Französische Motorräder: Terrot, Motobecane. Peugeot, Monet Goyon, Gnome Rhone: Terrot, Motobécane, Peugeot, Monet Goyon, Gnome Rhone

French Motorcycles - Terrot, Motobecane, Peugeot, Monet Goyon, Gnome Rhône by Hans-Jürgen Huse. The liberalization of the European single market has contributed to the increasing popularity of French motorcycles beyond national borders. The number of those discovering the fascination of "French" motorcycles is growing. This book presents the largest manufacturers of French motorcycles, describes their products in detail and comprehensively, and thus fills a gap in motorcycle literature. A historical overview of the brands Terrot, Motobécane, Monet Goyon, Peugeot, and Gnome Rhône, including the companies Magnat-Debon, Motoconfort, and Koehler-Escoffier, first provides general information, richly illustrated, and presents the wide range of variations among the machines. Captions in German and English allow international readers to gain an overview. Following this, comprehensive data tables and numerous illustrations describe the production models of the manufacturers and their subsidiaries. The period from the 1920s to the end of the 1950s has been meticulously documented and compiled. Key distinguishing features differentiate various types within a model series, thus facilitating identification. A list of French motorcycle museums and a directory of club addresses for the featured brands complete the work. This book will appeal to motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors, and restorers alike and will undoubtedly contribute to a greater understanding of motorcycles from the land of "savoir vivre."