Great British Motorcycles

[Bill Walker]

I have a deep love for these very sadly now defunct brands. My Dad had a few and I remember from growing up certain models that I thought were wonderful. Which do you remember or own (FOC's) ?

I'll kick of with my Dad's Panther Redwing, 650cc, single cylinder, made in Cleckheaton, he splashed out (HP) and bought it new, eventually adding a Busmar sidecar.
I guess it would be worth a fortune now.

This isn't his but the same;

 

[idahoblues]

I was in Des Moines Iowa recently, got talking with some guys in a bar, bunch of English bikes outside. Huge MCC, nearly everyone riding classic Brit bikes. I see a lot of them out here, all great bikes

 

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[Bill Walker]

Bloke I worked with in the late 60s had one of these, I loved the look of it and he used to give me a lift home sometimes.

Ariel Arrow, 250cc 2 stroke engine. The factory closed in 1965 due to competition from Japan.