1963 January Cycle Magazine - London Motorcycle Show

Cover Photo: The cover shows the Central Area of the Earl Court Show in London; Other photos are: Upper left - BSA 650 Royal Star; Lower Left - the Tina Scooter; Upper Right - Lambretta "Slimstyle" 125; and lower right - the tiny Peel "P50" three-wheeler. Contents: Publisher's Column; A Round-Up of the London Motorcycle Show; Minutes of the A.M.A. Competition Committee; Americans on European Tour; Motorcycling - a way of life for Roy Jenkins; Sacramento Raceway Results; Mike Pedone - a true Internationalist; 1962 AMA Point Standings; The Midwest Observer; Swapping Post; more 1963 January Cycle Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1963 BSA Gold Star / Jody Nicholas wins 150 Mile National Championship

Speed: - with dependability - combined with BSA superb handling, and powerful braking enabled Jody Nicholas to win both 100 mile and 150 mile National Road Racing Championships in 1963! Meadowdale Raceway (near Chicago) Illinois, August 11, 1963; riding his fast BSA Gold Star in brilliant style, Jody Nicholas, 1963 100 Mile Champion, was unbeatable in the 150 Mile National at Meadowdale. In winning, the "mighty mite" from Tennessee lapped the entire field, established a new course record, beat all records including those set by racing cars. Jody's winning BSA was run without a fairing, against a large field of top esperts many with streamlining. Another great BSA victory! 1963 BSA Gold Star / Jody Nicholas wins 150 Mile National Championship 2-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1963 Motorcycle Article: Navy's Blue Angels "Fly" a Honda

America's famed precision flying team, the Blue Angels, has a new mascot...it's a Honda. The crack jet pilots have purchased the bike in what may be the first time a motorcycle has been consistently used as part of a military flight operation. The once bright red unit already has been painted with the Navy's blue and gold, and carries the Blue Angels' insignia. Flown around the world in the cargo ship assigned the team, the Honda will be used for field transportation and recreation at each Blue Angels' event... Photos: (Top) Lt. Bob Cowles (top), and Cmdr. Tom Frandsen (USNR), of the Blue Angels. (Bottom) Blue Angels dedicate their new Honda; center is Tom Frandsen with Cmdr. Ken Wallace, leader of the Angels. 1963 Navy's Blue Angels "Fly" a Honda 1-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1963 Ducati Diana Mk 3 vintage motorcycle print ad - "Masterpiece of engineering"

This masterpiece of engineering is the result of extensive research and hundreds of race victories in the USA and abroad...Handling qualities, cornering and braking compare favorable with genuine competition models. The high compression OHC alloy engine, rugged frame, teledraulic fork, swing-arm rear suspension with adj. shocks, large full-hub front and rear brakes, sports saddle, special tank, detachable headlight, magneto ignition, 10,000 RPM tachometer and racing type "clip-on" bars, represent a motorcycle that out-performs and attains a higher top speed, than any other bike in its price class. 1963 Ducati Diana Mk 3 "Masterpiece of engineering" Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"