FOR THE LOVE OF THE MACHINE
At heart, we’re petrolheads. We appreciate great engineering, distinctive design, racing heritage and, above all, machines with character.
But the story began long before AGOG MOTO.
My passion for cars and motorcycles started with my father. There was always something interesting tucked away, usually in various states of repair and rarely anything ordinary.
In 1979, we swapped North London for rural Lincolnshire, having sold our family home to the Ratners — yes, thoseRatners.
Our new home was a 400-year-old farmhouse, complete with barns, a reputation for being haunted and a nearest neighbour a mile away. Cadwell Park was just down the road, and an almost deserted B-road ran past the house. For a family of petrolheads, it was pretty much perfect.
The family machinery was an eclectic mix: a Coombs Mk2 Jaguar, Honda Black Bomber, Series III Land Rover, Hillman Imp and, of course, V12 XJS. Not everything was exotic, but nothing lacked character.
Meanwhile, my own obsession with motorcycles was gathering pace, particularly Yamaha two-strokes. With a collection of 1960s Hondas also in the mix, there was always something to tinker with, coax into life or give a good thrashing down that almost deserted B-road. Chasing that elusive ton-up feeling, often without a helmet, was all part of the excitement. Different times, questionable judgement, and absolutely no regrets.
My father’s interest in classic cars was becoming rather more serious too, eventually bringing a Feltham-built Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III (AM300/3/1781) and an Austin-Healey 3000 rally car into the family collection.
Restoring them was very much a family affair, with Mark Sleight’s remarkable ability to bash sheets of metal into the right shapes something to behold. But these cars weren’t destined simply to sit and be admired. They were machines to maintain, learn to drive in and, above all, enjoy.
Growing up surrounded by all that machinery, with Cadwell Park on the doorstep and quiet Lincolnshire roads stretching into the distance, a lifelong obsession was probably inevitable.
The machines have changed over the years. The enthusiasm hasn’t.
Alongside my enthusiasm for cars and motorcycles, I’ve spent my working life in the film and television industry as a Special Effects Supervisor.
It’s a world where preparation, problem-solving and occasionally thinking on your feet are all part of the job.
Over the years, I’ve seen first-hand how something as seemingly simple as getting the right vehicle onto a film set can become surprisingly complicated. Finding it is one thing; getting it there, preparing it and making sure it can be used safely is quite another.
It struck me that my experience in film, combined with a lifetime spent around interesting machinery and the people who own it, could be rather useful.
And that’s really where AGOG MOTO began.
What started with my father’s enthusiasm has become something of a family tradition.
Today, my son Harry is part of AGOG MOTO, bringing a third generation into the fold and sharing the same fascination with exceptional machinery.
Harry is also closely involved with AGOG VIVID, overseeing engineering design, CAD, manufacturing and 3D printing. His technical background adds another dimension to the family obsession, particularly when it comes to understanding how things work — and occasionally making them work better.
Together with AGOG SFX, our practical film special effects business, these interests have created a natural connection between the automotive, engineering and creative worlds.
AGOG MOTO brings it all together: a family business built around the machines we love, the people we’ve met and the pleasure of finding something genuinely special.
AGOG MOTO focuses on Porsche sports cars, Ducati motorcycles, Honda HRC competition machines and historic racing motorcycles.
We’re drawn to great engineering, originality, provenance and motorsport heritage. But above all, we like machines with character.
From iconic Porsche 911s to collectible Ducati superbikes and authentic period racing motorcycles, it’s often the history, the little details and the stories behind a machine that make it truly interesting.
That enthusiasm shapes everything we do, whether we’re helping someone buy or sell something special, tracking down an elusive machine or sourcing the right vehicle for a production.
Over more than 40 years in the classic and competition car and motorcycle world, we’ve made some wonderful friends, met some remarkable characters and built an international network of owners, collectors and specialists.
And as anyone involved in this world knows, some of the most interesting machinery never makes it anywhere near a public advertisement.
Finding it often comes down to knowing the right people, asking the right questions and recognising something special when it comes along.
Whether you’re looking for a Porsche, Ducati, Honda HRC or historic racing motorcycle, Harry and I are always happy to have a conversation.
Equally, if you’re considering selling something exceptional, we can explore opportunities through our contacts, including discreet introductions where appropriate.
No hard sell. Just genuine enthusiasm, experience and an appreciation of the machines themselves.
Our working lives have been spent in the film and television industry, primarily in practical special effects. Film sets, production schedules and the occasional last-minute change of plan are very familiar territory.
Alongside that, our lifelong enthusiasm for cars and motorcycles has introduced us to a wonderful network of collectors, owners and specialists, many of whom have become good friends over the years.
Bringing those two worlds together seemed a rather natural thing to do.
Through AGOG MOTO, we can help source Porsche sports cars, specialist motorcycles and other interesting machinery for film, television, advertising, fashion and photographic productions, drawing on our own collection and those connections built over many years.
We understand that finding the right vehicle is only half the job. Getting it to set, preparing it, positioning it and making sure it can be used safely and appropriately are equally important.
Whether it’s a static studio shoot, a period-correct machine or a controlled driving sequence, we understand both what the production needs and what the vehicle’s owner expects.
Some machines are best admired standing still. Others can be put through their paces under the right arrangements.
We know the machines, we know the people, and we certainly know our way around a film set.
AGOG MOTO isn’t about shifting volume, filling pages with endless photographs or pretending every car and motorcycle is the finest example ever produced.
We believe exceptional machines deserve something a little more personal.
Every car and motorcycle has its own history, quirks and individual character. We’d much rather tell you about those over a proper conversation than try to squeeze the whole story into a sales listing.
Whether you’re buying, selling, searching for something elusive or looking for the right vehicle for a production, we believe the best relationships begin with a shared enthusiasm and a straightforward chat.
After all, it’s the love of the machine that brought us here in the first place.
Thanks for reading about us.
Jason
PORSCHE · DUCATI · HONDA HRC · HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLES
SALES · SPECIALIST SOURCING · FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY HIRE
Whether you’re looking for something exceptional or have a project in mind, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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