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    VINTAGE MOTORBIKE SHOW

    Oct 25, 2019 4 minutes
    Story and photos by Dave Ryan

    he Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is truly a “gearhead” event with something for everyone. In its 37 years it has evolved from a vintage race on city streets, with a car show on a bucolic golf course, to an 11-day happening with events including closed course racing at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (a stop on the MotoAmerica calendar), a rally, various exhibitions around the city, a black tie event and more. Over the years I’ve seen everything from a 1930 Bugatti Type 35B GP car (raced at Monaco, twice!) to such marques as Allard, Lotus and Elva. Present have

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