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Sammy restores his first comp bike
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During lockdown, Sammy Miller MBE undertook the restoration of his first competition bike, the New Imperial that he started competing on aged just 17 – the first bike that he owned being a Francis-Barnett. While
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NMM machines at Bonhams
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More than 50 British motorcycles – and motorcycle-related cars –from the National Motorcycle Museum will be offered by Bonhams Motorcycle Department at the Winter Saleon the weekend of December 5/6 at Bicester Heritage. The sale
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Salon Privé 2020: Blenheim Palace, September
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The only show this year? We weren’t sure, so we popped along. Words and photography by Matt The Salon PrivÉ is a car concours event primarily, however, with the worldwide issues, shows have been cancelled
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Discover custom scooters’ jaw-dropping evolution
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The dramatic evolution of scooters from identical commuter vehicles to gloriously individual mobile works of art is explored and explained in a new fully illustrated book by Scootering magazine writer, Stuart Owen. The Evolution of
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Tiernan charity calendar
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Every year, Andy Tiernan (www.andybuysbikes.com) produces a superb charity calendar, with images (including this Rocket III) by artist Mike Harbar, with all proceeds going to East Anglian Air Ambulance. Last year over £2000 was raised.Visit
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Bonhams back at Bicester
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Having had a truly successful Summer Sale at the Bicester heritage site, with a record-breaking auction of no less than £3.6 million and a hugely impressive 95% sale rate, Bonhams returns to the venue for
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Championship for Chris
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Yoxall-based Chris Saltinstall was delighted to win the CRMC’s 1300 Superbike Championship on his 1064 Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Recapping on his year he said: “I would like to thank the CRMC for putting so
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Spicers’ Sunbeams
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Five fabulous vintage Sunbeams are among the consignments for Spicers Auctioneers’ sale on November 7. Visit www.spicersauctioneers.com/ or call 01377 593593 for details. Read more News and Features at www.classicmotorcyle.co.uk and in the December 2020
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Classics on the calendar
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THE ANDY TIERNAN Classics Charity Motorcycle Calendar for 2021 is now on sale. Artist Mike Harbar has once again been at his easel, providing six pieces of artwork for the calendar. The pictures include a
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National Motorcycle Museum fail in Culture Recovery Fund bid
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The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their application for an urgent grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has failed.