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
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Tiny Tina and the Supermarine Scimitar
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
Read moreGame Changer
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
Read moreNot so much an American dream
“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
Read moreRocket Ron
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,
Read moreOverseeing changing times
In 1969, none other than the Duke of Edinburgh graced the Isle of Man TT with his presence. The prince first visited the TT in 1949 and by all accounts really enjoyed the spectacle; he
Read moreSearching for Scott
The year is 1954 and Mr J Whitehouse is astride a 1930 Scott Squirrel. The happy throng is the end of the ACU National Rally at Rhyl, North Wales, a navigation exercise taking in a
Read moreTrading Post: Model Study: Moto Guzzi Le Mans
A large capacity, air-cooled twin with shaft drive may not sound like an ideal sports bike. Moto Guzzi proved otherwise WORDS AND PHOTOS BY Nolan Woodbury REMEMBERED BEST as the traveller’s sports bike, Moto Guzzi’s
Read moreBSA gold Star rebuild: Striking gold
A conversation between Robert Davies from CBG and restorer Peter Collins provides much food for thought for potential rebuilders…. PHOTOS BY Rob and Peter and Robin Horton BSA’S CLUBMAN GOLD STAR DBD34 (a whole £270
Read moreScrambled egg
Take a tall frame, add a torquey twin engine, high bars and high pipes, and head for the countryside! PHOTOS BY Simon Everett Reputation is a curious thing. A great reputation – for anything –
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