The Classic MotorCycle

Success for Stratford Autojumble

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Sam Hewitt

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16th June 2019

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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Moon Eyes – The John Cooper story

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Sam Hewitt

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15th June 2019

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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Preview: Simple ceefer

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Sam Hewitt

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15th June 2019

The appeal of Small Heath’s early unit 250cc model comes through loud and clear in this expertly revitalised 1963 SS80 sports version.
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Lad like dad at Pre-65 Scottish Two Day Trial

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Sam Hewitt

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15th June 2019

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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The Grand Prix of Europe, 1928

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Sam Hewitt

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14th June 2019

Popular wins for home-made machines in two of the classes. Photographs: MORTONS MEDIA ARCHIVE The Motor Cycle was glowing in its praise of the Grand Prix d’Europe held in Geneva at the end of July 1928, saying the event: “…will go down in history as the best of its series to date, since it is…
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LE ‘motorcycle for everyman’

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Sam Hewitt

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13th June 2019

I was pleased to see that Steve Wilson polished his shoes before taking a ride on Alex Taylor’s LE.
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Preview: Scrambles spirit

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Sam Hewitt

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11th June 2019

This blue-finished Matchless might not be completely original, but it certainly looks the part.
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Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day

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Sam Hewitt

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11th June 2019

Both Don and Derek Rickman will be there, with the hope being to attract as many Rickman motorcycles as possible.
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JULY ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE OUT NOW!

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Sam Hewitt

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7th June 2019

Drawing on an archive stretching back to 1903, The Classic MotorCycle provides an unparalleled insight into more than a century of motorcycle design, development, riding, racing and much more.
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The Teledraulic front fork

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Sam Hewitt

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4th June 2019

In the run-up to the Second World War, AMC delivered a number of models to the War Office for evaluation.
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