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Old cars and my bike

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Yesterday afternoon, I rode into town. When I returned to my bike some time later,
Main street had been taken over by a hoard of super rare, super exotic, super expensive cars.

Some pics:
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The event is called the Colorado Grand, and it is a week long, 1100 mile run thru the Rocky Mountains.
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This is copied from their brochure of the cars taking place this year.
(notice it is parked next to my bike in the first two pics :8) )
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Million dollar cars and my $200. goldwing.
I love that. dancr

Kinda extra cool because my bike is completely covered in dust from riding some
dirt roads before I headed into town. lolol
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That is awesome!!
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sweet old iron. that alpha has quite the pedigree
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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One sad fact is if I were there, I would probably look at your wing first.
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Here are the rest of the pictures that I took that day:
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That Silver with red leather interior #121 Mercedes from the late 50’s or early 60’s get my vote for sure. Cool set up though and a nice surprise.

Did you win anything for most original lolol
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