So how many of you Barnstormer readers went along to the auction? And what did you think? Since living close to the Orkland province (Auckland to my English teacher) me and the Knubster decided to venture along. Within the 43 lots offered up there was some amazing machinery with a mixture from 1905 to 1977 […]
Webbs Motorcycle Auction Review 25th Nov 2009 Read More »
Douglas, one of my favourite vintage motorcycles. I used to own a 350 sidevalve, 2 speed belt drive model TS many years ago and it was a joy to ride. I only wish that I had a manual like this one for the EW to assist me in keeping it maintained. Unlike other manufacturers owners
Douglas 1926~30 350 EW Care and Maintenance Manual Read More »
. . . . . A truely handsome sports machine for 1925. After having finished washing and waxing the Rolls Barnstormers librarian Mzz Jones decided to knock out some more sales garb from the 1925 Edition of The Motorcycles Overseas Annual and Buyers Guide. Her choice this time was too pretty for those of the
Norton 1925 Sales Catalogue. Read More »
Unlike modern motorcycle manufacturers who produce up to 40 different models of machines and sales brochures each year, in 1925 the industry was still in its infancy and manufacturers were lucky to be able to produce even 4 models. Accordingly sales brochures were also small and if it were not for the additional advertisements of
Matchless 1925 Sales Catalogue. Read More »
Date: Wednesday 25th November 2009 Time: 6.00pm Place: Deus Ex Machina, 86-90 Wellesley St, Auckland (Corner Wellesley and Hobson Streets.) Quite surprisingly Webbs Auctioneers have announced yet another auction of rare and collectible motorcycles from private collections around New Zealand so soon after the last one being held just 8 months ago.
Webb’s Motorcycle Auction. Read More »
