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races began again in 2001, led by Dream Engine, a
Bolognese event company, with Ducati as the main
sponsor. They continue today in a modified version
as a timed rally, not a race, Weindorf explains.
•1955 Benelli Corsa –– This track-only bike has
a very unique cam-drive system consisting of six-
gear running from the crank to the overhead cam.
“A gem; it’s beautiful and fast,” he says.
Established in Pesaro, Italy, in 1911, Benelli
at first repaired bicycles and motorcycles, and in
1919 the company released its first motorcycle.
The following year, a single-cylinder two-stroke
75-cc engine was produced in-house.
it,” Weindorf says. “They uncovered it months
later, and we got it. We got it running and have
never cleaned it since, although it’s still ridden
regularly.” A few years ago, it won the “Spirit of
the Quail” award at the annual Quail, A Motor-
sports Gathering during Monterey Car Week.
•1972 MV Agusta 750S –– Talbott took six years
searching for one of these last of the MV four-
cylinders. He found it in original condition in
Switzerland, where it had sat indoors for 20-plus
years. “It’s now running great,” Weindorf says.
•1956 Moto Devil –– This 175cc was built to com-
pete in the Moto Giro races but never did. “It is a
one-off prototype with sandcast cases,” Weindorf
explains. The Moto Talbott Collection, 4 East Carmel
Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village, is open
Thursdays through Sundays daily, 11 a.m.−5 p.m.
Adults are $12, seniors and military, $10 and
children, $7. For additional information, see
mototalbott.com and call 831.659.5410.
•1965 BMW R69S –– Talbott calls this his collec-
tion’s “buried Beemer”: “It was caught in a fire in
Big Sur, so the owner took a backhoe and buried If you or someone you know has a GreatGarage
and would like it to be considered for an upcoming
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