The Sidecar – A History

*Please note due to the large paperback format of the cover copies may have some superficial damage to the cover such as scuffs and marks. This is how they were supplied to us and whilst we will always send out the best copy we have left we are now getting to the final few copies available so please keep this in mind when ordering. If you have any concerns please contact us by email before ordering.*

‘The Sidecar’ is the result of over forty years of interest and seven years research by the author into the origins and development of the sidecar through the 20th century.

Starting in Victorian times; this book traces the need for riders of early bicycles and motorcycles to carry a passenger.

The halcyon days for this unique type of vehicle are described in detail; as well as a section on the use of the sidecar in war. Commercial, sporting and bicycle sidecars are documented in further sections, as well as the social and economic reasons why this once popular vehicle is rarely seen today.