With his 1934 500cc Norton M30 International, Andy Marks won the class for the best pre-1950 motorcycle at the South of England Summer Classic Bike Show & Bikejumble at the South of England Showground, Ardingly,
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Farewell to Harry Pearce (1923-2017), first road race winner at Brands Hatch
The funeral has taken place at Poole Crematorium of H A (Harry) Pearce, the very first motorcycle road race winner at Brands Hatch, who passed away peacefully aged 94, after a short illness. Originally from
Read moreRemembering Eddie Dow
One way and another, there’s quite a lot about BSAs in this issue – but one name that will remain indelibly linked to the marque is that of noted Gold Star specialist Eddie Dow, who
Read moreRecord crowd at Boston Bike Night
A record crowd turned out for the Boston Bike Night Classic & Custom Show organised by members of the Poachers section of the AJS & Matchless Owners’ Club on Thursday, July 6. Trophies for the
Read moreKurland newcomers get a taste of Latvia
Ian Kerr joins three motorcycling colleagues in an eye-opening introduction to Latvia’s Kurland Rally Since the late 1970s, the name Juris Ramba has been synonymous with vintage and classic motorcycling. The Latvian collector has also
Read moreRoaring Twenties in more ways than one!
The fourth Roaring Twenties Day along the seafront at Bexhill-on-Sea was better than ever, even though it did start windy and chilly as the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s East Sussex Section staked out the site
Read moreWinners all in baking Banbury Run
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s sweltering 69th Banbury Run of Sunday, June 18, took place only four days before the last issue of Old Bike Mart went to press, enabling us to bring you just
Read more‘A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows’
The words come from St Francis of Assisi, but seem perfect for Tony Page’s report on the Marston Sunbeam Club and Register’s Southern Region’s Summer Run around Windsor The Marston Sunbeam Club and Register’s Southern
Read moreItalian beauty parade at Sammy Miller Museum
The Italian Ride-In at the Sammy Miller Museum on Sunday, July 16, brought a feast of around 120 beautifully-crafted motorcycles, varying from a classic Moto Guzzi horizontal single to a stunning MV Agusta F4 and
Read more‘Walk through time’ theme at Waterlooville Club’s big show
Reflecting the Waterlooville Motor Cycle Club’s formation in 1928, the theme of its biennial show at Horndean Technology College on Sunday, June 18, was motorcycling through the ages. Guest of honour Sammy Miller MBE opened
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