BSA Rocket Gold Star 1962, 1963

BSA Rocket Gold Star

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The Rocket Gold Star of 1962 was a very quick hybrid compounded of a tuned A10 engine and gearbox with a Gold Star frame and fuel tank. A variety of "go faster" options were available for the RGS and these included a track silencer (claimed to increase output to 50bhp) and headlamp wiring with plugs and sockets to give easy removal. Never very successful in production racing though, the model was discontinued in 1963. Perhaps best remembered as a fast, stylish and reliable road going motor cycle in the A10 tradition.

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BSA Gold Star Motorcycle 1938–1963

BSA Gold Star

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Few clubman racers have enjoyed the success or reputation of the "Goldie". The range was produced in trial, scramble, touring and racing versions. The 500cc engine developed up to 40bhp at just over 7000rpm through a close ration gearbox. Top speed was around 110mph in full clubman trim. Most coveted of all the "Goldies" was the 499cc model DBD 34.

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BSA A10 Golden Flash Motorcycle 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961

A10 Golden Flash

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The use of an all over finish of pale golden beige produced what many BSA enthusiasts feel is the most handsome BSA of all, the appropriately named Golden Flash. The 646cc overhead valve vertical-twin engine was the work of Bert Hopwood, though based on an earlier Bert Perkins design with a single camshaft situated at the rear of the cylinder block. A main stay of their vertical-twin range for several years, the A10, was developed for the USA and became a forerunner of the Rocket series which culminated in the Rocket Gold Star of the early 1960s.

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Porsche 356C Carrera 2 1963-1977

356C Carrera 2

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The 356B gave way to the 356C in 1963. There were few changes at casual glance, but in reality there were several upgrades including disc brakes all round plus improved ZF steering. Model names were changed too: the Super became the 1600C, the Super 75, the 1600S and the Super 90 the 1600SC, with and extra 5bhp.

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Porsche 356A 1963-1977

356A 1963-1977

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Following the 7627 356s built between 1949 and 1955 (Pre-A models) the main changes on the second version the 356A, the model which really established the marque, were softer suspension, a steering damper, a new dashboard and smaller wheels. A hardop Coupe version was added to the range. The 1290cc models (1300 and 44bhp, dropped in 1957; 1300 Super with 60bhp) tended to stay in Germany. The bread and butter models were 1600 (60bhp) and 1600 Super (75bhp) with a speedster for competition work.

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Porsche 356A Speedster 1950-1965

356A Speedster

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Making its public debut in 1954, the Speedster was basically a stripped, low-cost 356, its humpy body was a cross between the America and the Cabriolet. Fitted with a skimpy hood, barchetta-style windscreen and sidescreens, in place of "wind-up windows to save weight, it became especially popular in California both on and off the track.

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Porsche 356 America Roadster 1950-1965

356 America Roadster

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One of the rarest and most mysterious of all Porsches was the America Roadster (Type 540). Hand-built by Heuer in 1952 and intended primarily for the American market, these open-top cars had distinctive "hump-back" styling and, devoid of any superfluous trim and equipment, were intended for competition purposes. Sadly, Heuer closed its doors in late 1952 and Roadster production was halted after just 16 cars had been produced.

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Porsche 356 Gmund Coupe 1950-1965

356 Gmund Coupe

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Following the VW-based roadster, which became 356 Number One, Porsche finally became an actual car builder turning out an initial 49 aluminium-bodied 356s between mid-1948 and March 1951. The first batch of light-alloy bodied 356 models (23 cabriolets and 23 "limousines") were produced at Gmund, Austria and were made almost entirely by hand. Fitted with an air-cooled, rear-mounted, 1,086cc, twin-carburettor engine developing just 40bhp, 80mph was easily attainable due to the lightweight construction.

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Porsche 356 Number One 1950-1965

356 Number One

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This was the very first Porsche sports car, chassis number 356-001. Produced in temporary premises in Gmund, Austria, in what was once a sawmill, it had a tubular frame chassis, a smooth, slippery open-top body and a 1,131cc Volkswagen Beetle engine, which was mounted amidships with the gearbox slung out to the tail. Completed by June 1948 and given the registration number K 45286, it was presented to the motoring press at the Swiss Grand Prix.

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Lancia Fulvia 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Lancia Fulvia 1960s-1970s

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The Fulvia coupe began life in 1965, followed shortly by the Zagato Sport. The Coupe was built until 1976 and the Zagato Sport discontinued in 1972. Original cars had a small 1,216cc/80bhp power plant, although the 1200HF had 88bhp. From 1967 Lancia introduced a 1,298cc engine producing 87bhp or (in the 1300HF) 101bhp. From 1969 a 15,84cc, 115bhp engine gave the 1600HF Coupe a top speed of 106mph (171km/h).

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Lancia Flaminia 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967

Lancia Flaminia 1950s-1960s

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The Flaminia was the first model to be produced after the Lancia family sold the company to Carlo Pesenti. The standard car was a Pininfarina-styled saloon and there were also pillar-less coupes, GTs and convertibles. Special bodies were created by Zagato for the Sport and Supersport Flaminia models. Stock engines were 2.5 litre V6s, although some cars had a 2,775cc unit good for 140bhp and 130mph (210km/h).

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Scammell Highwayman 1950s, 1960s

Scammell Highwayman

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In "pre-artic" Britain of the 1950s and early 1960s the only commonly seen articulated lorries were the bonnetted Scammell "Artic Eights" and "Highwaymans". The name Highwayman was used from 1960 following Scammell's entry into the Leyland Group in 1955. Scammells had always marketed the vehicle as a complete "Artic Eight" but under Leyland's influence it was eventually redesignated a 4x2 tractor unit becoming known as the Highwayman and available with a conventional fifth wheel coupling.

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Leyland Power Plus Octopus 1960

Power Plus Octopus

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The classic Leyland Octopus was updated in 1960 with the introduction of a Motor Panels L.A.D. steel cab which although cramped inside certainly looked impressive. New Leyland engines were available in the form of the Power Plus diesels which boosted performance. These were rated at 140bhp for 0.600 and 200bhp for the 0.680 unit.

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ERF KV (Edwin Richard Foden) 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961

ERF KV

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Edwin Richard Foden was the youngest son of Edwin Foden who founded the famous Foden steam wagon whose history dates back to 1856. In 1933 ER, as he was called, broke away from the family Foden concern and started building diesel-powered lorries, using proprietary units such as Jennings cabs and Gardner engines. ERFS KV models were introduced in 1954, featuring a striking new style cab with an oval grille and panoramic windscreen. It was common on all the KV models and lasted until 1961 when another new cab was introduced.

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Norton P11 Motorcycle 1967, 1968, 1969

Norton P11 1960s

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Norton's P11 "Desert Sled" was something of a parts bin special, a mix and match combination of parts from Norton and parent company AMC. Designed to suit the American market and originally for export only, the result was so good that the few that found their way onto British roads, along with many more recent re-imports, rapidly achieved cult status.

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Norton Atlas Motorcycle 1962

Norton Atlas 1962

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Produced from 1962, although only available from February 1964 for the home market, the Norton Atlas was the starting point for the range of 750cc Norton twins that remained in production until 1975. Cycle parts remained as always with the famous featherbed frame and forks rolling on alloy hubs with single leading brake shoes.

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Norton 650SS Dominator Motorcycle 1962

Norton 650SS Dominator

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Generally considered to be the best of the Featherbed Dominators, the handsome 650SS was launched in 1962. Adding serious horsepower to the "unapproachable" chassis, it featured an uprated 49bhp motor of 646cc and almost out of the crate, the newcomer was capable of winning races. Priced when new £351.00.

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Norton Navigator Motorcycle 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

Norton Navigator 1960s

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The year 1958 saw Norton celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, and to mark the occasion, the company launched its first lightweight twin, The Jubilee. It was followed in 1960 by a 350cc version, the Navigator.

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Norton Manx Motorcycle 1946-53 (long stroke) 1953-62 (short stroke)

Norton Manx

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Perhaps the most familiar of all racing motor bikes on the tracks of the 1950s, the Manx Norton put up a galiant rearguard action against the advance of the continental multi-cylinders. Single-overhead-camshaft with shaft-and-bevel drive up to the cambox, the 1930's design changed little over the years. In 1950 the new Featherbed frame was introduced on the Manx works racers. Hugely successful, it was a design that was to accommodate Norton and many other makes in the years that followed.

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Norton ES2 Motorcycle 1927 - 1964

Norton ES2

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A deluxe version of the Model 18, the ES2 was part of Norton's post-war programme for 17 years. In 1949 the 370lb ES2 was good for around 80mph and would return around 75mpg at a steady 45mph. Years later, despite numerous changes that included substituting aluminium for cast iron as cylinder-head material and raising the compression ratio, the top speed had not improved noticeably.

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