What make is this?

[User42423]

While displaying/attending a steam rally over the weekend, I saw this contraption. I spoke with the owner/driver (an old gent), & he assured me it was French (but no other info). Sadly, I couldn't identify it.

We've exchanged details with the aim of identifying it.

 

[S-Express]

The engine is a German Sachs unit, very common in mopeds of that era - and the fuel tank (which does not look original as it's plastic) is from a British made Atco lawnmower. Not sure about the rest.

 

[User42423]

The engine is a German Sachs unit, very common in mopeds of that era - and the fuel tank (which does not look original as it's plastic) is from a British made Atco lawnmower. Not sure about the rest.

Thanks for info. The ATCO fuel tank is a later addition. The only foreign company I could think of for these was Poirier.

 

[S-Express]

Poirier Manulette appears to be exactly what it is. But without the handcycle fitting, although you can see the drive sprocket is still on the front wheel in your pics.

 

[classic33]

The engine is a German Sachs unit, very common in mopeds of that era - and the fuel tank (which does not look original as it's plastic) is from a British made Atco lawnmower. Not sure about the rest.

Engine is from the early '50's.

 

[S-Express]

Engine is from the early '50's.

I think it goes back a bit further than that.. http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~pattle/nacc/arc0009.htm

 

[User42423]

Poirier Manulette appears to be exactly what it is. But without the handcycle fitting, although you can see the drive sprocket is still on the front wheel in your pics.

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A very big thank you to you S-Express. I will forward to info on the owner. Next thing is to try and get a catalogue page.

 

[classic33]

http://retrogo.pagesperso-orange.fr/les_pages_photos/tricycles_poirier.htm

 

[classic33]

Brochure available here http://retrogo.pagesperso-orange.fr/les_pages_photos/Poirier-prospectus.htm

 

[Poacher]

Reminded me yet again what a brilliant resource this forum is.

 

[User42423]

Reminded me yet again what a brilliant resource this forum is.

As a long standing member of the Veteran Cycle Club, I wish they had a similar forum. It would make life so much easier.