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The whole story about the Britten v1000 and John Britten is a fascinating story...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Britten-Tim-Hanna/dp/1877333085 (and if I'd known that the book would be fetching these prices then I'd have kept my copy
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By all accounts he was a bit of a bastard...all be it a driven one.
When I finally got to see one at Jurby it was well worth the wait. But I have to say that it was a bit disappointing to hear one on the parade lap around the island. I expected some sort of booming monster, but it was quite a subdued sound for such an iconic beast.
Still a stunning original machine, though.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Britten-Tim-Hanna/dp/1877333085 (and if I'd known that the book would be fetching these prices then I'd have kept my copy
).By all accounts he was a bit of a bastard...all be it a driven one.
When I finally got to see one at Jurby it was well worth the wait. But I have to say that it was a bit disappointing to hear one on the parade lap around the island. I expected some sort of booming monster, but it was quite a subdued sound for such an iconic beast.
Still a stunning original machine, though.
Dark Angel
Still kickin' it!
What a brilliant, brilliant shout, Ogr1 - beltin'!
It's a truly incredible story - most people have never heard of John Britten.
Well done!
It's a truly incredible story - most people have never heard of John Britten.
Well done!
Dark Angel
Still kickin' it!
This thread has really depressed me.....
I have seen it in the flesh twice..
Isle of man and festival of speed, but never heard it running.
There are ten versions, but i only know of two..both v1000s.
Most know the pink and blue one, but i love the colours in the pic.
Cost you a cool £1,ooo,ooo + if your interested?
Isle of man and festival of speed, but never heard it running.
There are ten versions, but i only know of two..both v1000s.
Most know the pink and blue one, but i love the colours in the pic.
Cost you a cool £1,ooo,ooo + if your interested?
Dark Angel
Still kickin' it!
Ab-so-lutely fookin' gorrrr-geous!
Thanks for that, pal!
Thanks for that, pal!