The Classic MotorCycle Magazine - August 2020
The Classic MotorCycle Magazine - August 2020
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In this issue
Triumph Thunderbirds.
Rachael Clegg’s family album.
Closer look – English race circuits.
Classic components – JAP part seven..
Solo racer
That he was a world champion on three wheels is well documented, but Eric Oliver was also a more-than-decent solo competitor, too.
3 mins
THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO
The Triumph Thunderbird was launched in autumn 1949 for the 1950 model year – after some impressive publicity meant it was much anticipated. It remained a range mainstay for a decade and a half.
9 mins
The golden years
Order a new UK Triumph Thunderbird in 1957 or 1958, and then unless you asked otherwise, it would arrive finished in bronze gold
6 mins
Store Cupboard Special
Though we’re hopefully nearing the end of lockdown, it’s inspired an apt new project, trying to make a tasty meal out of all the leftovers.
6 mins
Third Time Lucky
Will this third BSA side-valve single measure up to the first one? Should you ever go back? Yes, of course you should if it provides a spark of joy.
9 mins
Reunification reminiscence
In the summer of 1990, 30 years ago this year, a pair of Vincent enthusiasts set out on a trip to the new, united Germany.
7 mins
Loyal servant
For over 50 years, this vintage AJS has provided faithful service - and it keeps on doing so.
10+ mins
Fetch the family album…
Just before Father’s Day, Noel Clegg’s collection of motorcycle photographs, which were taken at his father Tom’s side as a young boy at race meetings of the 1950s and 1960s, were examined by his daughter, Rachael.
8 mins
Dream machine
Although well known for their racing successes, FB Mondial were no strangers to producing utilitarian machines, with this, the Sogno (Dream), one of their more unusual offerings.
6 mins
A brief chat with... Mike Wills
Though always an active section participant, Mike Wills resisted suggestions that he stand for the VMCC presidency until now.
5 mins
The Classic MotorCycle Magazine Description:
Publisher: Mortons
Category: Automotive
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Started in 1903, The Classic MotorCycle has more to offer the true vintage motorcycle enthusiast than any other publication, backed by Europe's largest motorcycle image archive.Auto Motives, Technology, Mortons
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