The Classic MotorCycle

Greeves Scottish: Relationships rekindled

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd August 2019

This machine has been restored by a man who rode a similar model on his Scottish Six Days Trial debut, while it has significance to the man who tested it too… Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN As the Villiers two-stroke crackled into life, I was transported back to the day in 1972 when, on…
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Place correction

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Sam Hewitt

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20th August 2019

With regards to the Louie McLean article in the August 2019 issue and the statement that her husband George “went on to run a motorcycle dealership in Perthshire”. George McLean’s business was in Dundee and I would have accepted Angus or Forfarshire, but not Perthshire! As you can see from the attached photograph, the motorcycle…
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Back to Banbury

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Sam Hewitt

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18th August 2019

The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s (VMCC) annual showpiece event once again attracted a strong and enthusiastic entry. Words and photographs: JAMES ROBINSON ‘The largest gathering of veteran and vintage motorcycles in the world’ is the proud proclamation of the Banbury Run, those words writ large across the front cover of the programme for this year’s…
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More on Meier

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Sam Hewitt

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18th August 2019

With reference to Herman Meier, as featured in You Were Asking in the TCM of August 2019, I met Herman several times. The pictured bike was ridden in sprints by John Kimberley, and I suggest the photo was taken at Church Lawford. Norton expert Bill Stuart did much of the machining Herman needed when he…
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The track that continues to attract

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Sam Hewitt

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17th August 2019

Brooklands Motorcycle Day was held on June 30, drawing an eclectic collection of superb machines to the Surrey speedbowl. It is now 80 years since the last race was held over the fabled Outer Circuit but Brooklands loses none of its appeal. As the sun and temperature rose, a turn-out of bikes gradually filled the…
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Tougher than the rest

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Sam Hewitt

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16th August 2019

Russell Knight has owned this 1950 BSA B31 single for 43 years, and together they’ve had some adventures. Words: Steve Wilson Photographs: Jonathan Fleetwood Memories can be notoriously tricky. Sitting in a rain-soaked June, those of us of a certain age are still likely to recall childhood summer holidays on sandy south coast beaches as…
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Book Review

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Sam Hewitt

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15th August 2019

“Motorcycles and motorcycling in the USSR from 1939” A social and technical history Author: Colin Turbett Published by: Veloce Publishing Ltd, Veloce House, Parkway Farm Business Park, Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3AR Email: [email protected] Fax: 01305 250479 Hardback, 280 x 207mm (portrait); 128 pages with 286 photographs and illustrations. ISBN: 978-1-787113-14-5 £25; $40…
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Historic racing takes to the track at Lydden Hill

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Sam Hewitt

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14th August 2019

British Historic Racing visited Lydden Hill circuit, east of Canterbury, Kent, on June 22-23, for a weekend of track action and entertainment. The club managed to complete a 37 race programme over the two days, with most riders getting at least two opportunities to race every day. With many categories from which to choose, catering…
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Eurojumble traders invited for a knees up on Friday evening

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Sam Hewitt

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14th August 2019

Building on the fantastic success of last year’s event, join hundreds of traders as they showcase their wares to thousands of enthusiasts at the Carole Nash Eurojumble on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7.
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Tough challenge for judges

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Sam Hewitt

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12th August 2019

Elk Promotions events at the huge field on the outskirts of Hamstreet in Kent are always popular. From just about any direction, the local roads make it a pleasant ride, evidenced by long lines of parked bikes. The entries at the Romney Marsh Classic Show on June 23 demonstrated a great variety as well as…
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