Anson Classic Restorations

Anson Classic Restorations Anson Classic Restorations - Detailed restorations of our motorcycle heritage.

Anson Classic Restorations is a small specialised restorer of classic motorcycles based in Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire.

One of the first drafts of some of the artwork for my "British Motorcycles - Meet the Owners' book by Jason Blackiston. ...
02/06/2026

One of the first drafts of some of the artwork for my "British Motorcycles - Meet the Owners' book by Jason Blackiston. Now available on Amazon.

02/06/2026

I have created a book about our favourite pastime.

Years ago, I started to write down observations in the style of the classic Ladybird books we all grew up with. I had this sitting on the computer doing nothing because of the cost of getting it illustrated. Still, now, with the advent of technology, illustrations are no longer a sticking point.

The book is in three formats: Kindle, 6x9" paperback and 6x9" Hardback.

Available on Amazon - link below

You can read a sample of the book's pages on the Amazon page.

From concours obsessives and impossible know-it-alls to oily shed dwellers and fearless road riders.

Meet the Owners is a gentle, wicked look at the strange world of classic British motorcycling.

See the people who keep these magnificent machines running and occasionally make life miserable for everyone around them.

Funny, nostalgic, and illustrated in the style of a bygone age, this is a celebration of the eccentricity, stubbornness, and enduring charm of Britain’s classic bike community.

Thirty-nine funny illustrations that will make an ideal gift for all motorcyclists - will you spot somebody you know?

An ideal gift for lovers of British Motorcycles.

500cc of goodness.
25/02/2026

500cc of goodness.

Aero engine day. Freshly rebuilt and installed.
25/02/2026

Aero engine day. Freshly rebuilt and installed.

It's not often you see a full set of 4 bronze engine plates. This was on a 1928 New Henley.
18/11/2024

It's not often you see a full set of 4 bronze engine plates. This was on a 1928 New Henley.

Another one of our restorations in the National Motorcycle Museum. Triumph Tiger 90. The National Motorcycle Museum
18/11/2024

Another one of our restorations in the National Motorcycle Museum. Triumph Tiger 90. The National Motorcycle Museum

I was having a bit of trouble with some New Hudson spindles. The original ones with the old 'cup and cone' arrangement w...
18/11/2024

I was having a bit of trouble with some New Hudson spindles. The original ones with the old 'cup and cone' arrangement were completely marmalised and for a completely different bike, like all the parts that come with basketcases. So, I tackled the problem by providing a modern twist. Using modern metric taper roller bearings fitted into adapter cups that I machined to fit the hubs, I could remake the spindles, spacers and nuts. You would not believe the difference in 'rolling resistance' this makes.
Just for info, the threads on the nuts and spindles are imperial rather than metric, just so the purists don't fall off their stools through rage.

While looking back through the old photos I noticed this. I brought this in for resale, rode it a few times and loved it...
18/11/2024

While looking back through the old photos I noticed this. I brought this in for resale, rode it a few times and loved it. Unfortunately somebody brought it and I couldn't play with it anymore.

Just finished this lovely 1940 Matchless G3 in Malta camouflage. Really enjoyed doing this one.
02/05/2024

Just finished this lovely 1940 Matchless G3 in Malta camouflage. Really enjoyed doing this one.

I am looking to move my Racing Bantam on to the next caretaker.Ive had a lot of fun with this bike in the past few years...
18/04/2024

I am looking to move my Racing Bantam on to the next caretaker.
Ive had a lot of fun with this bike in the past few years, its has a nice period look to it. This used to be raced by a fellow called Tom Ford in the 60's and it was last raced in 1970, it was then put in storage until I brought it in 2012ish. I fitted some new tyres, a new carb and a Rex Caunt ignition system and used in in a few parades both in the UK and France. It used to live on the wall in the workshop, some of you may have seen it.
The engine ins a 125cc running a 3speed gearbox, it made 11hp on the dyno.
If anybody is interested contact me and come and have a look. I am open to sensible offers, it would be nice for it to goto a good home. I tried posting it on the Bantam Racing forum here on Facebook as I thought they would be the obvious people for it but they don't seem to be allowing it for some reason.
Please share if you know anybody who may want it.
Based near Northampton UK
Regards
Jason

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