The cafe racer phenomenon / Alastair Walker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walker, Alastair, author.

Series:

Those Were the Days Series

Those Were the Days-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motorcycles--History.

Motorcycles.

Motorcycling History--History.

Motorcycling History.

Motorcycling--Social aspects.

Motorcycling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (96 p.) ill

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Dorchester, England : Veloce Publishing Limited, 2009.

Summary:

The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. From original Triton-building Rockers to modern-day Sunday riders on Thruxton 900s, there are thousands of enthusiasts across the world who aspire to own a road burner with old school class. This is a look back at the glory days of the Cafe Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival. This book includes interviews with some of the old school regulars at the Ace Cafe, and an in-depth look at the great British bike builders like Norman Hyde, Steve and Lester Harris, the Rickman brothers and Paul Dunstal, Featuring a huge, global Cafe Racer directory - listing specialist builders, spares suppliers, websites etc - alongside a unique mix of personal memories, unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any ton-up rider.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781845848934

1845848934

OCLC:

1457636532