[1] The first annual Verona International Custom Show took place at Motor Bike Expo in Verona over the weekend of January 16-18. With fierce competition, especially between the Italian builders, the judges finally chose Big Twin Motors of Naples for the Italian prize, and Fred Kodlin Motorcycles from Germany for the International prize. Both winners receive a contribution towards the expense of competing at this year’s 6th annual Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, at Champions Park, Lazelle St, Sturgis over August 2-5.

Motor Bike Expo is the first World Championship “International Affiliate” to offer two Sturgis prizes, one to the best bike from a domestic builder, and the other to the top international competitor.

Banishing fears that the quality of the show and attendance could be affected by the move away from Padua, Motor Bike Expo reported comparable crowds to last year and exhibitors were pleased with the level of business conducted.

Cory Ness, on stage to present the winning builders with their trophies, commented that Motor Bike Expo was the best European show he had attended in the past five years.

Inside sources at Padua, who staged their own show over the same days in direct opposition to Verona, reported a drop of over 70% in attendance from the previous year.

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