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It’s not every day that a bike comes up for sale that has been restored by an internationally-known museum, nor one that has a large amount of provenance, and stories that surround its past. Yet Michael Dawson’s Bultaco Matador is one such machine. Cosmetically restored by Phillipe Vandeville in 2007, it has undergone mechanical restoration…

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Whilst The National Motorcycle Museum is closed to visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the online retail shop is still operating as normal.  Full of Christmas gift ideas for the classic two-wheel enthusiast, the museum’s online shop hosts lots of classic motorcycling related items, as well as their own museum branded clothing. James Hewing, Museum Director, said: “Due to COVID-19 we won’t…

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The time is ripe to treat yourself to some new workshop equipment, or to persuade your family that they’d make excellent Christmas presents! Handily, the Sealey winter promotion catalogue is now out, with the 64 page promotion including discounts of up to 55% on some items. The promotion runs until February 28 next year, and…

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Modern motorcycle clothing has made riding a bike through the depths of winter – or even the cooler days of autumn and spring – far more comfortable than it ever used to be. And, with clothing now protective as well as waterproof, there are further advancements being made with regards to warmth, as these Keis…

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During lockdown, Sammy Miller MBE undertook the restoration of his first competition bike, the New Imperial that he started competing on aged just 17 – the first bike that he owned being a Francis-Barnett. While his first event on the little Imp – the Mullusk Grasstrack on the outskirts of Belfast – resulted in retirement…

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The dramatic evolution of scooters from identical commuter vehicles to gloriously individual mobile works of art is explored and explained in a new fully illustrated book by Scootering magazine writer, Stuart Owen. The Evolution of the Custom Scooter: a Detailed Look at Some of the Best Vespas and Lambrettas Ever Built, published by Banovallum Books,…

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Having had a truly successful Summer Sale at the Bicester heritage site, with a record-breaking auction of no less than £3.6 million and a hugely impressive 95% sale rate, Bonhams returns to the venue for the weekend of December 5/6, for their highly anticipated Winter Sale. In common with many previous Bonhams auctions, the Winter…

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The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their application for an urgent grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has failed. The Museum applied for a grant from the fund which was established by government to provide funding support to organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable before COVID-19. Rev your engines,…

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Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day, with machines that command an unmistakeable presence and remain the embodiment of passion and innovation. The days may have passed when metal, grease, oil, leathers and attitude bucked…

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‘Normous Newark Autojumble are delighted to announce that on 25th October the event will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils. Tickets are prebooked only with tickets available until Saturday, 2pm. Visitors can buy tickets here: www.classicmagazines.co.uk What to expect ‘Normous is a great day out for any…

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