Classic Motorcycles: A Century of Masterpieces

Featuring exceptional vehicles from the 1930s to the 1990s, Classic Motorcycles entertains us with intriguing facts and witty accounts of the bikes' highs and lows. Including motorcyles such as the Scott Squirrel, Vincent Black Shadow, Munch Mammoth and Harley-Davidson XR750, they may not be the fastest or the most expensive, but all have captured hearts in some way; whether for their unique style, the distinctive roar of their engine or for the sheer thrill they give to their riders. All are significant and all are highly regarded. These are the motorcyles that people should have bought when they were new and kept for future.

Simon de Burton is the author of Classic Cars A Century of Masterpieces ISBN 9781851499168 and writes about cars, motorcycles and luxury for The Spectator, The Telegraph, GQ, the Financial Times, Vanity Fair and Vogue China.