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32-page supplement with this month’s The Classic MotorCycle For over a century the motorcycle has played a range of roles in military life. Initially those in charge knew the forces needed motorcycles but couldn’t think ‘how’, while the cavalry wanted the services to have nothing to do with the evil devices. Could they see their…

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The shop features a huge range of specialist books, covering every aspect of motorcycling from ancient to modern and all can be bought from the comfort of your own home. In the coming months the online shop will expand to feature all of the products and unique gifts stocked in the company's 'physical' shop. Another…

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The Bonhams motorcycle auctions at Stafford are the most important sales of collectors’ motorcycles worldwide, featuring a diverse selection of the finest machines which attract an international audience of motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors. For the first time in 25 years this year’s sale – part of the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show –…

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Bill Bewey with collection. Pic courtesy of Tony West Although it’s almost sixty years since the last Vincent motorcycle came off the production line, these magnificent looking machines bear a name associated with the world’s fastest standard motorcycle and still conjure up the ultimate ideal of well-engineered, ‘no expense spared’ quality. With models including the…

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Victory for people power. Brighton Speed Trials will continue! Earlier we reported that the Council had concerns over the safety of the event and whether it fitted in with Brighton's future plans. It seemed likely the event would be blocked. Organisers, The Brighton and Hove Motor Club, started an e-petition, which we aired on Classic…

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Startline at the Isle of Man The promised A3 motorcycle and scooter archive posters are now available. Posters sell for £9.99 plus postage, or for the perfect gift they can be mounted in an elegant black and glass 22×18 inch frame. Paper is 280gsm high quality gloss paper, and each poster is A3-sized (framed versions…

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A public exhibition to display these proposals has been arranged for Friday and Saturday January 24-25. This will be held in the foyer of the Museum at its Solihull headquarters (B92 OEJ). Times are 3.30-8pm on Friday (24th) and 10am-3pm on the Saturday, January 25. The proposal is to restructure the Museum to provide a…

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The British Legion Hall offered warmth and refreshments to bargain hunters The club has more than 80 members, fulfilling the main criterion for membership, which is ownership of a British bike, even if it is among a collection of machinery from other countries. Between them, members can muster a good spread of bikes from the…

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A very special H-D is being auctioned for charity next month The sale will see the motorcycle raise funds for Caritas Roma, which works on behalf of the Roman Catholic church to support those in need around the world. Pope Francis donated the bike to help raise funds for the charity. It carries an estimate…

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