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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JJ on November 21, 2018, 08:00:05 AM
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Yes, almost that time of year once again! A few Guzzi's that SOLD from last January!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
We'll have a Guzzi contingency from Arizona attending as usual...as in "The Usual Suspects!" :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
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(https://thumb.ibb.co/kYQELV/Screen-Shot-2018-11-21-at-6-55-47-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/kYQELV)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/e1SiEq/Screen-Shot-2018-11-21-at-6-56-06-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/e1SiEq)
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There's a good chance I'll make it.
I have not gotten my travel plans worked out but Van Morrison will be in town and I'd like to see his show. Bike auction, Penn and Teller, Van Morrison and I've never been to Vegas. I am about ready to sign up.
Thanks for the head's up JJ
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I'd reccomend saving the money on Penn an teller..
I was VERY disappointed. Bronx wanderers is a great show if you like Jersey boys!
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No pics yet for the Moto Guzzi lots, but, there is a 750S!!!!
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Only Guzzi listed so far is a Centauro. A GT they are calling a sport.
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Only Guzzi listed so far is a Centauro. A GT they are calling a sport.
Looks like a nice example anyway...Other Guzzi photos will be posted on the MECUM site within the next month... :thumb: :cool:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cSN12A/Screen-Shot-2018-11-22-at-6-55-16-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/cSN12A)
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Only Guzzi listed so far is a Centauro. A GT they are calling a sport.
Actually, that's the only one with pics, there are 11 Guzzis listed.
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I suspect within the next 30 days...some of those non-photos will be filled in... :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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I just heard that a local MN AMCA member, Jack Crane, is sending is collection to Vegas. He had a last showing today for the club. Top shelf collection with all the top names...Brough Superior etc Here's some pictures I took a few years ago...
(https://i.ibb.co/ZB49gFn/IMGP3736.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZB49gFn)
(https://i.ibb.co/177QyJZ/IMGP3740.jpg) (https://ibb.co/177QyJZ)
(https://i.ibb.co/J7ZZhWN/IMGP3743.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J7ZZhWN)
(https://i.ibb.co/pXKnN5N/IMGP3745.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pXKnN5N)
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Wow, nice collection? Why selling? Must be sad letting them go.
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I just heard that a local MN AMCA member, Jack Crane, is sending is collection to Vegas. He had a last showing today for the club. Top shelf collection with all the top names...Brough Superior etc Here's some pictures I took a few years ago...
(https://i.ibb.co/ZB49gFn/IMGP3736.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZB49gFn)
(https://i.ibb.co/177QyJZ/IMGP3740.jpg) (https://ibb.co/177QyJZ)
(https://i.ibb.co/J7ZZhWN/IMGP3743.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J7ZZhWN)
(https://i.ibb.co/pXKnN5N/IMGP3745.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pXKnN5N)
...and we'll be there for the viewing!! :thumb: :thumb: :cool: :smiley: :wink:
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Wow, nice collection? Why selling? Must be sad letting them go.
Jack is 88 years young.
(https://i.ibb.co/mCNL93p/IMGP3751.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mCNL93p)
published beach poems (https://poetandpoem.com/beach)
I cannot find photo's of the Vincent Black Prince and the Brough. He had probably 24 top shelf collectable cycles.... but not one Guzzi!!!
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I was trying to matchup my photo's with auction listings and come up empty. He's not listed under "Collections" and individual bikes must not have been listed yet? Or the "cream" has been sold off already.
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Jack is 88 years young.
(https://i.ibb.co/mCNL93p/IMGP3751.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mCNL93p)
published beach poems (https://poetandpoem.com/beach)
I cannot find photo's of the Vincent Black Prince and the Brough. He had probably 24 top shelf collectable cycles.... but not one Guzzi!!!
here ya go:
(https://i.ibb.co/0ZqkyWH/IMG-8006.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0ZqkyWH)
(https://i.ibb.co/RQ33sQV/IMG-8007.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RQ33sQV)
(https://i.ibb.co/52WHTFR/IMG-8012.jpg) (https://ibb.co/52WHTFR)
(https://i.ibb.co/c1DmLSh/IMG-8015.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c1DmLSh)
(https://i.ibb.co/98mKmL3/IMG-8016.jpg) (https://ibb.co/98mKmL3)
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"The Rolls-Royce of motorcycles..." :thumb: :cool:
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Wow, he had some seriously collectable bikes.
Both the Vincents and the Broughs are the holy grail of collectable motorcycles, not to mention just plain cool.
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Just made reservations at The South Point Casino & Resort for two (2) nights - Fri. Jan. 25th and Sat. Jan. 26th!! Last year's Usual Suspects "Group Photo" at the infamous Lobby Bar on Friday - always a tradition, always a party! :wink: :thumb: :cool: :thumb:
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I was originally planning on going to this in January but decided instead to go the Mecum Auto Auction in Kissimmee, FL on 01/04/19 with some close friends.
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I was originally planning on going to this in January but decided instead to go the Mecum Auto Auction in Kissimmee, FL on 01/04/19 with some close friends.
That too, will be a blast! MECUM does it right, classic motorcycles or vintage cars!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: - - and Florida is NICE in January!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
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These Guzzi photos are now posted on the MECUM site...more photos coming by the time the auction starts, the end of January... :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
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Apologies for the cynicism but buyer beware - the auction descriptions can be absolutely false. Most of the text is not about the auction bike anyway - instead it is general info on the marque or the model. Where there is specific info it may be deceptive. Go in person, look and try with a critical eye and don't believe anything they tell you.
This is a shame because there are some really cool bikes.
For example the Dondolino has two paragraphs of info, but only two specific claims:
- Comprehensive restoration
- Found in Italy by Hubert Fehrenbach
Personally I'm much more interested in the "comprehensive restoration" - but there is no info.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0119-362328/1948-moto-guzzi-dondolino/
If you want to see how bad it can be, read the misleading description for the bacon slicer I've been working on.
1933 MOTO GUZZI MODEL 157 from the Mike Doyle Museum Collection:
https://www.mecum.com/lots/HM0414-184668/1933-moto-guzzi-model-157/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/HM0414-184668/1933-moto-guzzi-model-157/)
HIGHLIGHTS
Engine number V77314
From the Mike Doyle collection
This Moto Guzzi was in proper running condition when placed on display in Mike Doyle's Collection
Appears to be in factory original condition
Rare to find a pre-war Moto Guzzi untouched and this original
(https://i.ibb.co/YtGVDFC/MecumBS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YtGVDFC)
It was later sold with the text: "Excellent example of a pre-war Guzzi. Runs very well."
(https://i.ibb.co/wc9ShDm/Kiernan-BS2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wc9ShDm)
Sounds like a great bike - yes? But it's the very same bacon slicer I've been working on for a year and a half. It was for sale locally and when I went to look I knew it was a GTV so couldn't be from 1933, but that was about it.
"proper running condition"? Just attempting to kickstart the bike proved that wasn't true - valve train was so worn decompressor wouldn't left the valve. Gas and oil tanks leaked, cush drive flopped back and forth, bent handlebar, completely clapped out fork bushings, wrong mainspring, fuel taps clogged by rust, bent pushrod, backfired out carb when warm, geared for 3-speed gearbox, howled in 2nd & 3rd gears, jumped out of 2nd, fouled spark plugs from oversized jets....
(Some of this I didn't find out until later. Even in this condition the engine ran but the bike was so scary to ride I didn't dare even the farm road at the end of the driveway.)
"Appears to be in factory original condition"? Frame is about 1937 with an single exhaust engine from about 1947, wheels - hubs and brakes are probably 1930-33 Sport 15, handle bar is probably from an Ercole 3 wheel truck... (I knew almost nothing of these differences and had little info for evaluating its originality.)
"Rare to find a pre-war Moto Guzzi untouched and this original"? chrome on gas and oil tanks long gone and painted over, dents in gas tank (visible in Mecum photos), spokes painted onto hubs, horrible brazing repair to lower fork legs, wrong exhaust pipe (probably Falcone), wrong headlight, taillight and rear number plate, wiring harness spliced together from pieces... (It had obviously been disassembled for a respray. I assumed :rolleyes: that the person doing the work gave a dam about getting it right on reassembly. No.)
The seller had bought it from "Excellent example of a pre-war Guzzi. Runs very well" without seeing it and was so disgusted it just sat for 2 years then sold at a huge loss. A victim of false advertising.
Not all info will be this misleading, but some will. And if the bike is rare or we don't know much about it, we are really susceptible to it. So get educated, go in person, look and try with a critical eye and don't believe it without evidence you can verify.
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Mecum does get some cool bikes - the one I would want and might be able to afford (if I stop spending $ on the slice and eat top ramen all year!) is:
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0119-362464/1931-ariel-sg31-sloper/
(https://i.ibb.co/5n7tnFM/SG4valve.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5n7tnFM)
Only specific information is "older restoration" :rolleyes: and "missing oil pump" and "registered in Sweden on June 19, 1931"
The missing oil pump probably crumbled away. In 1931 Ariel was making oil pumps out of Zamac and zinc pest attacks them (don't know for sure about the sloper, but same year Sq4s have this problem). Only solution would be to adapt a different pump or have one made.
Alas I can't make the auction... :boozing:
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Whether you buy at an ANY auction.... or from craigslist.... or from a private buyer, "CAVEAT EMPTOR" is always the rule, yes? :wink:
(https://i.ibb.co/NxwhqZ0/Screen-Shot-2018-12-10-at-8-11-39-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/NxwhqZ0)
Any used bike ALWAYS requires some baseline mecahnical sorting by its new owner to make it safe and right...That's been my experience anyway... :cool: :thumb:
I have been going to the MECUM Auction, (formerly Mid-America), for >20 years...and never bought anything there...and it's just fun to look at all the different vintage bikes from all over the world... :smiley: :thumb:
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Coming about a month from now...>1,750 vintage motorcycles FOR SALE!!
(...just sayin'!!!) :thumb: :wink: :cool: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/jyJCwWn/DSC-0037.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jyJCwWn)
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...and it appears that all the Moto Guzzi's for sale are now posted on their website....
Some very nice one's here!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/QvL9TJZ/Screen-Shot-2018-12-23-at-7-40-37-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/QvL9TJZ)
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I see there are actually two auctions. The Bonham auction is Weds and Thursday and Mecom's is over the weekend.
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I see there are actually two auctions. The Bonham auction is Weds and Thursday and Mecom's is over the weekend.
Yes, BONHAMS is always BEFORE MECUM's, but it was lame (IMHO) last year, so we will pass this year. Besides, two (2) nights in Vegas is more than enough...believe me!! :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes:
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If I go, I plan to be there for 4 or 5 nights. I want to see Van Morrison and Penn & Teller. And maybe check out some bikes too.
I saw that Bonhams has 2 Magni Guzzis.
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If I go, I plan to be there for 4 or 5 nights. I want to see Van Morrison and Penn & Teller. And maybe check out some bikes too.
I saw that Bonhams has 2 Magni Guzzis.
Hi LowRyter! If you are around Fri. 1/25 @ 3pm, stop by The Lobby Bar at the South Point Hotel & Casino, (where the MECUM auction is held)...for the annual "Usual Suspects Group Photo. I'll buy you a beer or a beverage of your choice... :wink: :cool: :thumb:
(https://i.ibb.co/1dc6GSM/Screen-Shot-2018-12-24-at-6-17-42-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/1dc6GSM)
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thanks JJ. I am trying to put some travel plans together. Never been to Vegas and think it might be a hoot.
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thanks JJ. I am trying to put some travel plans together. Never been to Vegas and think it might be a hoot.
If you have never been to Vegas, you will have a BLAST, whether you stay 2 days or 4 days, believe me!
I will PM you my mobile phone number. :thumb: :cool: :boozing:
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Thanks JJ!
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I'll see if I can convince Louisa to come to LV for that weekend - she'll be a brand new Moto Guzzi owner!
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I'll see if I can convince Louisa to come to LV for that weekend - she'll be a brand new Moto Guzzi owner!
:cool: :smiley: :thumb: - - Merry Christmas Tony, and hope to see you next month! :cool:
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All the pics of the Guzzis are now up. Many nice bacon-slicers, V7 Sport, 750S, Galleto, and a Centauro.
https://imgur.com/a/jKSq9XC (https://imgur.com/a/jKSq9XC)
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Some FABULOUS Guzzi examples coming up for aucation! (God forbid I ever win the LOTTERY!!) :laugh: :grin: :wink:
I wonder what that V7 Sport and that 750S will go for?!? :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :thumb: :cool:
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I wonder what that V7 Sport and that 750S will go for?!? :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :thumb: :cool:
Me too, esp. the 750S, as you don't see those in the US.
I'd love to have one of the Bacon Slicers too, if just to look at.
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these two are in the other auction
(https://images2.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2018-12/13/24819232-14-1.jpg&width=640&height=480&autosizefit=1)
(https://images2.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2018-12/13/24819232-13-1.jpg&width=640&height=480&autosizefit=1)
these bikes are $12-15k estimate
I have to wonder, with stock market tanking, if buyer participation will be affected? It certainly put a dent in my pocket.
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these two are in the other auction
(https://images2.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2018-12/13/24819232-14-1.jpg&width=640&height=480&autosizefit=1)
(https://images2.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2018-12/13/24819232-13-1.jpg&width=640&height=480&autosizefit=1)
these bikes are $12-15k estimate
I have to wonder, with stock market tanking, if buyer participation will be affected? It certainly put a dent in my pocket.
My experience is that people with A LOT of disposable income...aka, "RICH PEOPLE"...are rarely affected by any stock market swings...
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My experience is that people with A LOT of disposable income...aka, "RICH PEOPLE"...are rarely affected by any stock market swings...
So do rich people purchase motorcycles?
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I see a lot of guideline prices that seem higher than usual, for example the Ducatis from Sweden. Is this optimism to entice sellers to consign, or does Mecum do serious research?
The Brough Superior might be the top seller? I would be bidding on this one:
(https://i.ibb.co/qnRTkZ9/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qnRTkZ9)
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I see a lot of guideline prices that seem higher than usual, for example the Ducatis from Sweden. Is this optimism to entice sellers to consign, or does Mecum do serious research?
The Brough Superior might be the top seller? I would be bidding on this one:
(https://i.ibb.co/qnRTkZ9/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qnRTkZ9)
QUOTE: Is this optimism to entice sellers to consign, or does Mecum do serious research?
In my experience, it's BOTH, and research is based on hammer-prices from previous auctions, etc. NOTE, however, like the stock market, auctions prices for vintage motorcycles goes UP and DOWN!
Yes, that SS100 Brough-Superior will be one to watch for sure!! :wink: :cool: :thumb:
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Yes, that SS100 Brough-Superior will be one to watch for sure!! :wink: :cool: :thumb:
1925 SS100
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1938 SS80
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"Awwwrence!!"
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(https://i.ibb.co/rfLKJv0/Screen-Shot-2018-12-29-at-6-11-25-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/rfLKJv0)
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Coming up in just three weeks from now!! :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:
It will be interesting to see what prices these classic Guzzi will bring in 2019!! :thumb: :smiley: :cool: :boozing:
(https://i.ibb.co/xjrMbtQ/Screen-Shot-2019-01-07-at-2-38-54-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/xjrMbtQ)
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*** BUMP *** Coming up 2 weeks from today!! T.G.I.F. everyone! :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:
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** BUMP ** Leaving VORTEX-LAND by truck with two other friends early Friday morning, 1/25.
Will file a complete report with photos. :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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no plans yet. Getting concerned about air travel with the govt shut down. I'd say 50-50 now
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Won't be at BONHAM's this year, but I saw these posted on their website.
NOTE the price estimates for these two MAGNI-Guzzi's... :wink: :thumb: :cool:
(https://i.ibb.co/Df8fJ00/Screen-Shot-2019-01-17-at-6-27-11-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/Df8fJ00)
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I mentioned Bonhams above. Magni Guzzis from New Zealand.
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I mentioned Bonhams above. Magni Guzzis from New Zealand.
Yes, I see that now...SORRY!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
t will be interesting to see what these two MAGNI's bring, as well as the 750S and V7 Sport at MECUM!! :thumb: :smiley: :cool:
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ROAD TRIP - next Friday!! :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/vs69Sjn/Screen-Shot-2019-01-19-at-6-38-49-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/vs69Sjn)
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*** BUMP *** :cool: :thumb: :wink:
See the TOP TEN that have sold so far...We'll be there Friday afternoon!!
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NBC Sports Channel will run a tape of Mecum's on Sunday night. 2100 Central Time.
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NBC Sports Channel will run a tape of Mecum's on Sunday night. 2100 Central Time.
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No Guzzi's yet...but here is a couple of vintage Ducati's that SOLD yesterday...they are saving all the good stuff for Fri. & Sat....and we'll be there! :cool:
(https://i.ibb.co/9tSP4NW/Screen-Shot-2019-01-24-at-6-50-40-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/9tSP4NW)
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...and if anyone from here is in Vegas tomorrow, Friday, 1-25 @ 3pm, don't forget about the annual "Group Photo" of "The Usual Suspects" at The Lobby Bar at the South Point Hotel & Casino, (opposite the registration desk). :thumb: :cool: :smiley: :wink:
(https://i.ibb.co/xJSKLtf/IMG-5180.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xJSKLtf)
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Wow! just amazing what stuff is selling for...if I had just held on to some of my old bikes :violent1:
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An old Crocker went for $107,00+....whew!
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Wow! just amazing what stuff is selling for...if I had just held on to some of my old bikes :violent1:
Thank you... :wink: :thumb: :cool: 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!!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :huh: :huh: :huh: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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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!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Here is the FIRST Moto Guzzi that SOLD today in Vegas!! More when I get up there tomorrow!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/xzSkJg1/Screen-Shot-2019-01-24-at-3-12-32-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/xzSkJg1)
is a honda prelude considered a sports car (https://carinsuranceguru.org/what-it-a-sports-car-in-the-understanding-of-an-insurance-company)
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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!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
(https://i.ibb.co/tcm50Bc/Screen-Shot-2019-01-24-at-2-58-38-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/tcm50Bc)
Crockers are worth $250k plus, like Dale's
(https://g3.img-dpreview.com/0B9100C348B1428B8504F8A46DD18AFF.jpg)
perhaps less for a restored one.
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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
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The red Crocker was missing a few things, like the gauges and most of the engine internals, hence the low bid price.
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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... :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/Snqqj0G/Screen-Shot-2019-01-25-at-6-18-05-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/Snqqj0G)
(https://i.ibb.co/k6FR7dN/Screen-Shot-2019-01-25-at-6-17-39-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/k6FR7dN)
signs plot holes (https://movieplotholes.com/)
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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!! :shocked: :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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! :wink:
(https://i.ibb.co/qFPd710/Screen-Shot-2019-01-25-at-6-26-13-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/qFPd710)
google coin flipper (https://freeonlinedice.com/)
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Coverage on youtube
https://youtu.be/JAt3svJ55no
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https://www.foxnews.com/auto/treasure-trove-of-indian-motorcycles-found-in-scrapyard-worth-a-small-fortune
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Dvr set! Thanks bro.
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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.
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Laverda GS1000 for $4400.
I doubt anyone could purchase the fairing alone for that.
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Hi canuck750! Actually, through Sunday, they will auction >1750 bikes!! :shocked: :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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! :wink:
I took off for the afternoon and went to see the Shelby museum
Jim
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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! :thumb: :cool: :smiley: A few Guzzi's from yesterday...
(https://i.ibb.co/h8mfX72/DSC-0038.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h8mfX72) (https://i.ibb.co/tmCFxGY/DSC-0035.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tmCFxGY) (https://i.ibb.co/V2qtySf/DSC-0033.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V2qtySf) (https://i.ibb.co/8b5Cfzd/DSC-0028.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8b5Cfzd) (https://i.ibb.co/xHjJRzJ/DSC-0024.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xHjJRzJ) (https://i.ibb.co/8cGCjrj/DSC-0013.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8cGCjrj) (https://i.ibb.co/FmThcf0/DSC-0005.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FmThcf0)
(https://i.ibb.co/DMq50cQ/Screen-Shot-2019-01-26-at-6-20-11-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/DMq50cQ)
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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.
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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 :evil:
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Anybody catch what the Centauro sold for?
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Anybody catch what the Centauro sold for?
Here are the other Guzzi prices from the auction...The Centauro went for $5500 :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/vsnjCDK/Screen-Shot-2019-01-27-at-6-45-27-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/vsnjCDK)
(https://i.ibb.co/T28zfXP/Screen-Shot-2019-01-27-at-6-45-11-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/T28zfXP)
(https://i.ibb.co/DWzBCzn/Screen-Shot-2019-01-27-at-6-45-36-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/DWzBCzn)
Had a good time...happy to see ITsec (Tony) again from Vegas...missed Jim (canuck750)...but saw many other old friends... :thumb: :cool:
(https://i.ibb.co/r36w3wX/IMG-E7817.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r36w3wX)
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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.
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Yes...so many examples of "Stupid Money" and "WTF" last weekend :shocked: :rolleyes:...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! :thumb:
(https://i.ibb.co/BVdXrq4/Screen-Shot-2019-01-28-at-10-37-15-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/BVdXrq4)
(https://i.ibb.co/RbNrDxZ/Screen-Shot-2019-01-28-at-10-36-54-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/RbNrDxZ)
I had a 1967 Honda S-90 when I was 15 years old...back in the day...bought and SOLD for $100-$125!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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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... :laugh: :grin: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
(https://i.ibb.co/k5pRVbk/Screen-Shot-2019-01-28-at-12-52-47-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/k5pRVbk)
Just like the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale - "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous..." :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :laugh: :grin: :wink:
(https://i.ibb.co/dMmn0hd/Screen-Shot-2019-01-29-at-6-31-07-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/dMmn0hd)
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Was this for real?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CJTVDb9xXs&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0pIe9HH9vM-lB2bZ5cb2fGI5YRSWEGc92vHp_odJGNpnJ8MWuxnU1_9d0
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Ducati bevel drive . The new Vincent ?
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Was this for real?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CJTVDb9xXs&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0pIe9HH9vM-lB2bZ5cb2fGI5YRSWEGc92vHp_odJGNpnJ8MWuxnU1_9d0
YES!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked: :huh: :huh: - "Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous..."
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Best go polish up the Le Mans. I might get a couple a hundred k.
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Why anyone would want to sell a very rare high-value machine in this way baffles me. After all is said and done, the seller will receive maybe 30% less than the buyer ultimately proves he's willing to pay. In the days before the internet it was understandable; auctions were probably the best way to garner international interest. However, reaching potential buyers a world away these days is easy. Make up your own web-ad to sell it, and you pocket every last penny/dime (..which, were it one of the rarities sold here, could easily net you an extra $30,000).