When I were a lad
 

Helping a mate clear out his house pending a downsize and uncovered some old motorcycle magazines..
Here's a little taster from December 1954..
I'll take 4 Ariel square fours and 2 10 cwt vans please. :D:D

https://i.imgur.com/uLlSLL9.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/M32shZw.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/WJL9GsJ.jpg?1

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https://i.imgur.com/s5sq79W.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/6AkH9Cf.jpg?1

That's a proper time capsule Ian :bowdown:

Rough estimate is 200 magazines mate, all look to be from the 50s

I could spend hours looking through them.

I remember all those things.

I used to work for a motorcycle shop in Ladbroke Grove in London, AJS, Matchless, Triumph and BSA spares was its speciality.

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I'd make you an offer but sadly I've vowed not to buy from buying more until I've read all the ones I've got :¬)

But yep they make fascinating reading - can remember an opinion in one that rear suspension was waste of time because the roads were so good now (the late thirties) that it was an unnecessary expense / weight. Now everyone rides adventure bikes and drives 4x4s....






p.s. though if you have any with Ariel covers I might be persuaded

Just reading through some of the sales listings for used bikes..
6 month old Vincent Black Shadow for £289 anyone.:drool4::drool4::drool4::D:D:D