The Metisse Story – Derek & Don Rickman By David Gittins

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(32 customer reviews)

£ 250.00

Fantastic photos, great quality hardback, 281 pages.

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This book by David Gittins, well known authority and author of classic motocross and scrambling, records the complete history and development of Métisse motorcycles, their manufacture and competition successes, together with other associated products manufactured by Rickman Engineering all under the direction of World Champion Motorcross legends, Don and Derek Rickman.

From it’s inception through to the present day production of the Steve McQueen Desert Racer re-creation and the completely new Métisse MK 5 road bike the book contains over 300 photographs plus the original factory production records which include dates, frame numbers and destinations of the bikes produced. It is an invaluable and essential reference work for anyone interested the British motorcycle industry and the Métisse/Rickman marque of that era.

Fantastic photos, great quality hardback, 281 pages. (Note, due to the high quality of this book it is very heavy!)

32 reviews for The Metisse Story – Derek & Don Rickman By David Gittins

  1. Guest (verified owner)

    Excellent book, really good price, well packaged and very quick delivery. A really 1st class company to deal with. Many thanks.

  2. Guest (verified owner)

    Excellent book, really good price, well packaged and very quick delivery. A really 1st class company to deal with. Many thanks.

  3. Michael T. (verified owner)

    Five Stars, thank you!

  4. Michael T. (verified owner)

    Five Stars, thank you!

  5. Chris P. (verified owner)

    Perfect book in perfect condition, I can now start and work out how and when my bike was made.

  6. Chris P. (verified owner)

    Perfect book in perfect condition, I can now start and work out how and when my bike was made.

  7. Kurt L. (verified owner)

    Best thanks it is a great book and fast delivery!

  8. Kurt L. (verified owner)

    Best thanks it is a great book and fast delivery!

  9. Andreas W. (verified owner)

    A need for Rickman owners. Just missing some technical details of the bikes but who cares.

  10. Andreas W. (verified owner)

    A need for Rickman owners. Just missing some technical details of the bikes but who cares.

  11. Gregg W. (verified owner)

    Spot on

  12. Gregg W. (verified owner)

    Spot on

  13. Michael P. (verified owner)

    fabulous book

  14. Michael P. (verified owner)

    fabulous book

  15. David D. (verified owner)

    A timeless must have book for anyone who appreciates the will to create, take a chance and leave an imprint on motorcycle history forever
    A remarkable book with all manner of references, photos and a listing of frame numbers and production dates.
    A must have book, worth more than the cost.

  16. David D. (verified owner)

    A timeless must have book for anyone who appreciates the will to create, take a chance and leave an imprint on motorcycle history forever
    A remarkable book with all manner of references, photos and a listing of frame numbers and production dates.
    A must have book, worth more than the cost.

  17. robert w. (verified owner)

    Derek and Don Rickman 'The Matisse' Story'.
    A treasure trove for motorcycle spannermen.
    You will love and cherish this book
    Rob Watts

  18. robert w. (verified owner)

    Derek and Don Rickman 'The Matisse' Story'.
    A treasure trove for motorcycle spannermen.
    You will love and cherish this book
    Rob Watts

  19. Russell S. (verified owner)

    Fantastic book a must for all Rickman fans ! BurtonBike Bits provided great price and lst class service

  20. Russell S. (verified owner)

    Fantastic book a must for all Rickman fans ! BurtonBike Bits provided great price and lst class service

  21. Rob P. (verified owner)

    All good thank you :+1:

  22. Rob P. (verified owner)

    All good thank you :+1:

  23. Harold D. (verified owner)

    As a former Metisse owner, I love reading the book. I'm wondering if there might be another such bike in my future.

  24. Harold D. (verified owner)

    As a former Metisse owner, I love reading the book. I'm wondering if there might be another such bike in my future.

  25. Nick H. (verified owner)

    Excellent book about all things Metisse. Pricey but they are second hand also, so decided to buy new.

  26. Nick H. (verified owner)

    Excellent book about all things Metisse. Pricey but they are second hand also, so decided to buy new.

  27. Robert V. (verified owner)

    This wonderful book was delivered to the USA quickly and will be enjoyed after Christmas!

  28. Robert V. (verified owner)

    This wonderful book was delivered to the USA quickly and will be enjoyed after Christmas!

  29. Gary T. (verified owner)

    Great fast service and the book is amazing!!

  30. Gary T. (verified owner)

    Great fast service and the book is amazing!!

  31. David B. (verified owner)

    This is a great book – a must have for the Rickman enthusiast.
    Excellent service & superfast delivery – thankyou…

  32. David B. (verified owner)

    This is a great book – a must have for the Rickman enthusiast.
    Excellent service & superfast delivery – thankyou…

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