Sam Hewitt

Uncle John’s Vinnie – where is it now?

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd December 2020

I found this picture of my late uncle John Mcness whilst clearing his house. He sadly passed away on Good Friday of Covid-19 at the age of 93. I would be very grateful to you if could help identify the bike and its history, and would gladly pass this picture on to the current owner…
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More hedge-dweller information

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd December 2020

With reference to the letter from Rodney Wildsmith in June 2020’s OBM ‘Hedge-dwelling Scott… where are UU?’ Rodney also contacted the Scott Owners’ Club with the same inquiry and we were able to put together some historical information on this remarkable machine. I attach a brief summary in the hope it will be of interest…
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Galletto chariot and a restored Cardellino

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd December 2020

I thought this might be of interest to you following the picture last month on the front of OBM. It was taken some years ago at a Moto Guzzi event in Mandello. I don’t know anything about it but I suspect it was made for a film. As you can see it is two Galletto…
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Isle of Man TT 2021 cancelled due to Covid uncertainties

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Sam Hewitt

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30th November 2020

The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that the next TT will take place from Saturday 28 May to Saturday 11 June in 2022. It’s sad news – but considering the continued uncertainty as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Isle of Man TT organisers have bitten the bullet and made the call to cancel…
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HUGE 30% off at Mortons Books this Black Friday weekend!

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Sam Hewitt

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27th November 2020

Mortons Books’ biggest sale of the year has arrived! You can get a HUGE 30% OFF ALL BOOKS from Black Friday through to 11:59pm on Cyber Monday PLUS you can get FREE UK delivery. Whether you are treating yourself or ticking off your Christmas lists, Mortons Books have a huge range of books from rail…
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Our Black Friday magazine subscription sale is now on!

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Sam Hewitt

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26th November 2020

Black Friday is here and we’ve been busy driving down the prices on some of our favourite products for a limited time only. Treat a loved one, treat a friend or to hell with it, treat yourself! Fancy bagging a Black Friday bargain? We’ve taken £5 off subscriptions to some of your favourite…
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Classic race transport

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Sam Hewitt

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26th November 2020

This may be of interest to you, the Morris Oxford van in the background of the picture of the Adler on page 16 of the September issue was owned by me from the early 1980s and used as race transport when I raced in VMCC events. It was previously owned by Colin Hopkinson of Tydd…
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Salon Privé

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd November 2020

While the world of ultra-expensive cars costing more than the gross domestic product of a small nation is well out of the remit of the average OBM reader, it does seem that the high class world of mega-value classic vehicles is becoming more open to the idea of powered two wheelers, as Ian Kerr discovers.…
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Long Shop Show

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Sam Hewitt

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21st November 2020

While we’re all aware of the numerous shows, runs, autojumbles and club meets that have been cancelled over the last six months or so, there actually have been a few events that have taken place. Somewhat ironically, many of them are smaller events that normally might not get their time in the limelight, so the…
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New Dates for Bristol Classic Bike Show 2021 confirmed

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Sam Hewitt

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20th November 2020

The traditional curtain-raiser to the classic season – the Bristol Classic Bike Show – is for one year only switching to a new summer date to try and beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Usually held in February at the Royal Bath & West Showground in Somerset, the 2021 event will be at the same venue but…
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