After finally getting my bike fully assembled and in one piece, it was time to pack up and take it to the 2025 Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford.
I entered the bike as a private entry, and it was allocated a space in the Retro Hall, just off the main exhibition area. Unfortunately, the layout wasn’t clearly marked, so exhibitors were left to choose their own spots. The space I ended up with didn’t really do the bike justice — the lighting was poor, and the location felt a bit tucked away. To make matters worse, there were several empty spaces in the main hall’s private entry section where the bike would have been far better showcased, both in terms of visibility and presentation.
Despite these challenges, the weekend turned out to be a great success. The bike stood out and managed to pick up a ‘Highly Commended’ award, which I was absolutely thrilled about — especially considering it had only been completed a week before the show!
Throughout the weekend, I had the chance to chat with a number of visitors who had owned an AF1 back in the ’80s and ’90s. It was fantastic hearing their stories and memories of this iconic Italian pocket rocket — the nostalgia and enthusiasm they shared really added to the experience.
In addition to my AF1, I also entered my Honda MBX on the Retro Mopeds stand. You can read more about that experience here.
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| along with my Honda, safely lashed down in the back of a van |
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