1972 Lightning
photo taken after respray to original 1972 colours (except taillight bracket) in 1981.Bike was silver-grey when bought, which was a NSW colour for 1973.
Australian Army B40
photo taken after purchase from Australian army auctiion in 1980 or 81, so to Aus army spec, except markings painted over for civilian sale.
1971 B50T
not concours, but in regular use at the time the photo was taken.
jpeg version. Frankly, the gif above is a lot better quality
Australian army B40
The other side of the bike above.
1968 Thunderbolt
As bought. Currently being restored.
1927 Indian Scout outfit - chair side
Helen, Dances and the 1927 Indian Scout
1927 Indian Scout outfit - bike side
The Scout again, from the bike side
1954 Golden Flash
Undergoing restoration
1970 Firebird Scrambler
my new toy - drive side view
timing side view
Another Australian army B40
Mostly included to show the wide variations in colour schemes for military bikes.
1969 Rocket III - RHS
A very nice restoration
1969 Rocket III - LHS
This is a 1 owner bike, recently restored
"1973" Lightning - LHS
This is actually a genuine paint job.
Photo taken at Oran Park Raceway - late 70s, before our club member bought it.
This bike was for sale at Ryan's in 1977 as old stock with less than 10 miles on odometer.
"1973" Lightning RHS
A number of unsold 1971 and 1972 bikes were sent to Australia and sold as 1973 models.
The respray was either done by the factory or (more likely) the Australian distributer..
1963 Super Rocket - drive side
Another superb restoration by the owner of the Rocket III
1971 5 speed Rocket III
My next project - when it gets here.
Note both previous owners vouch for the frame colour being correct - not all 1971 models had grey frames.
1963 Super Rocket - timing side
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