From Garage to Gold: Eddie Queen Wins Best Motorcycle

At Taylor Glen, talent and passion show up in all kinds of ways. For maintenance technician Eddie Queen, that passion has taken the form of a 1994 Harley Davidson — and it recently earned him top honors at Taylor Glen's car show.

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Eddie was the only Taylor Glen team member to bring home a trophy at the event, winning the award for Best Motorcycle. But for him, the recognition is just the latest chapter in a story that began years earlier.

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He purchased the bike about five years ago, knowing it would take time, patience and plenty of hands-on work to bring it back to life. The motorcycle had passed through a unique history before it reached Eddie, having been owned by a sequence of three brothers.

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Over the next couple of years, Eddie carefully refurbished the Harley himself, dedicating countless hours in his garage to restoring it piece by piece. Today, the finished product is a reflection of his craftsmanship and commitment.

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That same dedication is something his coworkers see every day at Taylor Glen.

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"We love him," said Anne-Garrett Diaz, director of sales and marketing. "He goes the extra mile."

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Eddie’s interest in motorcycles goes back even further than this project. It’s something he grew up around and something that continues to bring him joy today.
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"I just like 'em," he said. "I'd like to have another one."

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For now, though, he’s enjoying the recognition that comes with his latest build — and maybe already thinking about what’s next. As he shared, taking on another project like this would come with a hefty price tag, estimating he’d need about another $100K to fix one up.

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At Taylor Glen, Eddie is known for the care he brings to his work every day. And now, thanks to his award-winning Harley, he’s also being recognized for the passion he carries beyond the workplace.

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