 In the 1954 Isle of Man Senior TT McIntyre came 14th on an AJS.AJS pulled out of racing, and McIntyre was soon riding the 'Dustbin' faired Potts Norton, and winning.The TT looked to be within reach, and in the 1955 Isle of Man Junior TT he did lead for four of the seven laps, but brake overheating and suspension problems forced him to slow, allowing Bill Lomas on a Moto Guzzi to go on to victory, with McIntyre second.