Jumella Motorcycles 1922

[ASPC]

Jumella Motorcycles
A Brief History of the Marque
This is the only known photograph of La Jumella, taken at Champ de Mars in Paris with the Eifel Tower in the background in 1922. The Eispurauto-style contraption has a steering wheel, suspension front and rear and appears to be a development of the forecar, seating the passenger in front. It is thought to be a taxi.

 

[rwthomas1]

Hmm, non-existent brakes, looks rather heavy, how do you balance it, or how does it steer? There is probably several very good reasons only a few were made.... Le Deathtrap.

 

[Upt' North]

Reminds me a little of the Neracar (?), looks like a steering arm poking out of the front and I would imagine the driver/rider was operating a foot operated stand effective on both sides.
It could well be, but I'm not sure it's a steering wheel because the controls appear to be mounted onto it.
Nice picture.
Thanks for posting.
Upt'North.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

Sure wouldn't want to hoist that up on its center stand.

 

[SMSW]

Two passengers up front? Protection for the driver in the event of a mishap.

 

[ST Gui]

Back in a time when they'd rather ride than whine.