Root and Van Dervoort "L" Line "Triumph" 2hp.

Built by Root and Vandervoort Engineering Co. East Moline, Illinois in 1913.

Engine No. BL33697

18th Nov. 2007 I finally got this one home.

July 2008. The little BL is finally running well. Click here for a short video of it running (7mb)

At the Clarendon Classic September 2008

March 2009. An original low-tension magneto bracket & Sumpter magneto for the BL.

March 2009. Having a run at home. Click here for a short video of the engine running.

At the Sydney Rally, September 2009. It ran well until the head gasket let go.

 

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