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  • Mole Benn’s MVs headline Stafford

    Mole Benn’s MVs headline Stafford

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    Several rare, beautiful racing sub-250cc MV Agustas from the collection of late, well-known enthusiast Mole Benn provide the glamour at Bonhams’ sale at 21st Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October 19…

  • Hammer goes down on Buddy’s bike

    Hammer goes down on Buddy’s bike

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    Buddy Holly’s limited edition 650cc Ariel Cyclone, part of the country musician Waylon Jennings’ collection, has been sold by Guernsey’s Auction House for $450,000 (£280,000). The bike with 4000 miles on the clock is beautifully perserved but not been run for 20 years…

  • RealClassic 126 out now!

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    To coincide with the Stafford Show, this issue of RealClassic magazine features British superbikes galore, an overlooked Japanese UJM, and the usual collection of old clunkers and outright oddities. Here’s how to read all about them

  • Buddy Holly’s bike up for auction!

    Buddy Holly’s bike up for auction!

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    A once in a lifetime auction will take place today, Sunday, October 5 where New York City-based auction house Guernsey’s will be auctioning country musician Waylon Jennings’s personal belongings…

  • More bikes than ever join Tewkesbury line-up

    More bikes than ever join Tewkesbury line-up

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    More classic motorcycles than ever before, including many prewar models and classic scooters, joined a colourful line-up of veteran and vintage cars to make the Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival on Sunday, August 17 an outstanding success…

  • Buddy Holly and Ariel Cyclone

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    Rare home movie footage of Buddy Holly, Joe Mauldin and Jerry Allison trying out Buddy’s new 1958 Ariel Cyclone motorbike

  • Classic archive: A James sidecar outfit visits the Arctic Circle

    Classic archive: A James sidecar outfit visits the Arctic Circle

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    It is not uncommon for motorcycle enthusiasts to take their machines to warmer, southern climes when they are stricken with wanderlust, but Kevin Gover and his companion – whose name is never mentioned – resolved to point their 197cc James sidecar outfit in the opposite direction…

  • The Classic MotorCycle on sale – November 2014

    The Classic MotorCycle on sale – November 2014

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    Twelve page Matchless G50CSR feature, all the glitz and glamour from Goodwood, Triumph CTT, New Imperial restoration, BSA A10 Golden Flash, sporting 1920s singles and all the usual archive material, plus your favourite columnists. On sale now…

  • Reference: Rudge Special

    Reference: Rudge Special

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    One man’s lifelong love affair with his Rudge has resulted in a show winner that means far more than money to its owner…

  • Reference: Bradbury ‘Speed’ Model

    Reference: Bradbury ‘Speed’ Model

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    The Bradbury 3½hp single was unusual for having its engine case integral within its frame, an arrangement that offered several advantages…

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