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Looking through the website I sort of miss the community spirit, rose tints maybe..
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Sep 2. 11 Replies 1 Like
HelloI have bought a Honda Superdream, W reg could be 1980. The licence plate says 'Coburn & Hughes 449 Green Lanes Harringay' I thought I recognised the name so had a look on Google Maps. 449…Back to Harringay Online
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"She was a spammer, Peter. She's been banned and her comments deleted."
"Hi
Appear to have a comment by Jennifer Gilbert regarding my post about Coburn & Hughes. Unfortunatley I can't find it. Perhaps it's been deleated?
Peter "
Coburn & Hughes, c1970
"Coburn & Hughes. I think this photo answers all my questions about C&H.
Many Thanks Hugh"
"Thanks for this.
My CB400N is red although I suspect the frame is from a 250. If it is bland then that suits me well, being of advanced years. Perhaps the rear licence plate was originally attached to a 250? Did C&H always have their name on the…"
"I bought a Honda CB250 from C&H in 1978, I think. Looked good in blue, and was reliable, if bland. Chopped it in for a Ducati 350 Mk 3 after becoming influenced by the brother of a friend who had a Ducati 250 24 Horas."
"No, the 250N came from Bol D'or Motorcycles when they were in Portland Road.
My present 250N came from a well-known online auction site!
Roy"
"Roy
Was the 250N from C&H as well?
Was there a Mr Coburn and/or a Mr Hughes (not Ms)?
Peter"
"I bought a Super Dream 250N in the late 70s.
Not very super performance but a nice size bike to ride. Couriers loved them.
I have one, a W reg in my collection. Simple engineering and good electrics.
It's a comfy ride for an old geezer."
"Thanks Peter
I'm now getting a clearer picture of Messrs Coburn & Hughes. Dealt with afew in my time. Some were great, some dodgy 'Daly' types. Can't say my Honda is a 'super' anything, but I can't blame…"
"They also had branch in Luton 5-7 Moor St.
A 'Coburn & Hughes' Google search brings up many entries, adverts and comments.
They were also outlets for magnificent Italian Ducati and MotoGuzzi bikes."
"I bought a 'used' 125cc Honda CB125S from them in 1972. A great little bike, wish I had it today. Would be a nice addition to my other old Japanese bikes.
They were a typical motorcycle dealer of the time. A mixture of British, Eastern…"
"I bought a 1964 Honda 305 ‘Superdream’ from them in 1967; it was an absolute heap of ****, but I wouldn’t take my experience as a guide to their business. Prior to that it was a secondhand car dealership when most of them were in…"
"Many thanks for your help Hugh.
As you age you get more nostalgic, I sort of miss the ‘high street’ with all the variety of shops."
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- At 18:34 on October 16, 2025,
Hugh said…
She was a spammer, Peter. She's been banned and her comments deleted.
- At 14:04 on October 16, 2025,
Peter said…
Hi
Appear to have a comment by Jennifer Gilbert regarding my post about Coburn & Hughes. Unfortunatley I can't find it. Perhaps it's been deleated?
Peter
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