hallman husky history GOOD OLD TIMES BLOG
words by Kenneth Olausson photos courtesy of Husqvarna
Here are some famous words from four-time world champion Torsten Hallman , where he gives some interesting insight into the Swedish factory , which almost came close to stopping motorcycle production at the end of the 1961 season . But Hallman , and fate , did not want to change the history of this successful brand .
Hallman recalls …
“ The Husqvarna brand name , synonymous along with other famous Swedish brand names like Nobel , Volvo and Electrolux , and with a history of producing high quality products for more than 300 years , has managed to pass the first 100 years as a motorcycle brand . But , during the beginning of the 1960s ,
it was awfully close that the production of bikes stopped !
“ The production of the lightweight “ Silverpilen ” – Silver Arrow – motorcycle was coming to an end as demand was getting weaker . Top management had decided that no more money was to be spent on developing the motorcycle line , even if a limited number of 250 motocross bikes were produced along with the Silver Arrow . As I was one of a few riders receiving help from the factory during the 1961 season , riding the 250 Championships , I was told that this was the end – no more investments in motorcycles – ‘ you can start looking for a ride elsewhere for 1962 ’.
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