The Classic MotorCycle

NIMBUS MODEL C: 1934-59

THE SPECIALIST

There are a number of websites where Nimbus information is offered, as well as spare parts. Nimbus Owners’ Group UK has a wealth of information for British owners. Unfortunately, internet sites are not always the most reliable source of information, so grateful thanks to Vintage MCC marque specialist and long-time Nimbus owner Bill Phelps for his help with this guide.

www.veetopia.com/nimbus

■ Vintage Motor Cycle club: 01283 540557; vmcc.net

MODEL HISTORY

Danish concern Fisker and Nielsen was a motorcycle manufacturer like no other and turned out motorcycles that were equally individualistic and, in some aspects, considerably ahead of their time. Earlier Nimbus bikes, the Model A (1919-23) and the Model B (1924-27), had four-cylinder engines; production of the B ceased

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