Vintage Motorcycle Museum, Transport museum in Chehalis, USA.
The Vintage Motorcycle Museum displays about 36 restored motorcycles from manufacturers like Harley Davidson, Excelsior, Flying Merkel, and Reading Standard. The collection also includes a 1964 Amphibious car that could operate on both land and water, along with bicycles and motorcycle memorabilia.
The museum was founded in 1979 by Frank Mason, a retired building contractor, to display a private collection of restored motorcycles. After more than 40 years, the collection moved to the Marketplace Square building in 2021.
The collection shows motorcycles that represent early American transportation development, coming from various regional manufacturers. Visitors can see how different the designs were before standards became established.
The museum is located in Chehalis, Washington, and visitors need to arrange an appointment in advance before visiting. You should allow about 30 minutes to view the collection.
The oldest machine in the collection is a 1900 Thomas model, showing how early motorcycle engineering started in America. This original vehicle offers a rare glimpse into how primitive the first designs were before the industry developed.
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