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Mike Hailwood's Grand Prix crash x-ray is up for auction

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A genuine x-ray from Mike Hailwood’s Grand Prix crash, alongside a copy of the new book Mike Hailwood in 100 Objects, is currently accepting bids on eBay.  This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique piece of motorcycle racing memorabilia.  The x-ray is Mike Hailwood’s original 1975 check-up x-ray from Rosebank Clinic, Johannesburg (06/05/75) of his injured foot from 1974…
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Classic Bikes on the Continent

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In the UK it’s fairly commonplace to see vintage and classic vehicles at events and on the roads. Hardly surprising, given the history of the British motor industry. But, as Stu Thomson explains, classic motorcycles also attract a lot of attention in Europe… A 1954 Peugeot twin-port two-stroke, featuring plunger suspension and complete with oil can mounting and a rather…
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Phil Read MBE 1939-2022

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Phil Read MBE, ‘The Prince of Speed’, died on Thursday morning.  The Read family released a statement on Thursday to report that he had died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 6th. He was 83. Phil is best known for winning Yamaha’s first world championship title in 1964 with four more Yamaha-mounted titles including one fought as…
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Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

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A Manx Norton ridden by motorcycling great Barry Sheene to victory in his last winning race will be one of the stars at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 15/16 October, featuring alongside a host of trophies won by the late World Champion. The latter are offered direct from the Sheene family. ex-Barry Sheene 2001 FWD Manx Norton 500cc Racing Motorcycle…
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