Vintage bitza
After examining the Empire several times, I eventually identified the frame as Ariel – there’s one just like it in my shed, hence the glimmer of recognition. This compact frame explained the bike’s ‘cobby’ look (as they used to say) rather than the long, low-slung, heavy design of a typical pre-war V-twin. Rain clouds loomed as the show ended, and wandering over for a final glimpse of the mighty Empire...
Classic Bike Guide Magazine article
Red and Green …goes the old wives tale, Tim Britton, never a fashion icon – or an old wife – investigates a mixture of the two colours that works.
Tony Ingrey’s Harley-powered ‘Sporton’ is the latest in a long line of hand-built specials to emerge from his dark, satanic workshop. Rod Gibson braved the Yorkshire Moors...
Love at first sight; Steven Myatt declares his undying love of Jodie Kidd and swoopy exhaust pipes - again. But it's a Great British Special that's really won his heart
Classic Bike Guide Magazine on Cafe Racers
The frame was collected with the other related parts. Stove enamelling is definitely worth the extra cost as the finish is so much nicer than powder coating, but the downside is you have to handle it with more care than powder coating as it can chip. It was time for a loose build....
Triton number one is the absolute embodiment of the rocker ideal, with its traditional styling, swept-back pipes, Goldie silencers and chrome visor over the headlight...
