Vintage motorcycles shine in Dania Beach

I couldn't get over this lovely 1939 Ariel Red Hunter.

The 18th Annual Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday had plenty of sunshine and gorgeous motorcycles to warm the hearts of showgoers. On to the photos. 

1939 was a good year for The Vincent-HRD. Shown by Steve Ebbs of Highland Beach, Florida. 

 

Note the legs shields and enclosure of motor and drive train on 1939 Francis-Barnett J45 Cruiser. Intended to keep the young executive's clothes clean on the way to the office. Two-stroke Villiers engine. 

I couldn't get close enough to find out what was so interesting about this Triumph.

Half helmet rests on patinaed 1937 Indian Chief.

Union flag marks section for British bikes at the show. Yes, it's upside down. Studies show that most Brits can't tell either.

Safest place in these crowds is on daddy's shoulders.

1968 Triumph Trident looks a bit boxy, doesn't it?

...indeed, that Trident typeface is very uncool.

But the triple-barrel Trident exhaust is awesome.

Bruce Gipson's 1942 Royal Enfield WD/CO was the only Royal Enfield I found on show. This was the mount of the famous "DR's" (Dispatch Riders).

Very tidy looking 1971 BSA Thunderbolt 650.

The 1971 BSA bore a "Made in England" decal.

An example of the coming BSA Gold Star was at the show, too. "What year is it?" one man asked. "2024; it's brand new," was the answer.

A circa 2005 Stella Atomic Fireball scooter and sidecar combination.

Stella's slogan was "Be the Kid in the Candy Store." The scooter at the show had its parcel shelf filled with candy.

Circa 1951 Swedish Monark M400 motorcycle. Notice the neat cantilever rider's seat.

Friends of the Library ride-'em motorcycle was fun.

Winnebago motor home advertises its inner beauty.

1951 Danish Nimbus draws attention of law enforcement. With shaft drive and telescopic front forks, the Nimbus was popular with police and postal services.