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Villiers - Everybody's Engine

This book chronicles the remarkable history of the Villiers Engineering Company, a British industrial giant based in Wolverhampton. It covers over 100 years of production, from its origins in the cycle business to the sale of its industrial engine division in the early 21st century.

The first Villiers engine appeared in 1912, and during the golden years of the British motorcycle industry, many motorcycles were powered by Villiers engines. Villiers also supplied engines to manufacturers around the world.

The list of companies using Villiers engines is extensive, including well-known names such as AJS, Ambassador, Cotton, Coventry Eagle, DMW, DOT, Triumph, and Vincent HRD. The book also highlights other British two-stroke engines of the period, such as Alpha, AMC, Anzani, Excelsior, JAP, RCA, and Royal Enfield. "Villiers Everybody's Engine" is a valuable and informative account of British industrial history.

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