"A wily master of track-craft, a brilliant mechanic, a darned hard man to get past (and not only because of his portly figure), and above all a thorough sportsman and a jolly good fellow". - Speedway News 16 May 1936
Kuhn made his first appearance for England during the first international test match against Australia (1930) and went on to make four international appearances throughout the decade.[3]
As a rider in the TT, Kuhn's greatest success came in the 1926 Isle of Man TT in the Junior TT division. Results summary
Position
5
7
12
DNF
No of times
1
1
1
4
Off track
In 1932 Kuhn founded Gus Kuhn Motors in Clapham Road, London.[3] The company dealt in Triumphs, BSA and Nortons, its reputation for racing success was not to come until a few years later. After Kuhn's death in 1966, the Gus Kuhn name lived on, the firm now being run by his son-in-law, Vincent Davey. The team focused primarily on racing modifications to Norton Motorcycles and by 1969 they had won the British 500cc Championship, Castrol Championship, Duckhams Trophy, Grovewood Award and Redex Trophy. For a number of years, Norton racing kits and parts were produced for practically every part of the Norton. Over the years these racing machines supplied a number of notable riders including Mick Andrew, Charlie Sanby and Dave Potter.
Players cigarette cards
Kuhn is listed as number 25 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[9]
