Author Topic: Guzzi's at MECUM in Vegas 2020 (Read 16086 times)

JJ · « **on:** November 11, 2019, 10:06:50 AM »

This is what's listed so far on their website...

CT Dharma · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2019, 11:22:05 AM »

Thanks for posting; lots of nice stuff there!

Checking flights to Vegas now.......

JJ · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:43:25 AM »

Always a party...always a good time!! Photos from 2013 through 2019!!

JJ · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:50:04 AM »

...and speaking of other Italian PORN...how about adding any of these to your stable?!? Laverda...Benelli...MV Agusta...Moto Morini...Parilla Something for EVERYONE!!

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ozarquebus · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2019, 11:31:14 AM »

Thanks, for posting that. I have been browsing 2019 Vegas sold bikes all morning on the MECUM website. You would think that These sold listings should be about the best guide to values out there even though they seem awfully high. Economy is either good or the top 1% of wealth hangs out bidding against each other in Vegas.

Moto Guzzi listed were quite few at this auction.

1925 Moto Guzzi CV2 Racer = $82,500
1968 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport original fair/good runner 40K mi = $4,400 (seems like a good deal)
72 V7Sport from Stockholm museum = $13,200
1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Sport fair/good = $5,500

Registration to view old lots is free and instant. Makes me feel nostalgically melancholy for not accumulating more of those oldies when they were cheap (er)...

Devildog · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:49:18 PM »

LM III still in the crate- Did I read that right? That could be interesting

Groover · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2019, 04:08:26 PM »

Quote from: Devildog on November 12, 2019, 03:49:18 PM

LM III still in the crate- Did I read that right? That could be interesting

That's what it looks like.. interesting for sure.

It doesn't show a photo, but it says white/red... does that combo even exist for the III?

Comes from this collection... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgPACh00w34 (I think you can see the bike in the crate at around 58 seconds into the video - it's red)

80CX100 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2019, 04:42:35 PM »

Interesting mix of motorcycles; amazing after all these years that people are still finding new Guzzis & Laverdas in crates.

I would imagine MV Augusta would be at the top of the range, but a nice mix of other Italian bikes, wonder how the sales prices will stack up at the end.

Those Parillas are quite the art deco statement

I was in the Mecum site earlier today, but was unsuccessful in my search. I was looking for bike's from the Len Fitch collection; he was well known in the local racing circuit and recently passed away.

Tks for posting the photos and listings.

Kelly

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2019, 04:46:29 PM »

That 850 GT would look good in my garage..

Quote from: ozarquebus on November 12, 2019, 11:31:14 AM

1968 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport original fair/good runner 40K mi = $4,400 (seems like a good deal)

i don't thing there was such a thing as a V7 sport in 1968.. a V7 yes but that was a loop frame.

ozarquebus · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2019, 06:08:56 PM »

Here is a picture of the bike reported sold at the Vegas Mecum Auction as a 68 V7 SPORT for 4400

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:03:23 PM »

the true name is V 700.. maybe it got the sport name when they put on fishtail mufflers.

ozarquebus · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:06:09 PM »

It does LOOK SPORTY!

Two Checks · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:12:22 PM »

Mecum and B-J prices are not indicative of true market prices.
People get into a bidding war and run the price up.
The same vehicle on the open market wouldn't draw near the money.

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:18:58 PM »

Quote from: Two Checks on November 12, 2019, 07:12:22 PM

Mecum and B-J prices are not indicative of true market prices.
People get into a bidding war and run the price up.
The same vehicle on the open market wouldn't draw near the money.

This is true...and IMHO, both events have totally "morphed" into a "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" theme....

It's a showcase these days for the 1% crowd... However, it's fun to go LOOK at all the bikes anyway, and that's all I have been doing that with friends for >20 years now...

JJ · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2019, 08:23:19 AM »

I nominate today officially as..."Whizzer-Wednesday!!"

ozarquebus · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2019, 03:35:57 PM »

wonder what the MECUM auctioneer's fee is like on a cherry $13,000 '72 Lemans?

JJ · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2019, 06:47:46 PM »

Quote from: ozarquebus on November 13, 2019, 03:35:57 PM

wonder what the MECUM auctioneer's fee is like on a cherry $13,000 '72 Lemans?

I am sure you can look it up on their website, but I would imagine it is a minimum of 10% or more!!

rschrum · « **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2019, 07:34:12 PM »

Yup, 10%. I bought a Ducati from the Houston action this year, part of the mur the blur collection. Some real bargains at that one.

JJ · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2019, 06:50:15 AM »

Quote from: rschrum on November 13, 2019, 07:34:12 PM

Yup, 10%. I bought a Ducati from the Houston action this year, part of the mur the blur collection. Some real bargains at that one.

I have noticed over the years at MECUM / Vegas that the REAL BARGAINS are in the "NO SALE CORRAL", where the bike does not meet the owner's reserve, and goes off the block, then, they just don't want to trailer it home again.

Usually, the owners are there, or their cell phone numbers are on the bike with a note "MAKE OFFER. As long as the auction house gets their 10%, everyone is happy...

Groover · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2019, 08:04:47 AM »

Sounds like an exciting place to be. I got my G5 at an estate auction, but I didn't have a lot of bidders against me so it wasn't too stressful. The biggest auction I've ever been to was Larry Klein's (R.I.P.) GT Motors Estate sale last year where I ended up getting a Le Mans SE, and that one was much higher energy with many great bikes, mostly Moto Guzzi.

JJ · « **Reply #20 on:** November 15, 2019, 10:35:41 AM »

Quote from: Groover on November 14, 2019, 08:04:47 AM

Sounds like an exciting place to be. I got my G5 at an estate auction, but I didn't have a lot of bidders against me so it wasn't too stressful. The biggest auction I've ever been to was Larry Klein's (R.I.P.) GT Motors Estate sale last year where I ended up getting a Le Mans SE, and that one was much higher energy with many great bikes, mostly Moto Guzzi.

It's really the Barrett-Jackson for vintage motorcycles, all 1,750 of them!!

Some Italian-Only examples from last year!! Enjoy!!

CT Dharma · « **Reply #21 on:** November 22, 2019, 02:35:31 PM »

Don't want to crash your party but may I ask where you guys stay in Vegas? Never have been to the Mecum auction but considering attending next year. Trying to figure out the logistics.

Thanks in advance.

dsrdave · « **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2019, 02:56:08 PM »

The mecum auction is held at south point casino resort. Nice place and they offer discounts for attendees. Bonhams auction is at the rio and rooms there are around $80.00 per night during the week

JJ · « **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2019, 03:45:45 PM »

Quote from: CT Dharma on November 22, 2019, 02:35:31 PM

Don't want to crash your party but may I ask where you guys stay in Vegas? Never have been to the Mecum auction but considering attending next year. Trying to figure out the logistics.

Thanks in advance.

We always stay right at the South Pointe Hotel / Casino. Everything right there.....great bars and restaurants right on site....Discount rooms around $110 per night on Fri. / Sat. (plus tax, etc.) for the event...no need to spazz around the Strip. Come join us this year!!

By the way, and if I am not mistaken BONHAMS moved their venue to Ceasers Palace this year.

CT Dharma · « **Reply #24 on:** November 23, 2019, 07:32:59 AM »

Quote from: JJ on November 22, 2019, 03:45:45 PM

We always stay right at the South Pointe Hotel / Casino. Everything right there.....great bars and restaurants right on site....Discount rooms around $110 per night on Fri. / Sat. (plus tax, etc.) for the event...no need to spazz around the Strip. Come join us this year!!

By the way, and if I am not mistaken BONHAMS moved their venue to Ceasers Palace this year.

Thanks; checking into it now.

JJ · « **Reply #25 on:** November 23, 2019, 09:28:07 AM »

Quote from: CT Dharma on November 23, 2019, 07:32:59 AM

Thanks; checking into it now.

For perspective, here are the restaurants ON-SITE at the South Pointe Hotel / Casino, and another reason why it is not necessary to leave the complex or go down to the crowded strip!! No bad meals at any of them!

JJ · « **Reply #26 on:** November 23, 2019, 05:19:20 PM »

Latest MOTO GUZZI *** UPDATE ***

Nolan Woodbury · « **Reply #27 on:** November 23, 2019, 09:45:49 PM »

Re: Prices and value

The hammer prices listed online include fees, so the numbers are inflated. And while JJ is right about super exotic "1%" bikes (which draw a lot of attention) the auction is really about finding bargains, and they are there to be found. No silver-blue '76 Le Mans 850s for $3500, but scores of less iconic models always sell way below rate - even with fees. The same exact gambles buying an auction bike remain, so you must do your homework if looking for a specific motorcycle.

It is a lot of fun.

JJ · « **Reply #28 on:** November 24, 2019, 07:43:33 AM »

QUOTE: ....the auction is really about finding bargains, and they are there to be found.

...and, IMHO, those bargains are to be found in the NO SALE CORRAL!!

Nolan Woodbury · « **Reply #29 on:** November 24, 2019, 08:30:22 AM »

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.

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