Simson scooters: books - history, types and construction
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Das große Simson-Buch - Die Geschichte von Schwalbe, Sperber & Co.
Vehicles from the former GDR are very popular today, especially Simson. The traditional company's bird series, consisting of "Sperber", "Habicht", "Spatz" and "Star", has achieved a special cult status. The "Schwalbe" in particular is considered the most successful model.
In this updated edition, Frank Rönicke reports expertly, informatively and entertainingly on the creation and development of the Simson bird series. Over 350 unique images illustrate this important chapter in the history of East German two-wheeler production.
Product details
Author:
Frank Rönicke
Details:
272 pages, 27 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm / 10.6 x 9.25 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:
350 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2023)
ISBN:
9783613045972
Das große Simson-Buch - Die Geschichte von Schwalbe, Sperber & Co.
Simson - Legendäre Zweiräder aus Suhl - Typengeschichte und Technik
Almost forgotten, but true: The GDR was biker country! Thanks to the low price and short waiting times, almost everyone rode a moped, motorcycle or scooter. With authentic photos and competent texts, Peter Böhlke presents the full variety of two-wheeler production in Suhl: From the AWO 425, known as the "steam hammer", to the unforgettable "Schwalbe" from the bird series. Entertaining and highly informative!
Product details
Author:
Peter Böhlke
Details:
144 pages, 24 x 17 cm / 9 x 6.7 in, hardback
Illustrations:
180 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
GeraMond Verlag (D, 2014)
ISBN:
9783862455508
Simson - Legendäre Zweiräder aus Suhl - Typengeschichte und Technik
The Simson two-wheelers made the GDR mobile - and many remain loyal to machines like the SR 2 or the S 50 even today. In fact, the classics of the "bird series" have long been legendary in the West and, along with the Trabi, are part of rolling (N)ostalgia.
The history of the small two-stroke bikes and their manufacturer is described here by Frank Rönicke: Photos, brochures and contemporary test reports form a harmonious, loving homage to the unforgettable two-wheelers, spiced with plenty of zeitgeist. Not forgotten is also the new electric scooter from Govecs based on the Schwalbe: the E-Schwalbe.
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