Moon Eyes tells the remarkable story of this down-to-earth racing legend in his own words.
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A brief chat with… Colin Washbourne
The life and times of a BSA apprentice who became an engine builder… and also
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My old Matchless
With regards to EJJ 64 (March issue, p6) I bought it from a Michael Collins
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