Unique AJS debuts

From Todd Copan

VANCOUVER, BC -- It’s the only one in the world. A unique attraction debuts at this year’s Annual Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show n’ Shine: a 1936 500cc AJS V-4 motorcycle re-created by Vancouver’s Dan Smith.

With over 30,000 sq. ft. of display space, it’s the biggest motorcycle swap meet in the Northwest. The Annual Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show n’ Shine in Tsawwassen, BC takes place on Sunday, April 23 at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Doors open at 10a.m.

Now marking 21 years in existence, the Swap Meet will feature parts for classic and vintage British, American, European and Japanese bikes. Also featured are club displays, memorabilia and complete bikes for sale.

This year’s AJS-Matchless themed display features Smith’s unique 1936 AJS V-4, built from the ground up using only photocopies of period pictures. The re-creation is the only example of this model in existence. All AJS and Matchless owners are invited to display their bikes in the Show ‘N Shine, and all other classic and vintage motorcycles are welcome too.

South Delta Recreation Center is at the junction of 56th Street and Highway 17 in Delta, BC close to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and Highway 99. Highway 99 connects with Interstate 5 at the US border in Blaine, WA. The center is about 30 minutes south of Vancouver and about 30 minutes north of the US border. Admission is $6 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. Check our webpage for updates www.classicbikeswapmeet.com.