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After the close of the First World War, the British motorcycle industry rose to prominence as British motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions. However, a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced to settle for pre-war designs. These high prices led to greater competition, and greater competition lead to swifter and more innovative development. By the mid 1920s the overhead valve engine came into its own, with enhanced performance, and then the overhead camshaft engine allowed even greater potential. Internal expanding hub brakes kept safety in step with increased performance. The later 1920s brought about further significant changes when wired-on tyres came into general use and electric lighting replaced acetylene lights. Appearance was improved when chromium plating took the place of nickel and the saddle tank rendered the old flat tank superfluous.
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Jeff Clew has been involved with motorcycles since 1946, and has owned over sixty different machines. An experienced competitor, he has ridden in most types of competitive events, including ten years of road racing, after which he became Chief Travelling Marshal for the British Motor Cycle Racing Club. Still an active rider, he has a small collection of nine motorcycles, all of which he has restored. He joined J. H. Manuals and became the Haynes Publishing Group's Executive Editorial Director until his retirement in 1991. He has written fourteen books, nineteen workshop manuals and innumerable features for magazines and newspapers, as well as appearing on radio and television. In 1985 Jeff Clew was awarded the Montagu Trophy, the first time it had been awarded for a motorcycle marque history.
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Vintage Motorcycles (Shire Library)
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Vintage Motorcycles (Shire Album) (Volume 314)
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Vintage Motorcycles (Shire Library)
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Vintage Motorcycles
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Shire Publication: Vintage Motorcycles: by Jeff Clew 2009 (Shire Library). Modern Collectable Shire Series
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Softcover Satin Finish. Etat : As New. No Jacket. ### Shire Publication: Vintage Motorcycles: by Jeff Clew. 2009 (Shire Library). Modern Collectable Shire Series ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified AS NEW: This book is the 2009 edition. First published in 1995, reprinted in 2009 with upgraded and smart new cover designs. This one depicts a picture from a 1928 motorcycle brochure from Levi's. This book is as it should be for an 'as new' edition.' No bumping or foxing, and the spine is tight. IMAGES: We provide at least two images of all our online books and stock books so that you can visualise the quality. PLEASE READ ON for more information and facts. ## ## Vintage Motorcycles by Jeff Clew. In this compact yet richly detailed volume, Jeff Clew examines the golden era of British motorcycle development between the two World Wars. After the First World War, British motorcycles gained popularity and performance, dominating competitions and capturing the imagination of the growing public. Clew traces the evolution from pre-war designs to the innovations of the 1920s, including the rise of overhead valve and camshaft engines, improved braking systems, and the transition from acetylene to electric lighting. ## The book also highlights aesthetic and practical changes?chromium plating, wire-on tyres, and the introduction of the saddle tank?all of which contributed to the distinctive look and feel of vintage machines. Illustrated with period images and written with the insight of a lifelong enthusiast, Vintage Motorcycles is a must-have for collectors, restorers, and anyone drawn to the craftsmanship and character of early British motorcycling. ## ## Shire Books are a much-loved series of compact, illustrated guides that capture the rich tapestry of British heritage?everyday objects, crafts, architecture, rural life, and social customs that have shaped the nation's character. Initially designed for curious minds and collectors, these paperbacks have evolved into treasured resources for museum professionals, historians, teachers, and enthusiasts who appreciate the nuance and beauty in the ordinary. Each title delves into a specific topic?from old farm implements and Victorian chemists to vintage motoring memorabilia, canal architecture, woodworking tools, and bygone domestic gadgets. With sharp focus and approachable language, Shire Books offer not encyclopaedic depth, but a curated entry point that evokes nostalgia, curiosity, and connection to Britain's material past.## ## Their compact format, usually in A5 or smaller, makes them ideal for browsing or research, while the plentiful illustrations?often archive photos, line drawings, or colour images?add visual context that complements the text. Many editions are part of thematic series, such as Shire Albums, Discovering Series, Shire Archaeology, and later, the Shire Library. The series' distinctive numbered spines and clean cover designs have become collectable in their own right. Whether you're interested in historic tools, regional architecture, folk traditions, or industrial curiosities, Shire Books offers bite-sized insights with a big heart. They serve as windows into a Britain shaped by craftsmanship, local trades, innovation, and changing social norms, making them perfect additions to any specialist bookshop, personal library, or collector's shelf.## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS FOR THE UK ONLY. Please don't hesitate to contact me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature. N° de réf. du vendeur MMXX-507-shire
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Clew, J: Vintage Motorcycles
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1995
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Etat : New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. After the close of the First World War, the British motorcycle industry rose to prominence as British motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions. However, a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced t. N° de réf. du vendeur 594934044
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Vintage Motorcycles
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - After the close of the First World War, the British motorcycle industry rose to prominence as British motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions. However, a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced to settle for pre-war designs. These high prices led to greater competition, and greater competition lead to swifter and more innovative development. By the mid 1920s the overhead valve engine came into its own, with enhanced performance, and then the overhead camshaft engine allowed even greater potential. Internal expanding hub brakes kept safety in step with increased performance. The later 1920s brought about further significant changes when wired-on tyres came into general use and electric lighting replaced acetylene lights. Appearance was improved when chromium plating took the place of nickel and the saddle tank rendered the old flat tank superfluous. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780747802778
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