Bangers & Cash

Paul collects a cherished 1924 Rover 9, a motorcycle that has stayed in the same family since the 1950s. Before joining that family, the bike had only a single previous owner, and well documented, making its provenance remarkably straightforward for enthusiasts.

The broadcast is an episode of a programme that follows Paul as he pursues a very specific hobby. In this installment the focus is on his acquisition of a historic motorcycle, and the segment is presented in a straightforward, factual style. Paul’s target is a 1924 Rover 9, a machine he describes as cherished. The bike has remained within a single family since the 1950s, and before that it had only one other owner. Its lineage is therefore limited to just two custodians before reaching Paul’s collection. The episode outlines the continuity of ownership, noting that the Rover 9 stayed with the same household for decades after being passed down from its original proprietor. This uninterrupted chain of possession underscores the bike’s personal significance to the family that kept it for so long. Finally, Paul’s involvement is highlighted as the latest chapter in the bike’s modest history. By adding the 1924 Rover 9 to his own collection, he becomes the third person to own the motorcycle, extending its story while preserving the link to its earlier owners.