Classic British Motorcycles

Engine: 350cc air-cooled OHV 4-stroke single, 72mm x 85.5mm, 9:1 compression ratio, 18hp @ 5,750rpm Top speed: 78mph (claimed) Carburetion: Single Amal Monobloc 389 1-1/8in Transmission: Chain primary, wet multiplate clutch, 4-speed AMC gearbox Ignition: 12v (6v stock), coil and breaker points Frame/wheelbase: Duplex full cradle frame/56in (1,422mm) Suspension: Norton Roadholder forks front, dual Girling […]

Bob Thacker's AJS Model 20

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Plumstead’s Posh Parallel: 1952 AJS Model 20

Last of its Species: 1947 AJS 500 E90 Porcupine

Diamond in the Rough: 1931 AJS S8 DeLuxe

Rare 1912 Henderson Four Frank Westfall’s 1912 Henderson Four is believed to be one of six still in existence today.

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Classic Ariel Motorcycles

1937 Ariel VG Deluxe and Dusting Sidecar

This 1937 Ariel VG Deluxe and family-sized Dusting sidecar pairing were the perfect solution for families in a time when cars were a luxury. Engine: 499cc air-cooled, OHV single, two valves, 81.8mm x 95mm bore and stroke, 6:1 compression ratio, 24hp @ 6,000rpm Carburetion: Single remote-float Amal Standard Electrics: 6v, Lucas Magdyno Transmission: 4-speed Frame: […]

1955 Ariel Hunter Scrambler

A Lesson in Perfection: 1959 Ariel Square Four

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Hip to be Square: 1959 Ariel Square Four MKII

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Classic BSA Motorcycles

Looking Back, Looking Forward

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Nostalgic Restoration: My 1970 BSA A50

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1960 BSA A10 Golden Flash

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Classic Douglas Motorcycles

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1930 Douglas T6 600cc

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1955 Douglas Dragonfly

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Classic Egli-Vincent Motorcycles

Egli-Vincent: the Café Racer built by Godet

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1968 Egli-Vincent

Record-breaking Vincent Black Shadow at Bonhams Stafford Sale

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Dale Keesecker's 1971 Egli-Vincent wins 2008 East Meets West Run-Off

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Classic Mcintyre Motorcycles

1961 McIntyre Special Replica

Classic Metisse Motorcycles

1962 Rickman Metisse Scrambler

Métisse Motorcycles: The New Scrambler and Café Racer

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Métisse Triumph Steve McQueen Replica

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Classic Matchless Motorcycles

Sight Unseen: 1966 Matchless G80CS

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