After a long period of illness, David Beckett passed away recently. An agricultural engineer by trade, David was constantly using his skills to mend or restore just about anything, including a number of cars and
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Strong price for a Triumph
At the Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions sale at Henstridge Airfield on July 11, this handsome 1938 Triumph Model 6S realised £9020. Bought by the seller at auction in 1982, as a project when showing
Read moreGrafty Green grasstrack
For some years, the Kent Kracker has been a premier event for its organising club, the Maidstone Aces MCC, and this year’s Kracker took place at Grafty Green, appropriately situated in the heart of the
Read moreTraditional day out
Club stands, ice cream, silly games, autojumble treasure and a happy, diverse crowd, give Founders’ Day its enduring popularity. Words and photographs: James Robinson That it is unashamedly traditional is the beauty of the Vintage
Read moreTen times champ to star at Stafford
The most successful sidecar racer of all time, Steve Webster, will be joint guest of honour at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show over October 19/20. Steve always attracted a large audience during his
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The Classic MotorCycle provides an unparalleled insight into more than a century of motorcycle design, development, riding, racing and much more.
Read moreKop Hill celebrates a decade of success
The Kop Hill Climb celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with some very special motorcycles running and displaying at the historic motoring festival over the weekend of September 21/22, in Princes Risborough, Bucks. Special guests
Read moreThe madness of Millyard
Creative engineer and epic special builder Allen Millyard will one be one of the guests of honour at Stafford this October, at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show over October 19/20, and will be showcasing some
Read morePrivate passionsand public pleasure
There was an impressive and much-varied entry at this free to the public French event. Words and photographs: Mike Davis An eclectic range of two-wheeled machines, spanning more than a century of motorcycling, were put
Read moreA fitting celebration
The Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day, held at the Sammy Miller Museum on June 23, brought an eclectic range of machinery and people together. Words and photographs: James Robinson Don and Derek Rickman, motocross royalty and innovative
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