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Of the many highlights to be included in Mecum’s Las Vegas sale, held over January 21-26, 2020 and set to feature 1750 motorcycles, ‘Greenie’ is perhaps one of the real stand-outs. This Hollywood Green Harley-Davidson is perhaps the most discussed Harley-Davidson ‘Knucklehead’ of all time, as it has changed Knucklehead history not once, but twice.…

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A new book by German-domiciled Australian Paul Guthrie (not directly related), titled ‘Jimmie G.’ looks at the remarkable life of 1920s/30s motorcycle racing star Jimmie Guthrie and his tragic death in Germany in 1937. The circumstances of Jimmie Guthrie’s fatal crash are explained from both the British and German perspectives. More than simply a motorsport…

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The H&H Classics sale at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, achieved a total of £714,748, and a sell rate of 66%. A very handsome and desirable 1925 NUT that had been with the vendor for some time, and was sold as part of his estate, made an impressive £28,350 at the sale held on November…

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Highlight of the latest sale by Spicer Auctions on October 26,was the rare 1963 ‘white tank’ Honda CZ100, pictured, estimated at £7000/9000. There was competition via the internet and telephone before two bidders in the saleroom at Sledmere House, near Driffield, Yorkshire took it to £10,350, a very similar price to one sold by Mecum…

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This weekend only, take advantage of our Black Friday sale and get 10% off all 2020 show tickets!

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The Kop Hill Climb has become an established event on the calendar, its low-key charm attracting record attendances. Words and photographs: James Adam Bolton By now a well-established event in the vintage and classic car and motorcycle calendar, 2019 was the 10th anniversary year of the rejuvenated event, an event first run in 1910. The…

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Though it was once known as ‘The Pig’, today this Vincent is anything but. In its early days it endured a hard life – and continues to be ridden with spirit. Words: James Robinson Photography: GARY CHAPMAN Occasionally, things can take many years to come to gestation. This Vincent seems to be a motorcycle that…

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