Visionary Founder, Motorcycle & Computer Designer Pioneer
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John Calicchio
John's Biography spans over 50 years of personal and professional business ventures. His love for cars, motorcycles and technology, has turned his hobbies into a career. "There's nothing better than living the dream". In 2008, with the recession lurking over his shoulder, John suffered a shocking blow when he lost his prize possession; EuroMasters Classic Cars. This was John's personal tribute to his favorite cars, Porsche 911's. His giant 37,000 sq ft, 2-acre dealership produced sales, service, parts, paint, upholstery, restorations & special events. Not only did John put his heart and soul into building his business, along with millions of his hard earned dollars, but in 2011 he lost everything and was forced to close down the company, In 2015, as a fighter, John came back strong again with his original passion for motorcycles and founded Triumph Classic Motorcycles; the premier classic British motorcycle restoration company, & California Norton Classics, followed up by Sierra Electric Motorcycles USA. Read more about John's humble beginnings:
John Calicchio
For decades, John Calicchio has combined his passion for Classic Cars & British motorcycles, and emerging technology with hands-on entrepreneurship. From complete frame-up Porsche restorations, to Classic British motorcycles, his work reflects craftsmanship, innovation, and persistence.
~ Success driven by Passion & Persistence ~
John Calicchio’s ventures reflect a lifelong commitment to classic car restorations, motorcycle restorations, and electric vehicle technology. Across decades of entrepreneurship, John has created businesses rooted in engineering craftsmanship, innovation, and a hands-on approach to building exceptional products and designs.
Sierra Electric Motorcycles USA represents John’s move toward the future of two-wheel transportation. Combining his background in motorcycles with a long-standing interest in technology, the company reflects a belief that electric power can create exciting, practical, and forward-looking riding experiences. His venture connects classic enthusiasm for motorcycles with the certain outcome of modern electric mobility.
Sierra Electric Motorcycles USA
Founded in 2015, Triumph Classic Motorcycles marked John’s return to one of his original passions: classic British motorcycles. The company is dedicated to restoring and preserving Triumph motorcycles with respect for their heritage, mechanical character, and distinctive style. Each project celebrates the craft of traditional motorcycle restoration while helping keep iconic British machines on the road for a new generation of riders and collectors.
Triumph Classic Motorcycles
EuroMasters Classic Cars was John Calicchio’s tribute to the timeless Porsche 911. The operation grew into a large-scale classic-car business offering vehicle sales, mechanical service, parts, paintwork, upholstery, full restorations, and enthusiast events.
At its height, EuroMasters operated from a 37,000-square-foot dealership on two acres, bringing together collectors and enthusiasts who valued quality restoration and classic European performance. Although the business ultimately closed in 2011 following the economic pressures of the recession, it remains a defining chapter in John’s automotive legacy.
EuroMasters Classic Cars
South Coast Electric Cars
South Coast Electric Cars reflects John’s early involvement in electric-vehicle innovation. The business explored electric automotive concepts at a time when alternative transportation was still developing into the mainstream market it is today.
This venture demonstrates a recurring theme throughout John’s career: pairing enthusiasm for vehicles with an interest in new technology and evolving mobility.
Data Business Systems represents John’s experience beyond transportation and restoration. Through technology- and data-oriented business work, this venture highlights his ability to identify opportunities across different industries and develop practical solutions around them.
Data Business Systems
At AlfaKleen Chemical Labs, John developed and led chemical-product business efforts, including work connected to a “Super Formula” product. This venture adds another dimension to his entrepreneurial career, demonstrating experience in product development and commercial operations.