MECUM vintage MC Auction / Vegas Jan. 2019

[JJ]

Wow! just amazing what stuff is selling for...if I had just held on to some of my old bikes 

Thank you...    When I think if I held onto the 34 bikes I had in the last 52 years (since 1967...), and just put them in some warehouse...OH BOY!!!

[JJ]

An old Crocker went for $107,00+....whew!

Actually, this one DID NOT SELL...as the BID GOES ON, (which means it did not hit its RESERVE!!)....and because these are $300,000-$400,000 bikes!!

[JJ]

Here is the FIRST Moto Guzzi that SOLD today in Vegas!!  More when I get up there tomorrow!!




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[LowRyter]

Actually, this one DID NOT SELL...as the BID GOES ON, (which means it did not hit its RESERVE!!)....and because these are $300,000-$400,000 bikes!!

Crockers are worth $250k plus, like Dale's



perhaps less for a restored one.

[canuck750]

It’s my first time at the auction, over 1500 bikes to view, WOW this is overload

A decent Laverda Mirage went for under $5K, it needed TLC but still, that’s cheap.

The 750s is all correct and original, V7 Sport is nice

[QuattroValvole]

The red Crocker was missing a few things, like the gauges and most of the engine internals, hence the low bid price.

[JJ]

It’s my first time at the auction, over 1500 bikes to view, WOW this is overload

A decent Laverda Mirage went for under $5K, it needed TLC but still, that’s cheap.

The 750s is all correct and original, V7 Sport is nice

Speaking of cool LAVERDA's...






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[JJ]

It’s my first time at the auction, over 1500 bikes to view, WOW this is overload

A decent Laverda Mirage went for under $5K, it needed TLC but still, that’s cheap.

The 750s is all correct and original, V7 Sport is nice

Hi canuck750!  Actually, through Sunday, they will auction >1750 bikes!!  

If you are around about 3pm, come to The Lobby Bar at the South Point Hotel & Casino for the annual group photo of "The Usual Suspects" - - I'll be wearing a Guzzi shirt!




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[steven c]

 Coverage on youtube
https://youtu.be/JAt3svJ55no

[John Ulrich]

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/treasure-trove-of-indian-motorcycles-found-in-scrapyard-worth-a-small-fortune

[bad Chad]

Dvr set!  Thanks bro.

[Rod]

Wow. I wonder what the story was on that Sport 15. Buyer paid $55k with premium.
I tried to get a condition report this week and did not have much luck by email or phone.
The auctioneer said there was a big history just before they sold it.
I think you really need to be there to bid and find the seller to get info.
I think SED made the same comment earlier.

[LowRyter]

Laverda GS1000 for $4400.

I doubt anyone could purchase the fairing alone for that. 

[canuck750]

Hi canuck750!  Actually, through Sunday, they will auction >1750 bikes!!  

If you are around about 3pm, come to The Lobby Bar at the South Point Hotel & Casino for the annual group photo of "The Usual Suspects" - - I'll be wearing a Guzzi shirt!

I took off for the afternoon and went to see the Shelby museum

Jim

[JJ]

I took off for the afternoon and went to see the Shelby museum and shop

I plan on going back Saturday, send me a text to meet up and say hello!

780-920-0919

Jim

Will do!   A few Guzzi's from yesterday...

[canuck750]

The V7 Sport sold for $13200 and the 750S sold for $13200 as well. They sold well below what I thought was market value. A 1976 Benelli 250 Quattro sold for $15400 but a 1982 Benelli 254 Quattro only made $6600. A real nice Airione sold at $8250. I was thinking of bringing a couple bikes to sell next year but after seeing two of Guzzi’s finest sell for $13200 I have second thoughts. Stupid money was paid for Honda Monkey bikes.

[jwinwi]

The V7 Sport sold for $13200 and the 750S sold for $13200 as well. They sold well below what I thought was market value. A 1976 Benelli 250 Quattro sold for $15400 but a 1982 Benelli 254 Quattro only made $6600. A real nice Airione sold at $8250. I was thinking of bringing a couple bikes to sell next year but after seeing two of Guzzi’s finest sell for $13200 I have second thoughts. Stupid money was paid for Honda Monkey bikes.

Based on these results I might go next year to buy

[steven c]

 Anybody catch what the Centauro sold for?

[JJ]

Anybody catch what the Centauro sold for?

Here are the other Guzzi prices from the auction...The Centauro went for $5500










Had a good time...happy to see ITsec (Tony) again from Vegas...missed Jim (canuck750)...but saw many other old friends...

[canuck750]

The Moto Guzzi Airone sold for $8250, I though that was low, I paid $2K less for a tatty one that needs a lot of work. the bigger brother 1950 Astore was just beautiful and sold for $17,600, fair price IMHO. The star of the show for me eyes was the 1931 Moto Guzzi Sport 15, stunning and commanded top dollar $55,000.00

Had I been buying there were some low priced bikes that could be brought up to spec with some work, a tatty 1980 Ducati Darmah sold for $5500, and a similarly rough 1975 Moto Morini 3-1/2 Sport $3300, for the brave a Laverda Mirage in fair shape went for $5500.

STUPID money award goes to a pair of 1986 Honda Monkey bikes still in the crate, $51,150 !! And there were many more Monkey bikes that made $7K or more.

And one that went for much too little IMHO - 1972 Ducati 750 Sport - $27,500, it was stunning. An equally nice 1974 Ducati 750 GT sold for $29,700, the Sport typically sells for $15 ~ $20K more.

[JJ]

Yes...so many examples of "Stupid Money" and "WTF" last weekend ...here are two more examples!!

Get two hungry bidders...add a little alcohol...and off they go!  All part of the fun and excitement of MECUM in Vegas, however!







I had a 1967 Honda S-90 when I was 15 years old...back in the day...bought and SOLD for $100-$125!!

[JJ]

It's fun to go and watch the auction every year, but unless you are a very wealthy, Hedge Fund Manager...you cannot play in this circle...





Just like the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale - "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous..."

[LowRyter]

Honda s-90 for $7k?   That is f#$$%^-ing   NUTS.

I bought my first bike, CL-90 for $300 new.  And sold it for $150 when I needed a car.

The better looking Scrambler version.  Prolly wurth $10?

[steven c]

 70's Japanese bikes seem to have come on strong. On the Honda Monkey bikes that was just crazy so now everyone FS on Craigslist will be selling for $7000!

[Rod]

What's a "Monkey bike"?
I had a CB350 and a 550 Four back in the day. Loved them both.
I know the 750 fours have become collectible, and probably deserve it, though I'd hate to have to tune four carbs.
But most of those I agree - don't get it.

[JJ]

What's a "Monkey bike"?
I had a CB350 and a 550 Four back in the day. Loved them both.
I know the 750 fours have become collectible, and probably deserve it, though I'd hate to have to tune four carbs.
But most of those I agree - don't get it.

The "Monkey Bike" was the nickname for the classic Honda Z-50...for obvious reasons!!

[stubbie]

Was this for real?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CJTVDb9xXs&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0pIe9HH9vM-lB2bZ5cb2fGI5YRSWEGc92vHp_odJGNpnJ8MWuxnU1_9d0

[tetarabra]

Ducati bevel drive . The new Vincent ?

[JJ]

Was this for real?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CJTVDb9xXs&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0pIe9HH9vM-lB2bZ5cb2fGI5YRSWEGc92vHp_odJGNpnJ8MWuxnU1_9d0

YES!!! - "Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous..."

[stubbie]

Best go polish up the Le Mans. I might get a couple a hundred k.