South of England RealClassic

Motorcycle Show & Bikejumble

Sunday 25^th October 2009

Show Results

Best Pre 1946

1^st Dave Bushell : 1938 Scott Proto-Type. With the present owner for 46 years, bought for £15=00. Produced in 1938, this machine is one of only 4 made, supplied to Kitsons (London) to test the market prior to the launch of the Clubman Special in 1939. Cost new was £105=00, with rear suspension.

2^nd Dick Leaver : 1928 Matchless V2. A sporting machine, originally marketed by Matchless with a guaranteed speed of 85 mph.

Best 1946 – 1959

1^st Mr Agate : 1959 AJS Model 18. First seen at a small bike meeting behind a pub, an approach was made to the then owner, which was taken up a year or so later. Bought already restored, first registered 30 September 1959.

2^nd Mr Brinkley 1952 Triumph Trophy TR5. The TR5 was Triumph's first production trial bike, the model was introduced in 1948.

Best 1960 – 1969

1^st Ian Avery : BSA 1963 DBD34 Gold Star. With original frame and engine numbers as delivered from the BSA factory on 18th January 1963. Fully restored.

2^nd Mr J Drew : 1969 Triumph Trident T150. A nice original example of this triple-cylinder machine, just imported from Florida.

Best 1970 on

1^st Dave Hawes : 1978 Laverda Jota. One owner from new, it has covered over 90,000 miles. Used to tour Europe. In original unrestored condition.

2^nd Lloyd Benton : 1977 Kawasaki Z900 A4. Total ground-up restoration over a 12 month period using refurbished original parts as much as possible. Period twin-disc conversion & American spec rear mudguard. The machine is a Z900 A4 but painted in Z1B colours. Used regularly.

Best Competition/ Special

1^st Mr Leone : 1971 Moto Morini. Moto Morini is one of Italy's oldest motorcycle manufacturers.

2^nd Mr R Gardiner : 1967 BSA Cheney Victor.

Best Heavyweight

1^st Mrs Sybil De Bidaph : 1934 Indian 4-cylinder. After Indian purchased the manufacturing rights of Ace, the 4-cylinder engine was refined. Fitted with a period sidecar.

2^nd Mr D Johnson :1955 Vincent Black Prince. Very original, found in the previous owner's front room after 31 years. Rebuilt but not restored, with all the original nuts & bolts retained. Only 132 of the Black Prince model were made, this is the 19th from last Vincent ever produced. Taken to Canada in 2003 for a Rally, and drove round the Rockies for 10 days.

Best Lightweight

1^st Mr Leone : 1961 Motom. Fitted with a 4-speed gearbox, with a power output of 16 BHP.

2^nd Michelle Evans : 1972 Yamaha FS1E SS. Restored in 2007 for the Ace Café London. Painted in black as a tribute to commemorate the 15th Annual Rockers Reunion. Featured on the Ace Café website picture gallery.

Best British

1^st Mr Chris Harris : 1936 Brough Superior SS80. With a top speed of 80mph, the side-valve SS80 cost £90=00 when new, and was described thus: "The new SS80 is positively the quietest motorcycle on the road. The way it eats up the mileage with absolute absence of effort makes long journeys a thrill and a pleasure"

2^nd Mr H Ward : 1931 Norton Model 18. Restored in 1989 from boxes found in a loft & been on the road ever since. It has a close ratio gearbox , external valve springs & is fitted with an early saddle tank. Fitted with left-hand exhaust, which was not produced for very long.

Best Overseas

1^st Graham Kerr : 1948 Harley Davidson WL. Restored in 1997/8 by Peter Green. Always a civilian bike, not a de-commissioned army machine as many were. With 3-speed gearbox & hand-change jockey-shift foot clutch. Single leading shoe brakes not very effective, but will still do 70mph on a good day!

2^nd Peter Koren : 1979 Ducati XR900 Bevel Drive Street Tracker. Built by the owner from a neglected 1978 Ducati 900 GTS. Many parts were specially fabricated, including the tank, seat, side panels & exhausts.

Best Club Stand

Francis Barnett Owner’s Club. An interesting display of machines, nicely presented.

Real Classic Award

Mr D Charrington : 1952 Sunbeam S8. The engine is an in-line, air-cooled twin, with all-alloy construction. Shaft-drive transmission.