{"product_id":"motorcycle-classics-magazine-august-1998-no-4-vincent-black-prince-bsa-sku-1585","title":"Motorcycle Classics Magazine August 1996 Vincent Black Prince TT SKU 1585","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorcycle Classics Magazine – August 1996 – Issue No. 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Black Prince | Scottish Pre-65 Winning Cub | Triumph Restorations | Harley-Metisse | Aermacchi Racers | Isle of Man TT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1996 issue of Motorcycle Classics Magazine, Issue No. 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by Traplet Publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating vintage motorcycle magazine dedicated to classic British and international motorcycles, historic racing, restoration projects, road tests and motorcycle engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue features a prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Black Prince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cover story, alongside articles covering the Scottish Pre-65 Winning Cub, Triumph restorations, Harley-Metisse motorcycles, Aermacchi racing machines and the Isle of Man TT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting addition to any collection of classic motorcycle publications, particularly for enthusiasts of Vincent, Triumph, BSA and historic motorcycle racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover features a large colour photograph of a rider wearing a white open-face helmet, goggles and dark blue motorcycle clothing, riding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Black Prince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe motorcycle is photographed from a low front three-quarter angle, prominently displaying its substantial front fairing, headlamp, front mudguard and traditional Vincent styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"VINCENT'S FINAL FLING – Black Prince on the road\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother highlighted feature reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"SCOOP TEST – PRE-65 SCOTTISH WINNING CUB\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional cover features include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAermacchi twin-cam racing motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriumph motorcycle restorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying advice for a BSA single.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsle of Man TT round-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover retains its colourful original 1990s magazine styling and features the Motorcycle Classics masthead in large red and silver lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the Magazine – Featured Articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents pages provide a detailed overview of this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Black Prince – Page 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feature examining the Vincent Black Prince, one of the distinctive enclosed motorcycles developed by Vincent during the company's final production years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the article as covering the Stevenage factory's final fling, with the Black Prince examined and updated for the modern world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing feature for collectors interested in Vincent motorcycle history, British motorcycle engineering and the Black Prince's unusual design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScottish Pre-65 Winning Cub – Page 34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feature covering the Triumph Cub associated with the Scottish Pre-65 trials competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents specifically identify \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Morley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his coverage of the winning Triumph Cub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly interesting for enthusiasts of classic trials motorcycles, Triumph Cub restoration and historic off-road competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarley-Metisse – Page 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA feature combining classic British and American motorcycle engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe a special motorcycle combining British and American motorcycling heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting subject for enthusiasts of Metisse specials, classic racing motorcycles and period motorcycle engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriumph Restorations – Page 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn article featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSue and Cathy Bouffler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and their involvement in restoring classic motorcycles and collecting awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature offers an interesting glimpse into the British classic motorcycle restoration scene during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSammy Miller Trials – Page 26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of the national mud-plugging trials series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular interest to enthusiasts of traditional motorcycle trials and Sammy Miller-related classic motorcycle events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAermacchi Racing Motorcycles – Page 46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents identify \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlan Cathcart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comparing two double-knocker Aermacchi racing motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly appealing subject for collectors interested in Italian racing motorcycles, competition engines and classic circuit racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsle of Man TT Round-Up – Page 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of the action from the Isle of Man's annual motorcycle racing event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue also includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost TT '96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature on page 7, covering racing activity following the main TT event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther articles and sections listed in the contents include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Italian – Page 76:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aprilia AF1 feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy, Run \u0026amp; Restore – Page 53:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buying advice and practical restoration information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying a Classic – Page 55:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BSA B31\/33 buying advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Prices – Page 66:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic motorcycle values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvice Bureau – Page 69:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Practical motorcycle ownership guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Workshop Skills – Page 72:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional motorcycle maintenance techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Classics – Page 78:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Triumph Thunderbird feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular Magazine Sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original contents page also lists:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmission – Page 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's On – Page 15.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortfolio – Page 30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunter's – Page 32.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters – Page 51.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Small Ads – Page 61.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit \u0026amp; Caboodle – Page 81.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutty Slack – Page 81.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sections provide an interesting period snapshot of the classic motorcycle community, historic racing events, restoration culture and enthusiast marketplace during 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Motorcycle Classics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e August 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