Have you got a jar full of pound coins that you have been saving for a rainy day? Fancy getting yourself a nice little Christmas present? Then take a look at the classic motorcycles coming up in the Bonhams Las Vegas auction on January 6, 2011. Leading the group are no less than five Vincent motorcycles, including: • 1948 Vincent HRD Rapide B • 1949 Vincent HRD Rapide B • 1949 Vincent HRD Rapide B • 1952 Vincent Black Shadow C • A Vincent Café Racer Hybrid • 1953 Ariel Square Four • 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star • 1961 BSA Gold Star • 1965 Royal Enfield Interceptor • 1964 Velocette Venom ...

Posted December 3, 2010 by Nigel in News | No comments yet

I've recently had the pleasure of spending an hour with Fast Freddie Spencer, one of the greatest road racers that America ever produced – and it really was a pleasure. He is a friendly, sincere and proud man; proud not only of his achievements, but proud of his life as a whole.When you meet Freddie, it soon becomes clear that there are a handful of principles that make Freddie who he is. He is a fiercely religious man, clearly accepting that his success was driven not only by his obvious skills in the saddle, but also by the firm belief that his faith would see him through. ...

Posted December 3, 2010 by Nigel in Interviews | 1 comment

November is a depressing time of year for us poor souls trapped in the doom, gloom and despondency of the start of a Great British Winter. However, there is always something to look forward to. Spring is far to distant to even consider, but there is one last Classic Bike Show of the year! Last weekend we were at the Footman James Classic Motor Show, held every year at the NEC in Birmingham, and what a huge show it was! Three massive halls filled with classic and vintage cars, and of course, the reason I was there, a ...

Posted December 3, 2010 by Nigel in News | 1 comment