Brough Superior and the Ratcliffe family
Sam Ratcliffe was personally acquainted with George Brough, bought bikes from him and entered competitions with him in the early 1920s. Steve Ratcliffe is engaged in researching this period. Here are some of the results so far…
S.W. ("Sam") Ratcliffe's early motorcycling history with Brough Superior (edited version of article originally published in the Brough Superior Owners' Club Newsletter March 2004) Studio shot of Sam, probably 1919 with a W.E. Brough SWR on an early OHV Brough Superior SWR on an NUT Sam's son, daughter in law grandsons and family with Sam's 1924 Brough Superior SS80 Other motorcycling news… Link to Jordan Frampton following in father Tim's treadmarks at the practice day at Reading Speedway 13.2.05. Tim was Southern Grass Track Champion 1984. Replica SS100 #1 completed February 2005 by Tony Cripps for a renowned British aficionado.
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