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The A, B, C of Vincent Rapides. The post-war Vincent Rapide Series B and Series C need no introduction; they were the fastest standard motorcycles in production when launched in 1946. A mechanical marvel with its unit-construction 998cc V-Twin engine that doubled as a structural frame member eliminating the traditional frame. The legendary images of Rollie F...

Not only is this the iconic combination of the Egli frame paired with a Vincent engine, it is also the very first 1200cc Egli-Vincent to be build by well-respected Engineer John Mossey of JMC with the head steady plate bearing the number stamping JMC 0101. John Mossey has been building superb, Vincent engined specials, Norvin and Egli-Vincent, for nearly two...

The 1930 Royal Enfield Model K represented the largest and most powerful machine in Royal Enfield’s revised A–K model range for the 1930 season. Introduced as part of a rationalised lineup that replaced earlier numeric designations with lettered models, the Model K stood at the top of the catalogue as a robust 9.76 hp side-valve V-twin designed for both solo...

The Model 90 was Sunbeam’s succesfull racing model of the 1920s and remained in the line up in the early 1930s being offered to privateers as the top of the range model, primarily suited for racing. In 1931 the cost of the Model 90 was 90 Pounds against 75 Pounds for the Model 9, so not your ordinary roadster at any rate. By 1933 the Model 90 was replaced by...

The 1938 BSA Gold Star JM 24 is arguably the rarest and most significant of all Gold Stars to be produced. The Gold Star name originated from riders who earned a coveted gold star badge after exceeding 100 mph at the famous Brooklands circuit. The BSA 500cc OHV model had developed into one of the most competitive single-cylinder racers, thus earning its Gold...

A trials model for future World Champions. The Norton 500T is the special trials model produced by Norton from 1949 -1953 and in very limited numbers. Famously, a 500T was ridden to success by a young Geoff Duke, later to be World Champion, legendary Norton rider and OBE. This particular 500T has been fully restored by a passionate owner with all correct det...

The Matchless Model X is a classic example of superior British pre-war engineering, combining durability and performance. Introduced in 1929, by 1938, the Model X had evolved into a well-proven machine, widely appreciated for its reliability and its ability to handle long-distance touring, sidecar work and even military applications in the years surrounding ...

Isle of Man TT racing heritage anyone? This 1954 Norton International Clubman is an exceptionally rare and historically significant machine, being one of just three examples built by Norton Motorcycles to full Clubman’s racing specification to compete in the Isle of Man TT that year. Ridden by Geoff Tanner in the 1954 Junior Clubmans TT to an impressive fift...

This 1938 Rudge Special is still wearing most of its original paint and the patina is quite unique but please dont judge the Special on the patinated appearance, the bike goes very well. Frame and engine numbers are confirmed as the original pairing, ie. matching numbers. This is a well kept and well serviced Rudge Special as testified by the previous owner ...

The 1950 Ariel VCH (Competition Red Hunter) was a competition motorcycle developed from Ariel’s successful Red Hunter series. Introduced for trials and scrambles competition, it featured a tuned single-cylinder OHV engine with distinctive magnesium crankcases, as supplied in 1950 and 1951 only. Ariel supplied the VCH model mainly to riders and dealers involv...

The 1922 Norton 16H 500cc SV is a wonderful example of the practical engineering that established Norton as one of Britain's leading motorcycle manufacturers. Built during a period when motorcycles were becoming increasingly reliable and affordable, the 16H was the top sports model of the day and period Norton catalogues advertised it as the fastest 500cc in...