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Triumph Grand Prix Vertical twin 500 c.c. .Push rod o.h.v. Competition version of the Tiger 100. Probably the most modifiable motorcycle of it's time. Lose the sprung rear hub, update the telescopic front end (Vincent girders were a trick upgrade) and you had a light solid chassis. The motor had so many third party options you could build a 710 c.c. Injected, blown, or super charged bolt on monster. Moosecock, I love it!

A.J.S. 7R Single cylinder 350 c.c. o.h.c. Successor to the "Boy Racer" Lightweight plus a power band (6000-7800 r.p.m.) producing 40+ b.h.p. made for an exceptional Jr. racer. The JR's offered close class racing that showcased the rider.

Matchless G50 Single cylinder 500 c.c. o.h.c.The Senior version of the "Boy Racer". Identical to the A.J.S. 7R, the chain driven single overhead cam and sturdy single cylinder combined with a robust wide pivot chassis made for a moderately priced race ready mount. Easier to maintain then the pace setting Norton's of the era, with parts that were more available, and cheaper, this was the weapon of choice.

Norton Manx Single cylinder 500 c.c. shaft driven d.o.h.c. Some times you get it all together. Full welded Featherbed frame, Roadholder telescopic front end, over square short stroke motor, 2' Amal G.P. carb. This was the real deal, temperamental; you had to love to turn a wrench. It defined handling, not equaled or surpassed until the Commando P.S.R. and Ducati SFF many years later. (These three hold a special place in the heart for anyone who was fortunate enough to experience their prowess). Machines like this proved that racing improved the breed.

Vincent Special Nero 50 degree Vee-twin 1000 c.c. o.h.v. Seen here in quarter-mile sprint trim with shotgun exhaust and quarter fairing, this one off special by ex-factory rider George Brown was extreme. The recipe: Start with a trashed Black Lightning (no slouch here) with box girder oil in frame back bone, dampened monoshock triangulated sub-frame swing arm and long travel bullet proof girder forks. Keep the box girder, stuff the motor to 15:1 compression and throw everything else out. Replace with a Velocette swing arm and Teledraulic forks, make sure you machine the crank from solid billet (that's the main shaft, flywheels, and crankpin). The pucker factor of this beast could level any hill climb or put the flat out into any sprint.