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Sunshine, TT Legends, Record-Breaking Auction and over 20,000 Visitors Make Stafford 2026 the Greatest Show Yet
The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, has wrapped its 2026 spring edition at Staffordshire County Showground with a weekend that will take some beating. More than 20,000 visitors attended across the weekend (April 25–26), drawn by more than 1,000 classic machines, 100 motorcycle clubs, over 600 trade stands, the GP Paddock and…
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Kempton Park Autojumble to host Iconic London Motorcycle Sale this July
A major new addition to the Kempton Park Autojumble is set to take place on Saturday, 18th July, as Iconic Auctioneers brings its London Motorcycle Sale to the popular event. Held at Kempton Park Racecourse, the auction will run alongside the well-established autojumble, creating a combined event that brings together traders, collectors and enthusiasts in…
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Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show
London, UK – Records were rewritten as the gavel fell at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on 25–26 April 2026, with the world’s second most expensive motorcycle ever to sell at auction, as well as new world record prices established for Italian and Japanese motorcycles. The sale was led by the…
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Bridgestone 175 Dual-Twin and 175SS street scrambler – a rare 1960s two-stroke twin
Steve Cooper turns his attention to Bridgestone’s 175cc twin – a technically advanced and now rarely seen machine from the 1960s. Bridgestone may be best known for its larger-capacity machines such as the GTO 350 and GTR 350, but the firm’s smaller twins are arguably just as rare today. Among these was the 175 Dual-Twin,…
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Britain’s pothole crisis: what it means for motorcyclists
New data highlights the scale of Britain’s pothole problem, with billions spent on repairs while road conditions continue to deteriorate. For motorcyclists, the issue is more than inconvenience — it’s a serious safety concern. Roads still breaking despite billions spent Britain’s pothole crisis continues to worsen, with significant investment failing to deliver long-term improvements to…
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Bonhams presents landmark 2-day motorcycle sale led by significant private collections with extensive no-reserve entries
Alongside Barry Sheene’s previously-announced 1977 World-Championship winning Suzuki RG500 XR14, Bonhams|Cars has confirmed a standout Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, on 25–26 April 2026, bringing to market one of the most significant and wide-ranging offerings of collectors’ motorcycles seen in recent years. The sale will be led by…
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Rare 1926 HRD Model 90 from The David Plant Collection heads to Bonhams Stafford auction
A rare and historically significant 1926 HRD 499cc Model 90 from The David Plant Collection is set to cross the block at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, held at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford, on April 25–26 (sponsored by Carole Nash). Registered as MN 4448 (Isle of Man), this Vintage-era HRD carries frame number…
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One-off Métisse-Triumph 8-valve racer set for Stafford Bonhams auction
A striking and highly individual British special is set to go under the hammer at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, taking place during The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash on April 25–26. The machine in question is a c.1969 Métisse-Triumph T140V 750cc 8-valve racing motorcycle, a one-off build combining classic Rickman Métisse…
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Five Valleys Charity Motorcycle Run
The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club can trace its history all the way back to 1921 when it was formed as the Sarum and District Motorcycle Club. It’s been through a couple of names in the last 100 years but, apart from the years during the Second World War, has always been a thriving…
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Genius engineer and cult TV hero Allen Millyard reveals a SHOCK bad-boy past
Softly-spoken Allen Millyard has created an army of fans thanks to his genius motorcycle creations and no-frills but wholesome online content. The 64-year-old has amassed more than 30 million views on his YouTube channel that has helped him become part of several TV programmes including ITV’s The Motorbike Show, Junk and Disorderly and Shed and…
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