A blaze has destroyed the Trident MCS classic race bike workshop in Dudley. Fire broke out on 14 March, destroying three-quarters of the unit, with an electrical fault suspected as the cause.
Owner Les Whiston spoke to the Stourbridge News about the incident, commenting: “My wife, Denise, woke me up around 6:30am and told me to look out of the window. My heart sank when I saw the fire. There are bikes in there worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, and unfortunately, I have no insurance.”
Trident MCS specialised in classic race bikes, including the Rob North Trident and Rocket 3 machines.
Following the news of the fire, Huggy’s Speedshop based at Mallory Park set up a GoFundMe to help with the extensive damage. The fundraising message urged readers to “come together to support Les and his family in this tough time. He is a crucial part of the classic racing and motorcycle community.”