The Guild

.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Markus Karalash

President of The Crocker Motorcycle Company Joins

The Guild of Automotive Restorers.

Bradford , ON — March 28, 2008 — David Grainger of the Guild of Automotive Restorers announced today the creation of a new division to be headed by Markus Karalash. Markus, an award winning motorcycle restorer, will be bringing with him years of restoration experience plus the recreation of the Crocker motorcycles. The Guild is pleased to be able to work with master craftsmen in any discipline but Markus’ expertise in restoring motorcycles, his vast historical knowledge and his experience in the founding of the Crocker Motorcycle Company makes him a valuable asset not just for the Guild but for anyone interested in the historical and classic motorcycle.

In the late 1990’s Markus started restoring Indian motorcycles in his home. But his passion was in the restoration of the Crocker motorcycle. The original Crocker motorcycle business started by A l Crocker in 1936, produced less than 100 motorcycles before WWII changed the global mark et place and created material shortages that caused the business to close its doors. Markus Karalash started The New Crocker Motorcycle Company in 1997 and the company was incorporated in 1999 as a producer of replacement parts for Crocker enthusiasts around the world. And now that expertise is here at the Guild.

In addition to restoration services, Markus was also key in the production of the 2007 Concept C4 model of the Crocker Motorcycle designed by Daryl Tearne in the style of the master, A l Crocker.

Markus brings with him not only his extensive knowledge of motorcycle restoration but also 16 years of experience as a marine mechanic and boat builder making him a natural choice to finish the restoration of the Guild’s 1927 Triple Cockpit Racing Boat.

David Grainger of the Guild is pleased to be able to draw upon the talents of Markus and looks forward to a new facet of the motorcycle restoration division of the Guild. Markus can be reached at 905-775-0499 or mkaralash@guildclassiccars.com

http://www.guildclassiccars.com/markus_k_crocker_motorcycle.htm

###