‘ Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics’ Magazine
“Running, Riding & Repairing Japanese & European Classics”
“We Ride ’em, Restore ‘em, Relish ‘em, Rave about ‘em”
“ Maintaining all manner of magnificent Bikes ”
“More Motorcycling Variety for your Money”
“The Best Bikes of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”
“ Real not retro ”
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*******October 1997*******
Publication Issue No.120
‘a sought-after early publication, still in very good condition’
‘They don’t print ‘em, like they used to . . . So, why not buy what they used to Print’
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The bikes, features and articles in this issue include:
‘A True Classic’ a Ride & full review, of this amazing Classic despatch riders Favourite Bike. With detailed feedback given, during a modern-day style re-test. There’s wonderful pictures of it ‘from the day’, and a comprehensive list of all its technical specifications and accurate performance figures – 1977 Honda CX500 (7 exciting pages)
‘Showstoppers’ a High-Quality, Beautifully Photographed & Lit feature, spotlighting a stunning bike, with a brief write up and technical specification section, perfect for any ‘Restorers Reference’ as it gives a detailed look at the bike to aid any restorers to see intricate and authentic original images – 1968 Honda CB250 (1 brief rear page article)
‘fun, Fun, FUN with a Capital X’ a re-test of this Cult 2-Stroke Twin, with Riders feedback from the test & opinions compared to those from when it was launched. There’s some wonderful pictures ‘of its time’ and a host of technical specifications and performance figures – 1978 Suzuki GT250X7 (X7) (5 exciting pages)
Plus:-
The very latest news from the world of Motorcycling from that year
Classic Motorcycling features of general public Interest
Up ’n’ Coming Shows, Rally’s, Events and Exhibitions etc
Latest new models appearing in our showrooms
The very latest products in clothing and gadgets (from that era)
Recent world Interest articles
Race Reports & interviews with Racers, past & present
Reader’s contributions via the letters pages, with topical matters, relevant at the time
Celebrities and racer’s writing contributions for the Magazine
Stunning Action Photography – on the Drag strip, Off-road, Green-Lanes, Airfields, Race Circuits, Beaches, Dyno . . . & Public Roads
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The ‘Free’ Gifts that are sometimes given away with the magazine (i.e. cloth patches, key-rings, sticker sheets, nude girl pin-ups, lingerie model calendars, supplements, info booklets, supplementary posters or giveaway ‘freebies’ gifts), are not always attached to the magazine anymore – if they are, consider it an added bonus to the purchase, but please don’t always expect them to be included with your purchase
If
you wish to purchase more than one magazine - I will happily offer you a
discounted postal rate to help out – Not a problem, just ask!
I have literally thousands more Motorcycle magazines, from many, MANY more publications, covering decades, up to present day – Please, have look in my eBay shop, you just might find another issue with your bike in
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