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The Norton Dominator 99SS is a rarity anyway, so an original and unrestored one is quite possibly unique, if there’s such a thing. Roy Poynting explains…

In which the true virtues of the Ariel Huntmaster gain appreciation and understanding. Frank Westworth remembers why British bikes are very special…

In which starting proves to be such sweet sorrow. During the long months of an Ariel Huntmaster rebuild, Frank Westworth encounters a whole new technique for strengthening a single leg…

And now for something wheely different. Frank Westworth discovers that you should never think you know everything about Ariels…

The end is in sight. Or at least it would be if the lights worked. Frank Westworth wrestles with Lucas…

Is it The End? Or maybe the beginning of the end? Frank Westworth rediscovers Fear Of Finishing…

Panther claimed ‘the Perfect Motorcycle’ in its catalogue of 1911, and it had earned a formidable reputation as a sidecar hauler, but popularity was waning as four-wheelers were becoming more appealing to the family motorist. Phil Mather takes a look at a 600cc Model 100 version of the breed…

This is it. This really is The End. All twelve-part series should have at least thirteen parts, don’t you agree? And this is the last. I think I’d have to commit either ritual murder or ritual suicide if I wrote any more about this once-singed motorcycle. Frank Westworth looks back over the rebuild and considers…

The End. It’s been over a year, but now The End is finally at hand. Frank Westworth rides his rebuild…

Team Paton was the most enduring privateer effort in Grand Prix racing, with a presence in the world’s top championship, which began in 1967 with the four-stroke twin-effort and, with a short break, ran through until 2001. Malc Wheeler rides the last of the great privateer GP bikes…