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The motorcycle is to be offered as part of Bonhams Grand Palais auction, entered at no reserve, with an estimate of €15,000-25,000 (£11,700-19,600). In a special countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary celebrations, two commemorative motorcycle petrol tanks were presented to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. These were signed, and returned to the motorcycle legends US headquarters where…

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1915 Despite the arctic conditions, 24 starters set off from The Clifton Hotel, Bristol for Land’s End via Exeter, Bodmin and Penzance for the Bristol MCC’s 24 hour return run to Land’s End. Included among the 12 finishers who completed the 407 mile round trip were the works Douglas solos of Ted Kickham and FG…

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The calendar is in memory of David ‘Beret’ Berry, with all proceeds going to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Obtain a copy by sending a cheque payable to the East Anglian Air Ambulance for £10 (this includes postage) to Andy Tiernan Classics – Calendar, The Old Railway Station, Station Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 9EE.…

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Robin’s projects include ‘Man and Machine,’ a motorcycle sculpture outlining how mankind has always searched for more speed. Other special pieces include a signed sculpture of Paul Smart riding to victory at Imola, 1972, in his famous knee-out style. More information can be found by visiting Robin’s website at: robinbark-motorart. com

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H&H’s motorcycle expert George Beale said: “Howard Earle won The Motor Cycle Trophy for the best performance by a clubman at the 1936 Clubman’s Day on this bike, but his name isn’t on the solid silver trophy that came with the Excelsior. He entered as A Macintosh because he didn’t want his mother to know…

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The rain has eased a little as Martin Tacon presses on towards Brighton with his 1903 Humber forecar This year was the 118th anniversary of the occasion and, as ever, drew thousands to enjoy a common enthusiasm for powered transport. Unfortunately, this year's Run was dogged by heavy showers and a headwind, causing unpleasant conditions…

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A bit of digging turned up the attached picture, with Gordon Farley in the saddle. The DVLA website records it as a 1962 3TA while further research reveals it starting life as a 1962 T100C, but was fitted with a 350cc engine later on. 105 CWD won four ISDT golds in the 1960s and the…

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'Where Are They Now?' will reunite the motorcycles raced by some of the biggest names in motorsport, including biking legends that will be at the show over the weekend. Eight times World Champion Phil Read, British Road racing Superstar and 1971 'Ago' Race of the Year winner John 'Mooneyes' Cooper, and motorcycle and truck racer turned…

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Rafffle winner Sharon Shaw with her Vincent Rapide Series C 1000 The winning ticket belonged to Sharon Shaw from London. Museum Director James Hewing stated: “We are so pleased that the Vincent has been won by Sharon who lives in a real classic motorcycling household. Sharon and husband Martin already own two very nice BSAs…

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