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The day went off without a hitch, save for two unfortunate non-starters and two non-runners – a first for the event. The route took the party over the A170, then onwards to Flamingo Land park and zoo, then through Great Habton and Amotherby, finishing the first leg of the journey at Kirbymoorside Golf Club, before…

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Paul Beamish (of Krazy Horse), John Deane-Bowers (Trotter & Deane) and Craig Jarvis (of Ravenwood Hall) at Krazy Horse The Krazy Horse venue at Bury St Edmunds will join forces with Ravenwood Hall and Trotter & Deane for an evening involving classic racing machines, music, gentlemen’s clothing and grooming products. The invite-only event will involve…

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The motorcycles will be sold as part of Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale, an annual event taking place at the 21st Carole NashClassic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, held on October 19 2014. The collection stretches across the past fifty years, from a 1962 Vespa 200CC VBB (£2,000-3,000), to a 2010 Honda CB1300 Super Four (£3,000-4000). Coxon commented:…

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John Lee and the Gold Star that provides pleasure and pain in equal measure The Rockers Reunion brought thousands back to the seafront at Brighton, scene of some of the more dramatic images. Whether scootering or motorcycle mounted the atmosphere was distinctly friendly, with everyone intent on enjoying a ride out on a pleasant, late…

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Not used since being bought by the vendor in 1978, the rare Vincent is accompanied by some technical correspondence between a previous owner and the factory covering engine modifications. While it cannot be confirmed, it’s thought the bike could have competed in club sprints during the 1960s. Fitted with highly coveted Lightning brakes, it’s estimated…

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Footman James will provide bespoke insurance to The National Motorcycle Museum’s new membership scheme, which aims to be the most influential, innovative scheme in the vehicle heritage sector. Museum Director James Hewing’s explained: “I know the team at Footman James very well and they are people who truly understand the insurance needs of old bike…

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Thundersprint organisers Carol and Frank Melling Frank Melling said: “It’s well known that we have had two disastrously bad years with the weather in 2013 and 2014. The 55mm of rain we had over two days this year at Darley Moor hit spectator attendance very badly. In the simplest possible terms, we just cannot take…

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New auction to be held at Bristol Classic MotorCycle show Taking place on Sunday, February 8, the auction is to be a new addition to the Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, held annually at the Royal Bath and West in Somerset. Matthew Whitney, an associate partner as Charterhouse, said: “We’ve been conducting classic and…

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