George Prew

Born in Maidenhead and brought up in Hertfordshire, George began motorcycling riding an aged 350cc Velocette MAC around the fields and paths of a neighbouring farm as a 14 year old lad.

More machines (and fun) followed, and fired by an interest in mechanics on leaving school, he signed apprenticeship papers with a local garage, Smiths of Buntingford.

Initially transport to work, the cinema and countless other trips was courtesy of the local bus service, whose timetable was at times rather restrictive.

On reaching his 16th birthday George bought a secondhand BSA C11G, and with learner 'L' plates fastened front and back, legally took to the road.

While the little 250 Beeza was never a favourite, it served well, offering freedom and independence.

Suddenly a whole new world opened up for the teenager, all thanks to this 250 from Small Heath.

Acting decisively, wanted adverts were placed in the press. Thanks to the response of Tim Morris, son of the proprietor of Wrens Nest Garage, Stratford-Upon-Avon, George secured his Rocket Gold Star on 7 April 1973 and continues to enjoy its ownership today.

The RGS may have needed work, but at least spare parts wouldn't be a problem, reasoned Mr Prew. He couldn't have been more wrong: modern dealers weren't interested in obsolete motorcycles, specialists had yet to establish themselves, many had little knowledge of the model and most were simply confused by it.

Proud to be the world's first 'classic' parts supplier for the RGS, George remains faithful to the principle he worked to when rebuilding his first Rocket Gold Star:

"Always strive for an emphasis on quality, rather than become a slave to low prices at the expense of sound manufacturing standards."

Today 99% of the annual turnover comprises new parts, which are often sourced and manufactured in the UK. On occasions he has new old stock items from the days when BSA were building the RGS.

Current top sellers include: clip-ons, rear set footrests, Gold Star headlight brackets, shock absorbers, taper roller steering head bearings, magnetic alloy sump kits, front fork double damper kits which John Gleed helped develop, and many other front fork parts.

All of which and much more can be found on George Prew's regular stands at many major UK shows and autojumbles.

Alternatively orders are welcomed by surface mail (include SAE please) and fax, or during business hours by telephone. Orders may be placed with debit card payment. Although the business accepts credit cards too, as no costs for c/c transactions have been factored into the pricing structure, in an effort to maintain this practice debit card payments are favoured.