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060-Paton-12 
 The new 500cc Paton project, fincier Bill Hannah in the centre with designer and builder Giuseppe Pattoni on the right. 
 Keywords: Action, Hannah Paton, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Road racing
082-Closer-Look-001 
 Val Page on the left, Edward Turner sat in the middle and Bert Hopwood on the right studing a design. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Spa-A-O-brett-July-10-1921 
 A neatly designed racing model Spa produced by Spa Motor and Engineering Co. Scarborough. This particular machine was ridden by A O Brett, who did remarkably well in speed events in Yorkshire. 
 Keywords: 1922, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle, Static
TCMJUL0068-1 
 Granville Bradshaw design engineer, inventor and developer of 100cc V-twin engines to 12,000BHP electric motors, amusement arcade machine, automatic photo booths and even thief-proof wood screws. 
 Keywords: Copyright, Granville Bradshaw, ABC, Mortons Media Group Ltd., Mortons Archive
Val-Page-01 
 Val Page, designer at work on his drawings. 
 Keywords: Designer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Val-Page-02 
 Val Page, designer at work on his drawings. 
 Keywords: Designer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Wallis-Jap-at-Brooklands-and-the-rider-designer-was-George-Walllis 
 Wallis-Jap at Brooklands and the rider-designer was George Walllis 
 Keywords: Wallis-Jap at Brooklands, and the rider-designer was George Walllis

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates (1 file)

Straight from the plate images as used in the Classic MotorCycle magazine.
Royal-Enfield-1960-350cc-Clipper 
 Royal Enfield’s model designations began to get complicated at about this point; as the “350 Clipper” for 1960 was more in tune with the; spec level of the standard 250 “Crusader”; rather than its “250 Clipper” namesake. Actually; this was a new introduction and a breakaway; from earlier middleweight Clippers; in that it represented a detuned and dechromed “Bullet”; rather than the utility model it had previously; been.; By reducing the compression ratio; fitting 6” diameter brakes; touring ‘bars; applying a sober mist grey/black paint finish and omitting most; of the chrome; the sporty “Bullet” had bred the new “350 Clipper”.; At a moment when others in the industry were moving to scaled-up 250s for their middle capacity mounts; Enfield were staying faithful to; the scaled-down 500 approach; at least for another twelve months. 
 Keywords: Royal Enfield, 1960, 350 Bullet, Bullet, Glass Plate, Tried and Tested, Tried & Tested, Motorcycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (3 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.
Gloves General Clothes06 
 Leather two piece riding suit designed and made by D. Lewis and retailed at £29 15s back in May 1965 
 Keywords: Lewis Leathers, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Gloves General Clothes15 
 A good pair of gloves is esssential to the everyday rider in our climate. This design is from Eddie Dow and range from 30s upwards to about £4 back in December 1968 
 Keywords: Lewis Leathers, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Sheenebookazine82 
 The lap record of 137.150mph Sheene set in winning the 1977 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps remains the fastest ever at a motorcycle Grand Prix and due to changes in track design it is highly unlikely that it will ever be bettered. Spa was the scene of his first ever GP win in 1971 and he is pictured leading Roberts in 1978. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (29 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
014 Archive dec 1 
 From the Earls Court Motorcycle Show in November 1954, Margaret Hart 'wears a special suit designed by Arthur Banks for the runabout scooter. Seen here on a 1955 Douglas Vespa 125 
 Keywords: 2014, December, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
024 VESPA SEI GIORINI 345 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
024 vespa sei Giorni 318 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
038 Commando Mk2a 011 
 Peter Williams was the driving force behind the John Player Norton race effort, as rider and designer. 
 Keywords: 2013, Commando, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton, Super Profile
038 Commando Mk2a 011 
 Peter Williams was the driving force behind the John Player Norton race effort, as rider and designer. 
 Keywords: 2013, Commando, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton, Super Profile
040 D80 3391 
 Top gun 250, Royal Enfield's quarter-litre single, designed from scratch, was the fastest, when that was what counted. 
 Keywords: 2012, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Super Profile, The Classic MotorCycle
040 D80 3400 
 Top gun 250, Royal Enfield's quarter-litre single, designed from scratch, was the fastest, when that was what counted. 
 Keywords: 2012, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Super Profile, The Classic MotorCycle
050 Gilera Saturno 02 
 Gilera Saturno - Model History. The 1939 supercharged Gilera four; the design was bought from Rondine. This is the Ulster GP won by rider Dorino Serafini, at 100.03mph 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
080 Classic Bike 1 
 Post World War Two, civilian Matchless G3 re-emerged, based ont he military model and now sporting Teledraulics and designated 'G3L' 
 Keywords: Matchless, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
096 EXPERT R100RS 1 
 The design team worked cwith the latest technology for the R100RS bodywork. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, Copyright: Other, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, mortons single use, Photographer: not known, R100RS, Subject: BMW
126 Archive March 2013 
 Not quite a Nor-vin. Ken Sprayson's legacy will always be featherbed frame. But he was a prolific designer and engineer. Taken in July 1955 
 Keywords: 2012, Archive news, Classic Bike Guide, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
195318 
 A cammy Velocette KTT MkVII at Creg-ny-Baa pictured just three years after Bob Foster secured Velocetts second 350cc World Championship. The factory had earlier stopped KTT production and the design wasn't to be updated or re-designed. It was short-sleeve order for the spectators, but then the sun always shone .... or is it just our rose-tinted spectacles adn memories of time s gone by. 
 Keywords: Classic Images, Glass Plate Collection, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, TT
Ariel Four Strokes 007 
 Val Page Ariel designer with K Whiistance (Ariel factory manager) watching the work on the line in the factory. 
 Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
A 018 
 Flash, brash & dangerous to know - The Bonneville of the late 70s and early 80s was the ultimate development of a now aged design. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bonneville, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph
A O Brett - Spa - Jap engine 1922 
 A neatly designed racing model Spa produced by Spa Motor and Engineering Co. Scarborough. This machine was ridden by A O Brett and did well in speed events in Yorkshire. 
 Keywords: 1922, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
B1 
 Alec Bennett is congratulated, after winning the 1927 Senior TT on the new Moore-designed CSI. Bennett had recorded Norton's first Senior TT victory, in 1924. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
B24 
 'The cricket-bat engine' - Moore designed CSI. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
B30 
 the new 'cammy' Jimmy Simpson heads for third in the 1930 Senior TT on the freshley Carroll designed model. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
Classic Mechanics show (22) 
 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Classic Dirt Bike Experience, the Hagon concern a design classic. 
 Keywords: 2013, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 29, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Stafford Show
cr2009capr 
 The flamboyant helmet design of Graziano Rossi, captured here at Spa Francorchamps in a rare shot aboard the Marlboro Yamaha in 1982, and equally distinctive riding style, have all the all the hallmarks of his son Valentino. Rossi senior only managed 23rd in the 500cc World Championship that season, but had been placed as high as fifth, in the 1980 title race. Better known as a 250 runner, Rossi should have won the 1979 250 title aboard the factory Morbidelli, but his campaign came apart mid-season. 
 Keywords: 1982, action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, graziano, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorcycle, rossi
Ducati cruiser 
 Ducati Cruser - The Cruiser was the first ever scooter ever made by Ducati. It was a very advanced design when it debuted in 1951 with a single cylinder 175cc ohv engine, automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter, shaft drive, 12 volt electrics and an electric start – the first on a scooter. With bodywork by Ghia and a two-tone paint job the Cruiser was a very nice piece of kit, but the engine had to be detuned for the Italian market and was limited to 50mph. It was too expensive for a country still bearing the scars of WWII and went out of production after two years with only about 2000 sold. 
 Keywords: 2012, August, September, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
G43 
 Winner of the Castrol design award, 1970 - Bernard Hooper points to an Isolastic engine mounting on a Commando Roadster. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
Goldstar BSA Bert Hopgood 01 
 Bert Hopwood is the man who designed the new BSA Gold Star for 1948 
 Keywords: 2013, April, BSA, Classic Bike Guide, Gold Star, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
Image 12 
 The Beeza - a 200cc scooter, intorduced by the BSA company, which sets a new standard in elegance and design. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 29 
 Honda design and development continued at a boggling pace. A 125cc overhead-valve flat twin with the cylinders set across the frame. Even more intersting than the engine layout was the fact that the transmission is by Badalini-type torque convertor incorporating both automatic and manual clutches. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
TCM SUP 31 
 The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Take a Villiers Junior De-Luxe autocycle engine, house it in a chassis with fold up bars and what do you have? A paratroopers' Excelsior Wellbike designed by J R V Dolphin at the military research department, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. 
 Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle
TCM SUP 36 
 The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Designed to fit into a cigar shape parachute canister for the airborne forces, a number of Wellbikes were carried ashore by the infantry at the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast on June 6th 1944. 
 Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Stirling Moss and Harry Secombe (larking about at the Grosvenor House launch for the Triumph/BSA). It was a handsome scooter rather let down by the poor detail design - just look at the kick-start for example! Sir Stirling (as he is now) was the original 'celebrity sportsman for hire' but nonetheless was - and still is a committed scooterist - mostly associated with Vespa/Piaggio. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
XGBL640000005 
 Checking a proposed course in the Blue Mountains of Oregon, USA, is Chuck Swanson. The bike is a 90cc Hokaka Ace 90. It was designed in the States and is made in Japan. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Heritage images (1 file)

SUPP - MR 0-6-4 No2000 Dark Red 
 Edwardian & Victorian Locomotives in colour - Midland Railway Deeley-designed 0-6-4T No. 2000 
 Keywords: 2015, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Supplement, The Railway Magazine, Train

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection (1 file)

We have picked a range of stunning images from our vast archive for you to enjoy in print format. We add to this collection on a regular basis.
TCM SUP 36 
 The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Designed to fit into a cigar shape parachute canister for the airborne forces, a number of Wellbikes were carried ashore by the infantry at the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast on June 6th 1944. 
 Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (9 files)

The Mortons Archive team have carefully selected a collection of classic images from our archive, which have been used in our magazine titles recently.
038 Commando Mk2a 011 
 Peter Williams was the driving force behind the John Player Norton race effort, as rider and designer. 
 Keywords: 2013, Commando, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton, Super Profile
040 D80 3391 
 Top gun 250, Royal Enfield's quarter-litre single, designed from scratch, was the fastest, when that was what counted. 
 Keywords: 2012, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Super Profile, The Classic MotorCycle
040 D80 3400 
 Top gun 250, Royal Enfield's quarter-litre single, designed from scratch, was the fastest, when that was what counted. 
 Keywords: 2012, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Super Profile, The Classic MotorCycle
096 EXPERT R100RS 1 
 The design team worked cwith the latest technology for the R100RS bodywork. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, Copyright: Other, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, mortons single use, Photographer: not known, R100RS, Subject: BMW
126 Archive March 2013 
 Not quite a Nor-vin. Ken Sprayson's legacy will always be featherbed frame. But he was a prolific designer and engineer. Taken in July 1955 
 Keywords: 2012, Archive news, Classic Bike Guide, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
195318 
 A cammy Velocette KTT MkVII at Creg-ny-Baa pictured just three years after Bob Foster secured Velocetts second 350cc World Championship. The factory had earlier stopped KTT production and the design wasn't to be updated or re-designed. It was short-sleeve order for the spectators, but then the sun always shone .... or is it just our rose-tinted spectacles adn memories of time s gone by. 
 Keywords: Classic Images, Glass Plate Collection, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, TT
A 018 
 Flash, brash & dangerous to know - The Bonneville of the late 70s and early 80s was the ultimate development of a now aged design. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bonneville, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph
cr2009capr 
 The flamboyant helmet design of Graziano Rossi, captured here at Spa Francorchamps in a rare shot aboard the Marlboro Yamaha in 1982, and equally distinctive riding style, have all the all the hallmarks of his son Valentino. Rossi senior only managed 23rd in the 500cc World Championship that season, but had been placed as high as fifth, in the 1980 title race. Better known as a 250 runner, Rossi should have won the 1979 250 title aboard the factory Morbidelli, but his campaign came apart mid-season. 
 Keywords: 1982, action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, graziano, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorcycle, rossi
Sheenebookazine82 
 The lap record of 137.150mph Sheene set in winning the 1977 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps remains the fastest ever at a motorcycle Grand Prix and due to changes in track design it is highly unlikely that it will ever be bettered. Spa was the scene of his first ever GP win in 1971 and he is pictured leading Roberts in 1978. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (12 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
038 Commando Mk2a 011 
 Peter Williams was the driving force behind the John Player Norton race effort, as rider and designer. 
 Keywords: 2013, Commando, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton, Super Profile
038 Commando Mk2a 011 
 Peter Williams was the driving force behind the John Player Norton race effort, as rider and designer. 
 Keywords: 2013, Commando, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton, Super Profile
A 018 
 Flash, brash & dangerous to know - The Bonneville of the late 70s and early 80s was the ultimate development of a now aged design. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bonneville, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph
B1 
 Alec Bennett is congratulated, after winning the 1927 Senior TT on the new Moore-designed CSI. Bennett had recorded Norton's first Senior TT victory, in 1924. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
B24 
 'The cricket-bat engine' - Moore designed CSI. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
B30 
 the new 'cammy' Jimmy Simpson heads for third in the 1930 Senior TT on the freshley Carroll designed model. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
cr2009capr 
 The flamboyant helmet design of Graziano Rossi, captured here at Spa Francorchamps in a rare shot aboard the Marlboro Yamaha in 1982, and equally distinctive riding style, have all the all the hallmarks of his son Valentino. Rossi senior only managed 23rd in the 500cc World Championship that season, but had been placed as high as fifth, in the 1980 title race. Better known as a 250 runner, Rossi should have won the 1979 250 title aboard the factory Morbidelli, but his campaign came apart mid-season. 
 Keywords: 1982, action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, graziano, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorcycle, rossi
G43 
 Winner of the Castrol design award, 1970 - Bernard Hooper points to an Isolastic engine mounting on a Commando Roadster. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
Goldstar BSA Bert Hopgood 01 
 Bert Hopwood is the man who designed the new BSA Gold Star for 1948 
 Keywords: 2013, April, BSA, Classic Bike Guide, Gold Star, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
Image 29 
 Honda design and development continued at a boggling pace. A 125cc overhead-valve flat twin with the cylinders set across the frame. Even more intersting than the engine layout was the fact that the transmission is by Badalini-type torque convertor incorporating both automatic and manual clutches. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Stirling Moss and Harry Secombe (larking about at the Grosvenor House launch for the Triumph/BSA). It was a handsome scooter rather let down by the poor detail design - just look at the kick-start for example! Sir Stirling (as he is now) was the original 'celebrity sportsman for hire' but nonetheless was - and still is a committed scooterist - mostly associated with Vespa/Piaggio. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
XGBL640000005 
 Checking a proposed course in the Blue Mountains of Oregon, USA, is Chuck Swanson. The bike is a 90cc Hokaka Ace 90. It was designed in the States and is made in Japan. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > Heritage > Heritage Railway (1 file)

Beautiful images from Heritage Railway Magazine.
Roofs 003 
 Left: The present York station, designed by NER architects Thomas Prosser and William Peachey, was opened in 1877. It had 13 platforms and was at that time the largest station in the world. LNER A4 Pacific 4468 Mallard stands awaiting departure for Scarborough on April 26, 1987. The centre roads were removed during electrification work in 1988. BRIAN SHARPE

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders (2 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.
080 Classic Bike 1 
 Post World War Two, civilian Matchless G3 re-emerged, based ont he military model and now sporting Teledraulics and designated 'G3L' 
 Keywords: Matchless, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Sheenebookazine82 
 The lap record of 137.150mph Sheene set in winning the 1977 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps remains the fastest ever at a motorcycle Grand Prix and due to changes in track design it is highly unlikely that it will ever be bettered. Spa was the scene of his first ever GP win in 1971 and he is pictured leading Roberts in 1978. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Scootering Classics (7 files)

This collection from our archive shows off some of the classic scootering scenes from the 50's onwards. Many of these images have appeared with the Scootering Magazine as a centrespead.
014 Archive dec 1 
 From the Earls Court Motorcycle Show in November 1954, Margaret Hart 'wears a special suit designed by Arthur Banks for the runabout scooter. Seen here on a 1955 Douglas Vespa 125 
 Keywords: 2014, December, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
024 VESPA SEI GIORINI 345 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
024 vespa sei Giorni 318 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
Ducati cruiser 
 Ducati Cruser - The Cruiser was the first ever scooter ever made by Ducati. It was a very advanced design when it debuted in 1951 with a single cylinder 175cc ohv engine, automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter, shaft drive, 12 volt electrics and an electric start – the first on a scooter. With bodywork by Ghia and a two-tone paint job the Cruiser was a very nice piece of kit, but the engine had to be detuned for the Italian market and was limited to 50mph. It was too expensive for a country still bearing the scars of WWII and went out of production after two years with only about 2000 sold. 
 Keywords: 2012, August, September, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
Image 12 
 The Beeza - a 200cc scooter, intorduced by the BSA company, which sets a new standard in elegance and design. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 29 
 Honda design and development continued at a boggling pace. A 125cc overhead-valve flat twin with the cylinders set across the frame. Even more intersting than the engine layout was the fact that the transmission is by Badalini-type torque convertor incorporating both automatic and manual clutches. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Stirling Moss and Harry Secombe (larking about at the Grosvenor House launch for the Triumph/BSA). It was a handsome scooter rather let down by the poor detail design - just look at the kick-start for example! Sir Stirling (as he is now) was the original 'celebrity sportsman for hire' but nonetheless was - and still is a committed scooterist - mostly associated with Vespa/Piaggio. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters

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