UNCLE SOLEX

Mon Oncle, France, 1958/2013

SOLEX SLIDES

Solex, Holland, 60s
Advertising slides projected in movie theaters during the break.

COLORFUL MACHINES

TinTin, France, 1973
Thanks to Fabie 'Crazeegirl' for the scans!! Check (one of) her great blogs out here....

LOCOMOTION

Solex, France, 60s

SERVICE SYMBOL

VeloSolex, France, 60s

WITH PASSION

Solexine Solex gas, France, 1965

SOLEX SERVICE STATION

Solex manual cover, Holland, 50s

DE LUXE

Solex De Luxe, Holland, 60s

EXPLODED

Solex 3800 & 5000, France, 70s

STOKVIS MANUAL

Solex instructieboekje, manual, Holland, 50s

SOLEX ARROWS

Solex manual, Holland, 60s
Solex was a French manufacturer of carburetors and the powered bicycle VéloSoleX. The Vélosolex has a small 49cc motor mounted above the front wheel. Power is delivered via a small ceramic roller that rotates directly on the front wheel by friction to the tire. The first prototype of a VeloSolex was created in 1941 and used a regular bicycle frame, were powered by a 45cc engine. In 1946 VéloSoleX were produced commercially. More than 8 million were sold, mostly in Europe.

SOLEX ON ICE

Solex postcard, France, 1962