Feature Articles
Archive photo: The Ulster Grand Prix
3 September 2010
August 1949 - Fabulous picture from the start of the Ulster Grand Prix, in 1949, when the high-speed Northern Irish race made up one of the rounds of what was the inaugural Grand Prix World Championship season.
Triumph Tiger 110
3 September 2010.
With the Goodwood Revival deciding on introducing a set of rules encouraging the use of early to mid-1950s type ‘club’ racers, Triumph pre-unit specialists Ace Classics and fellow London shop, the Baron Speed Shop, decided to join forces and get involved.
The right decision: Velocette Venom
6 August 2010.
This Velocette Venom has undergone thorough refurbishment, yet still meets its owner’s requirement for a machine to tinker with at weekends.
Archive photo: BSA's on St Helena - March 1958
6 August 2010.
According to a 1958 BSA press release, which accompanied this picture; “Although there are only 641⁄2 miles of roads in the island of St Helena, over 15 of the inhabitants find that motorcycles are an ideal form of transport in this small island which owes its fame to the Emperor Napoleon.
Straight from the plate: The Carshalton Club's pillion trial - May 1932
6 August 2010.
The Carshalton Club’s pillion trial, in May 1932, was held over ‘a varied and sporting course in the heart of Surrey’. The weather was ‘glorious’, though some parts of the course were in ‘the best winter condition’ – or muddy, as it’s otherwise known.
The Pete Sole Rex-Acme TT8
3 August 2010.
The Rex-Acme motorcycle is a rare beast, with this one – formerly owned by prominent West country enthusiast Pete Sole – no exception.
Still flawless
2 July 2010.
Cadwell Park British GP championship - Glen English and the Works Racing Norton continued winning at Cadwell Park, maintaining a 100 per cent record in 2010.
Straight from the plate: The 1926 Lightweight TT
2 July 2010.
The 1926 Lightweight TT descended into controversy and near farce when following the race, runner-up Pietro Ghersi, the Moto Guzzi star, was excluded for a technicality – basically, he used a different make of spark plug than specified on his entry form.
Archive photo: Not what it seems...
2 July 2010.
September 1925 - At a glance, most of us would surely look at this picture and say ‘Brough Superior.'
Bounty Hunter: Ariel Red Hunter
4 June 2010.
Fancy winning this lovely Ariel Red Hunter? Then you just need to buy yourself a ticket for the VMCC’s raffle, and it could be you. And it’ll be all ready to go, too...
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