Sam Hewitt

There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life, yet the author of Classic Superbikes says it isn’t one of them! What it is, is a series of collected articles focusing on 15 different motorcycles, every one of which author Frank…

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The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held Saturday, October 24, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to on-going and worsening situation of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are very disappointed that we are unable to run, but we hope you will all appreciate that the safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and…

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Not that he needs any kind of envoy or high-ranking diplomat to proclaim his deeds, but Sammy Millar has got himself an Ambassador! Of course, it isn’t any kind of diplomatic assignment, but a 1953 Ambassador motorcycle, utilising a 197cc Villiers power unit, and complete with plunger back end, MP forks and valanced guards. 1953…

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We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils.   What does this mean with the new legislation regarding Covid-19? As a COVID-19 Secure venue, we can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to…

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Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark showground. This season-opening event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the UK but with the…

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As you saw last month, while the National Motorcycle Museum, just outside Birmingham, is still closed to visitors, it’s raising much-needed funds through yet another of its wonderful raffles. As per usual, somehow the wonderful people at the museum have managed to source a brand new /old stock classic bike for the raffle’s first prize,…

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While the title suggests that the subject revolves around recent times, Mat Oxley’s book is focused on the challenges facing speed freaks and petrolheads around a century ago (and earlier), with the very first record-breakers playing a large part in the content. Written in Oxley’s usual easy-going and enjoyable prose, it contains a fascinating insight…

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Yes, it’s the time of year when we get to look at the things that tell us the time of the year… calendars! And that means that the Andy Tiernan Classics motorcycle calendar is here once again. As per usual, the artwork on the calendar is by the astounding Mike Harbar – and you can see…

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