The 2018 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award, presented at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, Calif., on May 5, went to a 1971 Honda CT-70 owned by Californian Steve Mast.

The Quail drew about 3,000 motorcycling enthusiasts to its 10th anniversary event, and 350 motorcycles were on display.

“Half a dozen AMA Hall of Famers were in attendance, as well, including the recipient of the Quail ‘Legend of the Sport,’ Arlen Ness,” said Gordon McCall, director of motorsports for Quail Lodge & Golf Club. “With an award presentation of their own, the AMA was all hands on deck at the show, continuing with a great partnership with The Quail.”

This year’s winner, popularly known as the Honda Trail 70, pays homage to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Soichiro Honda and honors the model’s status as an iconic “gateway” motorcycle, conjuring memories of their first bike among countless riders.

Mast said that he owned a blue 1971 Honda CT-70 when he was a child and tried to find his original bike before buying this award winner. He said the bike is street legal and ridden regularly.

The crystal engraved award platter from Tiffany & Co. was presented to Mast by AMA Advertising Director Steve Gotoski.