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RACER, RESTORER AND REPLICA builder George Beale has joined the ranks of experts at classic and vintage motorcycle and car auctioneers Charterhouse. “Contrary to common belief, George has not retired but has joined us,” said Charterhouse’s Matthew Whitney. “He has a lifetime of experience, during which time he has consigned five of the top 25…

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THE TRIDENT ROCKET Three Owners’ Club (TR3OC) is to field a five-man team campaigning three triple-engined machines at Race the Waves, Bridlington, on May 8-10. The event, organised by Backfire Promotions, is a “Retro Theatre of Auto-motion” extravaganza that harks back to the motoring speed events on the Yorkshire Sands. The event will feature 1950s…

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READER JOHN KING is trying to track down his old BSA for a romantic reunification. John writes: “I’m hoping for readers’ help. In 1960, I bought a BSA A7 Shooting Star and later that year my fiancée and I were married, on July 23, in Chester. “Following the wedding reception, we set off on our…

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‘Oh great, another book on café racers – just what nobody needs’ I thought, when Classic Bike Guide contributor, Paul D’Orleans sent ‘Ton up!’ in for review. How wrong I was! It is superb. You will have got halfway through the book before you even hit the 1950s, when most casual onlookers think the road…

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Mortons Books have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home.

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Following the recent announcement from the UK Government, Mortons Events has had to postpone the 40th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show which was due to be held on April 25-26.

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I’ve tested dozens of cleaners for bikes over the years. Most feel like they’re just car wash in a spray, while others have some thought put in them, like clinging onto vertical surfaces without drying too quickly, having a spray that will also turn to a jet, not marking seats, chrome or alloy and of…

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Effort and expertise transform a ‘so what’ 1980s streetbike into a ‘so wow!’ café custom WORDS & PHOTOS by Carl Bennett BARELY NOTICED BY anyone, Suzuki’s unassuming air-cooled GS450 parallel twin quietly served thousands of commuters across the globe for an entire decade in the 1980s. Its GS500 replacement inconspicuously continued for another 15 years.…

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PETER BEST INSURANCE, classic and specialist vehicle insurers, will be hosting a second annual Drive-It Day event at Braxted Park Estate, Essex on Sunday, April 26. Last year 500 classics and many more enthusiasts took part and this year Braxted Park will be opening its stately doors to up to 1000 vehicles. This is a…

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