The Austral Cycles Project
Mercury Racer
Years noted: 1938, 1939
The Austral Mercury first appears in an advertisement in 1938. It appears to be an upgrade up from the previous top of the range Austral De Luxe.
1939 Notes:
-
BSA parts throughout
-
Frame correct road-racing shape
-
Double butted British weldless steel tubing
-
Frame and Fork guarenteed forever
-
Cyclo 3 speed gear
-
Tecalamit Force fed lubrication
-
Brakes - two latest side pull
-
Wheels 27 & 1 1/12 in. Chromium plated
-
Saddle - cushion spring top
-
Handlebars - road racing shape
-
Diamond extension stem
-
Air-cell handle grips
-
Scientifically rustproofed throughout
-
Toe Clips - spring steel with greenhide straps
-
Equipment - BSA tools,Tecalamit gun, Celluloid pump.
-
Finish - Super gloss stove baked enamel.
-
Wide range of colour schemes
1939 advertisement for the Austral Mercury model