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  • Vehicle enthusiasts set for bumper February in the South West

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    Motorcycle owners and riders will be treated to the Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show this coming weekend – February 7-8 – while The Footman James Great Western Autojumble will have something to offer every petrolhead when it runs on February 14-15. Nick Mowbray, exhibition manager behind both events, said: “Hosting back-to-back weekend events is…

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  • Trade and Press Trial returns at Dirt Bike Show

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    A popular feature of many of the company’s previous exhibitions, Mortons will reintroduce the initiative at its annual off-road spectacular at Stoneleigh Park and although planning is still in the early stages, it has been confirmed that all proceeds will go to a worthy charity. Along with operating some of the world’s largest classic motoring…

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  • Buy RC130, February 2015

    Buy RC130, February 2015

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    AJS Model 31 CSR When Lawrence Howes took on the renovation of an AJS 650 twin he was sure that the engine didn’t need much attention, it would be a quick project to complete, and he was bound to make a profit. Thus began a decade of enduring love against all odds BSA A65 upgrades…

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  • Let the world see your classic at our show!

    Let the world see your classic at our show!

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    This St Valentine’s weekend, we’re celebrating the Mods and Rockers years at The Royal Bath & West showground, filling the halls with live music, alongside hundreds of traders, clubs and a vast array of stunning and rare vehicles on display… hopefully including yours! Here are just some of the benefits of bringing your car or…

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  • Newly branded Telford show should be best yet

    Newly branded Telford show should be best yet

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    1961 \’works replica\’ Royal Enfield There will be displays and star guests recalling some of the most memorable moments in off-road and road racing competition. The 40th anniversaries of Martin Lampkin being crowned world trials champion and Vic Allan becoming the only man ever to have won both the British 250 and 500cc British Motocross…

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  • The way we were: February

    The way we were: February

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    1915 New vehicle lighting orders for the London Metropolitan Police District. For some time, faster vehicles (including motorcycles) have been required to carry a working red rear light or rear lights as appropriate, but slow vehicles including cycles, hand carts and horse drawn vehicles have been exempt. Now all classes of road vehicles must carry…

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  • New Year\'s Day gathering, Brooklands

    New Year\'s Day gathering, Brooklands

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    Peter Greenwood\’s 350 Gold Star now has a later, big fin 500 engine Motorcycles had a dedicated parking area just outside the old Clubhouse and formed a mixed line of classics and a few of vintage years. Unfortunately, the weather and other distractions in the area seem to have kept attendance down.  One attendee was…

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  • Davida announces \'bubble\' visors

    Davida announces \'bubble\' visors

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    New styles from Davida The visors are available in more than 10 different finishes, and all are made from 2mm polycarbonate, preformed in a variety of shapes, including the popular 1970s ‘Bubble’ style. With three adjustable sliding studs, all the new D4Vi9A visors have a universal fit, suitable for use with the Davida Jet, Ninety…

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  • Enthusiasts wow the judges at Newark\'s New Year bike show

    Enthusiasts wow the judges at Newark\'s New Year bike show

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    Attendance was up at Newark Show! The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic was marked by several exceptional examples with the region’s two-wheel enthusiasts demonstrating their restoration expertise. Andy Baldwin, a Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club member from Peterborough, saw off strong competition to claim the event’s coveted Best in Show award with his 1969…

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