Antique & Classic Cars Blog

On Saturday, I was lucky enough to get in on a vintage motorcycle enthusiasts outing to a private collection in Burnsville. WOW!

These are some of the most beautiful motorcycles I have ever seen. . . . wonderful examples from well-known marques like BSA, Triumph and Ariel, and then some rarer steeds, like a Brough Superior (the bike Lawrence of Arabia apparently rode), New Imperial, Rudge Ulster and a Vincent Black Knight.

There were delights in all areas, from the craftsmanship on the engine componentry, to the daring sweeps and shapes of the exhaust pipes, to the artistry in the faces of speedometers, tachometers and other gauges.

In recent years, hopping on a few modern bikes had moved my mind in that direction, prompting dreams of sprinter speed, acrobat agility and the confidence of sure starts and stops, every time. Humbug! This collection of bikes yanked my mind right back into the past–way back.

There must be a dozen bikes here that would make any classic motorcycle fan proud for life. The angles were not always ideal for a great photograph, but the subjects could not have been better. Rather than jabber on, I’ll let these iron horses speak for themselves.

This entry was posted on Monday, January 19th, 2009 at 9:03 pm and is filed under Motorcycle tales. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.