Sam Hewitt

BRAND NEW BOOKAZINE TELLS THE STORY OF JOHN ‘MOON EYES’ COOPER

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Sam Hewitt

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24th April 2019

Moon Eyes tells the remarkable story of this down-to-earth racing legend in his own words.
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A brief chat with… Colin Washbourne

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd April 2019

The life and times of a BSA apprentice who became an engine builder… and also did some sidecar passengering. Words: Tim Britton Photographs: Colin Washbourne/Mortons Archive How many young lads went in through BSA’s doors to begin an apprenticeship with the engineering giant? There must have been a goodly number and it seems like a…
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Lightweight triumph… For Triumph

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd April 2019

Motor Cycling’s headline for the 1959 SSDT read ‘Golden Jubilee Scottish’. Anniversaries apart, it was a significant year, with a lightweight recording afirst win for an under 340cc machine and the entry of three scooters. Words: Richard Rosenthal Photographs: Mortons Archive SSDT landmarks From the first Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) – well, actually, five…
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High calibre trials

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Sam Hewitt

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21st April 2019

A museum-worthy collection of ex-trials machines is to be auctioned by Bonhams at the April Stafford sale. Here’s the story behind this knobbly-tyred assembly and the remarkable man who put it all together. Words: Rachael Clegg Photographs: Gary Chapman Gail Bristow didn’t have a clue who Bud Ekins was when she first met him more…
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Three wheels on my wagon…

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Sam Hewitt

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20th April 2019

The tricycle was the first lightweight motorised vehicle developed for daily use.A new book covers its fascinating first seven years. Words and photographs: Michael Edwards When Georges Bouton introduced his half horsepower motorised tricycle to the crowds gathered at the Horseless Carriage Exhibition in Tunbridge Wells in October 1895, a great many of the forward…
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The ugly duckling

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Sam Hewitt

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19th April 2019

Velocette’s LE was never going to win any beauty contests. But once sorted, this unique, high specification lightweight had much to offer. Words: STEVE WILSON Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN Following his ‘Most Original’ award at Stafford for his RE Model G (see TCM, December 2017), Alex Taylor suggested that I have a go on his regular…
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The show does go on

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Sam Hewitt

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18th April 2019

Despite the weather causing a postponement, the Bristol Classic Motorcycle show took place after all, three weeks later than planned. Photographs: Dave Manning Originally scheduled for the weekend of February 2/3, heavy snow meant that organisers were left with no option but to call off The 39th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show (actually held…
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Young guns rising

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Sam Hewitt

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18th April 2019

First time winners and debutants make their mark at the annual – and this year well supported – Talmag Trophy Trial. Words and photographs: Andy Withers The Talmag is addictive for classic riders and enthusiasts alike. Traditionally held on the last Sunday in January, it’s etched on calendars as a must-see winter event, with many…
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Inspired by the Saints

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Sam Hewitt

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17th April 2019

I do not usually get to see The Classic MotorCycle, but a member of my congregation has donated me a copy of your April edition. The reason being that although I am now a Methodist church minister, I was a Metropolitan traffic patrol officer from around 1963 to 1985, when I retired. As such, I…
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The sublime Dordogne

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Sam Hewitt

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17th April 2019

An A65, BSA’s unit construction 650cc twin, proves an ideal choice for touring in the beautiful south-west of France. Well, it does after a few modifications… I’ve made many trips to France but had never been to the Dordogne before. The region lies in south-west France between the wild uplands of the Massif Central in…
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