Vehicle Description
This vehicle is being sold as Lot No. F181.
- SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE
- From the J.T. Stewart Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
- Restored by Steve Huntzinger, Huntzinger Restorations, Arroyo Grande, California
- IOE Single with atmospheric intake valve
- Thor carburetor
- Chain drive
- Battery ignition
- Spring fork
- Thor motorcycles were made by The Aurora Machine and Tool Company, which began as a machine shop in 1886, providing forging, castings and parts for many bike manufacturers.
- In 1903, the Aurora Company produced a catalog of parts from which a motorcycle could be built, with the exception of a frame. Thus began the Thor Moto Cycle and Bicycle Company.
- By 1908, Thor offered both battery and magneto ignition, as well as either chain or belt drive.
- By 1920, the board of directors announced a cease of production of Thor motorcycles, however Thor continued to produce power tools and home appliances such as washing machines, irons, and dishwashers
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