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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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Paul Beamish (of Krazy Horse), John Deane-Bowers (Trotter & Deane) and Craig Jarvis (of Ravenwood Hall) at Krazy Horse The Krazy Horse venue at Bury St Edmunds will join forces with Ravenwood Hall and Trotter & Deane for an evening involving classic racing machines, music, gentlemen’s clothing and grooming products. The invite-only event will involve…

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The motorcycles will be sold as part of Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale, an annual event taking place at the 21st Carole NashClassic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, held on October 19 2014. The collection stretches across the past fifty years, from a 1962 Vespa 200CC VBB (£2,000-3,000), to a 2010 Honda CB1300 Super Four (£3,000-4000). Coxon commented:…

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John Lee and the Gold Star that provides pleasure and pain in equal measure The Rockers Reunion brought thousands back to the seafront at Brighton, scene of some of the more dramatic images. Whether scootering or motorcycle mounted the atmosphere was distinctly friendly, with everyone intent on enjoying a ride out on a pleasant, late…

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Not used since being bought by the vendor in 1978, the rare Vincent is accompanied by some technical correspondence between a previous owner and the factory covering engine modifications. While it cannot be confirmed, it’s thought the bike could have competed in club sprints during the 1960s. Fitted with highly coveted Lightning brakes, it’s estimated…

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