Father and Son Custom
Showing an impressive 28,000 road miles on the clocks, CRM reader Ben Gurerro is understandably proud of what his son Afriano has done with this 1978 Beemer. The R100 Boxer twin was purchased last summer and the previous owner had begun an unsuccessful attempt at turning it into a cafe racer. “With questionable results,” Ben says. Several months later, Adriano turned the neglected German steed into this subtly cool, stealthed-out machine which he rides on the streets of West Hollywood.
Afriano performed all the work himself, following a few words of advice from his old man, mainly to stay classic and clean. We especially dig the matt black finish on the bodyswork matching the engine and the cool brown leather solo saddle and matching grips. Adriano, who works as a valet in Beverly Hills is just 21 and has a bright future turning wrenches, from our perspective. “I have to admit he did a good job on his first build having just turned 21,” his Dad says. Sweet job, guys and look for a Cafe Racer magazine prize package coming your way this week.