Sam Hewitt

Christmas & Black Friday at The National Motorcycle Museum

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Sam Hewitt

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17th November 2020

Whilst The National Motorcycle Museum is closed to visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the online retail shop is still operating as normal. Full of Christmas gift ideas for the classic two-wheel enthusiast, the museum’s online shop hosts lots of classic motorcycling related items, as well as their own museum branded clothing. James Hewing, Museum Director, said: “Due to COVID-19 we won’t…
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NMM machines at Bonhams

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Sam Hewitt

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13th November 2020

More than 50 British motorcycles – and motorcycle-related cars –from the National Motorcycle Museum will be offered by Bonhams Motorcycle Department at the Winter Saleon the weekend of December 5/6 at Bicester Heritage. The sale will be conducted online, though viewing will be available at Bicester. Highlights include some fabulous vintage ware, including two Bullnose…
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Tiernan charity calendar

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Sam Hewitt

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11th November 2020

Every year, Andy Tiernan (www.andybuysbikes.com) produces a superb charity calendar, with images (including this Rocket III) by artist Mike Harbar, with all proceeds going to East Anglian Air Ambulance. Last year over £2000 was raised.Visit Andy’s website to buy. Read more News and Features at www.classicmotorcyle.co.uk and in the December 2020 issue of The Classic…
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PREVIEW: December issue of The Classic Motorcycle

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Sam Hewitt

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6th November 2020

The December edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling. Drawing on an archive stretching back to 1903, The Classic MotorCycle magazine provides an unparalleled insight into more than a century of motorcycle…
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Spicers’ Sunbeams

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Sam Hewitt

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6th November 2020

Five fabulous vintage Sunbeams are among the consignments for Spicers Auctioneers’ sale on November 7. Visit www.spicersauctioneers.com/ or call 01377 593593 for details. Read more News and Features at www.classicmotorcyle.co.uk and in the December 2020 issue of The Classic Motorcycle – on sale now!
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National Motorcycle Museum fail in Culture Recovery Fund bid

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Sam Hewitt

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5th November 2020

The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their application for an urgent grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has failed. The Museum applied for a grant from the fund which was established by government to provide funding support to organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable before COVID-19. Rev your engines,…
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Recommended reads

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd November 2020

Although some of us may be able to start getting out and about for a few rides, there’s no likelihood of big congregations or events anytime soon. To keep you entertained, here’s a bit more suggested reading. The Scott Motorcycle When I was at primary school, we were instructed to choose a book to read…
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‘It’s nothing like a Brough’

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Sam Hewitt

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30th October 2020

It always feels a bit strange, suddenly coming across your own name in print (TCM, September 2020) and then seeing YC 2125! I remember it well of course, particularly that tasteful shade of purple chosen solely because I already had a black one and purple was in Valspar’s range of polyurethane paint. I had done…
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Café Racer International available now!

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Sam Hewitt

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27th October 2020

Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day, with machines that command an unmistakeable presence and remain the embodiment of passion and innovation. The days may have passed when metal, grease, oil, leathers and attitude bucked…
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Just like my Beesa

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Sam Hewitt

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27th October 2020

Having picked up the July issue of TCM, I got to page 88 and on seeing the BSA, I thought: ‘Wow, I have one of those.’ Well, it’s my wife’s. She gave me permission to purchase it and then she claimed it for herself… Typical. I also have a 1950 B33, 1948 B33 (my next…
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