This motorcycle was patented in America in 1919 by Carl A Neracher and in 1921 the Ner-A-Car Corporation of Syracuse, New York began production.

The Ner-A-Car had a pressed steel frame, with all the mechanism except the cylinder head enclosed, five speed friction drive and hub control steering. Features included: pivot steering, a two stroke engine which drove the rear wheel through a friction disc and secondary frame, the friction disc was moveable across the face of fly wheel, thus providing a variety of gear ratios. The mudguard which shrouded the wheel from lock to lock, keeping the rider relatively clean, was a popular feature.

Ner-A-Cars were produced from 1921 to 1926 and manufactured under license by Sheffield Simplex in the UK from late 1921.

Its low centre of gravity gave the Ner-A-Car exceptional stability and it found a popular up-market niche in England amongst titled ladies and country parsons.

Ner-a-car motorcycle, 285 cc 2 stroke engine, chain driven to back wheel through a five friction disc gearbox. Weight 150lbs. Restored to running condition.

Designed: Neracher, Carl; ; 1919

Made: Sheffield Simplex Motor Works Ltd; ; 1921 - 1926

Chassis number 1385

B1577

1919

900 mm

600 mm