Re: 1948 Marman Twin

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THE STORY

Of the many bicycle attachment motors produced in the U.S., the Marman
Twin is perhaps the prettiest kit ever made, and this one, installed
on a Schwinn bicycle, is probably among the best in the world. In
1947, the Marman Products Company of Inglewood, California, began
producing the bolt-on, flat-twin two-stroke Marman Twin that had been
created by Jack and Heintz Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. The Marman Twin kit
included the motor and mounts, a chromed fuel tank with integral
storage locker, a full belt drive, a multi-plate clutch, a rear belt
drive rim and a very pretty chromed fishtail exhaust. A cruising speed
of 35 MPH was claimed from the 3.5 HP motor, and the Marman was
advertised in the back of popular magazines of the day. The Marman
Twin was produced for two years only, 1947 and 1948, after which Jack
and Heintz took over production on its own. The Schwinn “paperboy”
bicycle chassis was perfect for the Marman Twin, as it had front
suspension, a drum front brake and a coaster rear brake. The color
combination of blue and chrome on this machine is simply stunning,
just a part of what makes this Marman Twin nearly unique in the world.