- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (31 Dec 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852605197
- ISBN-13: 978-1852605193
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the one book every prospective British bike buyer should read before he/she buys! It's extremely practical and honest about these wonderful (and not-so-wonderful) machines, and written with immense knowledge, wisdom and humour, by a man who is immense - er, immensely experienced in riding (and sometimes pushing) the machines of our dreams (and nightmares). Pity it doesn't have any colour pics, except on the cover, but buy Classic Bike Guide every month for them - and no, I'm not his son/father/accountant/publisher, just yer average British bike nut who recognises a quality publication when he sees it. I suppose I ought to read it one day... Only kidding, Frank! It really is a brilliant book, and I thoroughly and unreservedly recommend it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book. I bought it to dip into but read it from cover to cover. Worth the money just for the chapters on what to check when buying a bike. Everything else is a bonus. Brilliantly written, informative and entertaining. No rose tints; just an honest appraisal of classic British bikes from someone who knows them.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Confession first; the author is my husband! But hey, before you turn off, this is still a sensible review. Before we got together I wasn't interested in older bikes at all; thought they were nasty, leaking old clunkers and couldn't see the appeal. I also knew very little about how and why the original British bike industry failed. Most bike books I've looked at didn't help! They're generally dull, worthy and often inaccurate. Frank's book is exactly the opposite, and succeeded in interesting me in a subject I'd previously scoffed at. That's some achievement! It's easy to read, funny, and full of really useful information you need if you're really going to buy an old Brit. bad news? it's let down by the binding, which is like a manual, and the lack of colour photos. But you get zillions of words for your money!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Guide I can REALly recommend.
This is the most entertaining book I read about classic motorcycles for years. Frank Westworth not only knows the odds and ends -and the idiosyncracies! Read more
Published 16 months ago by ariel norton
British Classic Bike Guide
I am a bit disappointed as I thought I had bought Westworth's other book of a similar title. This one is not as comprekensive as the other.
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Roger Kimbell
Extremely useful buying guide from a knowledgable author
This has been in print for over a decade now but the advice it contains is still relevant and useful for anyone thinking of buying an old British bike. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2008 by Rowena Hoseason
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