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A RARE American motorcycle will be up for grabs when a new auction of vintage, veteran and classic machines makes its debut at one of the UK’s biggest autojumbles. The 1912 Pierce 600cc single is being offered by Charterhouse Auctioneers in the sale which takes place during the first day of the Carole Nash Eurojumble,…

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Calling all classic bikers… There is still time to sell your motorcycle, or motorcycle related memorabilia, at the upcoming Stafford Autumn Sale. The Bonhams-hosted auction, which takes place at Classic Bike Shows’ Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October 18, will welcome an array of superb consignments which is currently headlined by a series…

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A rare Pierce, a stunning Matchless combination and a superb Vincent Rapide are among the star lots set for the new Charterhouse auction taking place at the upcoming Carole Nash Eurojumble in Netley Marsh. Here’s a run down of the main lots so far, and a link to a gallery of images of each machine.…

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An incredible collection of 60 rare, mostly American, motorcycles will be put up for sale at Bonhams’ Autumn Stafford Sale, on October 17-18. “This is an incredibly rare find; 60 fantastic collectors’ motorcycles, all carefully stored in the Brescia based private museum of entrepreneur and CEO of the Santoni Group, Tiberio Lonati,” said Ben Walker,…

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John McGuinness, the man considered by many to be the greatest road-racer ever to compete in the Isle of Man TT, will be the star guest of honour at Staffordshire County Showground’s upcoming bike show. Stafford Show Honoured By The Presence Of A TT Legend 23-time TT winner John McGuinness The event, renowned as one…

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WOULD-BE motorcycle restorers have the opportunity soak up knowledge from a TV expert later this month when he makes an appearance at Staffordshire County Showground. October’s Stafford Show Gets A Restoration Pete Thorne is bringing the Restoration Theatre to October’s Stafford show Pete Thorne, best-known for his appearances on ITV’s The Motorbike Show, will host…

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For many it’s the highlight of the show weekend, but if you think you can just turn up at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale this October 17-18 and expect to walk away with a bargain, think again. Buying at auction needs careful planning and consideration. After all, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Here are…

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Classic Dirt Bike has teamed up with Honda and the International Dirt Bike Show to offer readers and showgoers the chance to win a state-of-the-art off-road bike. Win A Honda CRF250R This Honda CRF250R is up for grabs in a free prize draw competition supported by Classic Dirt Bike magazine The bike will be on…

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One of the premier events on the motorcycle calendar has enjoyed yet another bumper weekend, as enthusiasts poured in to Staffordshire County Showground to see star guests, stunning bike restorations and a record-breaking Bonhams sale. Stafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success This Brough Superior was one of three to sell at Stafford, making the…

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No fewer than 32 Nortons, representing every era in the history of the famous marque, were transported from the National Motorcycle Museum to this year’s Classic TT Festival. Huge NMM effort brings Classic TT paddock alive Everyone involved in the National Motorcycle Museum”s brilliant “Norton – The Rotary Years” parade lap poses with the machines…

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