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Editor’s welcome

Journey from Khartoum • Through deserts, over oceans, across Europe… it was all part of Thabit Abdel Said’s challenging journey. And he only had one brake when he set out…

NMM machines at Bonhams

Cancellations are everywhere

Spicers’ Sunbeams

Tiernan charity calendar

Book Review

THE WAY WE WERE IN DECEMBER

THIS MONTH’S STAR LETTER WINS

Setting the record straight

Long-owned Ajay

Couple of corrections to make

Model making Triumph

AJW collection, history and appreciation

Any info on Harry’s trophy?

Enjoyable reading matter – and a thank you

Brotherly love • Colin Jansen built himself a BSA café racer twin just like he’d wanted in the 1960s – his brother liked it so much, he had Colin make him one too.

Ahead of the game • The machines which came from the febrile brain of Glenn Curtiss, were some of the most extraordinary ever produced.

Fitting tribute • This replica of the 1970 and 1971 British ISDT Trophy team machines is a testament to their creator, Eric Cheney.

Hero hacks • A rarely seen original Royal Enfield 250 Clipper on the Isle of Wight provides an interesting contrast with the writer’s side-valve BSA from the same era.

Store cupboard special • This is the fifth monthly instalment, and we’re back on track – of sorts, at least.

Money matters • In 1977, when this example was made, the 250cc CZ twin was the cheapest motorcycle of its capacity and class on the market.

FINER DETAILS • 1977 CZ Sport Twin Model 471

The brilliant Benellis

Returns to the Island • Last month, the Closer Look column looked behind the scenes of the 1953 TT. This time, it focusses on racing styles and machines the 1954 and 1955 seasons, using further photographs from the same, unknown enthusiast as last issue.

A brief chat with... Patrick Bramman • Of the many reasons to join the VMCC, wanting to race isn’t perhaps the most common one – and once you’re in...

Go with the flow… • ... or not, as the current peters out, meaning that there’s some more figuring out required.

Energy transfer

Trace elements

Vehicle Wiring Products

Like goes to like • Just as with dogs, there’s something to suit the characteristics of every motorcycle owner.

Parts interchangeability • It’s nothing new that parts were used across a wide range of models. Now, there’s different ways to search what fits what.

Diary

You were asking • Your queries resolved with Richard Rosenthal

VELOSOLEX

Five-studs • In double-quick time, the JAP speedway engine became the unit of choice if you wanted to win, a situation which remained for more than three decades.

Deeprose and Pertwee • Doctor Who tries out a rejuvenated Triumph.

Affordable exotica • The underrated Nimbus four

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