The National Packard Museum’s annual vintage motorcycle exhibit will feature Buell bikes
For 22 years, the National Packard Museum has hosted its annual vintage motorcycle exhibit – and with 2022 on the horizon, they just released that the marque in the spotlight is none other than Buel, via a handsome RR1000 from 1987.
The Daily Business Journal tells us that the bike is currently on loan from New Castle Harley Davidson. With the RR1000 being Erik Buell’s first entry into the sports bike market (and only 50 examples ever made), it is a magnificent representation of the brand – and it will be accompanied by a nice range of other bikes, filling “veteran, sport, road / off road, racing, military and service scooters and bike [categories], “ comments on the report.
“Vintage riding accessories, equipment and clothing will be on display alongside the motorcycles. ”
“We are delighted to present such a wide variety of motorcycles”, says Mary Ann Porinchak, director general of the museum.
“Showcasing six different categories allows us to display something special or unusual that everyone can appreciate, from longtime collectors and bikers to casual motorcycle admirers. “
Here is a list of the bikes that will be presented:
Vintage Motorcycle Annual Show Bikes
Source: The Vindicator
Veteran bikes
1909 Thor V-twin in original condition
1910 ½ Yale single cylinder
1913 NSU TT Special
1915 Model Austro-Omega 400cc
Source: eatsleepRIDE
Sports bikes
1955 Harley-Davidson KHK
1961 Husqvarna 31 Sport
1968 Bridgestone BS100
1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH
Kawasaki h1
Source: Turtle Garage
Bikes on / off road
1957 BMW R-50 ISDT replica (modified for Enduro use)
1967 Triumph TR6C
1971 Yamaha 360cc RT1-B Enduro
Source: AutoEvolution
Racing bikes
1950 Horex 350 Rennmachine (ridden by Friedl Schoen)
1950 German 350cc class road racing champion
1950 German 350cc class road racing champion
1966 Velocette Thruxton (VMT 217)
1975 Rokon Cobra
2001 Honda RC
1978 Harley-Davidson MX250
Source: Yesterday
Military bikes
1943 Indian Military 741
1961 Matchless G3 (used by the Dutch army)
Source: Mecum Auctions
Service bikes
1951 Harley Davidson Servicar
1958 Cushman’s Eagle
1962 Triumph Tina Scooter
1966 Vespa 165
Source: Mecum Auctions
The article tells us that the exhibition will open on January 8 and run through May 21, with hours Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $ 10 ($ 8 for people aged 65 and over; $ 5 for children under 12; free for children under 7).
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