All the material I have for 1949 is now published; the TT was a real humdinger and you’ll find a review of the first World Championship series. And a 4½-litre Polish V-twin combo with room for eight. And a clutch of show reports (say hello to a vertical-twindian). And a gruelling ride through Turkey on a 250. And the arrival of the Craven luggage gear which my generation grew up with. And Vic Willoughby’s tales from the Continental Circus. And roadtests including the legendary Stroud Panther and the Beeza Star Twin. And motor scooters. And Brits putting the colonials in their place at Daytona. And tales of the Motor Maids. And the Pioneer Run. And the Wooler flat four. And…you get the picture. At which point I would normally tell you I’m beavering away on 1950; but I’ve come across a gold mine of material from the turn of the century (20th century that is, and earlier). So I’m getting back to our roots; I’ll keep you posted but you’ll already find details of the first British vehicle show in 1895.
Motorcycle Timeline 