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It has taken 30 years to collect all the bits to complete the restoration of Anthony Curzon’s Norton Atlas Scrambler Inside, the main display offered the usual mix of regulars as well as some freshly restored bikes. The Stockman's building was taken on for the overspill and the Bantam Owners' Club managed to monopolise an…

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Track legend John Surtees will be at Stafford The 34th Carole Nash Classic MotorCycle Show takes place on the weekend of April 26-27 at Staffordshire County Showground, and racing legend John Surtees will be there as guest of honour five decades after becoming the first man to win world championships on two and four wheels…

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Vincent raffle prize! See the bike close up at Stafford show There will be an exclusive 30th birthday party on the evening of Friday October 31with a 1980s theme to reflect the decade of the Museum's opening. As well as live music there will also be an 80s rock disco and a 'stars on stage'…

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The autojumble promises to be bigger than ever with over 300 stalls, there will be a large ‘avenue of clubs’ area and plenty going on in the arena. New for this year will be camping on site. Applications are still being taken for themed wartime bikes, avenue of clubs and private exhibits, including concourse. The…

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Roy Taylor and the 1932 Ariel Square Four 600 that took some years to restore The main pavilion is being rebuilt, so space was found for much of the motorcycle display, traders and classic cars in a temporary structure that was also impressive. Even so, covered space was at a premium, so there was a…

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They come complete and with an aluminium gear. Whereas in the past Draganfly required your old auto advance unit in exchange, it no longer needs it since you can buy them off the shelf. With the part number 10568-54 they cost £202.50 + vat. Draganfly Motorcycles 01986 894798 or www.draganfly.co.uk

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Latest record figire is 183.374mph (295.112kph). Impressive stuff.  Says Stuart: “The question now is… just how fast can a Velo go?” • In other news, we learn of another print run for The Story of the Pioneer Run. The first run sold out with six months. The second edition contains extra information from readers and…

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Screen grab taken from a video of the IoM meeting between Ernie (left) and Gerard. Well, it transpired his Manx had quite a story, being used by Ernie Washer, winner of the 1958 Manx GP ‘double.’ So, last year at the Manx GP Ernie and Gerard arranged to meet up, with arch Norton enthusiast Gerard…

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Highlights include the 1928 Henderson four pictured, the Harley-Davidson featured on page 77 of the current issue (May 2014) of The Classic MotorCycle, a Gilera San Remo (the ‘racing’ Saturno), an ex-Steve McQueen Harley-Davidson VL and another from the McQueen stable, a 1971 Husqvarna, plus an eight valve Indian board track racer and a stunning…

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