Wilhelm Gutbrod came from a modest farmers’ background in the Stuttgart area and he worked himself up from metalwork apprentice to mechanical engineer and engine designer. In 1926 he decided it was time to start his own motorcycle factory which he set up in the stables of a disused army barracks in Ludwigsburg. Gutbrod set high quality levels fo..
This we believe to be a war time issue Royal Enfield gents roadster, very simple in construction, but heavely made. Traces of an old Royal Enfield transfer on the down tube, cottered bottom bracket & bolted stay mudguards. 24" frame, single speed, rod brakes & an old brooks saddle fitted. Royal Enfield were involved with the war effort betw..