Green T, Perkolilli Special, Part IV
Things in Graeme’s shed have been developing rapidly since last we spoke: we have life. Sure, it was only a momentary wail in response to a Bendix slap on the buttocks, but just like a parent hearing the first cry of their child, it gladdened the heart of all those...
Green T, Perkolilli Special, Part III
Out little race special is rapidly taking shape at the hand of master body-builder and engineer, Graeme Lockhart. In fact, it has actually taken shape – past tense. There will be no more cutting, welding, persuading or moulding of the body because it now has a lush...
Green T, Perkolilli Special, Part II
It’s over six months since we introduced Green T to the world. Standing in front of the car this week I couldn’t help but marvel at how Graeme has made the body wide enough for two grown humans whilst, at the same time, expressing an aerodynamic flow that was only...
Western Australia Veteran Motorcycle Rally, Manjimup, 2021
What’s not to love? A week off, 60 veteran and classic motorcycles and some of the best scenery WA has on offer. The WA Veteran Motorcycle Rally was a victory snatched from the jaws of the defeat that arrived in the form of the pandemic-generated travel...
Norton Singles (cylinder) Run, Donnybrook, Western Australia
“Norton owners like nothing better than pulling their engines apart on Sunday afternoons (Donald Heather Man. Dir. AMC 1954-60). With the greatest respect to Donald, some Norton owners actually prefer to be riding their machines, such as those who gathered in...
Albany Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climb.
The Albany Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club have staged another fabulous event. When my wife began looking for a classic motorcycle to replace her SR 500 Yamaha she had a couple of criteria. It had to be eligible for classic hill climb competition and,...
Vale Ernie Serles
This week I was lucky enough to experience my first ride on an Ariel Square 4. These unique machines are quirky, relatively powerful and highly collectable. It was a joy to ride. The motorcycle that I rode was part of a deceased estate which consisted of some 12...
2019 York Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climb
Saturday April 13 and the second annual York Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climb is upon us. Unloading my bike and pushing it towards the pits, I’m feeling a nervous energy to be back at one of my favourite events on the Western Australia classic motorcycle calendar. The...
The Motor Shed Thunderbird wins Bunno.
Hold the press, the Motor Shed Thunderbird picked up outright winner at this years Indian Harley Club 2 Day Rally. Billed as "WA's Premier Historic Motorcycle Event" we beat about 170 other machines to victory and picked up a nice tool-kit as first prize. Day 1...
Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climbs in Western Australia
The hill climb is one of the oldest forms of motorsport and it is making a comeback. I was lucky enough to compete in two hill climbs during 2018. Designated vintage motorcycle hill climbs, the term ‘vintage’ simply means over 25 years old. Obviously, by 1993...
Goldfields Penny Farthing Ride
We here at the Motor Shed are fond of most things with two wheels, even those which include us as the motor, such as the humble bicycle. This story was first published in Early Auto magazine, the official organ of the Veteran Car Club of WA. It is revisited here as a...