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  • Andy Tiernan calendar

    Andy Tiernan calendar

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    The calendar is in memory of David ‘Beret’ Berry, with all proceeds going to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Obtain a copy by sending a cheque payable to the East Anglian Air Ambulance for £10 (this includes postage) to Andy Tiernan Classics – Calendar, The Old Railway Station, Station Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 9EE.…

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  • Robin Bark art

    Robin Bark art

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    Robin’s projects include ‘Man and Machine,’ a motorcycle sculpture outlining how mankind has always searched for more speed. Other special pieces include a signed sculpture of Paul Smart riding to victory at Imola, 1972, in his famous knee-out style. More information can be found by visiting Robin’s website at: robinbark-motorart. com

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  • Brooklands racer goes under the hammer

    Brooklands racer goes under the hammer

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    H&H’s motorcycle expert George Beale said: “Howard Earle won The Motor Cycle Trophy for the best performance by a clubman at the 1936 Clubman’s Day on this bike, but his name isn’t on the solid silver trophy that came with the Excelsior. He entered as A Macintosh because he didn’t want his mother to know…

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  • London to Brighton veteran car run

    London to Brighton veteran car run

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    The rain has eased a little as Martin Tacon presses on towards Brighton with his 1903 Humber forecar This year was the 118th anniversary of the occasion and, as ever, drew thousands to enjoy a common enthusiasm for powered transport. Unfortunately, this year's Run was dogged by heavy showers and a headwind, causing unpleasant conditions…

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  • Beckham\'s Triumph

    Beckham\'s Triumph

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    A bit of digging turned up the attached picture, with Gordon Farley in the saddle. The DVLA website records it as a 1962 3TA while further research reveals it starting life as a 1962 T100C, but was fitted with a 350cc engine later on. 105 CWD won four ISDT golds in the 1960s and the…

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  • NMM introduces 'where are they now' at show

    NMM introduces 'where are they now' at show

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    'Where Are They Now?' will reunite the motorcycles raced by some of the biggest names in motorsport, including biking legends that will be at the show over the weekend. Eight times World Champion Phil Read, British Road racing Superstar and 1971 'Ago' Race of the Year winner John 'Mooneyes' Cooper, and motorcycle and truck racer turned…

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  • NMM Vincent Rapide prize draw results anounced

    NMM Vincent Rapide prize draw results anounced

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    Rafffle winner Sharon Shaw with her Vincent Rapide Series C 1000 The winning ticket belonged to Sharon Shaw from London. Museum Director James Hewing stated: “We are so pleased that the Vincent has been won by Sharon who lives in a real classic motorcycling household. Sharon and husband Martin already own two very nice BSAs…

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  • The Classic MotorCycle on sale – December 2014

    The Classic MotorCycle on sale – December 2014

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    New TCM’s at the bookstalls! • Editor's intro • Archive photograph    • News    • Diary    • Subscribe and save    • Letters  • French festival    • Brighton Speed Trials    • Stafford Show    • Kop Hill Climb    • Ariel Huntmaster superprofile    • BSA Gold Star    • Triumph Speed Twins    • Straight from the plate – Sunbeam Point-to-point,…

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  • Moments of nostalgia

    Moments of nostalgia

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    Archer, who was visiting from Spain, rode two of his DKW mounts from the 1950s – a 250cc model and a 350cc model – and spent some time remembering his past race glories, many of which he attained riding these motorcycles. Les displayed a particular affinity for the lithe 250cc machine, as did fellow motorcycling…

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  • Dick Standing

    Dick Standing

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    Dick Standing was a skilled mechanic and engineer Dick was a well-known member of the VMCC, the Gold Star Owners Club and, in recent years, the Brooklands Museum Motorcycle Volunteer Team. After National Service in the RAF, Dick started an aviation career with Hawker Aviation. His engineering connection with aircraft continued until his retirement as…

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