Outward Bound: classic bike shows, rides and jumbles
Diary dates: updated 9 March. You’ll find everything here from old bike autojumbles to vintage motorcycles rides, including club runs, local shows and enormous events…
THE MILLER MUSEUM: lots going on all year at BH25 5SZ
FIRST WEDNESDAYS>Join the Classic Bike Meet at the Duke William pub in Matlock. More info from the FB group
SATURDAY 9 MARCH>The VMCC’s GIANT…
BMW R65 Restoration | Part Two
Last time, Ric Campbell started the restoration of a really rather ratty BMW airhead. Now to inspect the engine and gearbox, and then tackle the electrics…
Words and photos: Ric Campbell. Archive images: RC RChive
Whilst repairing the BMW I kept a list of what I did and I just had another look at it. My goodness, the cost! I…
The Clive Wood MBE Collection rolls into Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale
Discover the Impressive Clive Wood BME Collection, boasting no less than 20 diverse British motorcycle brands. Over 40 motorcycles will be offered at The Spring Stafford Sale entirely without reserve.
The late Clive Wood, a prominent figure in Teesside industry, began his career at Marske Machine Company as an apprentice fitter-turner. Known for his energetic work and humble client care,…
Super rare Vincent Black Lightning to lead Spring Stafford Sale
The fourteenth production Vincent Black Lightning will be auctioned at the Spring Stafford Sale later in the year.
Bonhams
Bonhams|Cars will auction the 14th production Vincent Black Lightning at its Spring Stafford Sale during the International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 21.
One of only 34 machines built, the Black Lightning is a rare beast and its not often one…
February 2024
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.
This month:
Rickman Interceptor
Last month, Oily Boot Bob bought a ‘ready to ride’ Rickman Interceptor. Almost immediately, he has to take it apart. And then it takes some time to…
BMW R65 Restoration | Part One
Some time ago, Ric Campbell took on the restoration of a really ratty BMW boxer…
Words and photos: Ric Campbell Archive images: RC RChive
One day the phone rang. It was an old mate who’d bought two bikes as a job lot. One was a 250 Honda and the other a BMW R65. They’d been left rotting in a derelict…
Book of the Week: Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque
In our latest book of the week, James Robinson takes a deep dive into the history of Triumph.
Triumph is truly one of the most enduringly popular names in motorcycling. The word itself literally means to win and Triumph the motorcycle maker has, for the most part of its 100-plus years, been a world-class winner.
Author James Robinson, editor of …