bob steele

[Dave Hutchens]

anybody no the ware abouts of bob steele scottish motor cycle champion i would very much like to get in touch with him

[Helen Gibson]

Sadly, Bob died many years ago.

[Dave Hutchens]

thanks for your reply Helen sorry I didnt realise he had passed away, was trying to trace a bike i believed he purchased of me

[oldbelly]

Bob took over the Rutherford Norton from Bill Crozier who was local to us. Bill had a really bad accident at Silloth and then became the machanic for Bob.They later built the Rutherford Konig and if I remember correctly Bob had quit a bit success on that.

[Helen Gibson]

Very happy memories of Bill and Bob, two very talented and stylish riders.
Bob was, of course, also an accomplished sidecar passenger, and one of his closest friends was Jimmy Law who also succumbed to the big C just over a year ago. Both were very funny guys, in different ways. Jimmy was just downright hilarious, but Bob was droll.

[Dave Hutchens]

does anybody no if the rutherford konig survived? i believe it was one of a trio of frames I built in 74/75 if it did I would like to no its ware abouts today. also if anybody has any photos of it I would love to see them thanks dave

[Helen Gibson]

I think Bob's one was sold, and I will try to remember the name of the guy who bought it. Geoff Bell may remember??

[craig n]

Dave,waiting on a call to find out where it is.Was still in shed but owner died last year.Will pm you.

[hayabusa]

hi there was just reading through this and as wondering if any information ever came up on the rutherford konig?

[NickR]

There's a letter about it in the current issue of Classic Racer.