1934 is now online, with the usual assurance that further yarns and pics will be added as and when. You’ll find hardware, including the last NUT, the first high-cam HRD-Vincent, a 150cc two-wheel car and an in-line three-wheel bike from OEC, a 500 transverse flat-twin Douglas, an in-line two-stroke 750 triple from Scott and an iconic auto-cycle. Events include the first multi-cylinder ton in the UK and a Maudes Trophy for the ever so ‘umble Red Panther. There are some ripping yarns too. Staffers from the Blue ‘Un took a ride round the capital, featuring a poignant visit to Battersea Dogs’ Home and a first encounter with Chinese food; Graham Walker showed that he could write as well as he rode with mirthful racing reminiscences; and there’s an entrancing little tale of two chaps pottering about the Welsh marches. You’ll also find a particularly good crop of contemporary ads.
PS: The process never stops. If you’d care to turn to 1921 you’ll find a three-cylinder radial; in 1923 there are some particularly appealing ads; in 1926 there’s a three-wheel WD Triumph; in 1933 there’s Peugeot’s first 500 since 1920 (it really is très chic); Gallimaufrey now includes ‘Batting’; Blinding’ and the great Stanley Woods.
Motorcycle Timeline 