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Historic Ford Model TT bus & classic bikes set for Shrewsbury Steam Rally
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Classic motorcycles will once again form part of the varied vehicle line-up at this year’s Shrewsbury Steam Rally, but one particularly well-travelled exhibit is set to attract plenty of attention of its own. From Welshpool and Oswestry to the National Motor Museum, Nick Onions’ Ford Model TT bus has travelled far during its long life.…
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Council car park provision for motorbikes back in focus, one year on
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Designated spaces added to accommodate almost 200 motorbikes in council car parks as bikers receive a boost 12 months after grim provision unearthed Pressure from key figures in the motorcycle community is paying off after room for almost 200 bikes has been added to council car parks a year after a damning report. Only 4,241…
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Two ultra-rare Ducatis set to headline Mecum Monterey auction
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A historic 1972 Ducati 750 Imola racer and an exceptionally original 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame will lead a tempting selection of collector motorcycles crossing the block during Monterey Car Week. Two remarkable Ducatis with direct links to one of the most important chapters in the Italian manufacturer’s history are set to appear at the…
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Win tickets and VIP passes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
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One of motorcycling’s great sporting rivalries will be relived this October when the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, returns bigger and better than ever, and you could be there to chat to the stars of the show.
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Scooters, classic Fords and free entry for eligible vehicles at ’Normous Newark
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Riders of scooters over 15 years old can gain free entry to the ’Normous Newark Autojumble and Ford & Scooter Classic Day on Sunday, August 9, with the Nottingham Ford RS Owners Club also confirming an impressive display. Scooter riders will have an added incentive to head to Newark Showground this August when the ’Normous…
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Remembering… The Verus
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After the First World War Alfred Wiseman began manufacturing motorcycles in his Glover Street works in Birmingham under the Sirrah name (the name came from reversing the surname of the designer, a Mr Harris), motorcycles which used a number of proprietary engines and were aimed at the budget market. However, to complement the various Sirrah…
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Bonhams launches consignments for the Autumn Stafford Motorcycle Sale with ex-Steve McQueen Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser and important team appointments
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Bonhams has confirmed that consignments for its two-day Autumn Stafford Sale on 10-11 October at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show have now opened. Already confirmed is a 1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser previously owned by actor, Steve McQueen, being sold without reserve with an estimate of £30,000 – £50,000. Entries for the Autumn Stafford Sale will…
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Hidden Gems: Honda CB400N
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Well, this one should raise some eyebrows! Steve Cooper is, as the young folk put it, dissing one of the Japanese classic scene’s sacred icons and bigging up its oft reviled successor. Honda’s numerous 350/360 twins of the 70s were never the company’s best work and, realistically, they were little more than rehashed existing models.…
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Flashback – Italjet 350
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As the Spanish industry suffered industrial turmoil Italy was waiting in the wings. Tim Britton remembers… Designing and building a motorcycle from scratch is fairly simple, everyone knows a wheel is needed at either end and an engine in the middle with some form of tubing to keep them all in the right place. This…
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How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe from Theft – and What to Do If the Worst Happens
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Motorcycle theft in the UK remains a serious and widespread problem. The latest data from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) shows theft rates fell 7.9% year-on-year through 2024 – a meaningful drop, but the volume of stolen bikes remains staggering. As MCIA CEO Tony Campbell has warned, the number of motorcycles being recovered after theft…
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