Author Topic: Guzzis at Barber Motorsports Museum and Vintage Fest (Pics) (Read 4246 times)

jas67 · « **on:** October 07, 2019, 09:51:54 AM »

More Guzzis at Barber Motorsports Museum and Vintage Fest.

jas67 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2019, 09:55:39 AM »

Guzzis in the paddock at Barber Vintage Fest.

And the #82 sidecar rig on the track.

They got 3rd place out of about 12 -- FAST sliding around the turn we were watching. #82 is a husband and wife team. We got to meet Celia, the monkey in the paddock, great chatting with her.

Motormike · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2019, 06:24:09 PM »

Didn't make the museum. Really need to next year, as I understand they have expanded it quite a bit. Didn't take the Griso, but rode

my "almost" vintage Kawasaki instead. Saturday was HOT, the fan on my bike was working overtime. Based on the traffic jams, I'd say they had a great turn-out. Had a great ride down from Tennessee on Saturday and back home Sunday morning. Everyone should go to Barber at least once.

Kev m · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2019, 07:01:09 PM »

You missed a few in the museum Jay. When I get back I'll try to add one or two. But I'm afraid we both missed some in the stacks.

Hmmm by your pics and my memory I'm thinking there's at least 16 maybe more.

There's a Bassa, Mille, V11 Sport LeMans, another scooter, and was there a Centuro or did I imagine that?

jas67 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2019, 07:56:53 PM »

Here's another a missed, either Falcone or Airone at the entrance (upper right)

guzzi771 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2019, 08:48:26 PM »

Wow great photos Thanks ! I spent my weekend riding the hills of Arkansas on my V7III

AH Fan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2019, 10:21:38 PM »

Quote from: jas67 on October 07, 2019, 09:51:54 AM

More Guzzis at Barber Motorsports Museum and Vintage Fest.

I'm really going to have to make the pilgrimage one day.
Thx for that.

Ciao

wil b. · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2019, 08:04:43 AM »

Going to the museum for the first time next week. Really excited about this!
Wil B.

jas67 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2019, 04:38:24 PM »

Quote from: AH Fan on October 07, 2019, 10:21:38 PM

I'm really going to have to make the pilgrimage one day.
Thx for that.

Ciao

Quote from: wil b. on October 08, 2019, 08:04:43 AM

Going to the museum for the first time next week. Really excited about this!
Wil B.

It is vintage motorcycle Mecca. You will not be disappointed.

roadventure · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2019, 03:02:29 PM »

You missed the 2014 California 1400 that you almost trip over when entering via the fifth floor...

2014 California Touring1400

Kev m · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2019, 11:37:44 AM »

Ah yes, forgot about the Cali 1400 - so at least 17 Guzzis -- maybe more.

Here are some of my photos just from the swap meet:

Kev m · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2019, 12:06:35 PM »

and then the Museum:

Kev m · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2019, 12:26:30 PM »

Now some more Guzzis and interesting bikes from the museum:

Kev m · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2019, 12:31:22 PM »

I could go on and on.... maybe I'll post some from the pits tomorrow.

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2019, 12:57:01 PM »

damn man...

that place looks awesome and seen a few of it's picture before on social media but always curious where it is...

a place must visit *check*!

tazio · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2019, 01:02:28 PM »

Is there anywhere in the WORLD like this place!

2 hours from home. Yee-haa!

Two Checks · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2019, 01:24:25 PM »

I'm getting ready to get my bikes back into working order(under orders from my son).
He wants to go somewhere and doesn't care where. I was wondering where to go and this thread came up.
Since he lives in N AL near Huntsville Barbers would be a great trip.
Btw, when I was there last they also had a blue SP II.

blu guzz · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2019, 02:14:21 PM »

it has been a few years for me, makes me want to go back.

Motormike · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2019, 02:44:45 PM »

I haven't been to Barber since they expanded. (Hard to believe they needed more room!) Lot's of new stuff in these photos I've never seen. Like that Buell display. Looks like a timeline of every Buell made from hard-fought beginning to bitter end.

Kev m · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2019, 07:09:50 AM »

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on October 10, 2019, 12:57:01 PM

damn man...

that place looks awesome and seen a few of it's picture before on social media but always curious where it is...

a place must visit *check*!

RIGHT - definitely a must. Found in an unlikely gentrified portion of Birmingham.

Quote from: tazio on October 10, 2019, 01:02:28 PM

Is there anywhere in the WORLD like this place!
2 hours from home. Yee-haa!

Nope, I don't think there is anyplace else quite like it.

Quote from: Motormike on October 10, 2019, 02:44:45 PM

I haven't been to Barber since they expanded. (Hard to believe they needed more room!) Lot's of new stuff in these photos I've never seen. Like that Buell display. Looks like a timeline of every Buell made from hard-fought beginning to bitter end.

Ahhhh, yes, the Buell display... bittersweet.

Kev m · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2019, 07:59:31 AM »

So as I am sure the initiated among you already know that there is a classic bike show at Barber's. One entire field of bikes was devoted to JAPanInc., while another, smaller group, was mostly for EU and US bikes. Categories included 1920s and older, 1930s, 40's, 50s, 60s, 70's, 80's, Custom, and Race. It was fun walking around and voting on the bikes. Honestly some were so nice there's no way a mere mortal like me could judge. The 20's and older models were in a tent and somehow I failed to take photos - probably too awestruck. About four of the oldest bikes participated in a few parade laps around the track. At least two of those were Excelsior-Hendersons. It was awesome to see.

Kev m · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2019, 08:35:21 AM »

Of course we did eventually make it to the actual races and watching from ACE corner was the perfect spot. We caught bikes coming into or out of the pits and could see two good turns and a bit of the straight aways from the shade (it was near 100F again). Plus we had food and beer right behind the seating area!

We took a break from the races and headed to the the "Fan Zone" (right down the track from the museum). It had a bunch of corporate vendors and displays, attractions like the Wall of Death and Ball of Death, food (Filipino BBQ mmmm), and more.

Since Jenn hadn't let me bid on the 30-50k Ducati in the auction, I asked if I could perhaps make an offer on this PERFECT (to me) Airhead. Modern brakes, suspension, and running gear on a worked airhead motor. Yup, THAT I could open my wallet for. Asking $28k but they were obviously open to negotiation. she said no f'n way, even at $18k

Then again this one would be less money.

She still said no f'n way, so then I thought MAYBE she'd go for this one

Anyone want to take a guess what she said? Yeah, you got it...

So after that chilly reception I didn't even bother sitting on the Indian FTR or the Triumph Bobber----but the guys did --- not bad I thought.

At this point we took the opportunity to watch some more races from the Fan Zone vantage point. Watched two Guzzis battle it out with an Airhead and had a "few" more beers. I wasn't riding....

tazio · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2019, 09:05:04 AM »

Thanks for the blow by blow Kev!!
The place is nuts! Hopefully I'll be there next year on my restored '66 Bonnie.

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Author Topic: Guzzis at Barber Motorsports Museum and Vintage Fest (Pics) (Read 4246 times)