The 2025 International Classic MotorCycle Show is planning the world’s largest-ever public display of Brough Superior SS100s on 26-27 April. The special event – marking 100 years since the launch of the SS100 – will see more than 20 of the legendary machines on show. It will include the ‘holy grail’ Brough: the 1929 JTOR V-twin JAP-powered ‘George VI,’ owned by T.E. Lawrence, AKA Lawrence of Arabia. Organisers have also confirmed the presence of the 1927 JTOR V-twin JAP powered ‘Works Scrapper,’ built by Freddie Dixon, which earned the title of the world’s fastest bike in 1929. Another confirmed display machine is the 1926 KTOR V-twin JAP powered ‘Cunliffe Brough,’ renowned for its striking lilac and nickel finish.
1929 JTOR V-twin JAP-powered ‘George VI’ Brough owned by T.E. LawrencePicture: James Robinson, Mortons Media
The Brough celebration continues onto the Bonhams auction on Sunday, which will see the sale of two Brough Superior SS100s, expected to fetch more than £300,000 each. The event will be presented by special guest and Brough enthusiast Henry Cole, who will be on stage all weekend.
Broughs apart, the show will also feature the usual displays from bike clubs and private collectors, as well as trade and autojumble stalls selling parts, spares and memorabilia.
Advance tickets are priced at £16.50, while on-the-gate entry is £21, and under-16s go free. More info: www.classicbikeshows.com.