The Classic MotorCycle

THE WAY WE WERE IN DECEMBER

1921

Motorcycle taxis. Messrs Wood and Ackrill are representative of a small band of riders who ply their trade as licensed taxi cab rider/drivers, with motorcycle outfits. The Clevedon, near Bristol, duo run 6-7hp BSA V-twin powered outfits with taxi sidecars, offering seating

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