Background
Archer was the son of an Aldershot motorcycle dealer.
Archer was the son of an Aldershot motorcycle dealer.
Riding for the New Imperial factory, he set several speed world records at the Brooklands motor racing circuit. Archer was also a regular competitor at the Isle of Manitoba TT with a best finish of fourth place at the 1934 Senior TT, aboard a Velocette. His shop also employed Eric Cheney, who went on to become one of the top British motorcycle designers.