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Over the weekend of October 19-20, the Stafford County Showground welcomed classic enthusiasts of, predominantly, 1970s and 1980s classics. Words: James Robinson Photographs: Gary Chapman Innovative engineer Allen Millyard first came to prominence with his multi-cylinder Kawasaki based specials, as he added more cylinders to the 1970s two-strokes, as well as other Japanese-made machines. But…

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While there may be no mention of motorcycles in any account of the Battle of Hastings, in recent years there has been a classic motorcycle show aspart of Hastings Week, afestival where the town marks the anniversary of that decisive conflict with various events. As part of the week’s grand finale, the bikes line up…

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The theme at the last of Elk Promotions’ 2019 events was celebrating 70 years of Royal Enfield’s seemingly evergreen Bullet model, and there were numerous examples of the marque in attendance at the South of England Showground at Ardingly, Sussex, on October 27. Oddly, no Bullets made the awards, but a 1938 Royal Enfield 500…

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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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