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Last issue, in the Tec Bike Parts advert on Classic Bike Guide page 90, we told you all that proprietor George Milburn would be trading on stands 372 and 373, at Stafford, in April. Well, that’s not the case, he’ll actually be showing off his range of classic shock absorbers and all the goodies for Hinckley…

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Frank Farrington Writing under the Radco pseudonym, every topic was covered by Frank in the series, from lathework to home painting and plating. His wise words and straightforward advice were soon collated into what has become a standard reference work The Vintage Motorcyclists’ Workshop first published in 1986. Reprinted five times, copies of Frank’s bible…

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The BSA Owners’ Club of Northern California (BSAOCNC) put together this amazing all-volunteer show that attracts over 150 pristine classic machines competing for trophies in various classes. This all-indoor show is the largest all-British motorcycle show west of the Mississippi. This year, the 25th Annual Clubman’s Show will be held, as always, at the Santa…

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The 32nd Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show For the last 32 years – I know, I find it hard to believe too – The Bristol Show has traditionally signalled the start of a new classic season. This year, of course, Bristol was beaten to the punch by its sister show, The Carole Nash Classic…

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Don and Derek Rickman flank Sammy Miller As the Rickman Métisse was made and designed by the Rickman brothers only a mile away from the museum, they have always been searching for one. Recently they were lucky enough to find this one from Mr Wesley Harris in Portland, Dorset, genuine but in a very sorry…

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Fancy a go on a vintage machine? The VMCC can help! The dates have now been set for the ‘Southern’ and ‘Midlands’ events which will be held at the following locations in May and June. The south day is Sunday, May 6, at Arborfield Barracks, nr Reading, Berkshire and the Midlands is Bank Holiday Monday,…

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Excelsior The Racing Years The Walker family took over post First World War and was keen to participate in competitions and racing and the first mention of this is T F Sinclair’s entry in the 1923 Lightweight TT on an ohv outside-flywheel Blackburne-engined machine. The 1925 catalogue lists this as a Tourist Trophy model priced…

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Ace Times Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and culture by Mick Duckworth Opened on London’s North Circular Road in 1938 as an ultra-modern pull-in and refreshment stop for lorry drivers, the Ace Cafe was an immediate success, serving 2000 customers in its first week. The rapid postwar residential and industrial development resulted in…

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Hesketh owners club raise money For the first time in its 30-year history, members resolved to raise funds for charity and chose to support Riders for Health (RfH). There was a good reason too. Mick Broom, who has for years provided spares and maintenance for Hesketh V-twins, once developed a motorcycle combination for RfH which…

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