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The 'classic' Moulton

A guide to original specifications (and known variations therefrom) for U.K. Moulton bicycles with 16" and 17" wheels produced between 1963 and 1974. Written by Paul Grogan

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Rear dust jacket of The 'classic' Moulton book. Click to enlargeFront dust jacket of The 'classic' Moulton book. Click to enlarge Inside the book, the Moulton Deluxe M2 pages. Click to enlarge.

A4 format, case bound in blue Wibalin with gold blocked title on front and spine. Full colour dust cover, printed on 130gsm satin paper, 80 pages richly illustrated with 70 full colour line drawings, 45 colour photographs and 8 black & white photographs. ISBN 0-9543265-1-2

This practical and informative book was originally written with the potential buyer, new owner or keen restorer of the full size Moulton in mind. After demand for the first book exceeded all expectations, it was decided to revise and update the information, upgrade the illustrations and to add more photographs to the Masterclass section. A new section entitled "The making of a 'classic' Moulton" has also been added, giving an insight into the way Moultons were manufactured and assembled. Period Moulton advertising has been inserted in the appropriate places to further give the reader a feel for the 'Swinging Sixties.' This book will prove to be an even more invaluable reference for all 'classic' Moulton fans.

See the results after a full restoration. Click to enlargeAfter 14 years neglect and poor storage, the author's Speed M4 is in need of some TLC! Click to enlargeSection 1. If you are thinking of buying a 'classic' Moulton in an 'original' or 'unrestored' condition, this book will confirm the parts that were originally fitted at the Bradford-on-Avon, Kirkby or Nottingham factories. The new owner will be able to ascertain the extent to which their Moulton has remained in an unmodified condition. For the keen restorer, this guide will prove to be invaluable by detailing exactly the type of components that should be fitted if it is decided to return the bike back to its original factory specification.
Inside you will find information on 16 different machines covering the Demonstrator M1, Continental and Automatic M0, Standard M1, Deluxe M2, Safari M3, Speed M4, Stowaway M5, Speedsix M6, 'S' Deluxe MS2, 'S' Safari MS3, 'S' Stowaway MS5, the rare 'S' Speed, Major and Major Deluxe and the Mark III. There is even a useful exploded assembly diagram of a Standard M1 to help you remember where all those little bits and pieces go when you start to reassemble your restoration project! Each model is superbly illustrated with detailed drawings in full colour.

Front suspension and wheel fit. Click to enlargeNEW! Section 2. The making of a 'classic' Moulton. After previously unseen material and information was discovered, this new section will take the reader from the start to finish of Moulton manufacture. Find out how the frames were originally brazed. Learn a little about the paint colours and how they were arrived at. Explore the assembly sequence used to produce the Moulton bicycle. Illustrated with black and white photographs showing the production assembly line.

Inside the book, the front suspension Masterclass pages. Click to enlarge.Section 3. To further assist with owning, maintaining or restoring your 'classic' Moulton, this section contains Masterclass and Technical Tips articles reprinted from the Moulton Bicycle Club magazine, 'The Moultoneer'. They are illustrated with coloured photographs and you can learn how to overhaul the front and rear suspension units or to troubleshoot and adjust your Sturmey-Archer FW 4-speed. See how to put the finishing touches to your restoration project with tips on applying the correct transfers.

Section 4. A complete page containing useful names and addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses to help you with owning, restoring and riding your 'classic' Moulton. If you need parts, advice or technical information, there is almost certainly someone in this section who will be able to help.

What the reviewers think of the new book:

' . . . . it is the definitive book on the specifications of the 16" and 17" wheel F frame Moultons of the 1960's and 70's built for the U.K. market.' The Moultoneer, issue 72.

'It's all priceless stuff for Moulton buffs, historians and anyone else with a love of nice bicycling things.' A to B Magazine, issue 45.

'This book is a must for the bookshelf of any cycle enthusiast.' News and Views, No.304 - the newsletter of the Veteran Cycle Club.

'This is the book for all Moulton enthusiasts and bicycle historians, a well-researched and readable reference book.' Cycling, Vol. 26.3, April 2005

 

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