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A restyled Brit with an American accent, a long way from home in Stevenage, in terms of looks and in actuality.

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Fancy riding an Italian classic in some spectacular scenery? Then this might just be the trip for you. The small town of Tavullia is 10 miles inland from Pesaro on the Adriatic coast. In 1911, the widowed Teresa Benelli bought a workshop in Pesaro, to ensure a future for her six sons – Giuseppe, Giovanni,…

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We’ve delved into the illustrious Mortons Archive to give you a glimpse into the use of Triumph and Norton motorcycles in the Second World War.

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Coach painting is one of the oldest forms of vehicle finishing and is still favoured by many steam enthusiasts, canal boat dwellers, carriage drivers and the occasional motorcyclist. Although DIY painting has become more difficult for the restorer for myriad reasons, including safety, it is still possible to achieve a wonderful, lustrous finish. Words and…

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He was known as Sir Tyrell, in a light-hearted recognition of his elevated social background. Words: ADAM REAR HG (Henry George) Tyrell Smith was born at Blackrock, Dublin, in 1907. His father was a keen motorcyclist and passed that passion to Tyrell (who was always known thus). From a young age, Tyrell was fascinated by…

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The old motorcycle scene in general is a club of sorts and ‘club’ members help each other out if they can. Words and photographs: Tim Britton It’s a fair bet anyone reading this has moved house/workshop a time or two. You know the drill – stuff is packed in boxes, and what’s in the box…

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