Still passionate about bikes at 97, Frank Authers concludes his story about a remarkable motorcycling life. By 1944, by which time the war was progressing favourably for the Allies, I was in 249 Spitfire Squadron
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A blast around the cinders on Ivan Mauger’s 500 Jawa
Following the sad news of the passing of Ivan Mauger at the age of 78 on April 16, I’d like to mention my wife Hilary’s moment with him in 1973. For my sins, I was
Read morePresteigne ‘fill-up’ trials rider identified
I enjoyed the ‘filling up at Presteigne’ picture on page 20 of OBM (May). Having lived there for about four years I immediately recognised the garage, although it’s looking a bit sad these days. I
Read moreMagical Moidart moments in May!
With photos from Eric Kitchen and Mike Wylie, John McCrink reports from this year’s Moidart Peninsula Classic Motorcycle Road Run in the picturesque Scottish Highlands – and looks forward to next year’s landmark 10th event
Read more‘Clockwork Mouse’ at Cannock gathering
I came across this 1943 James ML ‘Clockwork Mouse’ in military livery at a Cannock Truck Stop Commercial Vehicle Gathering on Sunday May 13. I believe it’s quite rare, and thought your readers would like
Read moreRestored pumps in West Sussex
Following the recent readers’ letters about petrol pumps, I thought you might like to publish this photo. The garage, in East Preston, West Sussex, was redeveloped in 2009/10, but as it was a listed building,
Read moreMade in Japan: Triples – they really are rather good, you know!
The concept of the three-cylinder motorcycle engine has been a debating point among enthusiasts for many years. Steve Cooper looks at some of the best made by the Japanese, and gives a respectful nod to
Read moreDust-covered classics in amazing barn find
It almost makes you cry to look at them, but on Sunday, June 17 the Charterhouse auction of motorcycles and cars, being held in conjunction with that weekend’s Footman James Bristol Classic Car Show at
Read moreMarsh MR4 is best trade stand exhibit at Stafford
After putting the gorgeous 1963 500cc Marsh MR4 on display by courtesy of the National Motorcycle Museum, classic vehicle insurance broker Footman James won the award for the best trade stand exhibit at the International
Read moreThe Ariel team that ruled the world
Surely the Ariel factory trials team from 1960 must be the only one whose riders still get together regularly, and remain good mates, after almost 60 years! Back then Ron Langston, Gordon Blakeway and Sammy
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