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Category: Features

From the archive: In Ixion’s wheeltracks

16th June 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

It was 110 years ago when a well-known motorcycling name undertook a feat of endurance on a Triumph.A group of enthusiasts felt it had to be recognised… Words: Nick Jonckheere Photography: John Mijatovic In 1905,

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Superb Single: Vincent Comet

10th June 2020 Shannon Butcher Features

“High performance single with magnificent roadholding, steering and brakes,” was the way The MotorCycle described the Vincent Comet when they tested it in 1950.

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From the archive: Crystal Palace Grand Prix

9th June 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

A bounty of thrills at Crystal Palace: A 10,000-strong crowd turned up to watch the racing on Sydenham’s mile-long circuit in May 1927, and they were treated to some fine displays of skilful riding from

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from the archive: Classic camera – Earls Court: The boss and the Baron at Earls Court

20th May 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH The Earls Court show that took place in November 1962 was a particularly exciting occasion for the Triumph contingent, as it was the first public exposure of their brand new Trophy model

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Trio of Brough Superiors, right? Wrong.

13th May 2020 Sam Hewitt Features

Photo: Mortons Archive  Three big V-twins, featuring plated petrol tanks and even at a glance a fine specification, with speedometers and lighting sets apparent. Brough Superiors, right? Wrong… At a glance – and to be

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From the archive: 1960 Motocross: Black clouds and sunshine

13th May 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

Despite the gloomy start, 1960 was to be a good year for British scrambling. Established star Jeff Smith took the 500cc British Championship trophy, adding to his 1955 and 1956 awards, while new boy Dave

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Can you help find this wedding BSA Shooting Star?

7th May 2020 Sam Hewitt Features

Classic Bike Guide reader John King is trying to track down his old BSA for a romantic reunification. Could you help him? John writes: “I’m hoping for readers’ help. In 1960, I bought a BSA A7

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From the archive: Belgian GP 1962 – Bob Mac strikes gold

17th April 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

After a recent run of back luck, Bob McIntyre got his Grand Prix season back on track with a stunning win in Belgium, with Mike Hailwood, Ernst Degner, Jim Redman and Florian Camathias also scooping

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From our Archive: Dutch delight

9th April 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

The 16th Anglo-Dutch Trial brought together a host of veteran machinery for four days of historic riding. When members of the Netherlands Motorcycle Club visited the Isle of Man for the 1911 Tourist Trophy they

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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Triumphant return

6th April 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

On August 15-16, sprinting returned to east Kent, as Ramsgate reverberated to the sound of racing. Words: Alan Turner Photography: Alan Turner & Carol Green Government Acre is a large flat grass area at the

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