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
Another Perkolilli special vehicle takes shape in WA.
Some time ago, actually, a long time ago, I wrote a piece about a race car intended to hit the red clay pan of Lake Perkolilli that was under construction by my friend Graeme. In the story I promised to revisit the car when it was finished. I didn’t. Let me finish...
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...
Honeycomb The Truck. Our 1938 Australian body Chevy truck
Forgive me readers of the ‘Shed for I have been a bit slack of late. It has been some months since I last put my pen to paper, so to speak. In my defence, I have been a wee bit busy writing a 100,000-word thesis which is now with examiners in the UK. So obscure was...