The Classic MotorCycle

Among the ISDT machines auctioned at Stafford in April were these two majestic Triumph twins, each bearing the hallmarks of a lifetime in trials. But there’s more to these machines than medals – NEA 1F and HUE 256D are microcosms of motorcycle history. Words: RACHAEL CLEGG Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN/MORTONS ARCHIVE It was the beginning of…

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During the 1950s and 60s, the Arter Brothers’ business supported British racing, with success continuing into the 1970s. Words: ALAN TURNERPhotographs: MORTONS ARCHIVE From his earliest involvement in sponsorship, Tom could be sympathetic to any overseas riders, hopefuls from around the globe who had sold up everything to finance a trip to Britain to try…

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A series of discreet modifications ensure a 1930s cammy Velo is comfortable in the modern world. Words: TIM BRITTON Photographs: Gary Chapman Does anyone remember the early classic press, as far back as 1977, when a ridiculous idea was launched for a magazine about old motorcycles. ‘ Everyone’ laughed at the absurdity of the idea……

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The four-stroke Gilera B300 twin is a good but often overlooked machine that was made in significant numbers. Words: James Adam Bolton Photographs: Sara Zinelli Chatting to an Italian friend the other week, he was telling me he fancied buying another old bike, but perhaps a machine a bit different to the older singles he…

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There are myriad different Gold Stars, each with acclaim as being the ‘best’ – but the late 350cc version, the Clubman DB32, makes a strong claim. Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN In a variety of guises which included scrambles, one and six-day trials, touring, racing and clubman’s trim, there is little doubt that the…

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In the June issue of The Classic Motorcycle, we catch up with Chelsea Borchert, who built her own Wasp framed Rickman Metisse-style motorcycle late last year.

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