This vintage motorcycle exhibition traces the MV Agusta brand from its World War II inception to today. Transportation meets art in this spectacular salute to one of the most admired, esthetically-driven steel horses of all time. The exhibition runs Saturday, September 8, 2007 through Sunday, January 6, 2008. Member’s Opening Reception is Friday, September 7, 2007 and Director’s Circle Dinner is Friday, November 2, 2007
Related Programming: EASY RIDER, Italian Style Festival, Sunday, (...)
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The final steel beam of the Harley-Davidson Museum building was placed atop an adjoining 80-foot tower May 4, representing a significant milestone in the construction of the new facility. With great pride, Harley-Davidson executives and construction team workers signed the beam before Willie G. Davidson, senior vice president and chief styling officer, gave the signal for it to be raised to the top of the tower.
Construction of the Harley-Davidson Museum, located at 6th and Canal Street (...)
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From Ducati:
Cupertino, CA - Ducati North America announces the official donation to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum of the “Iron Butt” ST4, ridden by Gary Eagan from 2000-2002 to several endurance records.
The ST4 was originally delivered to Gary Eagan by Ducati North America in 2000 as a brand new motorcycle with zero miles. It was viewed as an ideal platform for Gary to use for his record setting long distance endurance rides.
The most prestigious record Gary set on this (...)
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When he was a kid, Steve Smith begged and badgered his parents for anything with two wheels and a motor. He eventually got his wish in the form of a Harley Davidson minicycle. The bike is long gone. But Smith’s two-wheel fascination?
Stronger than ever.
That fascination will be on display as Smith, head of the Lawrence Group architecture firm, and his son Zach unveil their midtown Moto Museum on Olive Street.
As part of the museum kick-off, the father-son enthusiasts also will host (...)
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Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announces new exhibit honoring Malcolm Smith.
Pickerington, OH - The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announces "Malcolm!," a new exhibit honoring the legendary career of off-road racing champion, movie star, motorcycling ambassador, tireless fundraiser and mega-dealer Malcolm Smith. Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998, Smith - supported by noted colleagues and friends - will return to help dedicate "Malcolm!" on July 26, 2007 (...)
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Brooklands Museum and the VMCC Sprint Section regret to announce that the Sprint meeting scheduled for 8th July 2007 has been CANCELLED for financial reasons.
The Museum and the VMCC Sprint Section are sorry to disappoint riders who were looking forward to a blast on the new Mercedes-Benz track.
Efforts will be made to stage the event in 2008, which is actually the Centenary year of the start of MOTORCYCLE racing at Brooklands, whereas this year is the Centenary of the opening of the (...)
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One of Pickerington’s prime attractions is revving up a campaign intended to maintain and expand its most popular programs.
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announced last week it has initiated an endowment to provide permanent support for its exhibition series. For the effort, the museum has partnered with the Columbus Foundation with the goal of building a $5-million fund over the next five years.
"Our exhibitions are one of the best things we do, based on what our guests have (...)
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The Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Mass. welcomed Erik Buell, sportbike designer, engineer, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company on Friday, January 19, 2007. Erik spoke about his personal design philosophy and the company’s unique role as the only sportbike maker in America. Many vintage and new model Buell motorcycles were on display, including a 1989 RR1200 in pristine condition owned by John Sweeney, executive director of the Larz Anderson Museum. (...)
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The one-story brick building at 5625 Gravois Avenue bears no sign, in fact has nothing to distinguish itself from its commercial neighbors.
Inside, however, is a collection that draws motorcycle connoisseurs from all over the country. The museum includes not only 150-plus vintage motorcycles, but it provides a bit of a history lesson on St. Louis and a look at the larger-than-life career of motorcycle and car dealer Dave Mungenast.
Mungenast, who died in September at age 71 of brain (...)
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This past summer, construction of the Harley-Davidson Museum began after legendary dirt racer Scott Parker performed a burnout with a Harley-Davidson Sportster to officially break ground on the Museum. With plans to open in 2008, the Harley-Davidson Museum will become a must-see destination for many motorcyclists. For those who want to track the progress of the construction of the H-D Museum, a new webcam allows eager and curious enthusiasts to watch the progress each day.
The H-D Museum (...)
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