If their work on the “Nerboruta” BMW R75/7 was any indication, the people at Milan’s South Garage know their way around a custom bike build or restoration. The latest is based on a Harley Sportster 883 and dubbed Opera. Custom copper and brass accents and piping. Handmade leather hand grips and saddle. Stretched tank with custom deco style detailing. Single offset gauge and offset headlight. Between all these aspects, the grill work and the organic exhaust bends, this bike is equal parts steampunk and American muscle. The only problem we foresee with this bike is the fact that it might just be too pretty to ride.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
