1939 Brough Superior 1000cc Golden Dream Show Model

George Brough's Dream was first exhibited at Earls Court in 1938. Mainly the design work of H J Hatch, the engine was a four-cylinder in the form of two horizontally opposed flat twins mounted one above the other and connected by geared crankshafts. Rather like an H on its side. Overhead valves were pushrod operated from twin chain driven camshaftsVery few of these motorcycles were built during the early part of 1939, including one with the 4 speed gearbox which was built for that year's Earls Court Show.

• Engine - 71 x 63 mm, 996cc transverse H engine, 4 cylinders, overhead valves operated by short silver steel pushrods from twin chain driven camshafts.