The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Norton 'Big 4' motorcycle with sidecar. Exterior painted in Khaki Green Number 3. Fully operational including drive to sidecar wheel. Missing sidecar mudguard lamp. Spare wheel is an incorrect type. The vehicle has a mileage reading of 95,623. Type information. Crew: 3; Powerplant: 633cc SV single-cylinder engine.
This motorcycle was part of the first batch delivered from the United Kingdom to the Australian Army in 1939. This type of general purpose motorcycle with sidecar was used by the Australian Army. It was suitable for off road terrain because it was fitted with a drive shaft to the sidecar wheel. The sidecar was fitted in various configuations including the provision of a 3 inch mortar.
BSA, Solo WM20 motorcycle with side valve single cylinder 500cc engine. Two Dunlop Universal brand tyres are fitted. The seat is coil sprung and covered in black leatherette. Behind the seat a rigid s
Fully restored BMW R12 750cc motorcycle, sidecar combination in operating condition. The vehicle has been finished in the early German war scheme of dark grey and has black upholstery. The engine is f
Indian model 741B Solo Motorcycle. Exterior is painted US Olive drab. 600cc 'V' twin petrol engine. The Army Registration number 40946 is painted on each side of the petrol tank in white. The motorcyc
Land Rover, 3/4 ton, 4x4 General Service, Series 2A, light truck. Chassis number 25306605b. Census number 6028. Australian Army Registration Number ARN 113107. The bodywork is of pressed steel and ri
Owen Mk1 Sub-machine Gun. The trigger box is marked OWEN 9MM.MKI.42 LYSAGHT.PK.AUSTRALIA PAT.PENDING and the serial number. The butt is a 'skeleton' type made from steel strapping. This weapon is fitt
Inverted V 12 aero engine. Extensive surface corrosion, missing many components such as drive shaft and supercharger. However, exhaust stubs are present. Other markings : Naval Inspection stamps on P
