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1968 Islo Sport at Horsepower Farm on S. Lamar

Written by Ken Altes

Some info on this manufacturer here. See permanent link to Horsepower Farm at right.

1968 Moto Islo Sport

Rare, Coveted Prewar Brough Superior SS80 at Revival Cycles

Written by Ken Altes

This remarkable 1933 Brough Superior is being prepared for a cross-country trek.  Built from 1924 into the 1930s, it was guaranteed to reach 80 mph (the SS100 was guaranteed to reach 100). Called  “the Rolls Royce of motorcycles”, fabulously expensive and meticulously built to the highest standard, customized for each customer making them the ultimate motorcycle of its time.  Famously, T.E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia, died riding his eighth Brough.  Another was jointly owned by Steve McQueen and his buddy, Von Dutch.  Learn more here.  And here.  Here are better pics from Revival Cycles.

BroughBrough Superior SS80 in Austin TXBrough Superior SS80 headlight in Austin TXBrough Superior SS80 knee pad

Early 60s Honda 150cc Baby Dream at Revival Cycles

Written by Ken Altes

Never heard of one before. See link for Revival Cycles at right.

Vintage Honda Baby Dream 150 in Austin TX