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  A new documentary follows the life and career of legendary motorcycle designer Philip Vincent, told by the people who were there. Alex Bestwick speaks to director David Lancaster about bringing the Vincent story to the screen.     David Lancaster grew up around Vincent motorcycles. “My parents toured Europe on their Vincent, my father…

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This year sees the fourth running of the splendidly named Wee Run Frae The Doc’s Auld Hoose.   The event was inspired by Alistair Huddleston’s father, Dr Iain Huddleston, one of the founding members of the Central Scottish VMCC. Dr Huddleston rode vintage motorcycles for more than 70 years and was especially fond of early…

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I thought that this photograph, taken exactly 100 years ago this July, may be of interest to readers of OBM.  It is of my grandfather, Horace Meadowcroft, standing by the side of his Model T Ford outside his motorcycle showroom. The small boy in the background was his apprentice. Horace ran a sales and repair…

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Celebrate Father’s Day or enjoy a day out in the sun with a classic motorcycle show or event, during the rest of June. IMAGE: iStock Braithwell Classic Car & Bike Show Family fun day Saturday, June 17Doncaster Rd, Braithwell, Rotherham S66 7BAThere will be lots happening, from classic car & motorbike shows, to street food…

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Few folks appear to recognise this, but selling your classic bike involves exactly the same thought processes as buying one from someone else. All the advice you’ll be offered applies just the same – except in reverse. Try to consider your own bike – the bike you’re selling – through the eyes of the buyer.…

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