BMCT News 45

Issue 45

March 2020

NEWSLETTER OF THE BRITISH MOTO RCY CLE CHARITABLE TRUST

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he BMCT trustees are delighted to announce the acquisition of the semi-works 350cc AJS that finished fourth in the 1914 Junior TT at 43.1 mph, ridden by Billy Jones. Although a private entry (through his company, North Wales Motor Exchange), Jones received significant support from the AJS works team, including a works-spec. engine and a “saddle” oil tank that allowed extra room for fuel in the main petrol tank.

called Jones) who kept it until the 1950s. It had deteriorated somewhat by the time another Wrexham man, Eric Stevens, discovered and restored it in time to take it back to the Isle of Man for a parade lap of the course in 1959. Graham Walker persuaded Eric to loan the bike to the Montagu Motor Museum where it stayed until being acquired by John Griffith, who displayed it at his Stanford Hall Motorcycle Museum.

AJS machines finished the five-lap race in 1st (Eric Williams), 2nd (Cyril Williams, no relation), 4th (Billy Jones), 6th (Bert Haddock) and 29th (Billy Heaton). Heaton had been lying in second place but crashed coming over the Mountain for the final time, remounting and limping his machine home with a buckled front wheel. Third place was awarded to F. J. Walker on a Royal Enfield, although he had crashed with fatal consequences after crossing the finish line some 56 seconds ahead of Billy Jones.

The last owner of the AJS was Ray Carter, who had owned and cherished the bike since 1983. Ray used it on VMCC club runs frequently before the woeful lack of braking power persuaded him to take it off the road a dozen or so years ago. It was no slouch on the road, apparently. Eric Stevens had it timed at over 70 mph over a flying half-mile after he’d rebuilt it!

This unique, sole-surviving AJS from the 1914 Junior TT will now return to its spiritual home on the Isle of Man where it will be one of The Billy Jones TT bike remained in Wrexham for several years. Billy the stars of an impressive new TT and Manx Grand Prix gallery had it as a showpiece in his shop before selling it to a local man (also opening later this year at the Manx Museum in Douglas.

Ray Carter (right) hands the AJS over to BMCT trustee John Kidson. Having owned and ridden the bike on the roads for many years, Ray has decided it’s time that it was appreciated by a wider audience in the Manx Museum.

The Red Flash....

A dip into the 1965 sales catalogue from BSA. This bike was offered to the American market. In the land of the Harley-Davidson, who could resist 75 throbbing cc’s of raw power? Well, the Americans did.

The bike was a tarted-up BSA Beagle, which came in nonmetallic green or white in the UK. It didn't sell. The reason was not that it was a bad bike, but BSA built it as a response to the Honda Cub, and by the time it came out it was too late. The Honda was well established, had ultra-reliable sewing machine-like engine, leading-link suspension, full weather protection, decent trafficators, and because the petrol tank was under the seat the bike was low, so it was easily ridden by male and

Billy Jones with his AJS, probably prior to leaving for the Isle of Man, since the auxiliary oil tank has not yet been fitted.

female alike. The Beagle was, quite frankly ill-equipped and badly finished.

Even the track it was built on was a lash-up. There were two parallel lines, and the bikes went down one side, onto a cradle that had a fixed pivot equidistant between the split tracks at one end, and an axle with a Bantam wheel like half a roundabout. This was pushed round until it lined up with the other side and the bike continued its journey to completion whereupon it was lifted off with an electric block and tackle.

I started my BSA career putting the tanks and seats on these bikes, it could have been worse, we built the Ariel Pixie and Triumph Tina at Small Heath.

-Geoff Dowling

Front cover picture: A beaming Colin Seeley aboard the Series A Vincent Rapide he learned to ride on when it belonged to his father. After suffering at the hands of subsequent owners the bike was discovered in a poor state and restored by Glyn Johnson..

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COLIN JORDAN SEELEY 1936-2020

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e lost a significant figure in British motorcycle racing, innovative motorcycle design, and a good friend of the BMCT with the passing of Colin Seeley on January 7, after battling a long illness. Born in 1936, Seeley acquired his love for motorcycles riding his father’s Vincent Series A Rapide and soon began working as an apprentice at various motorcycle retailers and repair shops. There, he gained experience on many British bike makes and models.

Throughout the early 1950s, Colin repaired motorcycles, which led to his opening his own bike shop in 1956. His early suppliers were Zundapp and NSU; however, he later became a dealer for AJS, Matchless, Ariel, Greeves, BMW, and Francis-Barnett. Colin rode competitively in 1958 and 1959 with Greeves factory support. His sidecar racing career took off when he paired a Matchless G50 race bike with a Canterbury sidecar in 1961, and he and passenger Wally Rawlings placed sixth in the Isle of Man Sidecar TT. He continued to compete in both British and World Championship sidecar racing circuits until 1967, winning the 1964 Dutch TT and placing second in both the 1964 Sidecar TT and the 1966 French Grand Prix.

including Barry Sheene’s T500 Suzuki-Seeley, which won the 1971 British Championship. Barry Sheene, Suzuki, and Seeley would pair again famously when Barry won both the FIM 750 Championship and the MCN Superbike Championship in 1973. After his successes in designing race bikes, Seeley produced unique road bikes, including the 1973 Kawasaki-Seeley H2A, 1977 Phil Read Replica Honda, 1979 CB750SS, and 1979 Seeley-Honda TL200 trials bike. His hand was in many a winning bike during the 1980s, and in 1993 he teamed up with Norton and in 1994 they won the British Superbike Championship with the rotary Norton. Later, in the 1990s he paired with Honda and Ducati on many other frame designs and worked for several years with his old sparring partner Bernie Ecclestone at Brabham, on the Formula One race team. In later years Colin was a much valued consultant for Bonhams auction house.

After the death of his first wife from bone cancer, Colin began The Joan Seeley Pain Relief Memorial Trust in her honour and worked tirelessly in support of her cause. When he wrote his two-part autobiography, Colin Seeley, Racer ..... and the Rest, Volumes I and Upon his retirement from racing, Colin built some of the most sought- II, all of the proceeds from the book went to this charity. The book is after motorcycle frames ever designed, using engines from Matchless, said to be one of the best racing biographies ever written and is AJS and Norton. When the AMC company discontinued these brand strongly recommended to all motorcycling enthusiasts. names, Seeley bought the remaining parts and tooling to ensure he could race with these engines after their demise. His custom-built race Today, practically any motorcycle with the Seeley name on it brings bikes were immediately successful, with wins at the 1968 Isle of Man high praise from riders, and big money when rolling across the auction TT and 1968 and ’69 North West 200. In 1969, Seeley-built block. The sport has lost a true innovator and unrivalled motorcycle motorcycles placed in four of the top ten places in the Isle of Man designer in Colin His influence on the sport for over 60 years is a Senior TT. The next year, Tommy Robb, riding a Seeley-built bike, testament to his engineering knowledge, love for speed and his racing also placed fourth in the 1970 500cc World Championship. Colin passion. began designing his frames around Japanese engines in 1971 , R. I. P. Colin.

Clockwise from top left: 1. John Cooper’s Seeley Matchless G50 which he campaigned to great effect.

John also installed a Yamaha engine in one of his Seeley frames, creating the Yamsel.

2. BMCT Trustee John Kidson (on the right) discusses the finer points of handling a Series A Vincent with Colin.

3. A smiling 16 year old Colin about to take his first ride on his father’s Series A Vincent HRD combination, the bike on which he passed his motorcycle test.

4. BMCT Secretary Andy Bufton signing Colin up as one of the first members of the BMCT.

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f you are planning a visit to the beautiful North East of Scotland this year you will find many warm welcomes, it is that sort of place. Amongst the magnificent historic castles, seabird and dolphin-filled coastlines, rolling green landscape and gardens, rugged moors and mountains and wonderful whisky distilleries lies a hidden gem which houses a fascinating and unique collection of motorcycles amongst its many other interesting exhibits

The museum is also home to the exclusive ‘Guy Martin Collection’ which changes every year as Guy lends us new items from his collection. These include motorcycles and record-breaking vehicles of all types. For the Grampian Transport Museum (GTM) is a 2020 season we retain his Red Bull Downhill family-friendly Scottish Tourist Board four- racer (displayed exactly as it landed when it star visitor attraction tucked away in the quiet rolled at over 90mph as he tried to beat the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire (AB33 8AE) with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

It houses significant collections and exhibitions celebrating all forms of land transport including horse drawn carriages, cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles (including steam) with displays of the history, the present and the future of transport. For example, did you know that in this age of the ‘climate emergency’ the world’s first-ever recorded ride on an electric powered vehicle was in Aberdeen by local inventor Robert Davidson – in 1839, 180 years ahead of the global electric car revolution? GTM has a very special exhibition dedicated to Davidson’s early experiments (below) alongside one of the most advanced world record he had set barely 30 minutes exhibitions in the country of the future of earlier!); his trailer-mounted Spitfire Merlin electric and autonomous vehicles called engine which was famously seen on TV to ‘Probing the Future’. demolish the end of his garage after the trailer broke loose when the engine was fired up!; his first-ever car – a Saab 96 complete with then-fashionable flames along the side; and new for the 2020 season some of his very special motorcycles. This year you will see the Royal Enfield 500cc ‘Bullet’ he bought in India and rode across the continent for his TV series, taking part in and winning a race on it along the way. Also displayed is a very rare homologation special race replica of road racer Carl Fogarty’s (Foggy) Petronas FP1 alongside one of Guy’s recent acquisitions, a HarleyDavidson ‘Fat Boy Custom’ (pictured There is a very interesting collection of rare above). and interesting motorcycles on display An exciting new addition to the museum’s including 30-40 road and competition ‘bikes collection is a recently donated ex-Police at any one time.

Scotland BMW motorcycle complete with its GTM is also Scotland’s only British full equipment. This very bike has patrolled Motorcycle Charitable Trust-affiliated across the North of Scotland all its working museum with some very rare ‘bikes on life and after 10 hard years has been retired to display including the 1971 Triumph Bandit GTM in the company of the museum’s ex pre-production machine, one of the very few Grampian Police Rover SD1 ‘jam sandwich’ ‘show’ versions with a fully working motor. patrol car of TV fame.

If you arrive at GTM with your family there are fun quizzes for children and free to use ‘tablet tours’ to add lots of interest for everyone. Visitors can also sample the delights of ‘The Travellers Rest’ café with delicious refreshments throughout the day.

Something hot and tasty from here will be especially welcome if you have travelled a distance on your motorcycle!

For 2020 the fully-accessible museum is open every day between Sunday 29th March and 25th October and there is a large free public car park at the front door. As an affiliated museum BMCT members enjoy the benefit of free entry on presentation of your membership card, so don’t forget it!

If you arrive on a classic ‘bike mention it at reception and we’ll be delighted to display it on our front concourse whilst you enjoy your tour of the museum.

If you are planning to visit GTM as a club (motorcycle or car) contact us before hand with details and numbers and you will enjoy a very special club deal which includes a free light lunch in with your ticket price – definitely worth doing!

If you are touring by motorhome and arrive late at the museum, you don’t have to rush round. Simply visit reception, buy your tickets for the following day, and you will be able to take your motorhome inside our extensive secure grounds to enjoy a peaceful night in Alford free of charge!

Details of all our exhibits, events and offers can be found on our website at www.gtm.org.uk. With any specific enquiries telephone 01975 562292 and come and see us soon!

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he exhibition of British Motor Scooters at Haynes International Motor Museum has now come to an end. The unique collection of 43 machines, all owned by the BMCT, was assembled by Robin Spalding over a period of several years, and illustrates the efforts of the British motorcycle industry to cash in on the scooter boom of the nineteen fifties and sixties. Since opening in May 2016, the Collection has been a great hit with visitors who have been introduced to machines and brands they never even knew existed. The BMCT board of trustees have been working for several months now to find an alternative home for the scooters, and we hope to make an announcement in the next newsletter. Meanwhile, here are some shots of the exhibition at Haynes before it was dismantled.

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hreatened with closure two years ago, the Gloucester Life Museum now has a new name and new management.

It was the place where one of the more divisive figures of the English Reformation lived before he was executed for heresy. It houses some of the city’s greatest social history, including a pin-making workshop and a Victorian schoolroom. It will also have a permanent exhibition showing what happened when Gloucester was under siege during the country’s bloodiest war.

Sue Smith, a trustee of the Gloucester Civic Trust and one of the team who will be responsible for its running, said: “We are incorporating

the word Folk into our new name as that is how Gloucester people think of the Folk Museum, although the name was changed to the Life Museum a few years ago. “We are calling it the Folk of Gloucester because our main aim will be to promote our history and heritage and tell the story of Gloucester through its people and the events which took place here.”

As far as more modern artefacts go, the museum is, of course, home to the BMCT’s Mk 1 Cotton Telstar, which the Trust repatriated from the USA to be exhibited just a few yards from the site of the Cotton factory where it was built nearly 60 years ago.

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he latest extension to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum is nearing completion.

When the enlarged museum opens around Easter time there will be over 500 motorcycles on show, the majority of which will be in full working order, in keeping with Sammy’s policy of preserving veteran, vintage and classic machines in as close to original and “ready to go” condition as possible.

We’re looking forward to the BMCT having an enhanced presence in the new gallery, and we’re hoping that several more interesting bikes will be incorporated in our area as the year progresses.

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From Ivan Rhodes:

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ear Andy, Perhaps I could be allowed to add a little to the excellent article regarding the Manx Museum’s new TT and MGP gallery in the last issue of BMCT News?

In addition to the Stanley Woods memorabilia which the Museum has, I shall probably let them have his first TT replica (for his 1923 winning ride on the Cotton Blackburne), his boot chock (for the removal of his riding boots) and his home-made route-card holder On the occasion of the Centenary of the TT in presently hanging in my workshop.

2007, along with a few other bikes, we were asked to loan the Manx Museum a suitable Finally, if I may take the opportunity; some of machine representing Stanley Woods’s our older members may be aware that thirty achievements, for which we provided an years ago I wrote a book, published by example of what one might call the 1939 Osprey, entitled “Velocette - Technical Junior TT winning machine, probably all that Excellence Exemplified”, which had a good remains of those two factory 350 Velocettes reception, selling many copies worldwide. used so successfully by Woods and Mellors Well, I’ve just finished an update of that book, pre-war. and the new volume is called “Velocette - The passion of a lifetime”, with a photo of my They were not ordinary production KTT grandson Sam Rhodes on the front cover, models, but something rather special in the having won championships on Graham form of magnesium alloy cases for engine and Austen’s somewhat modified MSS of 1954. gearbox, big cylinder barrels containing 10 The book has much additional material, fins and an alloy cylinder head of 10 inches human stories of those that were there at the square, as opposed to the production items time. which were of 9 inches square.

The book is dedicated to the memory of Chris Designer Charles Udall referred to them as the Swallow, who very regrettably lost his life in Factory (or Works) Specials. They also had a the Manx Senior Classic TT of 2019. Chris longer con rod with an oil feed to the little had been looking forward to receiving a copy end, like on an old Rolls-Royce car, plus a of the book himself. I’m writing this in forged alloy piston carrying a ¾” diameter January whilst awaiting delivery of the first of gudgeon pin as opposed to a standard item of the books, having not yet seen the finished Velo Venom dimensions. There was also an article. I hope readers will find it interesting extra scavenge pump in the oiling system, a and well worth the price of £35 inc. p&p. much heavier set of gearbox internals with larger diameter main shaft which, having to be The book launch will be at the National inserted into the ‘box from the rh side, Motorcycle Museum on Saturday 28th March necessitated the use of a splined sprocket - as 2020, from 11.00 am. Many works Velocettes on the factory 500s. All this came about after will be on display, including the Roarer, the Woods was dicing with Jock West’s BMW in Model O, and the 24-hour record holding the Senior Ulster Grand Prix of 1937 and was Venom. I would like to invite particularly side-lined when the gearbox mainshaft failed, anyone who owns a KTT to bring it along and hence the urgent redesign for 1938/39. join us, plus any other Velocette owners and their machines. I will have a supply of the I’m enclosing a photograph of this machine in books, which I will be signing, and Geoff its present form, having been demonstrated Dodkin will hopefully be joining us on what from time to time at Montlhéry, the TT Parade we are calling “Velocette Day”.

Lap, Donington, Mallory, etc., and which now resides in the Manx Museum in Douglas, Kindest regards to all, along with Stanley’s Sword of State and the Ivan 350 Velo with which Alec Bennett won the 1928 Junior TT, complete with the first of the Editor’s note: Ivan was one of the founding Harold Willis-designed foot change gearbox members of the BMCT, is a former President mechanisms, quite different from the of the VMCC, and a leading authority on AJS production item fitted to subsequent models and Velocette motorcycles. before being passed on to the Scott company in Yorkshire.

Also enclosed is a photo of John Kidson riding the AJS R10 on which Freddie Hicks lost his life in the 1931 Senior TT, and which is also now in the Museum, soon to be joined by the one remaining 1920 Junior TT-winning AJS, the first OHV engine to win a TT when Cyril Williams coasted and pushed from Keppel Gate on the sixth and last lap. All eight of the special AJS works bikes that were entered expired, but Williams still managed to cross the line with his to take the win by almost ten minutes. Cyril Williams’s greatgreat-granddaughter Sarah knows of this bicycle and is due to come over and look at it before it is taken to the Isle of Man in the Spring.

Available from the Regalia Shop of the Velocette Owners’ Club (www.velocetteowners.com) and from Ivan, who can be contacted via the editor, email editor@bmct.org

The 1939 Junior TT winner

John Kidson in the 2011 TT Parade Lap on the Freddie Hicks 1931 Senior TT AJS R10

The AJS TT Model, only survivor of the eight works bikes from the 1920 Junior TT

The first foot change gearbox, designed by Harold Willis

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J I M ’ S AWA R D - W I N N I N G A R I E L Devereux’s 1931 Ariel Sloper won Best of Show at the 40th J im Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show at Shepton Mallet on the weekend of 1st & 2nd February 2020.

Jim works with Sammy Miller in the Museum’s restoration workshop restoring and maintaining the Museum Trust’s 500+ bikes on display in the New Milton Museum.

This was the fourth occasion Jim had displayed the bike at Shepton Mallet , having previously got 2nd and 3rd in the Pre War Class. Jim said “It was really something to achieve the Best in Show award this year. Good things must come to those who wait!”

Jim bought the Ariel in 1993 in a totally derelict and and incomplete state, having been repatriated from Southern Ireland. Over the next 20 years Jim sourced and made the missing parts and gradually restored it to the superb bike it is today. Jim finished the restoration in 2013 - just making the deadline to display it at the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show.

The Ariel Sloper first appeared in 1930 at the Olympia Show with an engine inclined at 30 degrees to suit the fashion of the time and make the bike look lower and more streamlined. Two, four and side valve engines were offered, Jim’s bike being 500cc with a 4 valve head.

They were only produced until 1932 when the company ran into financial problems. Ariel was re-formed as Ariel Motors (J.S.) Limited under Jack Sangster, and the model range was completely revamped from then onwards, with the Sloper being dropped.

Jim has ridden approximately 4000 miles since he restored the Ariel.

He attends VMCC runs, rides for pleasure – and to work when the weather is dry! This Sloper is one of a large collection of Ariels owned by Jim, He says it’s not an easy bike to ride, especially in heavy traffic, due to the hand gear change and the unusual right hand rear brake pedal.

NEW MEMBERS Welcome to the following new members and supporters of our cause:

Richard Bowering Darren Thomas Libuse Thomas Alan Green Paul Devonport Les Batten Sue Batten Tod Jones David Barton Michael Strapp Linda Strapp Francis Walsh Malcolm Bunce Terry Russell Michael Thorley Nicola Clark Jason Fisher Nigel Fisher Cathy Fisher Philip Candy Sue Chase Philip Howes Simon Chandler Nigel Howe Geraldine Howe

Barry Jones Joshua Stamp Kevin Whittle Colette Flintan Christopher Tamkin Mark Withers Mark Townsend Stephanie Hewis Yvonne Leonard Neil Hardy Andrew Stocker Simon Adams Joel Featherman Kevin Bittlestone John Vale K H Vale Alan Kinsey Charles Garside Clive Scammell Stephen Clewer Ken Brady Larry Dunkley John Sabourin Graham Dyer David Guley

Christopher Barter Mervyvn Tucker Martin Crowther Bradley Stocker Hazel Clewer Ted Russell Geoff Worrall Terina Worrall Philip Higgins Neil Morrison Paul Gardiner Peter Dyer Wendy Dyer Simon Pate Kevin Bell Kathryn Bell Colin Miles John Denham Karen Sears Dawson David Blencowe Mark Hoskins Leslie Way Anthony Strawson Carol Price Andrew Inglis

Justine Inglis Caroline Lunnon Ruth Way Alan Burgess Charles Cotton Stephen Pembroke David Stocker Mark Green Adrian Brewer Helen Brewer Barry Arnold Linda Arnold Peter Neal Godfrey Bennett Reg Ricketts Karen Fabrizi Zak Stocker Margaret Viggars Mark Walsh John Liddiard Jayne Liddiard Nicholas Searl Ian Brown Robert McGibbon

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T HE BR I T I S H MOTOR CYCL E C HA RI TABL E TRUS T Registered in England No. 01445196 Registered Charity No. 509420 Registered Office: Holly Cottage Main Street Bishampton Pershore WR10 2NH United Kingdom Life President Trevor F. Wellings

The British Motorcycle Charitable Trust (BMCT) was originally formed in 1979 to facilitate the building of the National Motorcycle Museum at Bickenhill, near Solihull in the West Midlands.

Since 1995, however, the BMCT has been an entirely separate organisation, a grant-making Charity dedicated to the promotion of British motor cycle engineering heritage through a network of affiliated transport museums throughout the country.

Our affiliated museums are: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley British Motor Museum, Gaydon Brooklands Museum, Weybridge Coventry Transport Museum Dover Transport Museum Gloucester Life Museum Grampian Transport Museum, Aberdeen Haynes International Motor Museum

Associate Membership is open to all, and allows free entry to all the museums in our affiliation scheme. Our funding comes from membership fees, bequests, donations, and income from our investments. Please direct any enquiries to the secretary, at the Registered Office address on the left.

Trustees: Paul Barnes (Chairman) Ian Walden OBE Peter Wellings John Handley Mike Jackson Nick Jeffery John Kidson Mike Penn

Internal Fire Museum of Power, Tanygroes Jet Age Museum, Gloucester Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man Museum in the Park, Stroud National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton Tank Museum, Bovington

www.bmct.org

Secretary & Editor Andy Bufton Mob: 07754 880116 Email: editor@bmct.org

The Norton Collection Museum, Bromsgrove

Preserving the past...for the future

UPCOMING MUSEUM EVENTS 18th April

Coventry Transport Museum

Breakfast Club. The first Breakfast Club of the year provides an opportunity for classic vehicle owners to share stories and expertise, as well as giving visitors the chance to see a range of vehicles on display and chat with the people who own them. To book your vehicle onto Millennium Place, contact info@culturecoventry.com Also on: 16th May, 20th June, 25th July, 19th September.

19th April

Haynes Int. Motor Museum

Bikers’ Breakfast Ride-In. On the third Sunday of each month, a breakfast ride-in which is open to all marques of motorcycle from 9:00 - 12:00. As well as meeting other bikers, participants can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750. The very popular Museum café is open from 9.00am. These events are FREE TO ATTEND and are a real opportunity for vehicle owners to show off their prized possessions at the front of the prestigious Museum.

3rd May

Sammy Miller Museum

Spring Autojumble. A must for those wishing to find that elusive part to finish a winter rebuild or just wanting to browse. They always have a huge number of stalls with a massive variety of items!

8th May

Tank Museum

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day at the Tank Museum, with Second World War Allied Tank Display, Vintage Fairground Games, Tank Museum Street Party, WWII Motorcycle displays

21st June

Black Country Living Museum

Festival of Black Country Vehicles. Our annual rally and cavalcade of historical vehicles from 1913 to the present day.

Commemorating the Black Country’s reputation as a major centre for vehicle manufacturing, most vehicles on display were Black Country built. A must for transport enthusiasts.

5th July

Brooklands Museum

The Brooklands Motorcycle Show. Join us as we celebrate a staggering legacy of motorcycling at Brooklands matched with the best of today’s superbikes. All motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome to come and enjoy the spectacle

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