The Classic MotorCycle

Book Review: “Moon Eyes – The John Cooper story”

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Sam Hewitt

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12th July 2019

Road racing legend, Grand Prix hero, motorcycling icon Editor: Richard Skelton Author and interviewer: Chris Carter, with contributions byColin Seeley, […]
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My old Matchless on the cover

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Sam Hewitt

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12th July 2019

Nice article and pictures on the Matchless G3LS in the July issue. I owned/restored the bike before selling it on. […]
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Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2019

ELK Promotions made its traditional visit to Ashford Cattle Market in Kent, on Easter Monday (April 22). The event is […]
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Going large in Laughton

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2019

The Sussex village of Laughton is situated a little off the main roads, but the 27th annual Cuckoo Fayre over […]
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An award for Sammy Miller

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Sam Hewitt

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10th July 2019

Sammy Miller was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Transport Trust at the Brooklands Museum on June 17, 2019. […]
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Concrete mixers

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Sam Hewitt

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9th July 2019

Nearly 500 motorcycles and cars have a blast on the banking at the fifth biennial Vintage Revival Montlhéry. Words and […]
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Duzmo at Founders’ Day

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Sam Hewitt

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9th July 2019

Among the attractions at the VMCC Founders’ Day on July 21,will be a celebration of the rare Duzmo motorcycle, as […]
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Remembering old racers

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Sam Hewitt

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9th July 2019

When I read your excellent article about Rob Fitton in the June 2019 edition of The Classic MotorCycle, it took […]
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H&H sale at the NMM

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Sam Hewitt

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8th July 2019

A highly collectable single-owner 1955 Vincent Black Knight, pictured right, is one of the stand-out lots at the next H&H […]
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Nine hours on full chat

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Sam Hewitt

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8th July 2019

The 1956 Thruxton nine-hour endurance race was eventually wonby a 350cc Gold Star, which covered 651 miles. Photographs: MORTONS ARCHIVE […]
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