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How to spend uncounted piles of money over many years in the fond hope that a shiny Ariel Huntmaster will arise from its own ashes. Frank Westworth tells an episodic tale from the shed…

Only an expert or an optimist would attempt to rebuild a totally burned-out classic motorcycle. So here’s Frank Westworth’s guide to stripping down for idiots…

Is this any way to restore a traditional British classic bike? The story of Frank Westworth’s improbable rebuild continues. Slowly…

If you’re going to rebuild a burned-out Ariel Huntmaster, then you’re going to need spare parts. Lots of them. We present Frank Westworth’s guide to autojumbling for idiots…

In which things start to go back together. And come apart again! Frank Westworth understands that patience is a virtue indeed…

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…

MV Agusta was already becoming a legend during the 50s, with a hugely successful 25-year racing spell. The Modello CS Sport only further enhanced the Italian company’s reputation…

Suzuki produced a wealth of lightweight off-road machines in the 60s and 70s and the TS250 proved to be one of the company’s most enduring model…

University professor Mike Starr admits it was the mystique surrounding the marque which caused him to consider ownership of what must be one of the world’s most famous motorcycles. It’s a stunning example and we can only imagine how our writer felt when offered a test ride…