The Film Shed: The Bracket Factory and the Ner-a-Car

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Film: The World’s Strangest Motorcycle Faces Its Biggest Test

Run Time: 30:25
A Film By: The Bracket Factory

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Summary: One hundred years ago, the Ner-a-Car challenged everything people thought a motorcycle should be. With its hub-centre steering, friction drive transmission and completely unconventional controls, it’s unlike anything else ever built.

After months of restoration, fabrication and problem-solving, the moment of truth has finally arrived for the Bracket Factory. Will this extraordinary machine prove to be rideable once again? With Nat stepping into the role of Chief Test Pilot in full WRENS uniform, it’s time to find out…


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