 1913-1933
  • Premier Sidecars c.1975-2024, Australia
  • Pride & Clarke
  • Procházka, Czech (2)
  • Pryer Industries of Ada, Ohio, 1970s
  • Q

  • Quepo, Italy
  • R

  • Rabbit, Japan
  • Rainer Koch, Brazil (see Amazonas)
  • Rankin, UK
  • Rekfod, Austria
  • Reichenbach - Berlin (see also Tempo) (1)
  • Rex - Krefeld (1)
  • RM Lyon, 1936~1946
  • Robson Birmingham, 1921
  • Rock Sidecars (Melbourne)
  • Rotax Birmingham, 1913~1926
  • Roy 164. Rue d'Alésia. PARIS-XIV
  • Royal Sidecars, Munich, 1924~1966
  • Rudge Sidecars 1939
  • Ruko, Germany, ruko-fahrzeugtechnik.de (404) (3)
  • Růžička (Ruzicka), Czech (2)
  • S

  • "S" Marque, Czech (2)
  • Sandham Engineering, Sandum Sidecars, UK, 1919-1930s
  • Sauer, Germany, sauer-sidecar.de (3)
  • Sakuma, Japan
  • Scholze - Ludwig Scholze, Fahrzeugbau, Radebeul. 1930 (1)
  • Smart Vienna, 1924-1932
  • Stoppa - A. Möllers; Essen Stoppenberg. 1930-1933 (1)
  • Seidel, Austria
  • Semior by Edeta, Barcelona 1955-1961
  • Sidecaritalia 2008-2024
  • SideRider, UK
  • Silver Pigeon, Japan
  • Simard France, 1951-54
  • Simmer, Germany
  • Smrcka, Czech (2)
  • SOL, Spain, 1950s-1960s
  • Speed, by Brissonet, France
  • Speedwell, UK, 1899-1914
  • Squire, UK
  • SOL, Barcelona
  • Stanford Sidecar Company Birmingham, 1920-1921
  • Stemler
  • Steanes, Coventry 1913
  • Sterling, Denmark
  • Star, Denmark
  • Steib, Germany
  • Stolz, Germany
  • Stoye, Germany
  • Streamline UK, 1950s-60s
  • Superelastik MZ, Zschopau (Stoye)
  • Supreme Sidecars, Birmingham 1913
  • Surrey Sidecars UK, 1950s
  • Swallow, UK
  • Swan Sidecars (Oxford), Ltd. 1912-1923
  • Swan Ayax - Swan-Seitenwagenbau, Anton Hutter, München, 1928-1939 (1)
  • Szentesi Sidecar
  • T

  • Tachecí of Prague, Czech (2)(4)
  • TAP, Czech, 1930s
  • Tempo - Tempo Seitenwagenfabrik, O. Reichenbach, Berlin. 1930 (1)
  • Theurer - Gebr. Theurer, Nagold (1)
  • Texas Sidecars, United States (closed 2015)
  • Thompson CycleCar, San Fernando, California, 1971-1985
  • Tilbrook, Australia
  • Tittarelli, Italy
  • Tlustoš, Czech (2)(4)
  • Tornado by Hudson & Matthews UK, 1920s
  • Torpedo, Czech (2)
  • Trafalgar by Lyons UK, 1902-1908
  • Troika
  • Tuma, Czech, see Favorit
  • Turner Sidecars by J.H. Griffin & Co., Birmingham. 1914
  • U-V-W

  • V.A.L., UK, 1913-1914
  • Vannod, France
  • Velorex Czech
  • Viratelle France
  • VMC
  • VP
  • Vodac Cycle Trailer
  • Volta UK, 1920s
  • VOA
  • VP Sidcears
  • Walter
  • Walter Wünsche, Pirna-Copitz DDR 1950s
  • Wasp UK, 1964-2024
  • Watsonian, UK
  • Wessex, Yeovil, UK
  • Whitley, UK
  • Whitham Sidecar Company, Oldham UK 1919
  • Willowbrook Royal Leicester Sidecars 1918-1921
  • Wolbrown Sidecars by W.H. Brownlow, Leeds, 1912
  • WV Sidecars France 1930s
  • X-Y-Z

  • X Motor Cycle Co. Taxi Sidecar, Devon UK, 1920. (Formerly known as Tesla)
  • Zephyr, Richmond CA, 1970s. The passenger needed to be something of a contortionist.
  • Zundapp
  • Sources:
    1. vorkriegs-seitenwagen.de by Frank Gruneboom
    2. sidecar-cz.com
    3. SidecarPassion.com
    4. South-Bohemian MC Museum
    5. The Sidecar - A History by Geoff Brazendale




    27-Sep-21
    efftani at yahoo.com
    BMW R nine t 2018
    I am interested in buying or building a leaner side car for my 80 lb (35 kilo) dog in California. Do you ship to the US? Do you have a cost breakdown of various models and options?
    Thank you in advance for any help.
    Jeff Shaffer
    United States

    Sorry, we don't sell sidecars.
    Sidecar image posted to Comments

    15-May-2021
    sdfcxzp at gmail.com
    Flexible or leaner
    I am desperately looking for plans to build a flexible or leaner sidecar. I have a collection of vintage motorbikes but cannot ride them without a sidecar after being badly injured in an armed robbery. I live in South Africa and importing one if I could find one is with our exchange rate impossible
    Paul
    South Africa
    26-Jan-2021
    bk4140 at aol.com
    1970 Zephyr Sidecar
    Do you have any information on this sidecar?
    Just got one and am restoring it.
    Bobby
    USA

    Try floridasidecarproducts.com

    Mon Oct 13 2014
    porzi.wentland at gmx.de
    Vodac Sidecars
    Hello there!
    I am a student for conservation of technological heritage. At the moment I am working on a cycle pulled trailer by the company "Vodac". I can't seem to find any information on this company, I only came across this name on your website referring to the welbikes. It seems to have been a company specialised on side cars or trailers. Do you perhaps have any information concerning "vodac" or know where I could look for it? I'd be very happy if so. I attached some photos. The database says the trailer was manufactured in 1952. Many thanks and greetings from Glasgow,
    Eva Wentland
    Glasgow

    Images of the Vodak child's trailer are in the sidecar gallery.



    Dec 5th 2013
    Walter sidecars
    WALTER Motorrad-Gespanntechnik
    Inh.: Ridiger & Zech
    D-34590 Wabern-Harle
    Zur Weinen Brucke 4A
    walter-motorradgespanntechnik.de (1806)


    Jan 20th 2014
    There is a newly published book on Czech sidecars which contains photos and history of approximately 34 different makes.
    The text is in Czechoslovakian language.  The book is available through several English book sellers.
    Best Wishes,  Jonathan Hayt

    Czech Sidecars

    Fri Mar 15 2013
    emnjonh<at>gmail.com
    sidecars
    czech obscure
    Many obscure Czech sidecars are listed with photos on the Motorcycle Club Praha web site.
    Look under "Sidecars made in Bohemia" for the listing with photos.
    They would be good items for your web site.
    Best Regards,   Jonathan Hayt

    The page Jonathan refers to is: sidecar-cz.com

    Many of the marques discussed have been added to the sidecar index, above.


    Troika
    The Troika is designed and built by Heiner Heidenwang using components manufactured by EML, and the sidecars are available only as complete, finished outfits. In production since 1978, earlier models included the Troika SR 80/100 based on the aircooled boxer, with later machines using BMW R 1200 C twins.
    Visit heidenwag-gespannbau.de

    25-Feb-2019
    modichella at libero.it
    1200C anno2004 indipendents
    I would like to know who produces the troika Sidecar model for the BMW1200c independents
    Giuseppe Modica
    Bologna


    Mon Jan 09 2012
    twinkley4<at>hotmail dot com
    Sidecar
    Garrard Latimer
    Hi, we are trying to find a detailed drawing of the chassis for 1954 / 55 model, are you able to advise where we may find one, we have searched the net endlessly to no avail. Please help. Many thanks, Sue
    London, UK




    Fri Dec 23 2011
    johnlynda<at>ymail com
    Australian sidecar
    Hawk or Hawke? 1930's
    Believed to have used some Dusting mounts. Rear has hawk tail shape

    Attached pics of the Hawke sidecar. Only story to come with it was that it was used in 1939 for a honeymoon in South Australia. The felt hub seal outer has GMH stamped into it.
    Cheers
    John
    Ipswich Qld Australia


    Sat Jul 31 2010
    emnjonh<at>gmail com
    European sidecars
    Binder, Hiller, Favorit sidecars
    A few more sidecars for your
    sidecar page: Binder (Not Bender)
    Hiller (not Haller-Stoye) and
    Favorit = all German postwar but classic design.
    Best wishes, Jonathan Hayt


    August 2009
    valiant770<at>gotalk.net.au
    Nowadays, a motorcycle sidecar might not arouse the same ecstasy as it used to bikes in early days, but the latest vehicle by Francois Knorreck is a sidecar with difference that gives an entirely new definition to the sidecars. Dubbed "Snaefell," the 1000cc Laverda motorcycle has three exhausts, and its sidecar offers a luxury ride in comparison to regular sidecars. The designer has employed different parts of a Kawasaki 1000RX and a number of cars to accomplish the motorcycle sidecar, which took 10 years and nearly 15,000 Euros to combine biking and luxury car ride in a single vehicle.
    http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/29/snaefell-laverda-sidecar-project/


    Sun May 31 2009
    benito<at>kfn-ag.ch
    Emblem
    CH HMO-Hegi
    Is this HMO-Hegi Emblem for sale? i understand not very well ingish, but I'm very intresting for this Emblem because look www.hmo-gespanne,ch
    6372 Ennetmoos


    Sun May 03 2009
    vladtspes<at>comcast.net
    duna sidecar
    Duna unknown
    I am looking for a parts source for Duna sidecars used on the Pannonia motorcycle. anyone know of any reliable parts sources?
    california


    Mar 08 2009
    HMO HEGI - MOTOS SWITZERLAND
    Badge offered on Ebay
    Size 7 cm / 2.75 inches


    Mon Mar 02 2009
    caver<at>iinet.net.au
    Globe Rocket Sidecar
    Globe Rocket
    Hi
    Is it possible to get fitting which connects sizecar to scooter.the one I have is for a Vespa. The type may be similar to Bambani.
    Perth Australia


    Thu Feb 12 2009
    emnjonh<at>comcast.net
    Czech sidecars
    CZ et al sidecars
    You may wish to see an obscure Czech sidecar site:
    www.volny.cz/sidecar. Particularly see photos of CZ-Stpye.

    Another web site of which you probably aware is: www.vorkriegs-seitenwagen.de

    In the event that you are not familiar with this site, it lists some 45 plus prewar german and austrian sidecar manufacturers and includes photos and other data relating to some of the various makes.

    Best wishes. Jonathan Hayt
    Tucson, AZ, USA

    ...............

    Your excellent web site does not include certain European sidecars that you may wish to add:

    Danish sidecars: Bender, Dania, Star, Sterling, Engstrom, and Nimbus. Your photos of Nimbus combiinations include ACAP and, I believe, a green Nimbus sidecar. Additionally, there are several photos of a red Nimbus motorcycle with a red sidecar that has vertical chrome or alloy trim strips and a blunt nose. That sidecar is not identified in the captions but it is a Dania..

    Under Stoye sidecars, you may wish to add the following Stoye licensed products: CZ-Stoye (Czech), Haller-Stoye (Swiss) and Precision (Belgian And French).

    Under DDR, the following: Falke/Falkensee, Gewo, MAW, HTH and Wunsche. There are others but, I think, for the moment that is enough so I'll stop here.

    Regards, jonathan

    Thanks to Jonathon Hayt


    Feb 2009
    Australian sidecars include Dusting and Goulding.


    Jan 2009
    “The Sidecar - A History” by Geoff Brazendale, a limited edition, 250pp, A4, quality hardback book covering the complete story of the origins and development of the sidecar in the 20th century. The book includes a section on bicycle sidecars and an appendix of over 300 makes.
    More information:
    users.globalnet.co.uk...arc0248.htm


    Thu May 10 2007
    nannyteeny<at>hotmail dot com
    bambini box

    Hi I have an old Bambini Box, and am hoping to sell it- I wondered if you could give me any idea of it's value- it has been resprayed anf looks in good condition.
    Derek
    surrey

    posted. .

    Try the page on Classic Motorcycle Prices



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