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Saturday before last I had the opportunity to visit the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. This place is a must-see for anyone who loves motorcycles. George Barber has a collection of over 1200 bikes, with about 700 on display at any given time (the collection rotates). The best part is that the bikes are not roped off, so you can walk right up and scrutinize them up close.
The museum is designed so you start on the top floor -- and the very first bike that I rushed over to look at was one of the most iconic bikes in the world, the Britten V-1000.
They have several Hondas that look like they just came off the assembly line.
I'd love to get a GB500 like this one.
Puch 250 SGS, almost identical to the bike my dad rode from Vienna to Istanbul when he was a student
Pics from my dad's trip:
1967 Triumph Bonneville
BSA Gold Star Clubman
A couple of Tritons
Manx Norton
Norvin
1938 Brough Superior SS100
Egli Vincent. I love Vincents.
Vincent Rapide
Vincent Black Shadow (have I mentioned I love Vincents?)
A pair of Ducatis, old and new
This Sport Classic has been lightly breathed on. Just a little.
While we were wandering around the museum, a vintage race was going on outside on the track (yes, they also do track days here).
The museum is a large, modern concrete structure designed specifically for showing off this collection.
Tower of bikes.
Downstairs in the basement is the restoration area.
Last but not least, Mike Hailwood's Ducati. (Note the Desmosedici tucked unceremoniously behind it.)
If you ever have a chance to visit this museum, do it. It's absolutely stunning.
Ride report for the rest of the trip will be coming along eventually.
--mark