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  • British Historic Racing Championships, Mallory Park August 25-26

    British Historic Racing Championships, Mallory Park August 25-26

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    But Kingham didn't have it all his own way as the Trident of Gary Hirons and the Laverda of Austen Kear’s made him work for his victories. Scott Harris had three wins – two with his Norton and one with the Ducati – and a lap record in the 'Over 50’s' race. Mike Bevan had…

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  • Castrol classic oil

    Castrol classic oil

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    In addition to gallon size and 20 litre home workshop drums, it has introduced one litre top-up tins, handy when touring and topping-up. The Classic range comprises crankcase and gear oils in a selection of viscosities, enabling owners to follow the motorcycle manufacturers’ original oil recommendations. For the recommended lubricant for your vehicle call Castrol…

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  • Road Test: AJS Model 18S

    Road Test: AJS Model 18S

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    Immaculate AJS Model 18S Hampshire-man John Craven is a self-confessed AJS/Matchless nut. It could hardly be otherwise when he was born into a similarly obsessed family, and actually travelled on an AJS before he was even born; his expectant mother being whisked to the maternity hospital on the back of his dad’s Silver Streak! That…

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  • Road Test: AJS Model 18S

    Road Test: AJS Model 18S

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    Immaculate AJS Model 18S Hampshire-man John Craven is a self-confessed AJS/Matchless nut. It could hardly be otherwise when he was born into a similarly obsessed family, and actually travelled on an AJS before he was even born; his expectant mother being whisked to the maternity hospital on the back of his dad’s Silver Streak! That…

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  • Bud Ekins profile

    Bud Ekins profile

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    Bud Ekins on his way to winning the 1957 Big Bear on his Triumph International scrambler, champion desert racer, ISDT gold medallist and Hollywood stunt rider – in a career which spanned five decades Californian Bud Ekins was them all. For much of both his business and racing career, Bud’s name became synonymous with that…

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  • Road Test: AJS Model 18S

    Road Test: AJS Model 18S

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    Immaculate AJS Model 18S Hampshire-man John Craven is a self-confessed AJS/Matchless nut. It could hardly be otherwise when he was born into a similarly obsessed family, and actually travelled on an AJS before he was even born; his expectant mother being whisked to the maternity hospital on the back of his dad’s Silver Streak! That…

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  • Road Test: Sunbeam 3½hp

    Road Test: Sunbeam 3½hp

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    Some people find it hard to comprehend the enthusiasm older Sunbeams arouse in their owners, and that’s quite understandable. They were unquestionably nicely designed motorcycles with decent performance, but so were several less prestigious machines made around the same time. And while Sunbeam’s as-new finish was legendarily well above the norm, many old bikes from…

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  • Road Test: Sunbeam 3½hp

    Road Test: Sunbeam 3½hp

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    Some people find it hard to comprehend the enthusiasm older Sunbeams arouse in their owners, and that’s quite understandable. They were unquestionably nicely designed motorcycles with decent performance, but so were several less prestigious machines made around the same time. And while Sunbeam’s as-new finish was legendarily well above the norm, many old bikes from…

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  • Road Test: Sunbeam 3½hp

    Road Test: Sunbeam 3½hp

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    Some people find it hard to comprehend the enthusiasm older Sunbeams arouse in their owners, and that’s quite understandable. They were unquestionably nicely designed motorcycles with decent performance, but so were several less prestigious machines made around the same time. And while Sunbeam’s as-new finish was legendarily well above the norm, many old bikes from…

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  • Road Test: NSU Quick 50

    Road Test: NSU Quick 50

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    NSU Quick 50 Mopeds may not be your scene and, for you, conjure up images of comedian Jasper Carrot’s moped man. But when they’re as well engineered as this top of the range Quickly, they’re worth a second look. On the continent, mopeds – like all other lightweights – were taken seriously. Although clearly aimed…

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