Aurora of Coventry were motorcycles produced from 1902 to 1907.
1902 They made their own 2½ hp engine which they fitted vertically in a loop frame.
1904 The first model was joined by one with a forecar, fitted with a 3½ hp engine - both of which were still made by the company.
Tragatsch states that engines from MMC, Coronet, Whitely and Condor of Coventry were employed.
1907 After that year, no further models were listed.
A 250cc model from around 1904 is part of the Shuttleworth Collection.
W. H. Halliwell.
This firm is exhibiting the Aurora motor bicycle, which is entirely Coventry made. The engines used are either 2½ h.p. or 3½ h.p. Customers are entitled to select the carburetter or tyres they prefer. A wipe contact and trembler coil is fitted. The belt is again left to the customers' choice, but the firm recommends the flat belt. (Stand 306, Gallery.)
The Motor Cycle, November 25th 1903
Stanley Show 1903
William Henry Halliwell ran the Dolphin Cycle Company of 40 Bailey-Lane Coventry in 1897.
Sources: Graces Guide, Tragatsch p.80.
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