Images from a bygone era
The Earl’s Court Show in London, usually held in November, was always the biggest event of the year as far as the British motorcycle trade was concern. New models would be released, and existing ranges presented in all their finery, along with TT and Grand Prix machines, accessories and other related equipment. It was a place to see and be seen, with trade luminaries, famous riders and dignitaries present. Sadly those days, along with most of the British motorcycle industry, are long gone, but Dennis Quinlan, in his enduring role as Australia’s Velocette doyen, has collected these fascinating images of the Velocette stand over the years. Glittering and pristine, the Velo display was a far cry from the factory in Hall Green, Birmingham!