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A car on two wheels • This remarkable, slightly eerie photograph, was used to introduce readers of The Motor Cycle to the American Militor, a ‘new’ motorcycle with a 1600cc four-cylinder engine.

Have you got your tickets for the Bristol show?

NEWS IN BRIEF

Much to see at the CDB extravaganza

Book Review • “The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles” Every model since 1946 – Second edition

Rudge arrivals

Boxing Day at the Bull

NEWS IN BRIEF

THE WAY WE WERE IN MARCH

Coupes Moto Legende

NMM raffle Gold Star

First of the line • The extraordinary collection of Dr Peter and Ulrike Bühner was auctioned on February 1, 2023. We have some details and pictures of the various, incredible machines, to feature in the next few issues. We start off with the oldest, the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller

Matchless loading • The AMC truck is at the ready to take a trio of three specially-prepared singles to the 1958 International Six Days Trial, held that year in the Bavarian mountains.

Readers’ Letters • YOUR VOICE & YOUR OPINIONS

Winter warmer • The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic saw thousands of keen enthusiasts heading to the Newark Showground, to gorge on motorcycles, rather than the recent mince pies and turkey.

Class above • During the 1950s and 60s, in motorcycling circles ‘BMW’ was a byword for quality.

The postponed party • The Moto Guzzi concern was born in 1921 and is still going strong – even if the centennial celebrations had to be a little delayed.

Soul survivor • Recovered from Italy after over 75 years, this magnificent wartime BSA has history to spare – and heart.

Sidcup’s good clean fun • Held on December 4, 2022, the Jack Thompson British Bike Trial continues to attract a healthy entry.

America’s finest • These two Henderson Fours were made only a year apart, although one largely represents the last of the old, the other the first of the new.

Quiet exit • Meriden man Harry Woolridge described the 1966 5TA as: “Not the ultimate but certainly the last Speed Twin”. Despite this example’s charm, it’s hard to disagree.

At the Deubel • Winner of the 1961 and 1962 GP sidecar titles, Max Deubel, crewed by Emil Hörner on his all-powerful BMW RS54-engined outfit, was favourite for the 1963 title. But he would be given no easy time by Florian Camathias, Georg Auerbacher and Fritz Scheidegger, also running BMW engines, albeit with a little less power.

Restoration guide | Expert advice

Weight a minute… • Weights and measures are a serious thing and the authorities take a dim view of goods being sold under-weight – they have no power over motorcycle maker’s claims though.

Sketchbook Travels • MOTORCYCLES, SEEN THROUGH THE SKETCHBOOKS OF MARTIN SQUIRES

You were asking • Your queries resolved with Richard Rosenthal

Diary • YOUR EVENT SHOULD BE HERE The Classic MotorCycle is anxious to learn all about your motorcycle-related events. Contact us at The Classic MotorCycle, Mortons Media Ltd, Diary Listings, PO Box 99, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6LZ or email obmwallplanner@mortons.co.uk

Pipe dreams don’t pay the bills • Practically since the dawn of motorcycling, ‘ideal motorcycles’ have been conceived and some made. The thing the majority that reached production have in common is commercial disaster.

Fun and games • Dream machines, big lists, vintage mopeds – so long as it provides fun and enjoyment, it’s all part of the joy of classic...