Motorcycles at Monterey 2019

Reader Contribution by Somer Hooker
Published on September 12, 2019
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This huge Vincent poster greeted participants at the McCall Motorworks Revival.

Monterey Car Week has grown to a 10-day celebration of vintage machinery of all flavors. Naturally we find two-wheeled exotica interspersed with all of the glamorous four-wheel machinery. The auction companies also realize that there is a good market here for collectible motorcycles.

At McCall’s Motorworks Revival at the Monterey Jet Center, the gigantic welcoming poster was of a Vincent Black Shadow. The stage backdrop had a Norton Manx and a BSA Gold Star on display. This is the same Gordon McCall who promotes The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in May, as well as The Quail Motorsports Gathering in August, both held at The Quail Lodge and Golf Club. This year The Quail Motorsports Gathering had three Vincent Black Lightnings on display, including what some consider the most famous Vincent, the Rollie Free-John Edgar Black Lightning, aka “The Bathing Suit Bike.” Attendees were also treated to being able to hear it run! There was also an original paint Ducati 750SS, an electric motorcycle and an Ariel single to further round out the field.

BMW Birdcage at Motorworks Revival.

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