british motorcycle books

AJS

AJS The Complete Story
By Mick Walker. In this highly illustrated book Mick Walker tells the complete story of AJS and its motorcycles, from early days in the Midlands to the end of mainstream production, as part of the AMC combine, and the afterlife of the marque in Hampshire today. 192 pg, 8" x 10"

Order Number #140216AE $34.95

The AJS 7R
By Mick Walker. "The AJS name is one of the proudest in motorcycling racing history. the only '350' ever to have won the senior TT was an AJS, the AJS Porcupine was the first motorcycle to win the 500cc road racing world championship, and of course the 7r was one of the most successful over-the counter racers of all time. (Back of the Title)." 220 pg, 8-1/2"x 8-1/5", Published by Motorbooks International
Order Number #134784AE $34.95

AJS & Matchless 1945-1966 Gold Portfolio
Order Number #124064A $Ask

*Matchless & AJS Restoration
Order Number #133933B $49.95

Ariel

Ariel Leader & Arrow
Order Number #ARIEL $Ask

Ariel Leader - Golden Arrow
Order Number # 136114A $19.95

Ariel Square Four 1948-1959
Order Number #136113A $22.95

Ariel The Complete Story
By Mick Walker. For Over sixty years Ariel was one of the most important names in British motorcycling, producing many quality machines. These ranged from the legendary Square Four, A four-cylinder 1000cc Superbike, to the 250cc Leader that was indented to beat off far eastern competition and herald a new era for industry. But the marque has never achieved quite the recognition of some of its rivals, and Mick Walker sets out to redress the balance in this new appraisal. Hardcover, 208pg
Order Number #137604AE $34.95

Best Of British Bikes
Jim Reynolds, In the early 1970s, writer Jim Reynolds, it would have been tempting to write the obituary of the British motorcycle industry. Yet today the names live on, powered by the enthusiasm that bonds motorcyclists together, and the old wheels keep turning.
Order Number #115254AE $Ask

The British Motorcycle Directory : Over 1,100 Marques from 1888
By Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. An A-Z of British motorcycle marques, from the famous to the obscure, with each entry giving a summary history of the manufacturer and its most important machines, with illustrations. Hardcover, 8-1/2"x 11", 288pg
Order Number #138480AE $59.95

British Motorcycles Since 1900
By Paul Collins. All of the great British manufacturers BSA, Triumph Norton, Ariel, Velocette, Vincent and more are fully chronicled in this A to Z history of each of the manufacturers that gave Britain its pre-eminence' Illustrated throughout with a superb selection of photographs that recall the glory years of British motorcycles. Hardcover, 6-3/4"x 9-1/4", 128pg
Order Number #124596AE $Ask

British Forces Motorcycles 1925-45
By C.J. Orchard & S.J. Madden. Official War Department records have been consulted by the authors to produce the most detailed reference work yet published on all military British motorcycles known to have been tested by the War Department. Supporting the text is a comprehensive listing of all War Department motorcycle contracts for the period, together with a varied selection of contemporary photos. Paperback, 6-3/4"x 9-1/2", 186pg
Order Number #125265AE $Ask

The British Classic Bike Guide
By Chris Pereria. Traces the history and development of the privately built British 250cc specials and hybrids that sustained this class of Road racing in British from 1946 to 1959. Recalls the men and traces development during the most technically innovative class of Road Racing in the 1950's Chapters cover the Pre-war, Thre REG - machines designed and build by R.E.Grrson; OHC Norton & Velocettes - hybrids based on modified Manx Norton and KTT Velocette engines reduced to 250cc; BSA Gold Star Specials 250cc specials based on modified BSA Gold star engines; and other. Hardcover, 10"x8-1/2", 80pg
Order Number #138598AE $27.95

The British Classic Bike Guide
Frank Westworth. Choosing, Riding and Enjoying the Machine of Your Dreams. This expert handbook delivers comprehensive information and essential advice on buying the best bike at the best price. From the greats like BSA, Norton and Triumph to the other minor classics, this volume recounts the history of each marque, the evolution and construction of the machine and its power plant, the pros and cons of ownership, and so much more. Hardcover, 8-1/2"x11", 192pg
Order Number #127788AE $34.95

*The Complete British Motorcycle
John Carroll. The Classics from 1907 to the Present. The former editor of a cult custom bike magazine in the U.K., and a long-time motorcycle enthusiast and writer, author John Carroll compiles a beautiful celebration of the history of the British motorcycle, from the early 1900s to the late 1990s. All the storied builders are found between the pages - from AJS to Vincent, including a great selection of Triumph machines. Comprehensively illustrated, with a close-up shot of each model spread across two pages and detail photos as well. The text tells how each motorcycle model came about and their place in history, and includes complete specifications for each model. Hardcover, 10-3/4"x12", 192pg
Order Number #133444AP $29.95

*Mick Walker's British Racing Motorcycles
Mick Walker. Once there was time when virtually every motorcycle manufacturer in Great Britain listed a racing machine in his catalog. And for a long time British machines dominated the scene. in the years between the two world wars, Norton, Rudge, Sunbeam, AJS and Velocette shared the spoils of victory despite the efforts of Italian, German, Swedish and French manufacturers. This book pays tribute to such legends as the AJS 7R, Manx Norton, Matchless G45 and G50, the BSA Rocket 3, Triumph Trident, Royal Enfield GP5, Vincent HRD and others. Paperback, 8-1/4"x11", 208pg
Order Number #127989AE $34.95

Practical British Lightweight Four-Stroke Motorcycles
Steve Wilson. Hardcover
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Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield: The Complete Story
Mick Walker. "The firm of Royal Enfield was one of the best-known names of the British motorcycle industry, but curiously its products have never received the adulation bestowed on the products of Triumph, BSA and others. In this complete history, top motorcycle authority Mick Walker shows that there was, in fact, much for the Redditch-based firm to be proud of, in the shape of good looking, innovative machines that inspired a generation. And what other company can boast a model still in popular production 60 years after its launch? Hardcover, 7-1/2"x9-1/2",192pg
Order Number #136597AE $34.95

Royal Enfield
By Anne Bradford, edited b Ray Knight. Subtitled: The Story of the Company and the People Who Made It Great 1851-1969. Over 80 ex-employees and their descendants give perceptive and often humorous accounts of life in the Enfield works, charting its expansion from a humble needle factory into one of Britain's best known motorcycle manufacturers. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 7-1/4", 167pg
Order Number #124246C $Ask

*Royal Enfield 250s 1956-1967 Limited Edition
Order Number #138905A $22.95

Royal Enfield Big Twins 1953-1970 Limited Edition
The story of the successful Royal Enfield Big Twins are told through road tests and contemporary articles. Included are full specifications, performance data, model introductions, an engine analysis and "classic" reports.
Order Number #138906A $22.95

Sunbeam

Sunbeam S7 & S8 Super profile
Order Number #105735AE $Ask

The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club
The First 75 Years
Order Number #133809D $Ask

Vintage British Street Bikes
Clymer Collection Series. I deal for today's vintage British street bike enthusiast, this easy-to-use manual is a compilation of three original publications from the Clymer manual archives. Vintage British Street provides coverage of BSA 500 & 650cc Unit Twins 1963-1972, Norton 750 & 850cc Commandos 1696-1975, Triumph 500-750cc Twins 1963-1979 model in three individual sections. Paperback
Order Number #M330 $33.95

Whatever Happened to the British Motorcycle industry?
Bed Hopwood. The Classic Inside Story of its Rise and Fail. The true, inside story of what caused the dramatic decline of the British motorcycle industry at a time when it had to face up to increasing competition from foreign manufacturers. Paperback, 6-1/2"x 9", 320pg
Order Number #127787AE $24.95