At the age of 12 Bruno Rossati began working eleven hour days.
"Now, approaching 91, I find myself reminiscing about my youth, still riding my motorcycle every day.
Letter re Ladetto
Address: XL Works, Gosford Street, Coventry
1896/7 Directory: Listed under cycles.
Calcott motorcycles were produced from from 1910 to 1915. They also built automobiles, continuing until 1924, and the name may have been used after Singer took over from then until 1927.
1910 The first well-designed model reached the market. It was fitted with a 3½ hp White and Poppe engine, belt drive and Druid forks.
1912 The range comprised a 2¼ hp, 237cc lightweight; later joined by a stretched 2½ hp, 292cc model.
1913 Both those models continued. Some used their own 249 / 292cc engine.
1914 The 2¼ hp model was still listed together with a 2hp model fitted with a 170cc Precision engine that had ohv set horizontal to the cylinder, a two-speed gearbox built in-unit with the crankcase, belt final-drive and Druid forks.
Calcott Bros.,Ltd., Coventry.
1915 Only the 2¼ hp model was listed. It was the last year of production.
1919 January. Advert for the Classic Light Car by Calcott Brothers of Coventry.
1925 Acquired by Singer.
Sources: Graces Guide, The Motor Cycle
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