Unique AJS at Classic show

From the Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet

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 filling three separate arenas, 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, Apr. 23 at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Doors open at 10:00 a.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.

Said organizer Todd Copan, “Each show we’ve grown bigger than the previous year, and 2006 looks like we’ll continue that trend. Many new vendors have booked booths, and we’re expecting visitors from all over North America, Europe and beyond.”

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. Dan’s 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. Admission is $6 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. More information is available at www.classicbikeswapmeet.com .