Sunday, March 13, 2011

1965 Jawa Motorcycles - Sold Out?

Sold Out? Are you among those who have been continuously disappointed and put off because the make and model you are after is out-of-stock for the year? Maybe you've been putting your eggs in the wrong basket. Why not see your Jawa Dealer? He's very seldom short of the complete line of JAWA Motorcycles, for the JAWA factory is geared to meet the demands of the world's markets... JAVCO Motorcycle Corp.

1965 Jawa Motorcycles - Sold Out? Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com









1965 Motom 100 Manx lightweight motorcycle - Italy Invades United States

November 16th, 1965 - Italy Invades United States with an all new full sized lightweight motorcycle that's destined to capture the heart of the American public... Motom Italiana 100 MANX...Single cylinder 100cc 4-stroke overhead valve engine / Fly Wheel Magneto ignition with 6 volt battery / over 130 miles per gallon at speeds up to 60 mph ... only $389

1965 Motom 100 Manx lightweight motorcycle - Italy Invades United States Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com









1965 BSA Lightning / Ralph White wins at Springfield, IL

Nothing melts away the miles in carefree fun the way a BSA Lightning does. Twin carburetors, high compression, full race camshaft and new fast acceleration gearing make this powerful 650cc (40 cubic inch) Twin enjoy high speeds as no other motorcycle can...Flash! BSA win 50 mile National Championship at Springfield, ILL., Ralph White tops big field to win. Sets new record.

1965 BSA Lightning / Ralph White wins at Springfield, IL Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com









1965 Bultaco 250 Scramblers - the production racers built to win on the dirt!

The Bultaco factory is full of one-way people. when they got ready to make the 250cc Scrambler, they didn't want to fool around with any half-way scramblers. They decided to build a production racer that would win. The 250cc Scrambler weighs 212 pounds. You don't have to wrestle it to make it go around corners. Amazingly, it's as smooth and predictable as a 650 twin...

1965 Bultaco 250 Scramblers - the production racers built to win on the dirt! Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com









Saturday, March 12, 2011

1965 Triumph T120/R Vintage Ad - See the Triumph?

Two minutes before we snapped this photo our rider was in plain view, in the foreground. In two minutes flat he had charged the first of those hills out there, letting his T120/R do all the work...

T120R T-120 T120

1965 Triumph T120/R - See the Triumph? Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com









Friday, March 11, 2011

1965 Cosmopolitan Motors - Benelli, Parilla, Capriolo motorcycles

To serve you better Cosmopolitan "Backs Up" its nationwide dealers network with regional distributors. Shown: 250cc Benelli Sprite $629; 250cc Parilla Wildcat $779; 100cc Capriolo $379

1965 Cosmopolitan Motors - Benelli, Parilla, Capriolo motorcycles Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com













1965 Vespa 181cc Super Sport Scooter Impression / Specifications

Hot News from Vespa: 181cc Super Sport. Photo captions: 80 mph speedometer is slightly optimistic, but not extremely so. Hand shift has its advantages; Engine is easily accessible by removing cover. Direct gear drive to wheel is employed, eliminating chain; Spaire tire and wheel are neatly concealed in side sompartment. Note comfortable saddle; Front suspension is very soft, demands care in braking. Ride is ultra smooth; Glove compartment has key lock. Scooter also has steering lock. Pedal in photo is for rear brake.

1965 Vespa 181cc Super Sport Scooter Impression / Specs 2-Page article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com















Harley-Davidson Models for 1966

Sportster - Engine improvements on the hot new Sportster have added a big 15% horsepower...

175cc Bobcat - Bold new styling is the trademark of the Bobcat, Harley-Davidson's all new entry into the 175cc lightweight class...

Electra-Glide - The Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide makes its 1966 debut with several improvements...

250 Sprint - H-D's bid for the lightweight market is highlighted by the Italian-built Sprint...

50cc M-50 - This year's M-50 models are greatly changed, and for the better, too...

1965 Harley-Davidson Models for 1966 2-Page article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com















Thursday, March 10, 2011

1918 Historical Cleveland motorcycle ad

Saving Without Sacrifice - You who are adopting the war-time habit of deprivation: The luxury of riding instead of walking need not be eliminated or curtailed. The Cleveland motorcycle will carry you to your destination at a cost lower even than car or train fare - lower even than sole leather! 75 Miles to the gallon.

A Clean, silent two-wheeler costing but $175 with upkeep negligible - that is the Cleveland.

Cleveland Motorcycle MFG. Co., Cleveland, O.

1918 Historical Cleveland motorcycle - (1965 Reprint) Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com













1915 Pope H-15 Motorcycle - "The Little Machine with a Big Record"

The Motorcycle with the greatest field. "The Little Machine With a Big Record"

The Pope Manufacturing Co., Westfield, Mass.

1915 Pope H-15 Motorcycle - (1965 Reprint) Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com













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