Thor Motorcycle, circa 1913
THF108187 / Thor Motorcycle, circa 1913
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Artifact Overview
Aurora Automatic Machinery Company of Aurora, Illinois, first supplied Thor brand engines to other motorcycle makers, including Indian. The company began producing its own complete cycles in 1907, again under the Thor name. This chain-driven motorcycle is fitted with an advanced seven-horsepower V-twin engine. It sold for around $175. Aurora ended motorcycle production in 1919.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Motorcycle
Date Made
1913
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
44.17.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Blue
Brown
Silver (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 42 in
Width: 23 in
Length: 89 in
Wheelbase: 57 in
Inscriptions
Left side of tank: THOR AURORA AUTO MCHG CO. AURORA ILL.
Seat, marked with wings: TROXEL MFG. / ELYRIA O. U.S.A.
Licence plate:
CAL 1Q / Q6 / 10
In starshape on rear fender:
M48610C / 1919
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