Strange ABC thing spotted

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9 months 3 weeks ago #1692 by Stitt
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Hello all, I spotted a very unusual ABC type thing when I was at Manheim Veterama last October and was wondering if anyone knows anything about it? The engine appeared to be the Gnome et Rhone version with a few modifications such as aluminium cylinder heads. The frame however was the really interesting bit, with the front and rear suspension looking very like Bradsaw's "Bi-flex" set up. The frame itself was a sort of monocoque and was fairly crude but didn't look to me like an amature Job.  I think I have attached some photos of the bike, so if anyone can shed any light on this strange beast I would be very interested.  Also any theories on its origins are very welcome.

 

 

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9 months 3 weeks ago - 9 months 3 weeks ago #1693 by Paul
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Hallo Harry,
               Your strange machine was featured in our Forum about a year ago, ref. #1428, under the heading Unknown ABC.
It was posted by 'Cymota', and was the subject of some degree of good-humoured banter!
 
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9 months 3 weeks ago #1694 by Viv
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My strange ABC thing, ABC Bee engine from a Blackburn Beverley 
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9 months 2 weeks ago #1695 by Batten
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Hi Viv

A lovely looking "ABC Thing". Have you considered bringing it along to Founders Day so we can all have a closer look?

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