A 1933 Brough Superior SS80, the Nottingham company's 1000cc side valve V-twin, guaranteed when new to be capable of 80mph. This one has lost little of her youthful vigour, on a run down the A1 to Stamford from our works, I had little trouble in keeping up with the rest of the traffic, the bike canters along readily at 70mph.
Restored in the 1990s, the Brough passed through two owners who kept it only for display. It remains in excellent condition throughout, easy to start and a delight to ride.