Guzzi's at MECUM in Vegas 2020

[JJ]

No question JJ. Local tuner TJ Jackson found his Vincent Black Shadow there during Mecum's June 2018 auction. My point is, even with extra days there's so many bikes to move the pace on stage is quick. Many bidders arrive only when the bike(s) they are interested in are to be sold, so the crowd is constantly revolving. Both in 2018 and 2019 a mint, low mile Honda Blackbird and older Suzuki GS1150 naked sold for shockingly low figures. So low, I kicked myself for not registering! There's likely a large number of bidders online at any given time, so one never knows.

For all the years we have been going, I am always amazed at what goes across the block, both HIGH and LOW - and always ask myself....why did I NOT bring about $5K-$8K to bring something interesting home?

[jas67]

There are a few nice bevel-drive Ducatis too:
750SS Green-frame, 900SS, 750 Sport,  750GT, less desirable, but, still a bevel,  900S2, which was the replacement for the 900SS  The 900S2 is somewhat rare, 1,236 made.

[JJ]

There are a fuel nice bevel-drive Ducatis too:
750SS Green-frame, 900SS, 750 Sport,  750GT, less desirable, but, still a bevel,  900S2, which was the replacement for the 900SS  The 900S2 is somewhat rare, 1,236 made.

All vintage Ducati's, including all of the above, are LOVELY, of course...but sadly, none of these will be in the $5K-$8K range!! 

[CT Dharma]

JJ - do you go for the whole week [Tue-Sunday]?

[JJ]

JJ - do you go for the whole week [Tue-Sunday]?

CT Dharma - No!  We just go for two nights - Friday & Saturday - that's plenty, believe me...

Saturday is the big day.  About 2 nights in Vegas is about all I can take!

...and an annual tradition, on Friday afternoon about 3pm, is the group photo at the former LOBBY BAR,now called the 400 Bar right across from the registration.  Please join us if you come to Vegas!
(Photos from 2017, 2018, 2019)

[JJ]

The LATEST Moto Guzzi's, (from their website...), coming up for auction at MECUM January 2020

[CT Dharma]

CT Dharma - No!  We just go for two nights - Friday & Saturday - that's plenty, believe me...

Saturday is the big day.  About 2 nights in Vegas is about all I can take!

...and an annual tradition, on Friday afternoon about 3pm, is the group photo at the former LOBBY BAR,now called the 400 Bar right across from the registration.  Please join us if you come to Vegas!
(Photos from 2017, 2018, 2019)

All booked; see you at the bar!

[JJ]

All booked; see you at the bar!

OK - CT Dharma - See you Friday, Jan, 24th @ 3pm at the 400 Bar right across from the registration desk).  I will PM you my phone number!  Happy Holidays!

[JJ]

The lastest GUZZI *** UPDATE *** from the MECUM website: 

[Groover]

Interesting... I thought that "red/white" lemans 3 sounded strange. That's a sweet 1987 Le Mans 1000 SE. Great one to bid on! I need it!! 

Super excited just to look at the photos on that one, Thanks for posting follow-ups on this JJ!

[JJ]

Interesting... I thought that "red/white" lemans 3 sounded strange. That's a sweet 1987 Le Mans 1000 SE. Great one to bid on! I need it!! 

Super excited just to look at the photos on that one, Thanks for posting follow-ups on this JJ!

A group of us will be there Jan. 24-26, and yes, it will be very interesting to see what some of these Guzzi beauties go for...

[JJ]

If I won the LOTTERY, just sayin' ), these would be my Top Five from the Guzzi lots offered at MECUM in Vegas next month.

Would make a nice collection in the ol' stable, don't you think?!?

[Motormike]

I think the 850 LeMans is one of the all-time best looking bikes ever made.  Other than that, I know almost nothing about the model (other than I'd own one just to look at, if no other reason) Any speculation as to how much this one will bring?

[JJ]

I think the 850 LeMans is one of the all-time best looking bikes ever made.  Other than that, I know almost nothing about the model (other than I'd own one just to look at, if no other reason) Any speculation as to how much this one will bring?

Nice, original, or correctly restored examples of 76-78 850 Le Mans are bringing $15,000 - $20,000+ these days!

[jas67]

FOUR green frame 750SS's!

[JJ]

FOUR green frame 750SS's!

YUP!!! That's $100,000+ or more right there!!!

[Murray]

YUP!!! That's $100,000+ or more right there!!!

Try $200 000 across the three green frames and you'll be close (assuming they are geniunie).

[JJ]

Try $200 000 across the three green frames and you'll be close (assuming they are geniunie).

You are probably right...and that's even MORE insane!!

[1down5up]

If one of those were mine I would be pulling it out of the Auction and delaying the sale - there are only so many people that can and want to spend up to $200K on a green frame, and the chances of all 5 being in the room on the same day is unlikely, you def wouldn't want the be the 4th one across the block

[jas67]

If one of those were mine I would be pulling it out of the Auction and delaying the sale - there are only so many people that can and want to spend up to $200K on a green frame, and the chances of all 5 being in the room on the same day is unlikely, you def wouldn't want the be the 4th one across the block

Excellent point.

Last January, a green frame 750ss got just shy of $250k.    It was the only one offered at that auction.

[SED]

JJ, would you take pictures of Lot T261 for me?  1948 Guzzi GTV.  for whatever reason no pictures have been posted. https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-391658/1948-moto-guzzi-gtv/

It's engine number is 77312 and mine is 77314.  The were probably built at the same time.  I'd like to see engine and frame numbers and details of the rocker box, magneto, foot controls and exhaust system as well as over-all pictures.  If available I'd love pictures of documentation too - build date, delivery info.

My 1937 GTV has had the later 77314 engine transplanted into it - all except the flywheel which is probably from the original engine.  I'd like to know as much as possible about it.

Thank you!
Shawn

[JJ]

JJ, would you take pictures of Lot T261 for me?  1948 Guzzi GTV.  for whatever reason no pictures have been posted. https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-391658/1948-moto-guzzi-gtv/

It's engine number is 77312 and mine is 77314.  The were probably built at the same time.  I'd like to see engine and frame numbers and details of the rocker box, magneto, foot controls and exhaust system as well as over-all pictures.  If available I'd love pictures of documentation too - build date, delivery info.

My 1937 GTV has had the later 77314 engine transplanted into it - all except the flywheel which is probably from the original engine.  I'd like to know as much as possible about it.

Thank you!
Shawn

Hi Shawn!  Yes, I will if I can find it and it's not already gone!     

There are >1,750 bikes there for auction, and I will only be there Fri. and Sat.  They start running bikes across the block on Tues. 

I always try and photograph any and all Guzzi's...

[Groover]

Is there a way to tell which bikes are auctioned on which day?

[JJ]

Is there a way to tell which bikes are auctioned on which day?

Not sure...but I believe you are a registered BIDDER, I think they give you a program with a schedule... (??)

[canuck750]

For reasons I can not explain I am attracted to LOT W306 - 1960 Moto Guzzi Galletto.
Something about that quirky design, half motorcycle / half scooter is so cool.
Wish I was there for the auction this year but won;t be able to make it.

Jim

[CT Dharma]

Not sure...but I believe you are a registered BIDDER, I think they give you a program with a schedule... (??)

The lot numbers are prefixed with a letter that designates what day they are scheduled for auction. [W=Wednesday; F=Friday, etc]

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2020/lots/motorcycles/01/22/

[CT Dharma]

JJ, would you take pictures of Lot T261 for me?  1948 Guzzi GTV.  for whatever reason no pictures have been posted. https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-391658/1948-moto-guzzi-gtv/

It's engine number is 77312 and mine is 77314.  The were probably built at the same time.  I'd like to see engine and frame numbers and details of the rocker box, magneto, foot controls and exhaust system as well as over-all pictures.  If available I'd love pictures of documentation too - build date, delivery info.

My 1937 GTV has had the later 77314 engine transplanted into it - all except the flywheel which is probably from the original engine.  I'd like to know as much as possible about it.

Thank you!
Shawn

Odd but I don't see a lot T261 listed; website shows T260 then lot T262

[SED]

Thank you JJ!  Hopefully you'll get to see it.

Odd but I don't see a lot T261 listed; website shows T260 then lot T262

Still on the link: https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-406998/1948-moto-guzzi-gtv/

Wonder if T is Tuesday or Thursday?

[CT Dharma]

SED- weird because here is the page I was referring to that skips right over T261 [Tuesday = G, go figure]

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2020/lots/motorcycles/01/23/page/9/

[JJ]

Along with all the FINE Moto Guzzi's coming up for auction, how about this Italian beauty? 

1973 Laverda SF1! *NO RESERVE!* (Oh my....!!)