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The year was 1953 and their quest was to reach the Arctic Circle, which they attempted to do via Norway. Their machine was a Villiers-engined James Captain. As a 197cc lightweight, the Captain may not have been the most obvious choice of machine to pair with a sidecar, especially with the added challenges presented by…

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1947 AJS Model 18 Associated Motor Cycles (AMC), owners of Matchless and AJS, was well known for its ‘badge engineering’ of models. Matchless and AJS models were virtually identical, with only the tank badge and the timing chest cover among the distinguishing features (though for a time the magneto position on the singles was different…

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Bradbury Speed model “I’m quite well known in Swindon for my old bikes,” says Pete Sole with typical understatement, adding for good measure, “but that’s because I can’t afford new ones!” Pete, aged 67, is a regular contributor to the classic show circuit, but it was not until two years ago that he realised his…

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Rudge Special 1939 This Rudge has been a fixture of the classic show scene for many years, with jovial owner John Fisher picking up prizes year-in, year-out with the black and gold stunner. It isn’t just a show pony though – John still rides his Rudge, with one of the machine’s annual appearances at the…

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