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  • Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

    Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

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    A Manx Norton ridden by motorcycling great Barry Sheene to victory in his last winning race will be one of the stars at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 15/16 October, featuring alongside a host of trophies won by the late World Champion. The latter are offered direct from the Sheene family. ex-Barry Sheene 2001 FWD…

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  • 31 Speedway Motorcycles to be auctioned at Stafford this October

    31 Speedway Motorcycles to be auctioned at Stafford this October

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    This October’s Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show features an extraordinary collection of 31 Speedway Motorcycles, reflecting the glory years of a sport, once the second most popular in the UK. The Forshaw Speedway Collection represents 60 years of speedway history from its beginnings in the 1920s. Led by an exemplary pre-war American duo of a Crocker…

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  • Record-breaking Triumph sidecar celebration

    Record-breaking Triumph sidecar celebration

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    The 50th anniversary of Norman Hyde’s land speed record on his Triumph Roadrunner III outfit will be celebrated at the National Motorcycle Museum on Saturday, September 24. Hyde captured the World Sidecar Land Speed Record in 1972, driving his home-built Roadrunner III to an average speed of 161.8mph at RAF Fairford – a record that…

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  • The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club turns 40!

    The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club turns 40!

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    It’s hard to believe but one of the most modern clubs in the classic bike scene is actually turning 40 this year. They’re bringing over 50 bikes to Stafford this October to celebrate! VJMC will be bringing along 50+ bikes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford this October. The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club…

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  • A century of Moto Guzzi

    A century of Moto Guzzi

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    Last year saw the centenary of Italian manufacturer Moto Guzzi. Unfortunately, due to other stuff going on in the world, the huge planned party had to be delayed for a year. But some things are worth waiting for and the weekend of 8-11 September 2022 will see people from all over the world gather in…

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  • MV Agusto up for auction, in aid of Ukraine charity

    MV Agusto up for auction, in aid of Ukraine charity

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    Special Giacomo Agostini limited-edition MV Agusta offered at Festival of Speed sale. A brand-new MV Agusta motorcycle, the very first of the limited-edition series created as a tribute to 15-times World Champion Giacomo Agostini, will be auctioned in Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on Friday, June 24, with all proceeds raised being donated to…

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  • Vacancy: Advertising Sales Executive

    Vacancy: Advertising Sales Executive

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    Mortons Media Group Ltd is a market-leading, award-winning, international publisher of many successful specialist print titles and websites, covering an array of niche hobbies and interests.

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  • Welsh Classic Motorcycle Festival to host 'non-stop track action'

    Welsh Classic Motorcycle Festival to host 'non-stop track action'

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    If you are looking for a perfect excuse for jumping on the bike and heading out to the coast for a bag of chips, burger or ice cream, May 28/29 will see Classic Bike Trackdays take to the tarmac at the Anglesey Circuit for a weekend of classic non-stop track action at the Welsh Classic…

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  • Calling distinguished gentlemen!

    Calling distinguished gentlemen!

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    The 2022 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday, May 22 is focused on bringing people together, encouraging folks to connect with their fellow gentlefolk and ride together. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. It…

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  • Brough Superiors stars of blockbuster Bonhams Spring Stafford motorcycle sale

    Brough Superiors stars of blockbuster Bonhams Spring Stafford motorcycle sale

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    Bonhams two-day Spring Stafford Sale held over the weekend of the 23-24 April was yet another record event.  L-R 1936 Brough Superior 982cc SS100, sold for £235,750; Ex-Reg Barton, Dick Knight 1929 Brough Superior 996cc SS100 ‘Alpine Grand Sports’ Sprint Special, sold for £253,000.  A brace of exciting Brough-Superior SS100 restoration projects achieved considerably above…

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