The Classic MotorCycle

LE ‘motorcycle for everyman’

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Sam Hewitt

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25th June 2019

I was pleased to see that Steve Wilson polished his shoes before taking a ride on Alex Taylor’s LE (The […]
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Whatever happened to Baby Triumphs?

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd June 2019

Although there were around 11,600 lightweight Triumph two-strokes made in a production run of a dozen years, survivors are now […]
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SAINT sibling

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd June 2019

Further to the feature on Terry Smith’s SAINTs in the April 2019 issue, I have owned my example for 11 years and prior to that there were only two owners.
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Tailor made

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Sam Hewitt

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21st June 2019

No two Silks are the same and their bespoke build and subsequent scarcity means they’re a rarely seen or experienced […]
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Book Review

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Sam Hewitt

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20th June 2019

British motorcycles 1945-1965 From Aberdare to Wooler Author: Rinsey Mills Published by: Herridge & Sons Ltd, Lower Forda, Shebbear, Beaworthy, […]
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A fitting celebration

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Sam Hewitt

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19th June 2019

This year Stafford celebrated the 100th running of the TT races with a vast collection of star riders joining the […]
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George Brown Memorial Run

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Sam Hewitt

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18th June 2019

The 2019 George Brown Memorial Run takes place on Sunday, July 14 and although it used to be a vintage […]
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Record highs

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Sam Hewitt

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17th June 2019

The Bonhams April sale realised some staggering prices, with ex-Bud Ekins Triumph the most jaw-dropping. With a successful sale rate […]
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Success for Stratford Autojumble

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Sam Hewitt

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16th June 2019

The site of the inaugural Stratford autojumble on May 12 was filled with the sounds of cars, motorbikes and visitors. […]
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Moon Eyes – The John Cooper story

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Sam Hewitt

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15th June 2019

Newly-released is a fascinating bookazine on the legend that is John Cooper, conducted in a question and answer fashion by […]
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