Description: Bikes at Brooklands in the Pioneer Years By Peter Hartley, very rare 1st edition Published in 1973 by Goose and Son, England, hardback binding with dust jacket, very good clean condition. 252 pages a very rare hard book to find !. Brooklands was the worlds first purpose built race track, this book chronicles Brooklands Motorcycle racing from it inception up to the first world war 1908 to 1915. A comprehensive history of the major pre war stars and there machines it describes the trials, tribulations and triumphs of the men who were the founding fathers of the British motorcycle industry, and all the European and American stars and machines- all important events and developments are accurately recorded, race results and all the exciting news of the races along with many superb photographs. 9 chapters include - The origins of the Brooklands Track, 1908 The Adventure Starts, 1909 The Birth of Bemsee, 1910 The Tuner Finds His Feet, 1911 An Indian Motorcycle Summer, 1912 Two Three or Four wheels, 1913 Speed Mount, 1914 Calm Before the Storm, 1915 The Military Takes Over. A superb book for the vintage motorcycle racing enthusiast, packed with stunning early photos of all the great makes and famous riders of the period like - Triumph, BSA Matchless, NLG JAP, Matchless - Jap, Martin, ASL, Indian Motocycle, Brough, Rudge, Norton, Douglas, BSA, Morgan Jap, BAT, New Hudson Jake De Rosier, Charlie Collier, Harry Martin, Oliver Godfrey, George Brough, Bert Le Vack, and many many more. This book is a must for the pre world war one motorcycle owner or enthusiast a superb book. Please be aware Inflation has hit us sellers hard, packing materials, gas, cost of goods, postage has gone through the roof, as are eBays fees. My shipping costs reflects this hopefully temporary situation. *** PLEASE ask questions before you hit buy it now or place a bid. The photographs provided are the major part of the description, I sometimes mis things in my text, but the photos do not, if you can see it in the photographs below then it is in the description and not a reason for a return. Please also read the shipping costs and details below before you buy. Payment is expected promptly, no more than 3 days after auction ends or immediately on a buy it now, on the forth day with no contact from the buyer item will be offered to second bidder or re-listed, clear and concise communication from buyers is appreciated. Refunds are only given if I have grossly missed something in either the pictures and/or description. I no longer accept returns unless I have clearly made a mistake. Their are way too many out there that abuse returns on old used parts. if you buy the wrong part or you thought it would fit and did not ask any questions - you own it, I do not know everything about every part I sell - YOU have a responsibility to do research too, I am only selling what you see, I am no longer eating these costs of returns I am fed up with it. I am for the most selling old used parts which are used and sometimes abused study all pictures and read in full the above description and ask questions if you are unsure. You agree to these terms by bidding. Thank you *** I ship worldwide. ***Please take a moment to see the shipping charge, it is written twice on this page for you to see, I do not charge actual shipping, I charge more, packing materials, gas, time packing etc and this sites 10% + of just the shipping fee are all in there.***. All items are packed and shipped carefully regardless of cost via USPS or Fedex. USA bidders agree by bidding to pay $9.95 mail with delivery confirmation, all other International bidders - airmail postage cost of $39.95. multiple purchases will always combined to lower shipping cost where possible. Ebay invoices are sent out soon after the end of the auction. All shipping fees are clearly listed and non negotiable. I rarely leave feedback anymore of my own accord but if you ask I will no problem, Just ask !
Price: 59.95 USD
Location: Idyllwild, California
End Time: 2024-02-09T01:17:14.000Z
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