I don't think the black track bike is an Automoto. It looks prewar and is a great example of the simple fishmouth and other lug/crown treatments that were applied to blank fittings by starting with drilled holes and hacksaw cuts. It may be British or American. Get Jeff Groman to take a look.
Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ
> My friend just dug to frames out of his attic. One track and one
\r?\n> Touring. He
\r?\n> thinks the track is an Automoto, but is not sure. I'm curious
\r?\n> what they are
\r?\n> so though i'd ask you all. The pictures are posted on flickr.
\r?\n> here is the
\r?\n> link -
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\r?\n> http://www.flickr.com/
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\r?\n> I will appreciate all info and opinions any of you should have.
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\r?\n> Thanks,
\r?\n> Nathan Cozzolino,
\r?\n> SF, CA