A new DVD has just been released called 'Enduro Classics' (Volume 2), by 'Duke Marketing' (http://www.dukevideo.com/.) As this covers the 1960 and 1965 events it may well contain some interesting Greeves footage. Also included is the final round of the 1981 European Two Day Enduro Championships, as the sport developed (?!) into the 'modern' format. I haven't seen it yet so I can't comment further, but as Greeves were well represented in '60 and '65 I'd hope they'd be something in there for Thundersley fans, maybe even a glimpse of Sammy Miller on his works International....before his sleeve bolt 'let go' anyway...! For more details click on the link below;
'Enduro Classics'-Volume 2. http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...ics-Vol-2.aspx
Listed below are some of the other commercially available DVDs, with most containing Greeves footage to a greater or lesser extent, that may be of interest to members.
'Six From The Scottish.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...ttish-DVD.aspx
Lots of Greeves footage, including action from the 1952, '53, '59', '63, and '69 events. Highly recommended!
'This Is Yorkshire.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...story-DVD.aspx
A great value compilation containing sixteen lovely old films from the '50's and '60's covering in the main trials like the Scott and Allan Jeffries, but also the Ilkley Grand National, Scrambles, Sports Car Trials, and lots more. Again, highly recommended!
'Scrambling In The Fifties.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...-50-S-DVD.aspx
This has some rare Brian Stonebridge and Dave Bickers footage, and also includes all the greats from the era (Jeff Smith, Dave Curtis, Jeff Ward, Johnny Giles, Don Rickman, Arthur Lampkin et al.) Events include; 1955 Victory Cup Trial; 1956 Experts Grand National Scramble; 1956 and '58 Lancashire Grand Point To Point; 1956 Lancashire Grand National; 1959 20th. Cotswold Scramble. Cracking stuff!
'The Roughriders.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...-60-S-DVD.aspx
Although no Greeves footage to speak of, this is still a fantastic 'double bill' of films, with the first being 'The Roughriders' from the late '60's, with Jeff Smith and Arthur Lampkin on the works BSA's taking on Rolf Tibblin, Bill Nilsson et al at several classic venues, including Hawkstone Park and Namur in Sweden. The second film is called 'Three In Europe' and follows John Banks, Vic Eastwood, Dave Nichol and Keith Hickman on the championship trail in 1969, up against the likes of Roger DeCoster and Bengt Aberg. Also included is footage from the Luxembourg, French and Swiss MX GP's.
'Enduro Classics'-Volume 1. http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...ssics-DVD.aspx
Again, no Greeves footage to speak of here, but nonetheless an excellent compilation of period ISDT films, with events from Italy, Austria and Wales during 1951, '52 and '54. Interlinked with the footage are reminiscences from gold medal winners such as Jeff Smith, Eddie Dow, Brian Martin and Norman Vanhouse. There is also footage of the famous Maudes Trophy victory for BSA, when the team rode from Birmingham to Vienna and back to Oslo (a 4,500 mike round trip), and competed in the ISDT 'en route', with none of the riders dropping a single mark! (Volume 2 has just been released-for details see the top of this post.)
'On Any Sunday.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/B...c-Set-DVD.aspx
The all time classic 1970's bike movie....nuff said! If you haven't seen it yet you really should!!! Financed by Steve McQueen and filmed by Bruce Brown, there is simply too much 'good stuff' to list here! Greeves footage includes loads of Desert Racing action, and the beautifully photographed 'Dunes Riding' end sequence, with Mert Lawwill riding a Challenger (badged as a Harley due to his contractual obligations!!!), with Steve McQueen and Malcom Smith on Husqvarna's. In my opinion one of the best films ever made about motorcycling, and then some! Try to get the three-disc box set if you can, as it's well worth it for all the extra footage and bonus features.
It's always well worth trying other sources (such as Amazon; http://www.amazon.co.uk/) as there are often some bargains to be had.
Brian.
'Enduro Classics'-Volume 2. http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...ics-Vol-2.aspx
Listed below are some of the other commercially available DVDs, with most containing Greeves footage to a greater or lesser extent, that may be of interest to members.
'Six From The Scottish.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...ttish-DVD.aspx
Lots of Greeves footage, including action from the 1952, '53, '59', '63, and '69 events. Highly recommended!
'This Is Yorkshire.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...story-DVD.aspx
A great value compilation containing sixteen lovely old films from the '50's and '60's covering in the main trials like the Scott and Allan Jeffries, but also the Ilkley Grand National, Scrambles, Sports Car Trials, and lots more. Again, highly recommended!
'Scrambling In The Fifties.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...-50-S-DVD.aspx
This has some rare Brian Stonebridge and Dave Bickers footage, and also includes all the greats from the era (Jeff Smith, Dave Curtis, Jeff Ward, Johnny Giles, Don Rickman, Arthur Lampkin et al.) Events include; 1955 Victory Cup Trial; 1956 Experts Grand National Scramble; 1956 and '58 Lancashire Grand Point To Point; 1956 Lancashire Grand National; 1959 20th. Cotswold Scramble. Cracking stuff!
'The Roughriders.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...-60-S-DVD.aspx
Although no Greeves footage to speak of, this is still a fantastic 'double bill' of films, with the first being 'The Roughriders' from the late '60's, with Jeff Smith and Arthur Lampkin on the works BSA's taking on Rolf Tibblin, Bill Nilsson et al at several classic venues, including Hawkstone Park and Namur in Sweden. The second film is called 'Three In Europe' and follows John Banks, Vic Eastwood, Dave Nichol and Keith Hickman on the championship trail in 1969, up against the likes of Roger DeCoster and Bengt Aberg. Also included is footage from the Luxembourg, French and Swiss MX GP's.
'Enduro Classics'-Volume 1. http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/O...ssics-DVD.aspx
Again, no Greeves footage to speak of here, but nonetheless an excellent compilation of period ISDT films, with events from Italy, Austria and Wales during 1951, '52 and '54. Interlinked with the footage are reminiscences from gold medal winners such as Jeff Smith, Eddie Dow, Brian Martin and Norman Vanhouse. There is also footage of the famous Maudes Trophy victory for BSA, when the team rode from Birmingham to Vienna and back to Oslo (a 4,500 mike round trip), and competed in the ISDT 'en route', with none of the riders dropping a single mark! (Volume 2 has just been released-for details see the top of this post.)
'On Any Sunday.' http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/B...c-Set-DVD.aspx
The all time classic 1970's bike movie....nuff said! If you haven't seen it yet you really should!!! Financed by Steve McQueen and filmed by Bruce Brown, there is simply too much 'good stuff' to list here! Greeves footage includes loads of Desert Racing action, and the beautifully photographed 'Dunes Riding' end sequence, with Mert Lawwill riding a Challenger (badged as a Harley due to his contractual obligations!!!), with Steve McQueen and Malcom Smith on Husqvarna's. In my opinion one of the best films ever made about motorcycling, and then some! Try to get the three-disc box set if you can, as it's well worth it for all the extra footage and bonus features.
It's always well worth trying other sources (such as Amazon; http://www.amazon.co.uk/) as there are often some bargains to be had.
Brian.
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