Close up of the 1949 Vincent Rapide, the model that broke the land speed record for motorcyles in 1948 with Rollie Free aboard, clad in swim trunks and lying belly down on the rear fender.
The crowd inspects the collection of this year’s vintage bike show.
Each motorcycle has a write-up detailing the importance of that particular bike and its’ personal history, if known.
The brilliant green of the 1971 Laverda catches everyone’s eye.
This bike helped launch the Italian motorcycle industry into sport bikes.
“This is the one I want for Christmas!”
A visitor takes a minute to check out the 2008 Vintage Motorcycle Calendar, published by Tatlock Gallery, featuring bikes from the 2007 & 2008 shows, local restaurants and points of interest around the South Coast.
Gallery owner, David Tatlock discusses some of the finer points of the vintage collection in this year’s show.
1946 Indian “Chief”, the headline bike of the 2008 show.
David Tatlock and friend, retired champion of vintage bike racing, Todd Henning.
A view through the gallery window at the 1930 Scott “Flying Squirrel”, the oldest bike in the show.
Serious talk among motorcycle enthusiasts.
1983 Triumph TSS 750 draws a crowd.
