The Classic MotorCycle
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Hamstreet – gateway to Paris?
The Kent village of Hamstreet is approached by interesting, mainly minor roads and given fair weather, the Elk Promotions shows and jumbles prove a popular destination, demonstrated by the long lines of parked bikes that stretch across the generously-sized event field. Years of experience has enabled the Elk team to hone the near-perfect jumble, that…
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Peter Bennett’s AJS – WKR best in show
The report on the International West Kent Run in November’s issue of the magazine rather glossed over the award of ‘Best in Show’ that went to the 1928 AJS K1 V-twin, entered and ridden by Peter Bennett. The bike will doubtless be familiar to some readers, for around 30 years it was owned by Steve…
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Editor’s Intro
Some say there’s no such thing as coincidence, and, really, I suppose there isn’t, but just sometimes you think, ‘Wow, really, that’s a bit too much.’ I’ve had two such instances this month, one of which was particularly close to home. First was the case of the Lamacraft Mk.VIII KTT, the motorcycle sold by Bonhams…
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Down memory lane reunion
Inspired by the late Max King and held every two years in sunny Barnstaple, the ‘Down Memory Lane’ reunion celebrates the best traditions of the ‘Golden Era’ – the period between the end of the Second World War and 1970 when British bikes and riders achieved spectacular results, on and off-road, round the world. The…
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January 2018
Archive photograph News Letters Stafford Show Ariel KH 500 Twin Subscribe and save Kop Hill Climb Douglas OB GP Le Puy Notre-Dame BSA A10 in Scotland – Part 2 Brighton Speed Trials Moto Guzzi Ambassador BSA B2 Inge Stoll profile Closer look – Norton lightweight twins Adrian Moss interview Men who mattered – Harold ‘Oily’…
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Morini Track day
Riding four motorcycles – two Velocettes and two Morinis – around Cadwell Park isn’t a bad way to spend a day! Words: JAMES ROBINSON Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN The Morini Riders’ Club track day at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire has been running for 35 years and for whatever reason, has always attracted good support from the…
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James Pineapple
Of its time There was a range of James’ known as Pineapples in the pioneer period. This is a lightweight survivor that gives a valuable insight into the period in which it was built. Words: ROY POYNTING Photographs: TERRY JOSLIN It’s an unfortunate fact that financial constraints usually delayed the application of advantageous developments to…
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Norton Navigator
This full-dress, flawed but fun 350cc light twin was your tester’s first motorcycle – a very long time ago! Words: STEVE WILSON Photographs: JONATHAN FLEETWOOD If I had one distinction during my student life at Oxford, it was in 1963, persuading the uni film society to show the still-banned 1954 movie ‘The Wild One’ –…
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Triumph Special – Dream machine
This special build is the result of lots of hard work and determination, the result being a stunning creation. Words: CHELSEA BORCHERT Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN Many people have asked me “Why one of these?” Surely, you only have to look at it to understand. I fell in love with the Rickman Metisse look and story…
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Douglas Mark V – A real gem
While the herds went one way, with formulaic designs, Douglas went in another direction completely, with a quirky flat-twin. It worked well, too. Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN The famous motorcycle scribe, the late Jeff Clew, once said: “There’s something special about just sitting on a mark Douglas. I swear that if I was led…
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