The Quail Motorcycle Gathering: A List of the Winning “Best of” Bikes

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Our industry’s most luxurious motorcycle rally and Concours d’Elegance has just released the lucky machine that landed their “Best of Show” title.

Three days ago, bike fans and aficionados from across the country – indeed, the world – saw an enchanting 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata take first place for “Best of Show,” with owner John Goldman delighted by the events.



The moto offerings afforded at 2023’s The Quail. Media sourced from The Quail.

For the record, there really aren’t that many Miller-Balsamo machines left out there; you might actually know Miller-Balsamo better as the duo that sold the brand name “Vespa” to Piaggio after 1934 (via CyberMotorcycle.com). When it came to motorcycles, Miller-Balsamo’s attempt at a full-fairinged, 196cc, two-stroke platform fell below expectations, leading to the rarity of that particular range today.



The moto offerings afforded at 2023’s The Quail. Media sourced from The Quail.

Of course, it isn’t just this cherry-robed bit of history that made the May 6 spotlight; The Quail’s press release also details the winners of 14 other classes (three new), which have been listed below:

Antique​

1st Place (Presented By Bonhams): 1929 Indian Four Cylinder 402 – Mike Lynch

American​

1st Place: 1946 Indian Chief – Terry Kaluza

British​

1st Place (Presented by Heidenau Tires): 1939 Triumph T100 Tiger – Richard & Jill Scardigli

Italian​

1st Place: 1974 Laverda SFC – Peter Richardson

Japanese​

1st Place: 1981 Yamaha RD350 LC – Chris Upton



The moto offerings afforded at 2023’s The Quail. Media sourced from The Quail.

Other European​

1st Place: 1937 BMW R5 – Scott Smith

Competition On Road​

1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf Edition – Thomas Adler

Competition Off Road​

1971 Bultaco Persang M68 – Steven Poggi

Choppers Award​

1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead – Richard Best

Custom/Modified​

1st Place: Hazen Special Velocette Custom – Marco Diaz

Extraordinary Bicycles & Scooter Award​

1962 Vespa Gran Sport 160 – Rob Fuller & Megan Ful

Arlen Ness Memorial Award​

1975 Honda 550 F – Keith Young



The moto offerings afforded at 2023’s The Quail. Media sourced from The Quail.

Hagerty HVA Preservation Award​

1961 Ducati Racer (Competition On Road) – Frank Scurria

Why We Ride Award​

1976 MV Agusta Mini Bike (Italian & Single) – Marilyn Wiersema

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award​

1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60 – Wayne Rainey

‘Bring on the Baggers’ Presented by MotoAmerica​

1972 Moto Guzzi El Dorado – Daniel Crowley



The moto offerings afforded at 2023’s The Quail. Media sourced from The Quail.

1970s Vintage Muscle​

1978 Honda 750 Seeley – Paul Murphy

Italian & Single Presented by Top 1 Oil​

1956 AeroCapriolo Corsa 75 – Robb Talbott

Spirit Of The Quail Award​

1956 AeroCapriolo Corsa 75 (Italian & Single) – Robb Talbott

Best Of Show Award​

1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata – John Goldman



The moto offerings afforded at 2023’s The Quail. Media sourced from The Quail.

With so many beauty machines to behold, we look forward to gathering on the clipped golf grasses of Carmel, California for The Quail’s efforts next year.

*Media sourced from The Quail’s recent press release*​

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