I was given a number of card-mounted photographs by the nephew of the photographer, who was Colin Clark, of Wragby. When he died, apparently there were many of these pictures, so I do not know
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It’s electric!
In order to give himself more opportunity to ride his classic, Graham Mudway tells us how he fitted an electric starter on his Norton ES2. It was part designed and completely installed by my friend,
Read moreUPDATE: MOT EXEMPTION OF HISTORIC VEHICLES
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has argued that changes to requirements for MOT testing of historic vehicles can leave drivers “at risk from ill-briefed policeman.” The FBHVC has argued that the DVLA
Read moreViva Las Vegas: Roll the dice and grab a rarity!
Last issue we told you about the comprehensive number of bikes that have been shipped across the Atlantic, from Sweden to America, to be rolled into the auction halls of Mecum’s 28th annual Las Vegas
Read moreSouth of England Classic: A ‘Dominating’ event in West Sussex
The first Ardingly show of 2019 is set to celebrate 70 years of the Norton Dominator, with the help of Surrey Norton OC. Sunday, March 31 is the day, the South of England Showground is
Read moreProofreading pooch
Further constraints upon the OBM budget have forced the publication to resort to proofreading work being farmed out to the local dog pound. Any rumours concerning the new Old Bike Mutt range of kibbles and
Read morePerthshire Perambulations
Peter Remington and the enthusiastic team from Westmorland Motor Club are pleased to announce that everything is in order for the 2019 Bob MacGregor Memorial Road Run, which will take place on Tuesday, April 30.
Read moreCover cracker
What a cracking picture on the front of December’s OBM of Charlie Bruce. It looked a very purposeful bike and more than likely a one-off, and it looks like the engine is a cut-down KTT
Read moreGet a grip on grips
Having trouble stabilising grips? Then follow this method. Get some double-sided sticky tape, 5/8in wide and about 1/8in thick – I’ve used masking tape on a brush stale in the picture to illustrate – and
Read moreMiddle England club goes long distance
Thanks to their ever-present energy and enthusiasm, the Middle England Classic Vehicle Club are expanding their programme of events for 2019. Pleased with the feedback that their Durham Dales LDT had received, last year they
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