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| Gary Kohs receives a trophy at the Quail Motorsports Gathering for his MV Agusta 750S |
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, May 5th in Carmel Valley CA, will host a remarkable 32
MV Agustas from the singular collection of Gary Kohs, whose passion for the Italian marque extends not only to motorcycles; he also produces exceptional 1:5 scale models of the
MV 750S and
175cc 'Squalo' racer. For those not familiar of Kohs' small-scale motorcycles, a wander to the website of
Fine Art Models will magically disappear an hour of your time. His 32 bikes at the Quail is one of the largest gatherings of vintage
MV Agustas ever in the USA, and the relaxed atmosphere on the Quail lawn, well-fed and serenaded by Mariachi bands, is an ideal setting to study these rare machines up close.
In a semi-related display, the latest creation of Magni Motorcycles will début on the Quail lawn; the first and only
British-engined Magni motorcycle. Giovani Magni has created a one-off racing chassis to house a
TripleTec full-bore racing BSA Rocket 3 engine of 930cc, an Anglo-Italian mix sure to be as beautiful as it is functional. Watch as well for a special corral of Magni motorcycles.
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| With attendance limited, the Quail never feels crowded |
New this year will be the Quail Marketplace, a corral of for-sale motorcycles, vintage and modern, in which the public can display a machine for $25. Gordon McCall, co-founder of the Quail Motorcycle Gathering adds,
"The Quail Marketplace is another way for motorcycle enthusiasts to get together at the event and buy and sell bikes the old fashioned way." |
| Last year's Quail ride was blessed with perfect weather and scenery |
Not to be forgotten, the fantastic
Quail Ride runs on Friday May 4th, taking in the incredible roads of the Carmel Valley/Salinas Valley region, plus a few laps of the infamous Laguna Seca raceway as a pre-lunch finale
. For inspiration, read
my previous post on the Quail Ride: limited to 70 machines, the ride concludes Friday with a lovely dinner reception, with guest speakers.
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| It's a good day when Mert Lawill awards your Indian a prize... |
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is a full Concours d'Elegance, and The Vintagent will be among the judges again this year (as will Sr. Magni), I'll also be emcee'ing and commentating during the day. Busy!
For more information, or to join the Concours, the Marketplace, or the Ride, call +1 831 620 8879 or visit www.quaillodgetickets.com.
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