The Classic MotorCycle

Sketchbook stock photos

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Sam Hewitt

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27th June 2019

Martin Squires, the author and illustrator of the Sketchbook Travels articles, has just released a new series of prints featuring various stock motorcycles. These are available through his website as a print to order service, in A4, A3 or A2 sizes. All prints are high quality on 310gsm paper and signed by the artist. Details…
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SAINT sibling

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Sam Hewitt

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26th June 2019

Further to the feature on Terry Smith’s SAINTs in the April 2019 issue, I have owned my example for 11 years and prior to that there were only two owners. The bike is unrestored and I still have the single seat, panniers, pannier frames, leg shields and bars. It was great to see the article…
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LE ‘motorcycle for everyman’

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Sam Hewitt

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25th June 2019

I was pleased to see that Steve Wilson polished his shoes before taking a ride on Alex Taylor’s LE (The Ugly Duckling, TCM, May 2019). Motor Cycling correspondent George Beresford did the same when he tested Velocette’s uprated 200cc LE model in late 1950. He wore his best trilby too, but all that sartorial effort…
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Whatever happened to Baby Triumphs?

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd June 2019

Although there were around 11,600 lightweight Triumph two-strokes made in a production run of a dozen years, survivors are now rarities. Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN If you are someone who gives your motorcycles a name, let me introduce you to ‘Hugh’ (Hughie to his friends), a 1924 Triumph Junior now belonging to West…
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SAINT sibling

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd June 2019

Further to the feature on Terry Smith’s SAINTs in the April 2019 issue, I have owned my example for 11 years and prior to that there were only two owners.
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Tailor made

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Sam Hewitt

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21st June 2019

No two Silks are the same and their bespoke build and subsequent scarcity means they’re a rarely seen or experienced machine –which is a real shame. Words: ROY POYNTING Photographs: TERRY JOSLIN Nobody would deny that two-strokes tend to have uneven slow-speed running and tickover, but their fans forgive that because of the delightful way…
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Book Review

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Sam Hewitt

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20th June 2019

British motorcycles 1945-1965 From Aberdare to Wooler Author: Rinsey Mills Published by: Herridge & Sons Ltd, Lower Forda, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5SY Tel.: 01409 281990 Fax: 01409 281910 E-mail: [email protected], 210 x 270mm (portrait); 600 pages with more than 1500 illustrations. ISBN: 978-1-906133-61-0£60; $90 US; $110 Canada Aberdare? Never heard of them? Well, they…
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A fitting celebration

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Sam Hewitt

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19th June 2019

This year Stafford celebrated the 100th running of the TT races with a vast collection of star riders joining the annual showpiece classic event. Words: JAMES ROBINSON Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN The 2019 Stafford show celebrated the 100th running of the TT races (with cancellations owing to various circumstances meaning some years were missed) with an…
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George Brown Memorial Run

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Sam Hewitt

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18th June 2019

The 2019 George Brown Memorial Run takes place on Sunday, July 14 and although it used to be a vintage run, it now encourages all motorcyclists to enjoy the day on whatever bike they have, but if they can come along on a classic, all the better! The gathering starts in the car park of…
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Record highs

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Sam Hewitt

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17th June 2019

The Bonhams April sale realised some staggering prices, with ex-Bud Ekins Triumph the most jaw-dropping. With a successful sale rate of 92% and a total of £3,892,397 achieved, the Bonhams auction resulted in an all-time record sale. Highlights included 1962 Triumph 649cc TR6SS, which had been ridden by Bud Ekins, the US racer, trials rider…
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