davetom Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Earlier this summer,rode my HT up to Solihull British Legion where I play snooker and meet my mates, when an old chap who I`ve often said hello to but never really spoke to showed an interest in my bike. Turns out he rode in ISDT`s on Triumphs in early 60`s( Wales and Garmisch) and rode works James ( I think) at some stage. He said he rode sleeved down 175 Cubs in ISDTs amongst other things, and since then I`ve done some work at his house, where he took me to his garage and showed me a pretty impressive large cardboard box of trials/scrambles trophys from 50s/60s. He`s early 80s now but still fit and well and wonder if any old friends/foes are on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie prescott Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi Guy's. Hi Dave. I have done a quick check and there were 175 Triumph Cubs in the 1956 ISDT (plunger framed). Tony could have ridden one of these. I will ask some of the Guys who worked for Triumph at the time if they remember him. Regards Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetom Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi Charlie, I`ve just found an excellent website- `speedtracktales` that is full of pics and info from old ISDT`s, and there`s a mention of a C.A.Kemp retiring on a 175 Triumph at the `62 ISDT. When I next see him I`ll ask if he uses his middle name now ,Anthony, and the C could be his proper christian name? He said he rode at Garmisch so that tallies up. I just found it interesting that this quiet old chap who has a pint with his wife at our club was a bit of a rider in his day. Hope you have some luck at your end, thanks for trying, regards, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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