Cafe Racer Phenomenon - Couverture souple

Walker, Alastair

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1845842642 ISBN 13 : 9781845842642

Editeur : Veloce Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"A welcome book on the café racer scene ... a quick, but enjoyable look at some 'fab' bikes and good times." – Bike Rider

"If you were there at the time it is a must-have addition to the library, and if you were not, it may make you wish you were!" – inter-bike.co.uk

"If you're a biker of the '60s. cafe racer or not, you'll lap this book up. With plenty of photos and anecdotes galore, if you're simply interested in what makes motorcycling special, you'll like it too!" – Motorcycle Rider
"Photographs there are in plenty, the b/w pics of the sixties are to me especially interesting ..." – Nacelle For anyone who lived through the motorcycle culture of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, or even those who didn't, the book is packed with info and images related to cafe racers and the Rockers who loved them. With a stack of black & white photos liberally scattered through its 96 pages, the tome traces the origin of the cafe racer and the rebellious spirit that went with it, going on to detail the uptake of the style by manufacturers themselves." – Motorcycle Trader

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. From original Triton-building Rockers to modern-day Sunday riders on Thruxton 900s, there are thousands of enthusiasts across the world who aspire to own a road burner with old school class. This is a look back at the glory days of the Cafe Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival. This book includes interviews with some of the old school regulars at the Ace Cafe, and an in-depth look at the great British bike builders like Norman Hyde, Steve and Lester Harris, the Rickman brothers and Paul Dunstal, Featuring a huge, global Cafe Racer directory – listing specialist builders, spares suppliers, websites etc – alongside a unique mix of personal memories, unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any ton-up rider.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Veloce Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1845842642
• ISBN 13: 9781845842642
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96