The Classic MotorCycle

Men who mattered: Rob Fitton

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Sam Hewitt

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31st May 2019

Though he wasn’t one of the superstar names, for nearly 20 years, Rob Fitton, a true privateer and hobbyist racer, […]
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A brief chat with… Mick Ofield

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Sam Hewitt

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31st May 2019

The British motorcycle industry consisted of many talented and creative people, even at the end, but, sadly, little resource to […]
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A fitting celebration

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Sam Hewitt

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30th May 2019

The Speedway Museum at Broxbourne in Hertfordshire hosted itsannual ‘speedway anniversary’ event on February 17, 2019. Words and photographs: Alan […]
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Useful…Or useless?

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Sam Hewitt

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29th May 2019

By the end of the First World War, motorcycles had become vital military equipment. While most were lusty singles or […]
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Tale of two Triumphs

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Sam Hewitt

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28th May 2019

Among the ISDT machines auctioned at Stafford in April were these two majestic Triumph twins, each bearing the hallmarks of […]
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A Kentish legacy

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Sam Hewitt

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26th May 2019

During the 1950s and 60s, the Arter Brothers’ business supported British racing, with success continuing into the 1970s. Words: ALAN […]
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Kwik, Subtle, Stunning

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Sam Hewitt

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24th May 2019

A series of discreet modifications ensure a 1930s cammy Velo is comfortable in the modern world. Words: TIM BRITTON Photographs: […]
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Walton wins again

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd May 2019

Gavin Walton’s third success in a row (and fourth overall) sees him lead home a trio of former winners in […]
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A potted history of the Reynolds story

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd May 2019

As ‘The Reynolds Man’ I was interested in a letter in the on ‘Renold and Reynolds’ and feel that it called for an account of the Reynold’s side of the story.
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The changing classic times

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Sam Hewitt

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20th May 2019

Please forgive the tardiness of this little missive but with mounting concern I reread Neil AC Wyatt’s ‘It’s Time To […]
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