Sidecar Motorcycles To Be Featured At Meadow Brook Concours

Troy, Mich., June 6, 2008 – Three-wheeled vehicles are coming to Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance. Sidecar motorcycles will make their debut appearance when the world-famous event with its stellar lineup comes to Rochester on August 3.

Spanning the early 1900s to the late 1960s, Meadow Brook will feature legendary examples of the motorcycle world’s best. Plans for the 2008 exhibit include a 1913 Triumph Type C with a wicker sidecar, a 1937 Brough Superior and a 1948 Indian Chief. And, along with a fabulous grouping of exotic supercars in front of the historic Meadow Brook Hall, organizers expect some of the most spectacular superbikes in current production, represented by names such as BMW, Ducati and MV Agusta.

“If last year’s inaugural motorcycle exhibition is any indication, this year will be a runaway success,” says event chairman Larry Smith. Echoes Mark Preston, chairman of the motorcycle selection committee, “Motorcycle fans are in awe of the older models that are so rarely seen. Add the fact that our collection is so unique and you have a real feast for vintage fans!”

In addition to superb motorcycles, 2008 Concours features also include the 100th anniversaries of General Motors and the Ford Model T; significant Ferraris; 8 litre Bentleys; 16 cylinder cars and cars from 1933. Visitors to the 30th annual event will also enjoy a collection of social events and the debut of Meadow Brook’s unique lifestyle experience, Destination d’Elegance on August 2.

General admission tickets for Concours Sunday are $25.00. College students are admitted for free with their school photo ID.

Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance is one of the most prestigious automotive events in the world. It is held on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, a 1920’s Tudor-revival mansion built by the widow of John Dodge. The Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance is an exhibition of automotive design, craftsmanship and history. Over the years, it has served as a significant fundraiser for the preservation of Meadow Brook Hall. For more event information, visit www.mbconcours.org.
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