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The Fontaine....The What???

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Divided he ad:
I thought you might like to see this? I am in no way into bikes and I can't ride one at all.... But that doesn't stop me from appreciating this.... ( look for the numberplate!)

The card reads:-  Fontaine 1904 400cc, Made by Emile Fontaine in La Havre, this is the sole surviving example of this make.

The front


The RHS


The LHS


The rear


The makers badge (and the pump of which I should of asked it's function?!?)


The engine


Obviously it was the stunningly shiny nickle plating that drew me to it....   8)  :o  ;D

Just thought this should be out there somewhere on tinternet!



Ralph.

Brass_Machine:
Oh my. That is a very tasty looking scooter. I like that. No idea what the pump is for though.

Eric

Divided he ad:
I just really liked the design and the shiny-ness of it  ;D

The pump will remain a mistery possibly until next years show!!

Glad you like it too  ;D

I know there are a lot of bike nuts out there  :D



Ralph.

Rog02:

--- Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM ---I just really liked the design and the shiny-ness of it  ;D
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Ralph, we need to take up a collection and get you a set of blinders.  Attraction to bright and shiny bits and bobs can and will lead to early bankruptcy! ;)


--- Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM ---The pump will remain a mistery possibly until next years show!!
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My guess is that it is for the crank lubrication.  Notice the line runs down to a fitting in the crankcase approximately inline with the PTO bearing location.


--- Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM ---Glad you like it too  ;D
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Somebody spent many thousands of hours restoring that thing. 


--- Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM ---I know there are a lot of bike nuts out there  :D

Ralph.
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Not a bike nut but can appreciate a fine restoration.

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