a "100-Point" Harley Davidson Motorcycle from World War II. While his actual point value was in the high 80's, his was the highest point earner and was called the "100 Point" motorcycle in that category, as then run by the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA), as follows:
Unlike many motorcycle shows, the AMCA does not judge machines against each other to pick a winner. Instead, antique motorcycles (those 35 years old or older), are judged against the way they would have appeared when they were first delivered to the dealer decades ago. Each motorcycle starts with a perfect 100 points, and points are deducted for incorrect components ranging from parts to paint.
Motorcycles are judged in two broad categories: restored or unrestored. Restored motorcycles are those machines that have been returned to their original appearance after many years, while original motorcycles are those rare machines that have survived the decades with their factory paint and equipment intact. Within those broad categories, there are classes divided by decade from the beginning of the motorcycle era through the most modern motorcycles eligible for judging.
Motorcycles entered in the AMCA judging program can progress through five award categories, each with more-stringent requirements: Junior Second, Junior First, Senior, Winners Circle and our newest category, Marque Excellence.
Not saying this should happen, but it is an interesting approach.
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