The attraction of a very varied mix of classic and modern motorcycles in a convivial atmosphere once again proved a successful recipe for the Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual 1000 Bike Show
It was staged at the Germiston Sports Club on June 30th and July 1st and this year the weather played along, too, with a mild weekend just before an icy cold snap hit Gauteng.
“We were satisfied with the good support the show received from thousands of visitors and we once again had a high standard of motorcycles on display, as well as a wide range of trade stands,” commented Rusty Thorns, chairman of the Classic Motorcycle Club (CMC), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
As is usual at this show, there were a number of unusual machines on display.
One that attracted plenty of attention was Alan Heynes 1916 Autoped, which was made in New York and is claimed to be the world’s first scooter, with the rider standing upright as the powered front wheel hauls this unusual two-wheeler along the road. It certainly turned heads as it was ridden up and down the display tent during demonstration rides.
Another unusual bike on display was a bicycle powered by a 50cc Xundapp engine - an original moped dating back to 1956.
The machine is owned by Maynard Marshall and requires some work to get it running.
The judges had a tough time deciding on the various category winners and runners-up as the standard of presentation and workmanship were, as usual, very high.
In the end Neville Nicolau’s 1976 BMW 90s was adjudged Best Motorcycle on Show among the classics.
Neville says he bought the motorcycle three years ago and then rebuilt it completely.
He also won the class for Japanese motorcycles over 250cc with his immaculated Suzuki GT750, a water-cooled three-cylinder two-stroke dating back to the 1980s.
Brett Allan’s Yamaha XS650 Chopper took the Best on Show honours in the custom motorcycle category.
Results of the two Concours d’Elegance contests at the 1000 Bike Show.
Best On Show Neville Nicolau - 1976 BMW
Best Classic - Roland Nancekeville - Velocette MSS 500
Best Post War British - Ralph Pitchford - 1954 AJS
Best Pre-War British - Roland Nancekeville - Velocette MSS 500
Best American - Bill Lance - Indian Scout
Best European - Umbretto de Stefanis - Moto Guzzi Falconi
Best Japanese over 250cc - Neville Nicolau - Suzuki GT750
Best Japanese under 250cc - Bikecraft - Yamaha YZ1
Best Off-Road - Bruce Thomas - 1978 KTM 250 MC
Best VMX Race Bike - Evan Pretorius - 1973 CZ 380
Best Street Scramber - Bikecraft - 1984 Honda XR500RE
Ladies Choice - Isaac Rubins - Royal Enfield
Custom
Best on Show - Brett Allan
Best Standard - Vernon of KCR Motorcycles
Best Street Modified - Eric Repsold
Best Street Fighter - Juan-Paul Loots
Best Cruiser - Leonard Myburgh
Best Classic - Paul Kotze of Dyno by?Quint
Best Customer - Traditional Motorcycle Co
Best Harley Davidson - Rory Hearn
Best Chopper - Brett Allan
Best Trike - Fred Hardy
Best Paintwork - Leonard Myburgh
Best Engineering - Fred Hardy
