Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum

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Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
EstablishedMarch 2000
Location Solvang, California
Coordinates 34°35′29″N120°08′22″W / 34.5914°N 120.1395°W / 34.5914; -120.1395 Coordinates: 34°35′29″N120°08′22″W / 34.5914°N 120.1395°W / 34.5914; -120.1395
FounderVirgil Elings
OwnerVirgil Elings
Website www.motosolvang.com

The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum is a 'Collector's Collection' museum in Solvang, California, United States. [1] [2] . The museum was founded in March 2000 by Virgil Elings, a local retiree and a collector of motorcycles. [3]

The museum's collection includes a Britten V1000, a supercharged version of a Vincent Black Lightning, and a rare Vincent Grey Flash, one of four Isle of Man TT racing specials. [4]

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