Straight from the plate: The Carshalton Club's pillion trial - May 1932 Gallery
The Carshalton Club’s pillion trial, in May 1932, was held over ‘a varied and sporting course in the heart of Surrey’. The weather was ‘glorious’, though some parts of the course were in ‘the best winter condition’ – or muddy, as it’s otherwise known. Read the article in full>>
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Levis has its rear tyre pumped up
JM Heanes and friend (499cc Ariel).
Nearest the camera is an Ariel, behind a side-valve Norton is fettled.
Overhead valve flat-tanker, possibly an AJS. At least it's providing plenty of laughs!
What's possibly three generations of the same family, watch the riders pass.
Ploughing a muddy furrow, an Ariel rider and passenger.
The lady pillions pose for a group picture.
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