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British Motorcycles 1945-1965 : From Aberdale to Wooler

Rinsey Mills provides A-Z coverage of British motorcycle manufacturers and their products during the 20 years following World War II. This was a time when the British industry was at the top of its game, exporting all round the world and producing everything from humble ride-to-work two-strokes, to fire-breathing projectiles like the magnificent 1000cc Vincent Black Shadow.

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From the forgotten Aberdale, of Llwynypia, Wales, to the ingeniously eccentric Wooler, of north-west London, here is alphabetical coverage - in no less than 600 pages - of British motorcycle makes of the period 1945-1965, among them great names such as AJS, BSA, Matchless, Norton, Royal Enfield, Triumph and Vincent.

There is a brief history of each maker, and detailed coverage of the various models they produced, using the original manufacturers' publicity material for the illustrations.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Rinsey Mills
Uitvoering:	600 blz, 27.5 x 22 x 4.4 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	1500+ z/w- en kleurenfoto's, tekeningen
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781906133610

British Racing Motorcycles

With foreign-built motorcycles generally dominating road and track today, it is perhaps difficult to appreciate that the situation was not always so. There was a time when virtually every manufacturer in Great Britain listed a racing machine in his catalogue and British machines dominated the scene.

Between the world wars, Norton, Rudge, Sunbeam, AJS and Velocette shared the spoils of victory despite the efforts of Italy, Germany, Sweden, France and Belgium. It was not until the mid 1930s that success began to come the way of the continentals, at first in the lightweight class, when Guzzi and Benelli from Italy appeared in the list of winners, along with Germany's DKW.

For many years after her decline as a force in world motorcycle manufacturing, Britain (and the Commonwealth) continued to provide great riders; Surtees, Hocking, Hailwood, Read and Sheene, to name but a few.

Contents: AJS 7R, BSA Gold Star, Manx Norton, Matchless G50 & G45, JPS Norton, AJS Porcupine & 3-valve, Rocket 3 & Trident, Specials, Triumph GP, Two Strokes, Velocette, Vincent HRD & Thruxton.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Mick Walker
Uitvoering:	208 blz, 28 x 21 x 1.5 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	800+ z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1998)
ISBN:	9780953131105

Coventry's Motorcycle Heritage

Coventry was the birthplace of the British cycle industry and the city became heavily involved in the development of the British motor industry during the mid-1890s. From the first velocipedes built here in 1868, most of the later well-established cycle manufacturers quickly turned their attention to motorized vehicles, and many of the early motoring pioneers moved to Coventry to become part of this revolutionary work. Local companies such as Bayliss, Thomas & Co., Coventry Eagle, Humber, Riley, and Swift were just a few of the cycle firms quick to catch on, and steadily new companies were formed solely to manufacture motorcycles.

This book covers the history of all these companies and their products, focusing on the individuals who both founded and worked for such firms. From world-famous companies like Triumph, to the more obscure marques like Wartnaby and Draper, it provides a brief summary of each manufacturer, as well as an insight into the social history of Coventry at the peak of its involvement in motorcycle history.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Damien Kimberley
Uitvoering:	160 blz, 24.5 x 17.5 x 1.2 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	geïllustreerd
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	The History Press Ltd (GB, 2009)
ISBN:	9780750951258

The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888

The authors have been involved in the old bike hobby for decades and have been collecting information on every British marque over all that time.

This book is a culmination of their efforts and is a comprehensive directory of British motorcycle manufacturers and their products. Each entry contains a summary history of the manufacturer and its most important machines, and where possible entries are illustrated. There are over 850 illustrations in total.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Roy H. Bacon, Ken Hallworth
Uitvoering:	288 blz, 29 x 23 x 2.2 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	850 z/w foto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2004)
ISBN:	9781861266743

British 250cc racing Motorcycles 1946-1959 - an era of ingenious innovation

From 1946 up to 1959, the 250cc class in Britain was supported almost entirely by privately built Specials and Hybrids.
This book recalls the men and machines involved, and traces their history and development, in what was clearly the most technically innovative class of Road Racing in the 1950s.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Chris Pereira
Uitvoering:	80 blz, 25 x 20.5 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	97 z/w foto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
Serie:	Veloce Classic Reprint
ISBN:	9781787113299

British Motorcycles of the 1940s and 50s

After VE Day in 1945 the British population returned enthusiastically to the road. But the cost and availability of both vehicles and fuel led to the post-war scene being dominated by motorcycles, most of them ex-military machines, eagerly snapped up for everyday use in an age when a family car remained just a dream for many. The British industry, meanwhile, was exhorted to 'export or die', and until well into the 1950s the majority of new British bikes were sold abroad.

During this period, the industry - the largest and most important in the world - continued to develop new and exciting machines. Mick Walker tells the story of the British post-war motorcycle during this golden age of the industry. With the help of archive photographs and advertising material, this book conjures up a lost age of the British bike, of journeys to work by popping two-strokes, and trips to the seaside in the family motorcycle combination.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Mick Walker
Uitvoering:	56 blz, 21 x 15 x 0.5 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Shire Publications Ltd (GB, 2010)
ISBN:	9780747808053

Brough Superior - The Complete Story

George Brough begon kort na de Eerste Wereldoorlog met de bouw van motorfietsen. Hij noemde ze Brough Superior om ze te onderscheiden van de motoren van zijn vader en om hun hoge prestaties en kwaliteit te benadrukken.
In de jaren 1920 en 1930 stond Brough Superior bekend als het beste op het gebied van motorfietsontwerp. Rijders zoals Bert le Vack, Eric Fernihough, Noel Pope en T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") droegen bij aan de legende.

Dit boek beschrijft de volledige geschiedenis van Brough en Brough Superior, van het begin van de 20e eeuw tot het einde van de productie tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog, inclusief pogingen tot heropleving daarna.

Onderwerpen:
- De geschiedenis van Brough Motors
- De ontwikkeling van Brough Superior motorfietsen en auto's
- Succes in races en recordpogingen
- Speciale modellen
- Biografieën van belangrijke figuren
- Technische specificaties

Specificaties

Auteur:	Peter Miller
Uitvoering:	320 blz, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.4 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	300 kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2010)
Serie:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781847971128

Catalog of British Motorcycles (1951)

Published in the USA under the same title in 1951 by Floyd Clymer, the original publication was a pocket sized landscape format book and it is often criticized as difficult to read due to its small print size. Consequently, this edition was re-formatted into a larger and more conventional portrait size which has increased the text size by almost 40%.

This publication provides the reader with an insight into the country, and the manufacturers, that were ultimately destined to succumb to the dominance of the Japanese motorcycle industry. A total of 33 different British motorcycle manufacturers and their various models are included and sadly, less than a handful of those 33 manufacturers survive today.

A 'must have' resource for any motorcycle enthusiast and an invaluable reference for anyone interested in British 'iron'. Many of the motorcycles featured within are highly collectible today and the predominance of these early manufacturers no longer exist.
This truly historical documentation of the glory years of British motorcycle manufacturing has been out-of-print and unavailable for many years. We are pleased to be able to offer this reproduction as a service to all motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Floyd Clymer
Uitvoering:	84 blz, 28 x 21 x 0.5 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	83 foto's en tekeningen
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Veloce Press (USA, 2014)
ISBN:	9781588502223

Classic British Motorcycles

Classic British motorcycles were more than simple machines, they were a cultural phenomenon that lasted half a century. From the early days of motoring, British innovators led the way, building some of the world's most famous motorcycles, as well as some of the best performers.
At one point, the rest of the motorcycle world followed Britain's lead, and by the late 1950s, the British were by far the largest producers of motorcycles in the world. However, barely a decade later, the British motorcycle industry was almost bankrupt and in utter disarray.

Illustrated with over 150 photographs, this book explores the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry, looking at its history through the years and then at the motorcycles themselves by brand, giving the complete story of these amazing machines.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Andy Tallone
Uitvoering:	96 blz, 24.5 x 17 x 1.3 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	150+ z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Key Publishing Ltd (GB, 2022)
Serie:	Classic Vehicles
ISBN:	9781913870577

Francis-Barnett - The Complete Story

Francis-Barnett was een belangrijke speler in de motorindustrie tijdens de jaren 1930 en 1950. Opgericht in 1919 door Gordon Francis en Arthur Barnett, was het bedrijf gevestigd in Lower Ford Street, Coventry, Engeland. Francis-Barnett droeg aanzienlijk bij aan de industrie met zijn tweetaktmotoren ontworpen voor woon-werkverkeer.

De auteur beschrijft de belangrijke rol die deze innovatieve motorfietsen speelden in de hoogtijdagen van de Britse motorindustrie. Onderwerpen zijn o.a.:
- Oorsprong en geschiedenis van het bedrijf
- Productieperiodes van 1919 tot 1966
- Motoren en carburateurs
- Gedetailleerde technische specificaties

Specificaties

Auteur:	Arthur Gent
Uitvoering:	208 blz, 25 x 19.5 x 1.8 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	177 z/w- en 58 kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2011)
Serie:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781847972460

Motorcycle Road Tests 1949-1953 (from The Motor Cycle Magazine UK)

Dit boek bundelt twee delen die Floyd Clymer oorspronkelijk in 1952 en 1954 uitgaf. Het materiaal verscheen eerst in het Britse tijdschrift "Motor Cycle- en richt zich vooral op Britse motorfietsen en Europese modellen die in het VK werden verkocht.
Het deel uit 1952 behandelt motorfietsen; het deel uit 1954 bevat ook testen van scooters, driewielers en hulpmotoren.

Deze gecombineerde editie telt 120 pagina's en bevat 226 foto's. Voor elk voertuig zijn specificaties en prestatiedata opgenomen. In totaal bevat het boek 49 motortesten, 2 scootertesten, 2 driewielertesten en 7 testen van hulpmotoren.

Op de omslag staat een overzicht van de geteste modellen. Er zijn machines van verschillende fabrikanten opgenomen.

Motorfietsen: Ariel, Bown, B.S.A., D.M.W., Dot, Excelsior, Francis-Barnett, Greeves, Indian (Brave), James, Norman, Norton, Royal Enfield, Sunbeam, Tandon, Triumph, Velocette & Vincent.

Scooters: Vespa & Lambretta.

Driewielers: Bond & Reliant.

Cyclemotors: Berini, Cucciolo, Mini-Motor, Velo-Solex, Cyclemaster, Power Pak & B.S.A. Winged Wheel.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Floyd Clymer
Uitvoering:	122 blz, 25.5 x 20.5 x 0.7 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	226 z/w foto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Veloce Press (USA, 2021)
ISBN:	9781588502377

The British Motorcycle Story

Until the 1950s, even into the 1960s, British motorcycle makers ruled the roost, names such as Scott, Rudge, BSA, Norton and the mighty Triumph. There were many others now remembered by enthusiasts. Yet these were the companies which developed the motorbike from its earliest beginnings as little more than a bicycle with a tiny engine and made it the fast, powerful and exciting machine we recognise today.
This is the story of those British machines and their development, even the story of some who rode them. Within this story may perhaps be discerned some of the reasons for their demise, but this is primarily a story of success.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Colin Jackson
Uitvoering:	128 blz, 12.5 x 19.5 x 1.3 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	rijk geïllustreerd met z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	The History Press Ltd (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9780752487359

The Famous James Military Lightweight

Tells the story of the famous James ML military motorcycle which had originally been developed as a utility machine for the working man and was then modified for the military during World War II. The James ML was used for carrying messages on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day landings, earning it lasting respect and affection.

The book covers the various military roles for the motorcycle, including airborne use and its various deployments. It also describes ML production after the end of the war when the reliability and ruggedness that it had displayed as a military machine proved effective in off-road competitions.

The author also presents a brief history of the James and Villiers companies and provides a background to the military decision to purchase lightweight motorcycles. He describes the evaluations and tests and compares the James ML with other motorcycles in the running.

The book includes a full list of specifications as well as colour schemes for both military and civilian models. Illustrated with colour and black and white illustrations from contemporary magazines such as Motor Cycling and The Motor Cycle, this book tells you all you need to know about this iconic motorcycle.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Peter Miller
Uitvoering:	96 blz, 23.5 x 16.5 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	150 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781445653976

Motos anglaises - Les marques de légende

With over 550 brands to its name, including the legendary Ariel, Brough Superior, Excelsior, Vincent, Velocette, Triumph, Norton, BSA, Royal-Enfield and Matchless, the British motorcycle industry dominated the world of motorcycling for several decades.
Also present on the world's greatest circuits, where the Norton 16H side-valve motorcycles, then the famous Manx, or even the Triumph overhead valve twins of GP and the unforgettable Velocette KTT won so much success, English machines have long been at the top of the competition. Riders such as Phil Heath, Joe Davis, Ken Kavanagh, Bill Lomas, Dick Mann, Geoff Duke or Bob McIntyre, Phil Read and the unforgettable Mike Hailwood, have also contributed to the success of English motorcycles by repeatedly offering them the laurels of victory.

With over 400 illustrations, this French book traces the history of the British motorcycle industry and its most iconic manufacturers, as well as the riders who brought them their letters of nobility. It should be noted that Triumph, legendary and indestructible, occupies a privileged place in this book.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Francis Reyes
Uitvoering:	192 blz, 25.5 x 25.5 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	300 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Frans
Uitgever:	ETAI (F, 2015)
ISBN:	9782726893135