The Classic MotorCycle

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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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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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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The site of the inaugural Stratford autojumble on May 12 was filled with the sounds of cars, motorbikes and visitors. Whether it was to find that missing piece of the automotive jigsaw or restocking on essentials, the crowd spent hours browsing hundreds of stalls. From vintage petrol tanks to chrome bumpers, Stratford’s first autojumble had…

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Newly-released is a fascinating bookazine on the legend that is John Cooper, conducted in a question and answer fashion by journalist Chris Carter, who is a lifelong friend of John’s, the two having grown up together near Derby. With his easily recognisable ‘Moon Eyes’ crash helmet deal, bespectacled John was a regular winner throughout the…

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Dan Thorpe became the only son of a winning father to be victorious in the event in its 36-year history.

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