The Motorcycle Portraits: Paul d’Orléans
Paul d'Orléans is publisher of The Vintagent, guest curator at the Petersen Museum, author, motorcycle nut, historian,…
My 1933 Velocette KTT MkIV: ‘The Mule’
The long history of Velocette KTT470 as documented by Paul d'Orléans, from the factory for Mack's Motorcycles to Eddie…
‘Electric Revolutionaries’ at the Petersen Museum
Curated and concepted by Paul d'Orléans, the Electric Revolutionaries exhibit focusses on 11 designers making an impact…
ADV: OVERLAND Exhibition @ The Petersen Museum, July 2021 – April 2022
ADV:Overland is the latest exhibit curated by Paul d'Orléans at the Petersen Automotive Museum, produced by the…
Shooting for Us All: Shane Balkowitsch
A photograph of wet plate photographer Paul d'Orleans at work led to a new passion, a remarkable body of work, and…
Paean to the ‘Thruxton’
A deeply won fanaticism characterizes many Velocette Thruxton owners. Paul d'Orleans has owned his since 1989, and…
Concorso di Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019
What's the inside scoop on the swankest Concorso on earth? Follow Paul d'Orleans as he relates the scene, giving you…
Selling Speed
The motorcycle industry has always 'sold speed' as a primary impulse, while presenting a respectable image. Paul…
‘Custom Revolution’ Exhibit in LA Times
The first museum exhibition of the 'Alt.Custom' scene that's forever changed the motorcycle industry, curated by Paul…
The Ride: Bryan Fuller’s ‘Bavarian Knight’
Fuller Moto nails a vintage BMW cafe racers style with a modified R75/5 'toaster tank' hotrod, test ridden by Paul…
Café Racers Invade Sturgis
The 'Ton Up!' exhibition during the 2012 Sturgis Rally was an oasis of alternative culture, co-curated by photographer…
A Day at the Races
Wet plate/collodion photographer Paul d'Orléans exposes Wheels&Waves California with his MotoTintypes
Chopper History on NPR
NPR explored the un-easy history of the 'Captain America' chopper used in 'Easy Rider', interviewing Cliff Vaughs and…
The Vintagent Original: Model X
Test riding a 1934 Matchless Model X, an Art Deco-inspired masterpiece. Paul d'Orléans roars across the Golden Gate…
The Vintagent Original: Neander
Paul d'Orleans rides Ernst Neumann-Neander's masterpiece through the Bavarian countryside, with discussion on why old…
‘The Chopper: the Real Story’ Reviewed
Speedreader reviews Paul d'Orléans' book 'The Chopper; the Real Story', Pub. by Gestalten.
The End of Motorcycles at Pebble Beach, In Verse
Set to the tune of 'Mighty Casey at Bat', Paul d'Orleans sings the sad song of the failed motorcycle concours at…