Letters
Bit more MoT
3 February 2012
Having read Roy Poynting’s views on the MoT test, I’m left feeling he is a little naïve. I agree it is a nuisance getting my bikes (and cars) tested every year and especially when, as an engineer, their roadworthiness is something I could take responsibility for.
Sense of perspective
3 February 2012.
You know I read the various criticisms including spelling and grammar corrections, criticism of the changes in the magazine format and style and wonder ‘why?’
Mate, I have subscribed on and off for years.
Tribul warrior
6 January 2012.
In his ‘More specials’ feature in the January issue Richard Rosenthal describes the Vincent engine as the main stressed member. That description could also apply to the prospective owner of a Vincent when confronted with today’s prices, or with the occasional speed wobble that can arise when things mechanically aren’t just so.
Manxman memories
6 January 2012.
Reference the letter from Arthur Whalley in The Classic MotorCycle, March 2011. My friend Lionel Lockwood also built a 500cc Excelsior Manxman from a box of bits. It was great.
Not breaking down
2 December 2011.
In 1960 I was stationed at RAF Waterbeach near Cambridge on my National Service – my transport being a 1949 Matchless G3L.
Good issue – keep it up!
2 December 2011.
I was really excited about the November 2011 issue, as it covered my interests and other very interesting topics as well.
Just right for me
4 November 2011.
I can’t recall ever writing to a magazine, but I just wanted to say thanks and offer my enthusiasm for the new direction TCM has taken. Not that I had any issues with the previous direction, but where you are taking the magazine just puts a fine point on my particular area of interest.
Pluses and minuses
4 November 2011.
Regarding the recent discussion about the new magazine format – I think the inside is fine and has become more vibrant. Although those vertical left margin title panels seem questionable, hard to read and take up valuable editorial space.
Car identified
7 October 2011.
With regards to the identification of the car shown in your October issue, page 63. I am able to tell you the glass fibre body was produced by Martin coachworks, which was situated behind the Rose pub in Bearsted, Kent.
Tread carefully
7 October 2011.
I read with interest your comments about the new layout, and the response received.
I have been a subscriber from the first issue, when Bob Currie started the mag.
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