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Classic Motorcycles

Stolen: Rare Riley motorcycle sold as ‘1970s Special’ at auction

One of only two surviving Riley motorcycles dating from 1904 has been stolen from the great-grandson of the man who designed it. The 1904 Riley 3.5 Hp Moto-Bi was stolen…

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1969 Vespa SS90: Speedy Gonzales Of Scooters

Right, let’s talk about something rather special. Not a Ferrari. Not a Spitfire. Not even a particularly well-engineered teapot. No, today, we’re delving into something with two wheels, an 88.5cc…

Classic Motorcycles

California Dreaming! Stunning BSA X-75 Hurricane up for sale

The early 1970s were a torrid time for the British motorcycle industry. Famous brand names had disappeared or were closing. Others were struggling with out of date motorcycles thanks to…

Classic Motorcycles

Historic Triumph Ricardo that changed engine design

A truly historic Triumph motorcycle is up for sale at the H&H classic motorcycle auction at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday, 12 July. It’s a 1923 Triumph Ricardo –…

Classic Motorcycles

Lambretta GT200 raced in Isle of Man trials may fetch £20k plus

UPDATED 22 May 2024: OK, I’ll admit straightaway that I cannot see how the auctioneer’s estimate of £22,000 to £24,000 for this 1965 Lambretta GT200 scooter can possibly be right.…

Classic Motorcycles

H&H achieves 84% sale rate at NEC classic motorcycle auction

Auctioneer H&H has released results of its sale of classic motorcycles and scooters at the National Motorcycle Museum on 29 March 2023. A total of 188 lots went under the…

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