2026 MBVMC Spring Show on Dolphin Island

We had great weather for the show. While people in Mobile were sweltering in the heat on the island we had a cool breeze off the gulf. The weather brought out lots of spectators and competitors for the trophies. 110 bikes were registered which is a new record for the show. We had 13 classes this year and all were outstanding. Click here for pictures of all contestants. Below is a list of the top 3 bikes in each class. 

Class First place Second place Third place
Big American John Rather, 1984 HD FLHS Joe Roberson, 1997 HD FLH Ryab Groth, 1992 HD FLSTC
Big Japanese Dan Mclemor. 1970 Yamaha SX650 Mark Thomas, 1977 Yamaha 650 David Hangen, 1957 Honda CB450
Big European Andy Keiderling. 1954 BMW R51/3 Steve Reevs. 1976 BMW R75/6 Leonardo Giafrapupo. 1960 BMW R26
Big British Robin Richardson. 1966 Triumph Bonneville Robin Richardson, 1959 Norton Ranger Mike Longo, 1980 Norton Commando
Small Japanese Dan Mclemor. 1949 Honda Dream Neal Whitly. 1970 Honda 350 David Paryzek. 1968 SuzukiTC 305
Small Non-Japanese Nigel Smith. 1978 Moto Morini 3 1/2 Mike Montgomery. Triumph Tiger Cub Jim Downey. 1958 AJS 350
Scooters, Mopeds and Minibikes Mike Montgomery. 1953 Simplex Servi Cycle Paul Baab. 1979 Vespa P125x Don Maclemore. Honda Mini Trail
Customs and Cafe Racers Peter Stacey. 2004 Triumph Thruxton Chors Lockett. 2017 Triumph Thruxton Caleb Smith. 1963 Ducati Scrambler*
Moto Guzzi: New and Old Bruce Turner. 2026 V7 Stornello Tm McGee. 2021 California Aluminum SP Mike Murphy.  Ambassador
American Choppers Jimmy Stokes. 1961 HD Panhead Stephen Key. 1977 HD Shovelhead Art Holmes, 1963 HD Panhead*
Competition Kenny Smith. 1978 Kawasaki 1000 Kenny Jones. 1978 Honda CR125 Don Qwqns 2004 Honda Dream 50R
Unrestored Original Dan McLemor. 1937 Scott Flying Squirrel Waren Laphan. 1984 Honda CB 700 Night Hawk Mike Herefurd, 1978 HD Super Glide
Three Wheelers Jim Brown. 1967 Volks Wagon Trike    

                                        * Picture missing. If you have a picture of this bike send it to jasdowney@gmail.com and it will be added

Best of Show: Jimmy Stokes, 1961 Panhead

Most Outrageous: Kenny Smith, Dragster with a 1978 Kawasaki 1000 engine

The Registration Team

Venders in the woods

Great music all day long


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