I shot this one-of-a-kind Panhead chopper back in 1999 at beautiful Ballard Park in Melbourne, Fl.
It was built by Wayne Carpenter, of Southern V-Twin, in Melbourne, Fl. Sorry, but, I don’t have the specs, but as you can see, the paint, and all the work is absolutely flawless.
I have no idea where this machine is today, but, you can call Wayne, at Southern V-Twin…321-255-1600. He built an engine for me several years ago, and, it was perfect!!!
Miserable George
The owner of this pristine machine…Dennis…has since passed away, and to be honest…I have no idea where the bike is today, but I came across these photos in my archives, and simply had to share this fine machine with our OSB friends. As I remember, we shot the bike at Wickham Park, in Melbourne, Fl. I have heard that this model can bring as much as $175,000, depending on condition….complete and un-restored. This one, of course, was completely restored, to be ridden. I’m hoping our readers will enjoy the photos…
Miserable George
This is one of our favorite rides.
Our map starts on I95 and SR50 and ends on i95 and SR520.
We personally like to go up SR3 (Courtenay Pkwy) through the space center and out SR405 to SR50.
If you are south, you can come in on Deer park/Nova Rd, folks up north can get it off of SR46 and come in through Christmas.
I suppose most of you know that, but for those who don’t, I really think you will like this one. While you’re on 520 at the St John’s River you have to make the stop at Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. Great food, great folks, live bands (sometimes) and a beautiful view. Did I mention lots of bike parking and a real “biker friendly” atmosphere? Hope to see you there.
The OSB crew.
It started off as a CB750 that we picked-up at an Insurance Auction. Solid motor and no frame damage – just needed a new tank and new handle bars … a perfect platform for a custom Cafe Racer style build!
Check out more photos, some history and the trophy this bike took at a recent show at or on our facebook page at .
Thanks for looking folks – we definitely appreciate your time … and your feedback! The current owner purchased her from us via ebay … and he is local so we see this bike a lot in the neighborhood – he still can’t wipe that grin off his face every time we see him!!!
and back in 2004, it was the Redfish Inn, and, a very popular watering hole on U.S.#1 in Cocoa, Fl, near the flea market. It seems that there was always something interesting going on…from spaghetti wrestling, to a mini-concert by Big Mike Griffin, and TV’s “good ol’ boy”…Mickey Jones.
The weather was as variable as the entertainment…beautiful for awhile, then, a whopper blowing in off the Space Center!! But, one thing you could always count on, was a banner crowd, to partake of the entertainment, the pretty girls, and the good food!!
The place still boasts all these things today, but, with a different name…”The Oyster Bar”…on U.S.#1, just north of Cocoa, Fl. Tell ‘em Old School Biker” sent ya…OK?
Miserable George
