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Classic Bikes on the Continent

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RowenaH

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10th October 2022

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… When you drive through France you often see older cars on the…
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Subscriber Celebration at Stafford

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RowenaH

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5th October 2022

If you’re a current subscriber to RealClassic magazine then make sure to seek out the RC Crew at the Stafford Show on Saturday 15 October. There’s an exclusive, free-to-enter, subscriber-only giveaway, plus the chance to buy new T-shirts, magazine binders, beanie hats and back issues – and a little extra something for regular readers so…
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Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 20 – Playing in the Dirt

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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13th September 2022

ARCHIVE ALERT! This article originally appeared around two decades ago. Some things never change – RealClassic’s editor Frank Westworth is still a committed AMC Anorak – but don’t be surprised if some of the people and specialists he mentions are doing other things these days… If you want to ride your classic bike roughshod, then…
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Veloette Viper Highlights

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RowenaH

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8th September 2022

In the August issue of the magazine, Peter Hatfield shares his experiences of owning a 350 sports Velocette single. Here’s some of the background to the model, to get you in the mood for the full-length feature… Back in 1955, Velocette’s design engineer, Charles Udall, transformed the 350 MAC and 500 MSS all-rounders into sprightly…
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Blast from the Past- AMC Anorak 19 – Life of Lore

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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2nd September 2022

No matter how much (probably useless) information you acquire, there is always more. Frank Westworth looks back on a life of lore… One of the many joys of sporting an anorak of the deepest hue is that no matter how much you learn … there is always more. I have just depressed myself by working…
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Live and kick(start)ing at the NMM

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RowenaH

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2nd September 2022

How do you bring a collection of static motorcycle displays to life? Well, for starters you drag some of the most unusual and iconic bikes outside and… start them up. Then you invite a squadron of motorcycling celebrities and sporting superstars together with innovative engineers and automotive experts to chat on stage and meet the…
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RC Reading: A Million Miles Of Racing

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RowenaH

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22nd August 2022

RealClassic regular Stu Thomson recently discovered a book by GS Davison, Phil Heath and WJ McGowan, originally published in 1950. It attempted to capture the million miles that were estimated to be completed by motorcycle racers in that year’s season. As a fan of Italian lightweights, Stu was drawn to the report from the Ulster…
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Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 18 – Underdog

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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22nd August 2022

ARCHIVE ALERT! This article originally appeared around two decades ago. Some things never change – RealClassic’s editor Frank Westworth is still a committed AMC Anorak – but don’t be surprised if some of the people and specialists he mentions are doing other things these days… How do some folk get to be famous? Why do…
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Summer Shows

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RowenaH

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21st August 2022

It’s been a summer of celebration, catching up with old friends at events which were postponed during the pandemic. There have been old bikes in action every weekend across the country – here are a few of the highlights… The annual Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village attracted over 400 classic bikes, from vintage…
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Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 17 – First Love

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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17th August 2022

ARCHIVE ALERT! This article originally appeared around two decades ago. Some things never change – RealClassic’s editor Frank Westworth is still a committed AMC Anorak – but don’t be surprised if some of the people and specialists he mentions are doing other things these days… Where did it all start? No no, not the AJS…
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