Classic Racer Magazine Winter 1984/85 No 8 (1603) BSA Triumph Gilera Vintage

CLASSIC RACER MAGAZINE – WINTER 1984/85 – ISSUE NO. 8 – SKU 1603

Original Classic Racer Magazine, Winter 1984/85, a vintage British motorcycle racing publication produced as a Classic Bike special. Originally priced at £1.40.

Features a striking colour cover photograph of a vintage 1,000cc Motosacoche V-twin racing motorcycle and sidecar, with its rider and passenger in period-style racing equipment.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Piero Taruffi: The development of his three-speed Gilera racing motorcycle.

• Alan Shepherd: A look at the celebrated motorcycle racer and his achievements.

• Vincent Grey Flash: Restoration of a rare racing motorcycle in Australia.

• BSA-Triumph Triples: Behind the scenes at the racing team's workshop.

• Gilera Four: A detailed look at a 1955 Monza racing machine.

• Vintage Sidecar Racing: Reporting from a vintage V-twin Motosacoche outfit.

• Peter Williams: Colour feature on the renowned British motorcycle racer.

• Classic Snetterton: Historic racing weekend featuring hundreds of motorcycles.

• Classic Racing History: Honda Fours, Benelli Four, Silverstone racing history, technical articles and race preparation.

Includes period photographs, restoration stories, historic motorcycle engineering and racing nostalgia.

An excellent addition for collectors of Classic Racer, Classic Bike, vintage motorcycles, British racing history, Gilera, Vincent, BSA and Triumph memorabilia.

CONDITION

Pre-owned vintage magazine in good overall condition for its age, with visible signs of handling and storage.

The front cover shows noticeable horizontal creasing across the upper section, particularly around the title and cover headlines. There is rubbing and wear along the spine, with a small area of damage at the lower spine corner. Minor edge wear, corner wear and surface marks are also visible.

The photographed contents page appears clean and readable, with slight age-related paper discolouration and normal handling wear.

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

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

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

UK: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

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

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SKU: 1603