Richard Woodcock provides an insight into an early and rare 1903 Royal Sovereign - a primitive motorcycle that is believed to be the sole survivor of the marque… unless you... Continue Reading →
A Rare Veteran: a 1903 Royal Sovereign
Tarpaulin Treasure: a Forgotten BSA
It is quite unusual these days to find yourself in a position where you are wheeling a rusty motorcycle out from beneath a tarpaulin, or from the corner of a... Continue Reading →
Riding Through Time: The Ixion Run
There is something that is uniquely stirring about the cough and chatter of a vintage motorcycle firing into life after a winter under the covers. For those who cherish the... Continue Reading →
The Spring Sale @ Bonhams
The 2025 Bonhams Spring Stafford Motorcycle Auction caused somewhat of a stir, as the hammer went down on over £3 million in sales with an impressive 95% sell-through rate. The... Continue Reading →
A Harley-Davidson Collection: the Thing of Dreams
An extraordinary opportunity has surfaced for those who have a penchant for old American motorcycles. Animoya Garage is set to offer the Pergolese Collection, a remarkable assemblage of early Harley-Davidson... Continue Reading →
The Story of BSA
The Birmingham Small Arms Co. started life in 1861, when a members of the Birmingham small arms trade met over a glass of whisky and decided to form a public... Continue Reading →
In Rust We Trust: a Rudge Special
This is a Rudge 500 Special, and it is quite simply, a wonderful specimen. The main bulk of the photos in this article were taken at the Goodwood Revival by... Continue Reading →
A Superior Weekend at Ardingly
The 2025 South of England Classic Motorcycle Show and Jumble (an event by ELK Promotions) was quite the spectacle this year as it celebrated the centenary of the Brough Superior... Continue Reading →
A Douglas 4HP in the Words of Ixion
The 4hp Douglas was introduced in 1915 in response to a demand for larger machines to haul sidecars. The 596cc side-valve, flat-twin drivetrain resulted in a versatile and reliable motorcycle... Continue Reading →
A Round Up of the H&H Spring Auction
The March H&H Auction at the National Motorcycle Museum featured a fantastic mix of old motorcycles and scooters that went under the hammer, with mixed results. Hidden within the cracks... Continue Reading →
A 1921 Cleveland – Americas Finest Two Stroke?
America produced some absolute thumpers in the early days of the motorcycle. The market was saturated with bold “kick-back” motorcycles that were full of torque and comfort - all thanks... Continue Reading →
A 1914 Royal Enfield TT Racer
Royal Enfield first entered the Isle of Man TT in 1911 when H Greaves finished fifth in the Junior race. Royal Enfield continued to enter machines into the prestigious event,... Continue Reading →
A 1931 350cc Rudge Tourist Trophy Replica
Could this be the most beautiful motorcycle? The curvaceous tank is a bold statement of a fuel-thirsty, monster of a machine. The stance is of purpose and there is no... Continue Reading →
Stovepipes and Bumblebees – the Story of the Nimbus
In an era dominated by the old faithful Girder Fork, the Nimbus was one of those brands that deviated from the norm with an outlandish and funky 4-cylinder motorcycle. The... Continue Reading →
A Coventry Eagle Flying 8 – Still Flying After 100 Years!
-- an article by John Makinson -- Both my Dad and I are crazy about bikes, and in particular pre-war bikes. I was infected by this bug from Dad as... Continue Reading →
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