The Classic MotorCycle

100 years of Indian Scout motorcycles!

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Shannon Butcher

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7th November 2019

As 2019 marks the 100thyear anniversary of the Indian Scout – especially with the release of two new special edition Scout bikes – there’s no better time to look back at the history of this iconic bike and see how it all began, way back when.
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Book Review

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Sam Hewitt

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7th November 2019

“Royal Enfield – The Early History – 1851 to 1930”Automobiles, Cyclesand Motor Cycles Author: Peter Miller Designed and published by: FWtoC Publishing Available only from Peter Miller, who will supply signed copies if requested. Email: [email protected] Hardback, 215 x 285mm, 280 pages, with over 350 photographs and illustrations ISBN 978-0-85101-644-3 £30 plus p&p The origins…
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Route maps sought

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Sam Hewitt

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7th November 2019

A friend and I would like to ride our BSAs around some parts of the 1954 ISDT that was based in Llandrindod Wells as part of our ‘bucket list’ of things we want to do. Unfortunately, we don’t have any proper route details to follow. There are details on internet sites but they aren’t really…
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Mortons Archive: Military motorcycles in World War II

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Sam Hewitt

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6th November 2019

We’ve delved into the illustrious Mortons Archive to give you a glimpse into the use of Triumph and Norton motorcycles in the Second World War.
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Brown bikes a hit at Bonhams sale

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Sam Hewitt

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6th November 2019

The motorcycle sale hosted at the Barber Motorsports Museum, by Bonhams, on October 5, featured two motorcycles owned by On Any Sunday director Bruce Brown, plus a truly impressive collection of Vincent motorcycles. Formerly owned by Brown were a 1967 Triumph T20 Mountain Cub (pictured above) and a 1970 Husqvarna 250 Cross, the Cub realising…
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Meddling about

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Sam Hewitt

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6th November 2019

I enjoyed the ‘Men who mattered’ piece in the November 2019 issue, regarding H G Tyrell Smith. One small fact missing from the article was that Tyrell competed in the first 1930 Pioneer Run (copy of programme attached) as rider number 37, competing on a 1912 499cc Rudge; appropriate given that he was a Rudge…
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Brighton: Speed Trails – Right from the start

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Sam Hewitt

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5th November 2019

The Brighton Speed Trials was first held in 1905. Despite some testing tribulations, 114 years later, it’s still going on. Words and photographs: Alan Turner Local worthy Harry Preston was the catalyst who encouraged Brighton’s town council to establish Madeira Drive as Britain’s first dedicated motorsport venue. Could he have envisaged the Speed Trials first…
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Grandson a fast learner in Vincent programme

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Sam Hewitt

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5th November 2019

Avon Tyres is working with the team behind the upcoming documentary, ‘SpeedisExpensive: The Untold Story of the Vincent Motorcycle’, to produce a series of taster videos. Now in post-production, the documentary has been directed by David Lancaster, who previously worked on the BBC’s ‘Top Gear’, and promises some new, interesting information on the Vincent-HRD brand.…
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Charterhouse signs-up for Classic TT sale

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Sam Hewitt

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5th November 2019

The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Enterprise has signed an agreement with Charterhouse Auctioneers in Dorset to be an official partner of the Classic TT Races. The partnership includes Charterhouse running an auction of historic, vintage and classic motorcycles at the Classic TT races from 2020. The first auction is scheduled to take place…
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The old art

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Sam Hewitt

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30th October 2019

Coach painting is one of the oldest forms of vehicle finishing and is still favoured by many steam enthusiasts, canal boat dwellers, carriage drivers and the occasional motorcyclist. Although DIY painting has become more difficult for the restorer for myriad reasons, including safety, it is still possible to achieve a wonderful, lustrous finish. Words and…
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