The Leather Boys | classic early sixties biker film depicting a fictionalization of the rocker lifestyle in the UK. Gritty kitchen sink drama.
November 12, 2019
Shell Blue
Twenty One | My nephew Dan Cook turned 21 today. So to celebrate here is Triumphs 350cc (21 cu. in.) 3TA aka the Twenty One or more colloquially the Bathtub. It was the first unit constructed engine from Edward Turner’s engineering group.
November 2, 2019
Airborne
SF Streets | Steve McQueen launching his Triumph over one of the inclined street intersections of San Francisco. Probably taken during down time during the filming of Bullitt.
October 31, 2019
Moto-Graphics
Comic Art | a compilation by motorcycle journalist Gary Inman of biker imagery. Dynamic cover!
October 30, 2019
TWD
Cover Art | nice illustration of one of the main characters from The Walking Dead. Occasional blank front pages of the graphic periodical inspire readers to add their own comic art. A good representation of Daryl Dixon’s Triumph chopper.
October 26, 2019
Local Hero
Down the Road Whenever | more two-wheel visuals of Mark Knopfler in his new video for “Good on you son”, a piece of music from his latest album. It looks like an updated unit Triumph. Sunny roads. Perfect scenery for his subtle music style.
October 26, 2019
Street Smarts
Friday’s Femme Fatale | shuttered store fronts with graffiti scrawl provides a gritty backdrop to this confident lass on an old Triumph. Glittering fuchsia helmet adds to the glamour of women bikers.
October 18, 2019
MidCentury Mettle
Chequered Group | Sunny smiles under a Californian sky. More of the Hockie clan after an H&H race. The sled looks like it’s had fun in the dry sand and dirt.
October 17, 2019
Gumption
Tired Out Triumph! Where there’s a will…. here is Hare ‘n’ Hounds racer supremo Charlie Hockie in the SoCal desert after an equipment mishap. Charlie was a contemporary of Brothers Bud & Dave Ekins.
October 16, 2019
Dunedin Dare
Kiwi Biker | cool photo from the sixties of local gang taking kids for rides in southeastern New Zealand.
October 15, 2019
Moto Block
LEGO – a couple of building brick models, one a Triumph Scrambler and the other a beefy Triumph Rocket Three. Both nicely done.
October 9, 2019
Rotring
Technical Tracker by Triumph | accurate linework in this engineering illustration of a fast looking oval dirt machine.
October 7, 2019
I’m alright Jack!
Tanks a Lot! There’s Nothing Like the Union Flag emblazoned on your classic Triumph motorcycle’s petrol tank. Tea & Biscuits anyone?
October 3, 2019
Grainy Moto
“Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.” Jimi Hendrix
