Terrot 1929 Type LP Tourisme Standard 175 cc 1 cyl ts 3611

Terrot 1929 “Type LP Tourisme Standard” 175 cc two stroke frame # 81640 engine # 25694

In the early twenties Terrot brings out a line of sturdy and utilitarian two stroke machines. The company recommends these machines to customers who demand economical transport with minimum costs and maximal reliability and comfort. The little two strokes become very popular in their day and they are still very practical for vintage club activities or leisure runs in our time.
The 175 cc Model L is first listed for 1924, together with two strokes in 145 and 269 cubic capacities. The models are made in various configurations, with or without gearboxes. The compact 175cc engine has bore x stroke dimensions of 57x 68 mm and the rider has to mix the oil with the petrol himself, 0.1 litre of oil per litre of petrol. The model L is fitted with Terrot’s own 2-speed gearbox. Two independent brakes are provided on the rear wheel pulley, hand-operated on the flat side of the pulley and foot-operated inside the V of the pulley. The machine has chain-cum-belt transmission and an outside flywheel. A leather-fronted toolbox is fitted to the saddle tube. The spark comes from a Magneto France, the saddle is a Bauriat product. The petrol tank has a capacity of 6 litres and the total weight of the machine, capable of 50 km/h top speed, is only 60 kg. The Model L will stay in production for a number of years with little changes in the basic configuration. The Tourisme Standard is the elemental model of the L range; more luxurious or sportier models are the Sport Standard, the Sport Confort and the Tourisme Confort. For ladies and clergymen the Dame Confort is available.
This light and uncomplicated vintage machine is an older restoration that has been part of a static collection. The engine is in running condition.