AUTOMOTIVE enthusiasts had plenty to see at last Sunday’s Ocho Rios Orchid show at Sans Souci Hotel in St Mary.

According to Shane Angus, Jamaica Classic Car Club (JCCC) president, there were more than 20 vintage rides.

“The event went very well. Members got an opportunity to mingle with their peers from out of town,” Angus told

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Building on the massive 43-car turnout at Hope Gardens at the start of the year, the JCCC members came out 24-vehicle strong for the out of town event.

“We had 23 cars and a motorcycle from Portland, Kingtston and Ocho Rios,” said Angus.

Eye candy decorated the event, including Ocho Rios native Paul Chung’s 1931 Model A Ford. However, the ‘exotic’ that drew plenty of attention didn’t even have four wheels or wasn’t a classic. Pierre Battaglia’s 2015 MV Augusta Brutale 675 motorcycle was an instant hit.

“It was custom-made for me,” said Battaglia.

The best description of the motorcycle was art on wheels, which was no surprise given its Italian origins from MV Augusta, one of Italy’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers.

“The company allows for changes, so there is no other Brutale 675 in this configuration anywhere in the world,” he explained.

The customisation was both personal and a necessity to import the bike. Jamaica’s motorcycle engine importation limitations meant that Brutale’s engine had to be downsized to allow it into the country. Still, this had little effect on its potency, generating 125bhp to move its meticulously detailed 300lb frame.

“They had to redo some of the electronics as well, but it rides like a jewel,” he added.

Next month, the JCCC plans to ramp up its charity obligations with an Easter church service and dinner for the elder residents of Port Royal.