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Terry Hopes      

Terry is a member from Barry who owns a number of motorcycles and has been a member of the VMCC since - the bronze age, I think.
 


1931 Ariel Model SF31, 500cc, OHV
Manufactured for just one year only - A side valve and a four OHV model were also available.





1921 Beardmore Precision, 350cc, Barr & Stroud engine
A unique design where the fuel tank is part of the frame, whilst the engine is a sleeve valve model which is quite rare. Carburettor is a Senspray.





Yes, you're not seeing double - front machine 1921 350cc sleeve valve model, rear machine 1924 350cc
side valve Precision engine.





What can one say? It used to be an Excellsior Autobyk from c1951 - 98cc with a Goblin two speed engine






A 1964 Ariel Pixie - 50cc. OHV engine and yes, it does run ok, now that the big end has been modified to a needle roller one by Terry.






Terry's latest acquisition of Lost Causes.
1972 Velosolex 6000 - also known as the 'Flash' - honest it is. 50cc, shaft drive and even with a disc brake on the backend.




photo of 1976 Honda Camino
1976 Honda Camino, 50cc, two stroke with automatic belt drive that has variable transmission






1981 Moto Guzzi V50, 500cc









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