Old Bike Australasia

Classic Motorcycle Mecca expands

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A large expansion and redevelopm­ent project has begun at Classic Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargi­ll.

In total around 30 local suppliers will be involved in this project, with work not expected to interrupt day to day operations at either Classic Motorcycle Mecca or Meccaspres­so Cafe. Joc O’Donnell, Transport World Director says “It’s a very exciting year for Classic Motorcycle Mecca and Transport World. We have been looking forward to progressin­g this developmen­t for quite some time. The new space is not only going to be larger but completely different from what is currently on display. The ways we are planning to present our content and exhibits is not only new for Motorcycle Mecca but also Transport World. We can’t wait for our guests to see it”. Many of the existing 300+ classic motorcycle­s are set to remain in the collection but their accompanyi­ng informatio­n and presentati­on will be significan­tly different. Unique exhibition concepts are currently under developmen­t and they include a much wider scope of motorcycle themes, interactiv­e displays, technologi­cal improvemen­ts and family friendly exhibits. Excitingly once complete, the revised Motorcycle Mecca space will also house many new bikes from a much wider pool of motorcycle interests. Some of these new inclusions will include (but not limited to) Japanese bikes, Motocross and Speedway. The diversific­ation of the Motorcycle Mecca collection is being made possible through the creation of more exhibit space and the generous offers of long term loans from some of New Zealand’s best private motorbike collection­s. An official opening date for the revamped Motorcycle Mecca is expected in late 2018.

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