This week Harley-Davidson wrapped up its first-ever weeklong motorcycle show hosted virtually on the brand?s Instagram page. Cleverly named ?The No Show,? it  featured builders invited by H-D and the postponed Mama Tried, Congregation Vintage Bike & Car, and Born-Free Motorcycles shows. More than 60 contestants from around the world participated, posting images and videos of their custom builds that varied radically in style? with three standout builds grabbing titles.

When the dust settled and the votes were cast, three winners rose to the top in three distinct categories:Media Choice Award: chosen and presented by a journalist panel from industry-leading motorcycle publications.H-D Styling & Design Award: chosen and presented by Brad Richards, vice president of styling & design at Harley-Davidson and long-time garage builder.Harley-Davidson Museum Award: chosen by museum staff and presented by Bill Davidson, vice president of the Harley-Davidson Museum and great-grandson of Harley-Davidson?s Co-Founder William A. Davidson.
The winner of the “Media Choice Award” is Ben Zales of Burbank, California for his custom 1963 Harley-Davidson Panhead motorcycle. Journalists approved of the bike?s unique take and its ?60?s era influence. Zales fabricated the bike in his home garage, building the tank, pipes, seat and controls from scratch. The interesting tear-dropped oil tank is designed to match the fuel tank, kicker-pedal and seat, visually ...