Sam Hewitt

Artist on location

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Sam Hewitt

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29th October 2019

Using an AMC twin as transport – and a place on which to lean! Photograph: MORTONS ARCHIVE From the early days of motorcycling, right through to the 1970s, the artist was an important part of the press process, but rarely do we get to see the men behind the work, which makes this an interesting…
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You were asking: Your queries resolved with Richard Rosenthal

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Sam Hewitt

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29th October 2019

Mystery JAP motor Chatting to Oz Ellison (one of our much younger enthusiasts) at Founders’ Day this year, the conversation drifted to a 250cc ohv JAP engine, which, along with a carburettor, BTH racing magneto and a four-speed Albion gearbox, was literally thrust on him two years ago. An older neighbour was selling up and…
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A Paton of progress

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Sam Hewitt

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27th October 2019

The small Paton concern punched well above its weight in 1960s GP racing. And it still regularly enjoys that successful feeling today, with John McGuinness pictured here on his way to winning this year’s Classic Senior TT. Words: Rachael Clegg Photographs: Steve Babb and Mortons Archive It’s almost impossible to miss a Paton racing past…
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A Dandy bearing

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Sam Hewitt

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27th October 2019

I note with interest your feature on the BSA Dandy (TCM, August 2019) and the points issue. Working for a BSA dealer in Nottinghamshire, a Dandy was not giving the service expected, and it was noted the timing side bearing was a sealed dry bearing, with the oil seal between the bearing and flywheel. This…
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An angelic demon

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Sam Hewitt

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26th October 2019

Bought new by its current owner in 1963, this DOT Demon still provides its owner with sterling service and fun aplenty. Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN Mention the name ‘DOT’ to any classic off-road motorcycle enthusiast and they will be instantly taken back to that golden era of off-road sport in the late 1950s…
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Another Duggie

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Sam Hewitt

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26th October 2019

I read with interest the article on the Douglas 350cc Mark III Sports in The Classic MotorCycle, September 2019. Although I do not know of the whereabouts of the bike featured in the piece (JYT 147) I thought you might like to see a similar machine (32 AEV). At the time the bike was owned…
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Tiny Tigers

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Sam Hewitt

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25th October 2019

These two pretty T20 Tiger Cubs from 1960/1961 display the strengths and weaknesses of Edward Turner’s best shot at the lightweight market. Words: STEVE WILSON Photographs: JONATHAN FLEETWOOD Angela Carter ticks many of the boxes from the original brief for Triumph’s Tiger Cub. She’s young, and keen on Triumphs – her 250cc Tigress scooter featured…
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SAINTly coincidence

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Sam Hewitt

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25th October 2019

For the last few months I have meant to email you regarding your article about Police Triumphs (The Classic MotorCycle, April 2019), in particular ELA-registered Saints. My brother Nick and I bought two of them in 1980 from an East London dealer (Romford Road, Forest Gate?) specifically to take on tour around South America. We…
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Is the ECW an Elk?

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd October 2019

I am writing reference the article on the machine above in your September 2019 issue. I have no information concerning the machine as a whole, but my attention was immediately drawn by two unusual features on the engine. I own a 1909 Lincoln Elk and, as you will see from the attached photograph, it has…
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New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released

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Sam Hewitt

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21st October 2019

The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.
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