The first machine I took control of ..hmm..? Not exactly in control as such, was a 350cc AJS in a large wooded area behind a pals house, there was rather a lot to take in as a 14 yr old. The advance and retard lever was thought to be more threatening in its use during attempts to kick start the old thing, than dodging the trees once we finally had it fired up and running. M/cycles were my main interest throughout my teenage years. First car I drove was a BSM Mini, and first car I owned was a Frogeye Sprite in need of floor panels and much else, so it seems I started as I meant to go on buying cars in need of some degree of restoration/repair... Until I bought the Morgan which was fully restored at the time of purchase..!
