a day-long celebration of the art of the motorcycle featuring the first
Bonhams & Butterfields vintage motorbike auction in Carmel.
Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel will host the event where 100 legendary prewar and postwar era sports and racing bikes will be elegantly displayed throughout the grounds of the resort. As they mingle with owners of the vintage motorcycles, guests will have access to leading manufacturers, dealers, accessories and lifestyle vendors. A barbeque lunch prepared by Quail Lodge's culinary team and live entertainment promises to make the event a fun family celebration for all ages.
An array of exceptional motorcycles will be on display and for sale, including a rare 1959 BMW R69 featuring a large capacity Hoske long-distance tank and a rare factory option tachometer, a 1920 ABC Sopwith TT featuring an advanced wet-sump lubricated horizontal opposed twin, and a 1905 Orion single engine motorbike.
The first 50 enthusiasts with $250 to spare are invited to participate in The Quail Motorcycle Tour on Friday, May 8, 2009 to kick-off The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. The tour will wind through the Monterey Peninsula coastline, and will finish with an exclusive dinner at Quail Lodge.
Tickets for the gathering on May 9th are $65 per person and include gourmet lunch, musical entertainment and access to the Bonhams & Butterfields auction. The event is free for children 12 and under. Maybe I'll see if the Enfield starts and putter on down…
To attend, call 877-734-4628 or visit the event website. Rooms are available at Quail Lodge starting at $249 per night and may be reserved by calling (888) 828-8787.
