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A CHEEKY CHAPPY

The Austin A30 and later A35 are tiny by today's standards, but back in the 1950s they were everyday transport for many a family. With all the charm of a puppy they had a tendency to worm their way into owners' affections, and Ray Lewis' lovely 1957 example is no exception to this rule.

THE WYE RUN

Following the River Wye from sea to source, on a real mix of roads

DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS

KTM’s 790 Adventure and Yamaha’s equally long-awaited Ténéré 700 took contrasting routes in search of middleweight adventure bike supremacy so - which one ended up ahead?

Test fleet: Ducati Diavel 1260S

The Diavel is going home so Tony takes stock of his months with it

THE EVIL TWIN

KTM have taken the popular 790 Duke and made it even more, well, KTM

TAKE IT TO THE MAX

With a range of updates, an all-new 560cc engine and two model variants to choose from, Yamaha reckons its 2020 TMAX is better than ever before. We’ve been out to Portugal to see just how good it is, taking the chance to put it through its paces in every type of weather and every type of road possible

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN PORTUGAL

Do you ever go riding with the aim of getting lost? I love it. Birgit and I did that just about every day on a recent trip through northern and central Portugal

MSL goes… MOTOCROSSING

Getting down and dirty at Kawasaki's MX Experience.

MONGOLIA TO AUSTRIA By moped

Young Austrian rides 13,000km home on Puch Maxi

ANGLO-ITALIAN MASTERPIECE

Few bikes leave their mark in motorcycling history like the Jota did. And it remains a legend!

Ducati Panigale V2 Middle-Class Refinement

Ducati’s mid-capacity Panigale has a new name and fresh look, but the V-twin’s rider-friendly character is very much intact

The magic of Marcus

Rex’s Speed Shop in Sussex is a vital source of replacement ignition, generator and ignition systems for classic Japanese machines. John Nutting talked to Marcus Rex

Show time!

He’s been a busy bee, has our Allen, guest at three shows, he also continues his account of his SS100.

Sweet 16!

Ducati’s 916 and racing homologation SP/SPS is a real keeper in the classic world, so says Paul Jayson.

Project Yamaha TX750 part 1 Pond hopping…

Oh dear, our Mark has had a few drinks and bought a bike online... from the USA! Welcome to his Yamaha TX750.

Curse of the clutch!

As things progress on the Teutonic Boxer twin, Ralph asks: “Is this revenge for Brexit?”

50-Cent!

Young Jack Watts returns to CMM with a restoration love story that cost a pretty penny!

SITTING COMFORTABLY?

Newton Commercial has been producing automotive interior trim products for the last 40 years, though the history behind this family-run firm goes back much further. Paul Knight finds out more...

Welcome to the mag

The rapid rise in value of our air-cooled VWs over the last few years is proving both good and bad news for owners.

Bus front step replacement

It’s probably one of the most common rust spots...

WOLFSBURG IN EGGENBURG

This one-day event in Austria is so good it attracts VWs from all over Europe

NICE ONE, SHERLOCK!

It’s fun investigating a car’s past – especially if the vehicle in question dates from the early fifties. That said, the Norwegian owner of this ’52 Beetle discovered more than he bargained for when he donned his deer-stalker

SUBTLY DOES IT (FOR US!)

So often, less is more. And we reckon that’s definitely the case with this oh so subtle ’66 Ghia

The Army era

It may have escaped your notice, but it was recently the 70th anniversary of Britain giving Volkswagen back to West Germany. The years of 1945 to 1949, when the British military ran Wolfsburg, were more crucial than many enthusiasts appreciate

PUTTIN' ON THE SHOW

When it comes down to rating the most desirable air-cooled VWs, I think it’s fair to say that a ’50s Karmann Cabriolet is gonna’ be pretty close to the top of the list. Now add some accessories, Fuchs and a decent stance and you’re talking about the stuff dreams are made of…

Car of the month

Car of the month

A TASTE OF DEUTSCHLAND

Inspired by a couple of renowned German VW events, the So-Cal Vintage Treffen attracted 200 of the oldest and most rare VWs stateside

Cinema paradiso

VisionTech Automotive is well known for its high-end Camper conversions, but a mobile cinema is a new one from the Essex boys

High Impact

When the wonderfully named Kevin Snuggs wanted a Van to double up as a work promo vehicle and family Camper, only a T5 would do

Altitude adjustment

Hi VWt, I wanted to share my pride and joy with you.