Potential great deal on a 1970 Ambassador

[Caffeineo]

Zero bids so far but 18 days left. Lots of other early 70's bikes. Most look like they were bought  to be parted out and just left outside. 
The Ambassador looks complete and for the right price would make a great project for someone with the skills.


https://www.proxibid.com/1970-Moto-Guzzi-Ambassador/lotInformation/60894440

[ozarquebus]

That is an interesting collection listed. Worth a look for fun.
 I looked at the whole list of junkers in this auction at:
https://www.proxibid.com/Hillman-Sales-LLC/Ken-Mary-Meyer-Estate-Auction/event-catalog/198496?p=2&sort=0&srchloc=true#cnTb

Wichita

weird bikes are at bottom of list.

59 Hercules (Sachs)

[JJ]

If someone gets that Ambo for $55...they will have scored BIG TIME!!

[SteveRivet]

Crazy assortment out there.  Most of that should go pretty cheap since it all looks like it left outside.

[dxhall]

I wonder how many of these things have titles.  I bet, none.

[Caffeineo]

I wonder how many of these things have titles.  I bet, none.

I think they would get something from the auction house......a bill of sale at the least. Then I guess it depends on how your state DMV handles it.

[ozarquebus]

up to 600 with 13 days to go. What is your guess to the final price? Assuming billofsale only.

[Caffeineo]

I really have no idea. But I hope it goes to a member who documents the restoration with lots of pictures. 

[Scout63]

Buying a restoration project is looking like buying a dog. Any difference in purchase price is immediately outweighed by the cost of ownership.  I’m into my $200.00 G5 for well over $5,000.00 in parts and it’s not nearly finished. Not to say I don’t love finding a deal though.  That bike is beautiful though and looks remarkably well preserved.

[ozarquebus]

Up to $950 with 5 days to go. States it has an open title.

[Stretch]

Buying a restoration project is looking like buying a dog. Any difference in purchase price is immediately outweighed by the cost of ownership.  I’m into my $200.00 G5 for well over $5,000.00 in parts and it’s not nearly finished. Not to say I don’t love finding a deal though.  That bike is beautiful though and looks remarkably well preserved.

Yeah - it's gonna cost the new owner a few bucks to get going.

Best case on the motor - assuming it only needs new jugs, rings, and pistons and one does
the work oneself - is going to be the thick end of $1500. Add another grand for the rest of
the bike - shocks, tires, fluids and the inevitable little surprises, and the buyer is into it
for at least $2500 plus purchase price. That's the best case assuming no major transmission
or rear end work. Restoring it to as new condition could easily triple or quadruple that figure -
and quite possibly more.

                                                       -Stretch

[John Ulrich]

When you do a Guzzi restoration ..... you better not plan on selling it!

[ozarquebus]

well it sold for 2000.

[Tom]

Amazing!  I guess I don't have to wash my bikes before auction.