Probably the biggest and most important event in the motorcycling calendar in the 1950s was the Earls Court Show, held annually. Manufacturers displayed their wares to the buying public, who were presented with the opportunity to see everything that was on offer to them – and some things that weren’t...
OK Supreme’s Flying Cloud was one of the most romantically named motorcycles and this example inspired an emotional reunion, more than 60 years after its manufacture...
With the Goodwood Revival deciding on introducing a set of rules encouraging the use of early to mid-1950s type ‘club’ racers, Triumph pre-unit specialists Ace Classics and fellow London shop, the Baron Speed Shop, decided to join forces and get involved...
This 1947 AJS Model 18 has been owned long-term and, though originally used for trials, now finds itself at work on the hard stuff...
You’ll have noticed the back cover adverts for Yesterdays over the last few months, featuring some fantastic machines. We decided it was worth a visit to meet the men behind the name – and have a look at some of their motorcycles...
If Tonka made motorcycles, then one can’t help thinking they’d make something like this chunky and purposeful TT Special. James Robinson reports...
This AJS V-twin combination has benefited from a number of tweaks by its owner, classic motorcycle restoration guru Robin James...
The 250cc AJS Model 22 is quite a rarity, though its combination of ‘big bike’ feel and dimensions, plus a willing little engine, should make it a winner...
Say ‘Vincent’ and everyone immediately thinks ‘twin.’ But the Stevenage firm made lots of single cylinder models too, which all shared one thing – rear suspension...
The components for this Rickman Metisse were all bought in the classic period, but never assembled into a complete machine until 2003. It shows that though Don and Derek Rickman were off-road specialists, the twosome also made high quality road kit too...
Current Issue: Issue 40-06 - June 2013
• Joan Westbrook interview
• Jerry Thurston column
• Archive photograph
• Which model? (Norton 500cc twins)
• BSA M20 super profile
• Moto Guzzi Bicilindrica – history and test
• Reader’s restoration – Triumph Tiger 100
• Straight from the plate – 1963 Thruxton 500 miler
• Ted Mellors’ reflections
• Bantam engine build
• Restoration guide - Triumph 3T
Issue 40-06 - June 2013
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