Mark Lancaster
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This is Sparton!
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Sparton was a collaboration between Barton Engineering and Spondon Engineering and for a short time in the 1970s the most powerful race bike in the world was built in a converted chapel in North Wales. There Barry Hart built racing two-stroke engines and in 1974 he joined forces with the noted frame builder Spondon to…
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The Quasar Returns: Rare ‘Cabin Motorcycle’ Set for Stafford Show
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One of the most unusual motorcycles ever built — the Quasar — will be on display at the VMCC stand at the Stafford International Classic Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash. With just 17 ever produced (1975-1982), this rare machine continues to fascinate riders and enthusiasts alike. A Motorcycle Like No Other Love them or…
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Japanese Street Scramblers: Honda CL360
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By the mid-1970s, Honda’s motorcycle division faced reduced investment and relied on revisions of existing models. This article examines developments around the CB350/360 series and the continuation of the street scrambler concept between 1974 and 1976. Honda under pressure By the mid-1970s, the street scrambler trend was beginning to run out of steam, but Steve…
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Kempton Classic Bike Show & Autojumble Returns – Scooter & Classic Bike Entries Now Open
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The ever-popular Kempton Classic Bike Show & Autojumble returns to Kempton Park Racecourse on May 9, bringing together classic motorcycles, scooters and enthusiasts for one of the UK’s best-loved one-day events. Known for its huge outdoor autojumble — featuring hundreds of stalls selling parts, spares, tools and memorabilia — the Kempton event has long been…
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‘Normous Newark Autojumble Returns on March 29th – Bigger, Bolder, and More ‘NORMOUS’ Than Ever
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The legendary ’Normous Newark Autojumble is back on March 29th, and this time it’s not just business as usual — it’s evolving. Already one of the UK’s biggest and best-loved autojumbles, this upcoming event introduces exciting new features designed to make the day even more rewarding for traders, enthusiasts, and visitors alike. A New Addition:…
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International Classic MotorCycle Show Returns to Stafford with TT Legends, Bonhams Auction and Spectacular Attractions
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The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25–26, 2026, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts for one of the biggest and most important weekends in the classic motorcycle calendar. Widely regarded as a must-visit event for anyone passionate about historic motorcycles, the Stafford show combines spectacular…
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John McGuinness and Dean Harrison confirmed as special guests at the International Classic Motorcycle Show
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The International Classic Motorcycle Show – sponsored by Carole Nash – will welcome several special guests from the world of road racing when it returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25–26, 2026. Visitors will have the chance to meet Isle of Man TT stars and see a tribute display to the classic 1935…
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Royal Enfield Launches ‘Ready to Ride’ Training School Initiative with Guerrilla 450 Fleet
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Royal Enfield has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting grassroots rider development in the UK, supplying select training schools with fleets of its new Guerrilla 450 motorcycle. The programme launches with six motorcycles already delivered and in use at three UK riding schools, with further deliveries planned as the initiative expands. Under the scheme,…
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Ex-Barry Sheene 1977 Suzuki RG500 XR14 Grand Prix Machine to Headline Bonhams Stafford Sale
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One of the defining machines of 1970s Grand Prix racing — the ex-Barry Sheene Championship-Winning Works Texaco Heron Team Suzuki 1977 Suzuki 500cc RG500 XR14 — is set to appear at the Bonhams auction during The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, at the Staffordshire Showground on 25–26 April 2026. The motorcycle is…
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Back on the Road: Henry Cole Theatre Tour Returns in 2026 with Roadskin Support
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The Henry Cole Theatre Tour will return in 2026, once again featuring Henry Cole and Steve Parrish, with Roadskin confirmed as a supporting partner for the upcoming run. Following a previous collaboration, Roadskin has announced it will continue its involvement with the tour in 2026. The UK-based motorcycle clothing label, known for producing protective outerwear…
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