From The Archive

The London to Land’s End trial first began as a reliability trial in 1908. It has been held every year since, with only two wars halting proceedings – and we see here, in 1926, how popular it was as a spectator event. The unfortunate rider has possibly given the machine’s (not sure what) all to…

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The London to Land’s End trial first began as a reliability trial in 1908. It has been held every year since, with only two wars halting proceedings – and we see here, in 1926, how popular it was as a spectator event. The unfortunate rider has possibly given the machine’s (not sure what) all to…

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Here is a warming image of the works Scott team at the Isle of Man TT in 1925. It seems a far cry from today’s professional and serious garage set-ups, yet the work, the conversations, and the ultimate goal remain the same 97 years on. The 1925 Senior TT will be remembered by many for…

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In 1956 Triumph applied a ‘World Speed Record Holder’ decal to the nacelle of all machines to celebrate Johnny Allen setting a new motorcycle record at Bonneville the previous year; he returned to improve the time on September 6, 1956 and achieved 214.40mph. The team from Dalio’s Triumph dealership in Ft Worth, Texas, had received…

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Details on this photo are sparse, but the naval pilots of the Supermarine Scimitar look to have been drafted in for a promotional photo to push the Triumph Tina. I wonder if they were offered one of the scooters in return? The Tina was designed by none other than Edward Turner to fill a gap…

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Motor Cycle contributor Roy Nixon takes a breather on what would have been a brand-new Honda CB77 305cc on his way back from the TT in 1961. It must have been a sight for riders to see this new machine – truly a bike that changed the world of motorcycling. He would go on to…

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“I don’t recognise your bike, but your fez is familiar?” This PR scene is from where else but Hollywood, where the Triumph Speed Twin, complete with ‘bathtub’ rear bodywork, was never popular Stateside. Though it would have made any journey a lot safer, should the rider offer to take any of his friends with their…

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It’s refreshing to have a colour photo from the archive for once and Ron Haslam’s smile sums up the love so many have of racing. The scene appears to show a typical club racing scene, with friends helping out. There may be no factory overalls or promo ladies but the Mal Carter Pharaoh team van…

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