British Bikes

These are just a small portion of the ads that we have for sale. None of these are reproductions, all are original. Most of these are large ads, larger than our scanner bed. Therefore the view shown on the page may not completely show the ad. They are placed in a plastic bag with a cardboard backboard for protection. Please e-mail us with your specific interests.

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BSA Spitfire MK III - 1967
Full color 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" ad shows a "mod" couple standing in front of Big Ben and behind their red and white BSA.
October 1967
Hot Rod
1
$5.00
View BSA 3
1967 BSA Spitfire MK III
Black and white 8" x 10 3/4" ad for this powerful motorcycle. The ad has a picture of a Spitfire MK III that has been partially unpacked from the shipping crate by a young blonde wearing a leather jacket that is unzipped to reveal the lack of a shirt. The ad headline says "out of the box...120 mph!" and the text gives more performance statistics.
June 1967
Hot Rod
0
$5.00
View BSA 6

1967 BSA Lightning
Black and white 7 3/4" x 10 3/4" ad that shows a smiling couple riding a 1967 BSA in the countryside. The ad headline encourages you to "Go All Out! Discover exciting Lightning power". The text talks about some of the enjoyment owners and riders will enjoy, gives a few of the specific features and says that it is "Beautifully finished in metallic red, chrome, and polished alloy".
March 1967
Cycle magazine
Hot Rod magazine
2
$5.00
View BSA 4
1968 BSA Spitfire MK IV
Full color 8" x 10 3/4" ad shows this powerful bike with the obligatory blonde with the unzipped shirt. The bike is parked in front of a Ferrari 250 LM
February 1968
Hot Rod
0
$5.00
View BSA 2

1968 BSA Spitfire MK IV
Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad has a photo of a man in a gangster style suit and a lady who is smoking a cigar while they stand behind a red and white bike. The ad headline asks you to "Move...into the Bold World of BSA".
May 1968
Playboy
0
$5.00
View BSA 5

1969 BSA 250cc Starfire
Full color 8" x 11" ad shows the light and lean bike parked in a marshland setting as the driver and his date frolic just out of clear view
May 1969
Playboy
1
$5.00
View BSA 1
Norton
Norton
Norton
Norton
Norton
Norton
Norton
Norton Commando 750 Interstate - 1972
Full color 8" x 10 3/4" ad shows an attractive young lady standing next to a black Commando. The ad headline tells you to "Go Far Faster by Commando Interstate".
March 1972
Cycle magazine
0
$5.00
View Norton 1

1973 Norton Commando 850
Full color 7 3/4" x 10 1/2" ad that shows a red bike parked with an attractive lady in red pants and a red top standing on it as she waits for the cameras to stop so she can go for a ride. The ad headline describes it as "Superplus! the new Commando 850" .
June 1973
Cycle
0
$5.00
View Norton 2

Triumph
Triumph
Triumph
Triumph
Triumph
Triumph
Triumph
1967 Triumphs
Three color 8" x 10 1/2" ad for the "7 great new Triumphs for '67" and what makes them great. The headline calls our attention to "Triumph leadership" and claims that it is "The result of Technical Excellence". The text gives general statements about the overall quality of these motorcycles then talks about the 650cc models available this year, the Bonneville (T120R), Bonneville T.T. Special (T120TT), Sports Trophy (TR6/R) and the Trophy Special (TR6/C). The text that talks about these is more specific about accomplishments and has a picture of the Bonneville (T120/R).
March 1967
Hot Rod
0
$5.00
View Triumph 3

1967 Triumph Bonneville
Black and white 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad has a photo of a couple driving down the road on their fast moving Bonneville. The ad text mentions the World Speed Record set by Triumph at 245.667.
March 1967
Cycle magazine
1
$5.00
View Triumph 1
1974 Triumphs
Full color 8" x 11" ad that show a row of brand new Trident 3-cylinder 750 cc Superbikes with 5-speed gearboxes. The ad headline reassures the public that "Triumphs are rolling again!" after "re-tooling to counteract the Meriden factory blockade". It raises concern that "At first, demand may be hard to fill" on these first bikes built by the workers after taking possession of the factory after the company closed it down.
July & August 1974
Cycle magazine
2
$5.00
View Triumph 2









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