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Steve Parrish will be at the NMM Steve will be kicking off the National Motorcycle Museum's 30th anniversary weekend. Fans will be able to learn about the life and times of Steve 'Stavros' Parrish, who will provide a colorful, humorous and, at times, daring portrayal of his career. As an added bonus everyone booking a…

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1914 The Motor Cycle had just tried the 7hp inlet over side exhaust valve Spacke engine fitted to a Rex frame. Maudes Motor Mart of 113 Great Portland Street, London will handle import of the 996cc V-twin proprietary engine from the USA. Its valve operation is controlled by a single skew gear driven camshaft which…

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Each item is hand-made to order, and the belts have snakeskin inserts which can feature lettering of your choice. The doctor’s bags are superb quality and come in three different sizes. All leather items are available in black, brown or any colour you wish. The bags and toolboxes can be embossed with the brand of…

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The bike is now believed to be in Brighton, or in one of the areas surrounding it. Roy has expressed a wish for the bike’s story to continue, and is looking to find the new owner so that he can reacquaint himself with his old mount, and maybe add a few pictures of it to…

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Famous three musicians collect their bikes (Ariel on right) Buddy was a prolific American singer-songwriter and his work influenced later musicians, like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and shaped the popular sound for decades to some. Having just returned from a world tour, Buddy Holly and the Crickets each bought new motorcycles to celebrate…

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Top of the bill is a 1954 125cc Bialbero Top of the bill is a 1954 125cc Bialbero (so double overhead camshaft) racer, shown above, with able – and almost as stunning – support provided by a pair of 125cc Monalbero (single overhead cam) competition mounts, with one 1953, the other 1954. Other MVs from…

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Mark Nelson is just in front of Paul Pinfold’s outfit while Gerry and Steve Wheeler are in close attendance in the interval ‘demonstration’ To add to what is already an intense occasion, the club invited former champions and contenders  to attend. Among those who could be found in, or near, the hospitality tent many had…

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Buddy Holly’s Ariel Cyclone And amongst Waylon's personal possessions is one lot which must rank as one of the rarest motorcycle treasures of all time, as it is none other than Buddy Holly's 4,000-mile Ariel Cyclone. Bought on May 13, 1958 by Buddy as he celebrated his hard work and success in the music industry.…

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New TCM’s at the bookstalls! • Editor's intro • Archive photograph • News • Diary • Letters • West Kent Run • Goodwood Revival • Triumph CTT • BSA A10 Golden Flash • Rex-Acme Blackburnes • Straight from the plate – Crystal Palace, 1957 • Matchless G50CSR (cover story) • Ted Mellors reflections • Closer…

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The day went off without a hitch, save for two unfortunate non-starters and two non-runners – a first for the event. The route took the party over the A170, then onwards to Flamingo Land park and zoo, then through Great Habton and Amotherby, finishing the first leg of the journey at Kirbymoorside Golf Club, before…

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