The History of Gulf Coast BMW | British USA
Are we in SoHo? Well not quite yet, but nestled in South Houston, Texas, just east off of I-45 South near Hobby Airport, you will find one truly cozy motorcycle shop hailed as British USA. What’s so unique about this shop? While industry-leading at its best, you can still enjoy the Spartan décor displaying tidbits of motorcycle nostalgia throughout. You just might spot an entire line-up of vintage bikes from as early back as the 40’s. Or, posing in the Triumph Cruiser lineup, you might fancy a demo ride on Triumph 2009 Rocket III. The RIII’s power as a stout classic, 2300cc cruiser is all the buzz—boasting mega industry awards, and of course capturing the attention of Owner Cliff Holland.
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Cliff Holland opened the doors to British USA in the early 80s, specializing in vintage and European-brand motorcycles such as Triumph, Norton and BSA. A wrench at heart, British USA quickly became known as one of the top Triumph parts & service shops in the Gulf Coast. Cliff would graciously earn the respect of becoming the foremost authority on Triumph motorcycles in his region. |
As his interest in fine machines grew, 1997 would become the year to add Gulf Coast BMW! So now—in addition to his classic collection of European goodies—Gulf Coast BMW | British USA would also achieve full dealership status with its complete line of Triumph and BMW bikes, after sales, service needs, apparel and parts & accessories.
Today, in 2010, Gulf Coast BMW | British USA is proud to have two distinctive, cutting-edge showrooms dedicated exclusively to Triumph and BMW enthusiasts alike.
Multiple Lines of Cutting-edge Apparel, Gear, Helmets, Gadgets, Parts & Accessories
At Gulf Coast, we offer a rider-friendly environment along with the full dealership perks—including sales, after sales, service needs, and parts & accessories. We carry genuine Tirumph and BMW apparel, including lifestyle & riders gear, and full lines of apparel and gear from the hottest names such as REV'IT!, Scorpion Helmets & Jackets, Marsee, Olympia, Gerbings, Vanson Leathers, ZTechnik, Remus Exhausts, Tour Master/Cortech, AVG Sport, Vega Helmets, GIVI, AutoCom, Formotion Clocks, Big Ears, Shoei Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Vemar Helmets, Bell Helemts, SIDI boots and many more helmet and boot brands. Come check us out in South Houston!
And don't forget to do your online shopping with us too. We have a bunch of product catalogs available for you right here, online.
Fun 25th Annivesary Photos—View our
Gulf Coast Euro Rider-Anniversary Bash & Bike Show online and checkout Openhouse & Bike Show details, photo collage. Featuring articles on the 09' BMW line-up, including the new globe-trotting F 800 GS and the superior dirt bike G 450 X, or check-out the news on the long-awaited Triumph Street Triple 675 R!
