A special brew of classic cars and motorcycles
Rebuilding the Ariel
Memoir of a life with two wheels
Daniel Talbot, the creator of Motorshed Cafe, has a long-held passion for all things two wheels, including motorcycles, bicycles and even a replica antique Penny Farthing. This book weaves together anecdotes and memories of a passionate life, one rich in a tapestry, which details Daniel’s dedication to the people and machines from which he draws inspiration and nourishment. Daniel has written a book from the heart that will entertain and surprise people from all walks of life.
A great read with your favourite cuppa!
Latest News and Projects
The Motor Shed Mustang Rebuild, part III
Taking up from where we put the torch down, the Mustang had panel after panel peeled off until it has hardly recognisable. The floor was the first to go with the new single piece, front and rear, going in. A ‘new’ floor is exactly that. Pressed from a single sheet...
Going Commando – The Motor Shed Norton
The Norton Commando emerges from the shed, liberated at last. As a motorcycle journeyman I have, for most of my, life been chasing maximum power from my machines, I still vividly remember the first time I cracked 100 horsepower. It was the year 2000 and my new...
The Motorshed Thunderbird
Those keen of eye may have noticed frequent references in various Motor Shed discourse about our ’56, 650 Triumph Thunderbird. The bike certainly comes in for a mention in Rebuilding the Ariel so we thought it was time to string some excerpts together from the book...