"Paperback published by the author at 9 Strachan Place, Rangoria, New Zealand. Price £6.00 airmailed, 28pp 210mm x 148mm Portrait 29 illustrations black and white. Peter Cornelius is the Club's Triumph Marque Specialist for Triumph motor cycles produced between 1920 and 1933. This is the first of a series of booklets intended to cover the whole range of Triumphs produced within Peter's remit as Marque Specialist. The booklet covers the Triumph Silent Scout Models A, B and BS produced between 1932 and 1934, embracing model years, brief specification details of models, prices, identification features, pictures of the complete motor cycle models, background and general technical data. Going on from the basics, Peter looks at the technicalities of the three models, general maintenance information owners' hints, spares sources, operating controls and available literature. Performance figures tell you what you should be able to achieve with a well maintained machine in good condition and there's a wiring diagram to help sort out the electrics. Available literature is also featured, making this little publication a pretty comprehensive production for its price, especially since it's a "home-brew". For anyone who has a Silent Scout, I would recommend it. For that price and details, you can't go wrong."
Feedback from owners - (Just a few of many received.)
"Having done minor research myself, and struggled, I'm greatly impressed by the wealth of detail. You deserve a gold medal." (Model SD and TT booklets)
"The book is superb, very interesting and plenty of detail, which is what we are looking for, it will be an enormous help during the rebuild." (Model CO. Eire)
"I have read twice already in order to absorb the detail and I congratulate you on the fine results of your effort. I am more than satisfied with the wealth of data and detail contained therein." (Model XO)
"The level of detail, reflecting the research that went into them, is truly impressive. The story of Triumph's works racing effort makes for a fascinating read. I have really enjoyed both of these booklets and I feel much better equipped now to make an informed offer, should anyone give me first refusal on a 1927 Model TT or a 1934 Silent Scout BS!"
(Racing Years and Silent Scouts)
"Many thanks for the SD Booklet, and congratulations on a first class job. It answers just about all the questions I had regarding the SD in general, with the technical insights so vital when 'playing' with these old bikes. Put me down for the Model H booklet when it's ready please." (Model SD)
"I found your 'P' series book to be an excellent publication and really appreciate the effort you have put into it." (Model P)
"Many thanks for the H Booklet - I think you have got it just right, the technical with the background info, along with the ability to make a "good read". Congratulations. (Models H and SD)
"I received your excellent booklet, full of information that anyone restoring a Triumph would need." (Model N)
"I am delighted with your book. It has obviously taken much work and research on your part but the result is well worth it. (Model P)
"Your book is very good. You must have spent a long time accumulating that knowledge." (Model TT)
"Countless thanks for the "Little Blue Book", I can see it becoming a bit of a "Bible". (Model P)
"Many thanks for the booklets. They are most interesting and contain much useful information." (Models H, SD and P. These three ordered after seeing a Model SD booklet.)
"I received your excellent book last week." (Models CO/CTT)
"Just thought I'd say a BIG thank you for the TT booklet. It was just the ticket. (Model TT)
"The quality of their books is great, reading and from the illustrations I managed to understand as it works for oil pump. The work that you this accomplishing is admirable, an example to everybody who has passion for old bikes."
(Brazil. Model TT and The Racing Years)
"I think you have done a mighty job on the booklet and it has proved invaluable. (Australia, N de Luxe)
"I have thoroughly enjoyed your ‘Fact’ book on the NT and have decided that I would like to purchase a full set."
(Models NT/CD)
"Just a brief note to confirm receipt of your two excellent booklets. What a pleasant surprise." (Complimentary copy of The Early Years to Minerva Specialist, Derek Foxton, who had supplied me with early Minerva and JAP information and pictures.) And later ...
"Perhaps you want some very brief comments about your excellent booklet. It seems that you are a rare animal in wanting everything 100% accurate. Well done."
"I don't know if I thanked you for the book. It's really good and a very valuable reference. Lots of things I didn't know." (Model W)
"I have now read the book on the N de luxe and NL models. I feel I know a lot more about the bike. Thanks for all the useful tips. If only someone would do a book like this on Sunbeams." (Model NL, Australia)
"I have now received your booklets with many good informations I have not seen published in other places before."
(Model NT. Denmark)
"All booklets safely received, many thanks. I have only had a brief perusal so far but they look like a real treasure trove." (Early Models and Model X)
"I have received your booklets part 1 and 2 covering the Early Triumph models and found them extremely interesting. Once again, thanks for the booklets, which I found difficult to put down when I received them, such was the amount of information they contained. (Early Models)
"1928-1933 booklet received this week - thank you very much. Tried to read it a section at a time, i.e. in an orderly manner but once started I could not put it down! (Model ND)
"Thank you, for sending me your booklets 'The Early Years' parts 1 and 2. I enjoyed reading them through a very wet Bank Holiday Weekend. Since then the Model H book has arrived. I think they might become addictive, I can see myself ordering others before long. There's a tremendous amount of information in them, you must have done a very great deal of research over many years and I'm pleased that you are prepared to share it with the rest of us. Too much information has been lost already. It is just what is needed, to get all this information gathered together in one place. What a task you have set yourself." (The Early Years. Registrar for the Sunbeam Club - Pioneer Register.)
"Received your booklet yesterday, thanks a lot, interesting reading indeed. (Sweden, Model WS.)
"I have received your booklets, and after reading them a couple of times I got excited enough to grab some grit paper." (Model QA1/N, Australia)
"Peter the booklet was great." (Model N, USA)
"Very informative. Will be a great help with the restoration." (Model TT)
"Fascinating reading, the booklets! It must have been an enormous task, my compliments."
(The Early Years and Model LS, Holland)
"I have found your book very useful and helped me greatly in my understanding of veteran Triumphs, I don't know why it hasn't been done before! I like the differences between the years... (The Early Years)
"Got the books. Thank you very much. I am very impressed with them, great detail." (Australia, Model H)
"I have obtained your email address from your "The Facts" 1901-1915 Part 1 and 2 books which are on loan to me from a friend. They are a fantastic read!" (Early Years)
"I think the LW (Triumph Baby) booklet is great." (VMCC Triumph pre-1920 Specialist
and long-time owner of a Model LW)
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