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February 7, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 1950's, Jose Meiffret, motor pace, record attempt

Jose Meiffret

Frenchman Jose Meiffret set the motorpaced record in 1951 behind a Talbot Lago at 109.1 mph and again in 1962 with a speed of 127.342 behind a Mercedes 300SL. In his 1951 attempt, he carried a note in his pocket that stated: "In case of fatal accident, I beg the spectators not to feel … Continue reading Jose Meiffret

June 24, 2013February 7, 2017 joelflood 1930's, 1940's, Bicycle, floating race, for sale, motor pace, stayer, track

Early Stayer – Motor pace frame for sale

A beautifully built stayer bicycle frame. Sadly missing the fork. The lugs are exquisitely thinned on this unknown marque, presumably 1930s- maybe 1940s. It has a reinforced headtube, and requires a fork that accepts a 24" front wheel. The rear wheel is normal 700c/sewup. Floating race headset cups. English thread bottom bracket shell. The driveside … Continue reading Early Stayer – Motor pace frame for sale