A Dover Transport Museum raffle for two motorcycles – a 1947 250cc BSA C11 and
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- May 2018
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From saw bench to museum glory – the story of an Abingdon King Dick
When Les Siddle bought an AKD V-twin motorcycle for £12 10s more than 50 years
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Read moreFrom saw bench to museum glory – the story of an Abingdon King Dick
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