Images from a bygone era
The Earl’s Court Show in London,usually held in November, was always
the biggest event of the year as far as the British motorcycle trade was concern.
New models would be released, and existing ranges presented in all their
finery, along with TT and Grand Prix machines, accessories and other related
equipment. It was a place to see and be seen, with trade luminaries, famous
riders and dignitaries present. Sadly those days, along with most of the British
motorcycle industry, are long gone, but Dennis Quinlan, in his enduring role
as Australia’s Velocette doyen, has collected these fascinating images of the
Velocette stand over the years. Glittering and pristine, the Velo display was
a far cry from the factory in Hall Green, Birmingham! ■
The Velocette stand at the 1951 Earles Court
Motorcycle Show with LE, MAC and other models.1956, with the fabled Roarer
up front and a US model
Scrambler behind.