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  • MidAmerica Las Vegas sale gets record results

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    The annual Mecum MidAmerica Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction achieved $9,054,965 (£6,400,000) in total sales and an 80% sell-through rate in what Ron Christenson, president of Mecum’s MidAmerica Motorcycle Division, has called “an amazing success.”  

  • Vincents star at Bonhams in Vegas

    Vincents star at Bonhams in Vegas

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    On Thursday, January 7, 2016, in the ballroom of Bally’s Hotel & Casino on the famous Las Vegas Strip, Bonhams hosted its most successful Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction to date, making over $4.8 (£3.4) million. 

  • Fifth Newark Winter Classic starts the season in style

    Fifth Newark Winter Classic starts the season in style

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    Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts visited the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic in droves on January 9-10 to admire the wonderful machines on display and visit the many trade stands and autojumble plots that were packed into the halls of Newark Showground.  

  • National Motorcycle Museum’s Friends enjoy hands-on opportunities galore

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    Becoming a member of the National Motorcycle Museum’s Friends Scheme brings the chance to take part in some unique activities such as classic bike tours, Try a Classic days and museum workshop training days. 

  • Lampy is going to L and back!

    Lampy is going to L and back!

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    Later this year, Graham Lampkin is planning an epic ride on “an old Royal Enfield he’s built” to raise money for Cancer Research UK . 

  • Torrens Trophy awarded to TT hero Hutchinson

    Torrens Trophy awarded to TT hero Hutchinson

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    Eleven-time TT winner Ian Hutchinson was presented with the Royal Automobile Club’s coveted Torrens Trophy for the outstanding courage and determination he showed after almost losing a leg. 

  • Fabulous Bianchi racer in Sam’s triple Telford treat

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    This fabulous 1964 500cc twin-cylinder grand prix Bianchi is one of three superbly-prepared machines that Sammy Miller will be taking to the Hagon Shocks-sponsored Classic Dirt Bike Show at Telford on February 20-21 (see preview on pages 16-17). 

  • Beware these bike scams!

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    It is hugely disappointing to have to report that, last month, Old Bike Mart received letters from two readers reporting serious motorcycle scams  

  • Off to a great start

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    The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is the first big motorcycle show of the year and, for many aficionados, it’s a chance to really hit the ground running – and this year was no exception. 

  • WCE extends First-time free pitch offer to clubs

    WCE extends First-time free pitch offer to clubs

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     Woodford Classic Events (WCE) has been organising car and motorcycle events for more than 30 years, and, having migrated from a trader background, always has the trader and club in mind.

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