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Classic Racer GP Paddock attracted a lot of interest yesterday Today's schedule will have the similar action-packed events as demos as yesterday but with the additonal draw of the Bonhams auction sale, which starts at 10.30 prompt (early viewing before then is recommended) and the show's award winners will be presented with their trophies on…

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1952 Vincent Black Shadow. Pic: Double Red A Vincent Black Shadow that formed part of a bid by the factory to set a new 24 hour speed record in 1952 is among £1 million worth of lots already consigned for the annual sale. Although mechanical failures prevented the bid at Montlhery, France in May 1952…

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Phil Read airborne on the 250cc four cylinder Yamaha in 1964 Eight-times world champ Phil enthralled the appreciative crowd with tales from his glittering track career and he really was in a class of his own when racing. Single minded, focused, Phil was never bothered what rival competitors thought of him. It was this dedicated…

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Trials machinery on display in the dirt bike hall The star duo are scheduled for 10.15 outside the Dirt Bike experience hall (see showplan pdf). There will also be a trials demonstration at 10.30 by Dales Classics, and another after lunch at 14.00. It'll be spectacular. Since its inception a couple of years ago this…

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Eager crowds queue at gates A cloudy sky and fresh morning hasn't deterred the visitors to the 33rd Carole Nash International MotorCycle Show, as the entering crowds swarm at the trade stalls, to catch the early bargains. There are over 500 autojumble and trade stands, over 70 club stands, a £1 million Bonhams Auction and…

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Pair of Scotts being dropped off at this weekend’s Stafford show A sunny but gusty day at Stafford as the traders set out their stalls in preparation for the weekend. A continual stream of bike- and accessory-laden vans and trailers are parking up and offloading. In the halls you can smell oil, leather and polish,…

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David Robinson has time to smile as he eases his 1927 500cc BSA S27 towards the final bends on Bo-Peep Hill With no major dramas after this stage, the now less-than-pristine entry moved on to the tarmac hill course.A practice timed run establishes each rider’s target time, after that, three runs need to be as…

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Rare Vincent will be at Bonhams Auction One of the stars of the Bonhams auction held on Sunday 28 April at Stafford is a Vincent Black Shadow that formed part of a factory bid to set a new 24-hour speed record in 1952. Although mechanical failures prevented the bid at Montlhery in France from being…

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Track legend Phil Read is guest of honour The show will be a blockbuster, as usual, with crowds of over 30,000 expected to browse the trade stalls, autojumbles and see the hundreds of bikes on display, view the attractions and attend the Bonhams auction, or just saviour the greatest classic motorcycle event in the biker's…

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Arthur Lampkin Held in the Winter Gardens from May 15-19, admission for adults was modest at half a crown (12½p). On the Saturday Alf Hagon (649cc Hagon-Triumph) won the 750cc class at the Blackpool Sprint, while the marginally slower George Brown’s misfiring 998cc Vincent took the 1000cc solo class and LS Bolton (996cc LSB Special…

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