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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Nimrod on June 27, 2009, 11:27:05 PM

Title: W E Platts, Sheffield Speedway rider of the 20's
Post by: Nimrod on June 27, 2009, 11:27:05 PM

I have been contacted by the grandson of 'Gus' Platts ,an old 20's/30's speedway rider in Sheffield. He is looking to locate his grandads old BSA dirt tracker and has heard it is in a motorcycle museum 'somewhere in the south of England'. I myself saw a photograph of the restored machine round about 1988, so I know for fact it was restored, but its whereabouts unknown. Could anyone help with any info? We would be most gratefull for any help.
     Bill.

Title: Re: W E Platts, Sheffield Speedway rider of the 20's
Post by: L.A.B. on June 28, 2009, 01:10:16 AM

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has heard it is in a motorcycle museum 'somewhere in the south of England'.

Have you tried the Speedway museum?
http://www.speedwaymuseum.co.uk/

Or the Haynes museum which has a speedway section I believe?
http://www.haynesmotormuseum.com/museum/exhibits.html