1971 Cycle Guide BSA Triple Motorcycle Project Completed

Cover: The BSA Triple Project is completed after 18 months of frustration. The VON SOL paint, mag wheels, disc brakes and goodies add up to a performance package.

Contents: Road Tests: Suzuki 125 Duster, Honda CB-350; Technical: Handling part VII; A Goldie but a Goodie – restoration of a classic; Sticky Tape; Bighorn Speed Kit; Features: Classic Greek Chopper; Carabela Factory Visit; Ariel yes – Square no; Lots of Agony – Conclusion of the BSA Project; Shrinking Inter-AM; more

CB350

1971 July Cycle Guide Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1959 Triumph TR6 on the cover of Motorcycle Collector Magazine

Cover: Triumph was one of the most popular brands of the 1950′s, ’60′s and ’70′s. Because of the great handling characteristics of the 650 twin, a high pipe model was introduced so riders could use their machines both on and off the road. Our cover bike is the TR-6 model built for that purpose.

Contents: 1959 Triumph TR6; Resource Spotlight – Mega Cycle Cams / Jim Dour; Collecting Old Motorcycle Brochures; Profile: Guy Webster – Italian Motorcycle Collector; This Old Bike – Excelsior Project Bike update; Friedman Collection – photos of Gran Prix road racing in Europe; Reader Restoration – Norton Commando; Story behind Honda decision to market 4-cyl CB750; more

TR-6 CB-750

1992 Sept./Oct. Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Triumph available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1940 Indian Sport Scout Classic Motorcycle

Cover: Prior to World War II, the AMA Class “C” rules allowed 45 cubic inch motorcycles to race if they were originally street legal machines. The Indian Motorcycle Company of Springfield, Massachusetts developed first a Scout model to comply with the AMA rules. This model was followed by the highly successful Sport Scout. Our cover story features a 1940 Indian Sport Scout owned by MCM reader Marv Baker.

Contents: 1940 Indian Sport Scout; Technical – ignition timing; Resource Spotlight – Vintage Iron, Bub Enterprises and Mort Wood; Excelsior project bike update plus 2nd project bike 1948 Indian Chief; Guest Editorial – AMA President Ed Youngblood / collecting motorcycles; Friedman Collection – photos of 250cc machines at the 1968 Daytona 100-mile race; Collector Somer Hooker / Motorcycle Toy Collectibles / Memorabilia; more

1992 May/June Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Indian available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1948 Norton International Model 30 Motorcycle

Cover: From 1948 to 1952, the 500cc Norton Manx was nearly unbeatable in the Daytona 200. Our first cover bike is a 1948 Norton International, the street version of the potent race machine.

Contents: 1948 Norton International Model 30; Profile: AMCA President Bob McClean; Photo History – 1973 Hang Ten Gran Prix Motocross Race; Resource Spotlight – Seatmakers Don Becker and Howard Heilman; Technical Tips – The Amal Monobloc Carburetor; This Old Bike – 1916 Excelsior basket case; more

1992 March/April Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Norton available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1913 Flying Merkel Racer

Cover: Surely one of the most fascinating periods of motorcycle history is the board track racing era. Huge crowds would turn out to see brave young men race their motorcycles around steeply banked, circular board tracks. They ran wide open with short, open exhaust pipes and oil flowing freely from the motors. Our 1913 Flying Merkel cover bike is one of the few machines that has survived from those years.

Contents: 1913 Flying Merkel Racer; Van Order Collection part IV – photos of a few of the men and machines of the “Roaring Twenties”; Resource Spotlight – Fair Spares; Friedman Files – photos of motocross machines early 1970′s; Reader Restorations – Velocette Thruxton; Wheels of Time Museum; Collecting Motorcycle Trading Cards; Best of Vintage Mounts; more

1993 June Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1965 Honda CB77 Super Hawk Vintage Motorcycle

Cover: Our cover bike this month is the machine that Honda used to gain its acceptance in the United States. Unlike the less stylish Dream, the Super Hawk was very sporty looking and ran real well to boot.

Contents: 1965 Honda CB77 Super Hawk; Van Order Collection part 3 – photos of motorcycle races at the old one-mile Ascot circuit in Los Angeles in 1919; Friedman Files – Gary Nixon battle back to the winner’s circle following his horrendous crash; Reader Restoration – CZ; Triumph X75 Hurricane; Motorcycle Stamp collecting; Fifties Flashback – Velocette race bike; Best of Vintage Mounts; An Echo of a Distant Thunder – lifelong motorcyclist Sidney Biberman provides a rememberance of days gone by; more

CB-77 X-75

1993 May Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Honda available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1969 CZ Model 980 Collectible Motorcycle

Cover: When European-style motocross was brought to the United States in the late sixties, two brands, Husqvarna and CZ, were used by the visiting champions of the Gran Prix circuit. The CZ riders, Joel Robert and Roger DeCoster, quickly developed a following throughout the country which helped make the brand popular. Our cover bike, a CZ model 980 was the company’s first single pipe 250 cc model.

Contents: 1969 CZ Model 980; Van Order Collection part 2 – photos from early board track races circa 1912-1915; Resource Spotlight – Ken Bell / British Motorcycle Electrical; Friedman Files – photos of 1962 Ascot 8-mile dirt track race; Reader Restoration – 1957 Triumph TR6 Trophy; Vicious Vincent – Rip Tragle / Egli-framed Vincent; 1965 Honda Super Hawk Roadracer / Tim Mings; Fifties Flashback – road race events in California in the early ’50′s; Best of Vintage Mounts; more

1993 April Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1937 BMW R51 SS Classic Motorcycle

Cover: This month’s cover bike has seen a lot in its fifty-six years. Starting out as one of only two BMW R51 SS’s that were imported into Indonesia, the bike was disassembled when World War II started and buried in the ground. After the war it was dug back up and shipped to Holland, before finally making its way to the United States. It’s a great story about one of BMW’s milestone models of the 1930′s.

Contents: 1937 BMW R51 SS; Resource Spotlight – British Only; Van Order Collection part one – photos of early board track races circa 1912; Bob McKeever Story; Friedman Files – photos of motocross stars of the early 1970′s; Two-stroke Threat – Suzuki X-6 Hustler; Reader Restoration – 1914 Henderson Four; Fifties Flashback – Bob Canaan / 101 Indian Scout; Best of Vintage Mounts; more

R-51 X6

1993 March Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – BMW available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1935 Harley-Davidson VLD

Cover: A Harley-Davidson VLD has about as much nostalgia and Americana as you can find. Its’ “flat head” technology was used for many years in everything Harley built, from its workhorse military bikes to the high speed road racers of the 1960′s. Our cover bike is a wonderfully restored example of the popular 1935 VLD model.

Contents: 1935 Harley-Davidson VLD; The Last Scalp – look at the last big motorcycle racing victory by the Indian racing team; Resource Spotlight – Essex Motorsports & Bley Vintage; The Friedman Files – a look back at the career of Roger DeCoster; This Old Bike – Excelsior project bike update; Reader Restoration – Norton 500T; Flash Back – Two Wheel Rocket / Chuck Gardner; Best of Vintage Mounts; more

500T 500-T

1992 Nov./Dec. Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Harley-Davidson available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1938 Triumph Speed Twin – Motorcycle Collector

Cover: The 1930′s was a period of tremendous motorcycle development in England. Single cylinder machines were the primary type, with interest growing about four cylinder engines. After Eric Turner introduced the vertical twin design, almost every English motorcycle manufacturer produced one and most followed the general outlines of Turner’s design. The Speed Twin, this month’s cover bike, convinced the English motorcycling public that two cylinders could be as inexpensive, light and simple to maintain as one.

Contents: Cover Story: 1938 Triumph Speed Twin; Van Order Collection pt. VII -photos of racing stars of the teens and ’20s and their V-Twin racing machines; Tribute to Freddie Nix; Resource Spotlight – Pacific Motorbooks; My first bike exhibit – Motorcycle Heritage Museum; Bringing back Bonnie – part 2 of 2 – Triumph Bonneville Restoration; The Best of Vintage Mounts; more

1993 September Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Triumph available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1938 Indian Four – Motorcycle Collector Magazine

Cover: Most serious motorcycle collectors will agree that a four-cylinder American motorcycle is one of the most desirable machines to own. With its smooth running engine, great looks and exhaust sound, the Indian Four is about as good of an example of a four as you will ever find. This month we feature such a machine, a 1938 Indian Four.

Contents: Cover Story: 1938 Indian Four; Van Order Collection pt. VI -photos of a few of the big stars from the teens and twenties who rode Indians; Trev Deeley Motorcycle Museum Opening; A look back at the top motocross stars of the 1970′s; Bringing back Bonnie pt. 1 of 2 – Triumph Bonneville restoration; Ultra-rare Import – 1953 Rocket Queen; Frank DeGray motorcycle auction results; Memorabilia – Collecting Children’s Motorcycle Adventure Novels; The Best of Vintage Mounts; more

1993 August Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Indian available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1959 Matchless G3C 350 – Motorcycle Collector Magazine

Cover: In 1964, Jim Bollingmo Sr. had an opportunity to work in England for a year. While there, he was bit by the trials bug and competed in the sport until his return to the U.S. His mount was this month’s cover bike: a well-used 1959 348-cc Matchless G3C. Together with his son, Jim Junior, the Bollingmos later restored the machine back to its original condition.

Contents: Cover Story: 1959 Matchless G3C 350; Van Order Collection part V -photos of a few of the big stars from the 1920′s who rode Harley-Davidsons; Resource Spotlight – Marietta Vintage Cycle; A look back at the 1965 Springfield 50-Mile won by Ralph White; Reader Restoration – BSA B25; 1971 Harley-Davidson “Sparkling America” Sportster; Rescued from Oblivion – the very interrupted Odyssey of a 1901 Marsh; Triumph X75 Hurricane revisited; The Best of Vintage Mounts; more

G3C-350 G3C350 B-25 X-75

1993 July Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Matchless available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1921 Harley-Davidson Sport

Cover: Harley-Davidson and V-twin engines are practically synonymous, but Harley has built many other kinds of engines besides the V-twins. One example of a non-V-twin Harley is the Sport, an opposed twin cylinder model that was produced from 1919 to 1923. Our cover bike this month is a beautifully restored 1921 Sport.

Contents: Cover Story: 1921 Harley-Davidson Sport; Van Order Collection part X -photos from various dirt track races in the 1920′s; A look at the Laguna Seca Road Race National in Monterey CA in 1973; The Story of the Mitchell Motorcycle pt. 2; Resource Spotlight – Forking by Frank; Motorcycle Hibernation pt. 2; The Best of Vintage Mounts; more

1993 December Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – Harley-Davidson available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1939 Ariel Red Hunter motorcycle

Cover: Designed in 1925 by famed engineer Val Page and later updated by Edward Turner, the 500-cc overhead valve Ariel Red Hunter was a popular model for many years. The success of the Red Hunters, along with a few other factors, put Ariel in the position to later purchase Triumph in 1935. Turner was promoted to chief designer and general manager for the Triumph side of the business and he went on to create many exciting new models in the Coventry factory. Our cover bike is a great looking example of the machine that played such an important role in motorcycle history.

Contents: Cover Story: 1939 Ariel Red Hunter; Van Order Collection part IX -photos from the old Marion Indiana races, the “Corn Field Classic”; The Story of the Mitchell Motorcycle; Reader Restoration – Allstate moped; A look at Motorcycle Speedway Racing in the late ’60s and early ’70s; Motorcycle Hibernation pt.1; Holiday Gift Ideas; Resource Spotlight – Cycle Hub, Portland, Oregon; Best of Vintage Mounts; more

1993 November Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star

Cover: While a BSA Gold Star is considered to be very collectible, its sister model, the twin-cylinder Rocket Gold Star is actually much more rare. The two machines are virtually the same frame and running gear, with the engine being the most notable difference. This month’s cover bike is a wonderfully restored version of the “RGS.”

Contents: Cover Story: 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star; Van Order Collection – photos from the old Dodge City 300-mile races; Photos from ’70s that show the faces of many top road race stars; Profile: George Barber & 400+ motorcycle collection; Track Test: 1957 Gilera Grand Prix Racer; The Best of Vintage Mounts – a selection of color photography from Vintage Mounts Magazine; AMA Motorcycle Vintage Days Auction Results; more

1993 October Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue – BSA available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1974 John Player Norton Endurance Replica – Backroad Smoker!

Cover: In the 1970′s, the financially strapped Norton company went outside for the money to go racing. The John Player Tobacco Company became the major sponsor of the team, which led to a couple of models hitting the market with the “JPN” identity. Such a model was this month’s cover bike, a 1974 John Player Norton Endurance replica.

Contents: 1974 John Player Norton Endurance Replica; Return of the Trident -test of the new Triumph Trident; Van Order Collection -pt. XIV, photos of L.A. racing scene after turn of century; The Friedman Files -photos from European Gran Prix ’73 & ’74; Massive! The Munch Mammut; Retrospective – W. Edwards Deming; Project Bike Update -status of 1918 Excelsior project; The 1949 Indian Arrow – a look back; more

1994 April Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




Collectible Motorcycles – 1958 Ariel Square Four

Cover: It is ironic that this month’s Ariel Square Four cover bike was designed by someone who is more famous for Triumphs than Ariels. His name is Edward Turner. Before he worked at Triumph, Turner designed the Square Four concept and made the rounds in England trying to find a company to produce it. He convinced the Ariel company to do so and he was hired in 1929. Turner went on to do big things at Triumph and his Ariel Square Four was on the market until 1959.

Contents: Cover Story: 1958 Ariel Square Four; Van Order Collection part XIII -photos of the L.A. racing scene after the turn of the century; The Friedman Files -photos of some of the participants in the upcoming BMW Battle of the Legends back when they raced dirt track events; Resource Spotlight – Vintage Rebuilds & Restorations, Oregon City, Oregon; Reader Restorations – Dennis Stubblefield, Bultaco Metralla; Technical: get the most out of an Indian transmission; 1982 Triumph TSS – one of the last “old Triumphs”; more

1994 March Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




For Riders of Old & Modern Classic Motorcycles – 1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow

Cover: This month’s cover bike is a Vincent Series C Black Shadow, one of the “magic” models of the motorcycle world. A company that worked hard to be the best and the fastest, Vincent earned the respect of motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the world as it set record after record in speed runs. The Vincent Series C Black Shadow is one of the most treasured models of the Vincent line, as it was produced during the peak years of Vincent history, at least in terms of performance.

Contents: Cover Story: 1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow; Van Order Collection part XII -photos of early day board track racing; The Friedman Files -photos of Pierre Karsmakers and other Yamaha motocross riders of the early 1970′s; Arizona Gold -neat story about a trip to AZ to find an old bike; Product Evaluation -Parking Solutions storage lift; ACS Auction Results in Dallas; Modern Classic: 1994 BMW R1100RS; more

R1100-RS R-1100

1994 February Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




Motorcycle Collector Magazine – 1956 Harley-Davidson KHK

Cover: This month’s cover bike is a model that many people have heard of, but few have actually seen. Only about seven hundred of the 1956 Harley-Davidson KHK model were made and few have survived in complete condition. Our cover bike is a nicely restored example of the KHK.

Contents: Cover Story: 1956 Harley-Davidson KHK; Van Order Collection part XI -photos of some various single cylinder racers from the 20′s and 30′s; The Friedman Files – Daytona 200-miler during the early 1970′s; Resource Spotlight -England’s Tony Maughan & Sons, Vincent Motorcycle parts; Reader Restorations – subscriber Butch Houston serving in Armed Forces based in Egypt has uncovered a thriving motorcycle restoration source specializing in BSA; Track Test: ESO 500-cc Motocrosser; more

1994 January Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com




1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR – Black Magic!

Cover: On of the fads of the 1970′s was “cafe bikes.” The standard base for this look was usually centered around a British bike. The fad was wide spread, however, and eventually included Japanese bikes and, for two years, Harley-Davidson. In 1977 the XLCR was introduced to a mild welcome. While it had a unique look, most people who wanted a cafe bike didn’t want it to be a Harley. Today, everything Harley is collectible and the XLCR is one of the limited edition machines that is in big demand.

Contents: Cover Story: 1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR; Van Order Collection -part XVI -photos from a road race in Venice, Calif. in 1915; The Friedman Files -photos and overview of AMA Grand National season finale at Ascot in 1968; Auction Results; Profile: Todd Henning – his road to the top; This Old Bike -update on our 1918 Excelsior project bike; Special Feature: The Pennington Motorcycle pt. 1 of 4; Track Test: CCM 500; more

CCM500

1994 August / September Motorcycle Collector Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com