Romney Marsh spectacular

Sam Hewitt

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8th August 2016

Following the previous day’s heavy rain, access to Elk Promotions’ show field at Hamstreet, near Ashford, Kent, on June 26, needed a measure of care, but the effort was worth it as the machinery on display was as widely varied as ever.

AT Craker’s Sunbeam Model 9 restoration required attention to the engine as well as repairing damage to the fuel tank. — **A T Craker’s Sunbeam Model 9 restoration required attention to the engine as well as repairing damage to the fuel tank.**

The broadest category was Best British and with so many eligible bikes, John Fuller was pleased that his peers considered his AJS 350cc G6 TT Replica to be the best. Few disputed the choice of AT Craker’s Model 9 Sunbeam as Best pre-1950.

Read more in September’s issue of TCM

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