Classic Bike Guide Magazine October 1997 No 78 (1611) Triumph Trophy Ariel

CLASSIC BIKE GUIDE MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 1997 – ISSUE 78 – SKU 1611

Original October 1997 edition of Classic Bike Guide, featuring classic British motorcycles, vintage road tests, restoration stories and motorcycle enthusiast articles.

The front cover showcases a beautiful green Triumph TR6C Trophy, with its traditional styling, chrome engine and spoked wheels. Also featured are an Ariel Square Four 1000cc engine and a classic Harley-Davidson café racer.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Triumph TR6C Trophy: Road test asking whether this classic Triumph is better than a Bonneville.

• Ariel Four: A feature on the legendary Ariel four-cylinder motorcycle.

• Harley-Davidson XLCR: American-style café racer feature.

• Royal Enfield Airflow 250: Road test of this unusual British classic.

• Triumph T140 Bonneville: Riding impressions and comparison with the Trophy.

• Panther Rally: Coverage of the Panther Owners Club National Rally.

• Stalybridge Bike Show: Classic motorcycle show report.

• Castleford Cavalcade: Vintage motorcycle event coverage.

• Classic Price Guide: Period motorcycle valuations.

• Readers' Free Ads: Original 1997 motorcycle classifieds and collector advertisements.

An excellent period publication for collectors of Triumph, Ariel, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield and classic British motorcycles.

CONDITION

Pre-owned vintage magazine in good used condition for its age, showing noticeable signs of handling and storage.

The front cover has visible surface rubbing, light scratches, minor creasing and general age-related marks. The spine shows noticeable wear, particularly around the lower section, with scuffing, small creases and worn paper edges.

The bottom-left corner has visible rubbing and a small crease. There is also minor wear around the other corners and outer edges.

The photographed contents page remains clear and readable, with light page-edge wear and mild age-related discolouration. No major tears are apparent on the photographed interior page.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT: Any original free gifts, promotional extras, supplements or other loose items originally supplied with the magazine are no longer included. Magazine only.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

UK Orders: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Securely packaged in a protective cardboard mailer-sized box.

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SKU: 1611