Mark Lancaster
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One-off Métisse-Triumph 8-valve racer set for Stafford Bonhams auction
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A striking and highly individual British special is set to go under the hammer at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, taking place during The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash on April 25–26. The machine in question is a c.1969 Métisse-Triumph T140V 750cc 8-valve racing motorcycle, a one-off build combining classic Rickman Métisse…
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VIP Tickets Now Available for the International Classic Motorcycle Show
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The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to Staffordshire County Showground on 25–26 April – and for 2026, there’s a brand-new way to experience it. A strictly limited run of just 100 VIP tickets has been released, offering enhanced access, added comfort and exclusive benefits across one of the biggest weekends in…
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Genius engineer and cult TV hero Allen Millyard reveals a SHOCK bad-boy past
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Softly-spoken Allen Millyard has created an army of fans thanks to his genius motorcycle creations and no-frills but wholesome online content. The 64-year-old has amassed more than 30 million views on his YouTube channel that has helped him become part of several TV programmes including ITV’s The Motorbike Show, Junk and Disorderly and Shed and…
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Royal Enfield Awards: Celebrating the UK’s Top Community-Led Dealerships
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Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, celebrated its commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive motorcycling community by announcing the winners of its first annual Riders Club of Europe (RCE) Awards. These UK dealerships have been officially recognised as the best in the country for their exceptional dedication to building the…
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Ex-Works MV Agusta 500 GP Racer Linked to Hailwood & Agostini Heads to Stafford Auction
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One of the most significant Grand Prix racing motorcycles ever offered for public sale is set to headline the Bonhams auction at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, taking place on 25–26 April 2026 at Staffordshire Showground. Part of The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II, this extraordinary machine is an ex-works 1965 MV…
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Remembering the Sparkbrook
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Despite being named after the Birmingham suburb of Sparkbrook, these machines were built in Coventry. The story had begun with the National Arms & Ammunition Co which had been founded in Montgomery Street in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, but after diversifying from firearms into bicycles and tricycles, the company ran into difficulties. William Hillman bought the cycle…
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This is Sparton!
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Sparton was a collaboration between Barton Engineering and Spondon Engineering and for a short time in the 1970s the most powerful race bike in the world was built in a converted chapel in North Wales. There Barry Hart built racing two-stroke engines and in 1974 he joined forces with the noted frame builder Spondon to…
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Top Picks: Trusted Specialists for Classic Bike Owners
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Looking for parts, services or expert help for your classic motorcycle? From carburettor specialists to engine rebuilders, workshop equipment and consumables, here’s a selection of trusted businesses supporting the classic bike scene. Supporting the Classic Bike Community Keeping a classic motorcycle on the road takes more than enthusiasm — it takes the right people. Whether…
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The Quasar Returns: Rare ‘Cabin Motorcycle’ Set for Stafford Show
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One of the most unusual motorcycles ever built — the Quasar — will be on display at the VMCC stand at the Stafford International Classic Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash. With just 17 ever produced (1975-1982), this rare machine continues to fascinate riders and enthusiasts alike. A Motorcycle Like No Other Love them or…
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Never forgotten: Nicky Hayden
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Words: Bertie Simmonds Pics: Honda, Kelsey Archive Nicky Hayden came from a family of racers. Owensboro, Kentucky, racing on both dirt-track and tarmac. His rise to the top was swift and he was elevated to MotoGP’s top team – Repsol Honda – for 2003 where he would be teaming up with the dominant Valentino Rossi.…
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