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CLASSIC BIKES AT THE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW LOOKS SET TO BE A ROARING SUCESS
The inaugural Classic Bikes at the Classic Motor Show, held from the 14th to the 16th November at the NEC, looks set to be a roaring success after receiving great support from classic bike fraternity. Everyone from enthusiastic bike clubs to the National Motorcycle Museum and the iconic Ace Café have rushed to support this exciting new hall within the show.
So it doesn't matter which motorcycle era you like to throw your leg over, there's bound to be something of interest for you to get all misty-eyed over; from the Association of Pioneer Motorcyclists to the UK Honda Turbo Association. There will be over 20 club stands alone as well as trade stands and a bike jumble.
Of course, that's not all! In addition to the accessory and parts dealers, the National Motorcycle Museum is bringing along a few of its mightily desirable collection.
There's the Texas Cee-Gar (pictured top), which is a Bonneville streamliner ridden by Johnny Allen on the Salt Flats to set a world motorcycle speed record of 214mph in 1956. Powered by a Triumph Thunderbird engine, this very streamliner was the inspiration for the iconic Triumph Bonneville model - and the NMM will be bringing along a Bonnie from the bike's first year of production (1958) too.
Other Triumphs include a 1968 Triumph 350 Twin prototype, which was the great Edward Turner's last design and an early 1968 Triumph Trident. Also, whilst we're talking triples, the NMM has loaned the Trident & Rocket 3 Owners' Club a one-off BSA Gold Star 3; this was a concept produced by US dealers based on what a Gold Star Rocket Three would look like, but it never made production. Providing yet more food for thought about the British motorcycle industry.
Mention 'Gold Star' and you inevitably think café racer and the spiritual home of the ton-up boys, the Ace Café will also be putting on a strong display of alloy-embellished, clip-on packing lovelies. From Reg Allen's TriTon and the Rickman Metisse Café Racer to the Triumph T140 Flat Tracker - this will be a stunning display. Then, bringing the Ace story up to date, Stonebridge Motor Company's fantastic 1650cc Ace-inspired Little Miss Dynamite will be on show too.
PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP
If all this has inspired you, well, it's not too late to enter your motorcycle into the Pride of Ownership competition, which is being generously supported by RealClassic magazine, and Classic Bike sponsors Meguiars and Footman James.
This display is open to all manner of bike from show pony to daily rider and has already attracted a large and varied selection of entries.
There's a Sunbeam S7 which is still being used daily; a fully-restored Kawasaki 750 Triple so shiny you'd better bring along your sunglasses; a selection of John Callow-built grass trackers; Paul Rantin's unique Sunbeam XB9 Special; and Graham Gamble's superb 'Captain America' replica.
The competition will be overseen by RealClassic magazine, which has advised on the categories, will be providing the experienced judging panel, and has generously donated the trophies, rosettes, RealClassic magazine subscriptions and regalia to the awards list. The winning bike will be the subject of a feature article in a future edition of RealClassic magazine and all prize winning bikes will appear on the RealClassic website.
The prize winners will be presented with their awards at the show by Yamaha Classic Racing Team rider Rod Gould, 1970 250cc World Champion and ten times GP winner, and Chas Mortimer, Winner of eight Isle of Man TT races and seven times GP winner. Pictured here being pushed away at the start of the 1972 TT by none other than Ferry Brauwer, who will also be in attendance at the show along with some of the teams famous bikes.
There will also be additional support from the Classic Bikes at the Classic Motor Show sponsor Meguiar’s who will provide a selection of valuable product packs from their new bike specific range. In addition to the awards in each category, there will twenty RealClassic Commended rosettes and finally a ‘Best RealClassic’ overall award.
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