Vintage Isle of Man TT 1968, Restored from Original Cine Film

Enjoyed this 1968 TT footage? I also have rare colour footage from the 1964 Isle of Man TT here:    • Before the 2026 TT Begins , Watch the Isle...   Please note that this is an amateur silent 16mm cine film. No original audio was recorded, so all narration, music and motorcycle sound effects were created in 2026 to accompany the footage. While every effort has been made to identify riders, motorcycles and events correctly, there will inevitably be some errors and not every motorcycle sound effect will match the machine seen on screen. The aim is to recreate the atmosphere of the Isle of Man TT rather than provide a perfect historical reconstruction. The knowledge shared by viewers in the comments is invaluable. Any corrections, rider identifications and additional historical information gathered this year will be used to improve the soundtrack and narration when the film is released for the 2027 TT. And yes, I’m sure one or two viewers will still dislike the music. All modern viewing devices do come with a volume control. Experience the excitement of the Isle of Man TT as it appeared nearly six decades ago, captured by an amateur filmmaker on original colour cine film during race week in 1968. This rare footage takes you around the legendary Mountain Course, from the crowded paddock and vintage motorcycles on display, to the breathtaking speed of the racers charging through the island roads. Many of the machines seen here are now icons of TT history, ridden in an era when courage mattered as much as engineering. Filmed in the warm summer of 1968 and carefully scanned frame by frame from the original film reels, this presentation preserves the atmosphere of the TT before onboard cameras, digital broadcasting and modern safety barriers transformed the event forever. You’ll see: • Rare amateur colour footage from the 1968 TT • Historic racing motorcycles and sidecars • Spectators lining the roads just feet from the action • Vintage bikes displayed around the paddock • The Isle of Man Mountain Course as it looked in the late 1960s 58 years have passed since these scenes were captured, yet the spirit of the TT remains unchanged, with each new generation of riders following the same roads and chasing the same dream. This film has been digitally transferred and preserved from the original cine reels by 8mm2Digital in York, England. www.8mm2digital.com Digitally scanned and restored by 8mm2Digital. © 2026 8mm2Digital. If you enjoy vintage motorsport films and rare historical footage, please like, subscribe and share your memories of the TT in the comments below.