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Velocette centenary celebration

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Mark Lancaster

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12th May 2026

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Isle of Man Centre of the Velocette Owners’ Club will celebrate the centenary of Veloce’s first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy win with a ride around the TT circuit. In 1926, the legend goes that following a test ride, star rider Alec Bennett, already a two-time Senior TT winner,…
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Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show

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Mark Lancaster

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28th April 2026

London, UK – Records were rewritten as the gavel fell at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on 25–26 April 2026, with the world’s second most expensive motorcycle ever to sell at auction, as well as new world record prices established for Italian and Japanese motorcycles. The sale was led by the…
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Bonhams presents landmark 2-day motorcycle sale led by significant private collections with extensive no-reserve entries

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Mark Lancaster

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15th April 2026

Alongside Barry Sheene’s previously-announced 1977 World-Championship winning Suzuki RG500 XR14, Bonhams|Cars has confirmed a standout Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, on 25–26 April 2026, bringing to market one of the most significant and wide-ranging offerings of collectors’ motorcycles seen in recent years. The sale will be led by…
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Rare 1926 HRD Model 90 from The David Plant Collection heads to Bonhams Stafford auction

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Mark Lancaster

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11th April 2026

A rare and historically significant 1926 HRD 499cc Model 90 from The David Plant Collection is set to cross the block at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, held at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford, on April 25–26 (sponsored by Carole Nash). Registered as MN 4448 (Isle of Man), this Vintage-era HRD carries frame number…
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One-off Métisse-Triumph 8-valve racer set for Stafford Bonhams auction

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Mark Lancaster

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7th April 2026

A striking and highly individual British special is set to go under the hammer at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, taking place during The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash on April 25–26. The machine in question is a c.1969 Métisse-Triumph T140V 750cc 8-valve racing motorcycle, a one-off build combining classic Rickman Métisse…
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Inside Island Racer TT 2026: An Exclusive Q&A with the Island Racer TT Editor

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Bertie Simmonds

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1st April 2026

As excitement builds for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, we sat down with the editor of Island Racer to talk memories, racing legends, and what fans can look forward to in this year’s edition.
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International Classic MotorCycle Show Returns to Stafford with TT Legends, Bonhams Auction and Spectacular Attractions

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Mark Lancaster

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14th March 2026

The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25–26, 2026, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts for one of the biggest and most important weekends in the classic motorcycle calendar. Widely regarded as a must-visit event for anyone passionate about historic motorcycles, the Stafford show combines spectacular…
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The Classic TT

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RowenaH

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6th January 2026

Wondering which old bike events should be added to your 2026 classic calendar? Stuart Francis recommends the Classic TT on the Isle of Man… After a six year break, the Isle of Man authorities decided to reinstate the Classic TT for 2025 and run it alongside the Manx Grand Prix. After the weather-related near-disaster of…
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SAMMY MILLER MBE Inducted into the FIM Hall of Fame: A Historic Honour for a Motorcycling Legend

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Mark Lancaster

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12th December 2025

Sammy Miller MBE has been named one of the first four inductees into the newly established FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Hall of Fame, officially recognised on 6th December in Lausanne, Switzerland, in honour of his exceptional lifetime contribution to motorcycling. On Saturday morning, after a walk to the lakeside, Sammy and Sharon (Museum and…
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DEVITT INSURANCE Announced as the Sponsor of the 2026 Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show

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Mark Lancaster

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4th December 2025

The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show is proud to confirm Devitt Insurance as the official main sponsor of the 2026 event, taking place at the Royal Bath & West Showground, on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February 2026. As one of the UK’s longest-standing motorcycle insurance specialists, Devitt brings nine decades of knowledge and passion to the classic biking community, making…
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