Author Topic: Harper Auction Sept 8-9, 2016. Mike Harper collection (Lots of pics added) (Read 20429 times)

Curtis Harper · « **on:** April 21, 2016, 10:43:54 AM »

It is already making the rally discussions, so here it is. First off, let me say. Harper's Moto Guzzi IS NOT going anywhere. We are not going out of business, we are not selling out!

But after 50+ years in the motorcycle business, retirement is finally starting to look inviting. So just as you all may have had IRAs, stocks, what have you. Mike has motorcycles. And it's time to sell them and hang out and enjoy life.

Over 300 classic and antique motorcycles will be sold by J. Wood auction company here at Harper's farm. There will also be parts, accessories, memorabilia, classic cars and trucks, and clues to the whereabouts of Jimmy. All brands from AJS to Zundapp, No Harley and No BMW, but just about every thing else. There will be a lot of classic Single cylinder Moto Guzzis, a few twins and bikes from most every continent of the planet. For sure to be the biggest motorcycle event in the Kansas City area ever.

I will be adding more and more pics of bikes as we get them sorted out and taken. Due to ease of picture posting, for now there is a facebook page for the pictures. At this point only about 125 bikes are put up, we have many more to go. https://www.facebook.com/HarperMotoGuzzi/?fref=photo so cut and paste that address or just save the date.

We will not be able to show or sell the bikes previous to the auction. Bikes listed on our website will still be for sale. Many of you have seen this place and can attest to the insanity. Share the word, share the love, but most of all GET HERE AND SHARE YOUR CASH!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2016, 10:58:36 AM »

HooWee! There are some bikes that I'd look good on..

Kev m · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2016, 11:06:05 AM »

Don't let Jay see this or he'll claim it's part of HIS new retirement plan!

Stevex · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2016, 11:49:51 AM »

Would have thought a more professional way of displaying auction numbers would be with smaller, printed i.d. numbered badges instead of those large cut off pieces of sticky paper with scribbled numbers on them; bet they'll be fun to scrape off.
Just saying...

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2016, 12:05:45 PM »

That's just initial cataloging numbers, and they come off easy.

John A · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2016, 12:36:43 PM »

Curtis, do you have an 850T that was owned by Ed Thompson of Denham Springs Cycle Center in Louisiana ? Mike would know which one I'm talking about, it had been hotrodded by someone famous in Italy whose name I can't recall right now. Ed (RIP) said it was an honest hundred and fifty mile an hour bike. I remember it had open velocity stacks on 40 mm Molasi carbs, I think. Anyway it was a special one and I always wonder where it ended up after Ed passed. I believe I'd bid on that one, especially if it's history could be somewhat verified.

Red Dog · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2016, 01:11:11 PM »

Mike: just posted a link from my FB page to yours, hope it helps.

Are you auctioning off Guzzi parts also? I'm kinda sorta interested in a Mille Gt style tank.

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2016, 01:42:00 PM »

Quote from: John A on April 21, 2016, 12:36:43 PM

Curtis, do you have an 850T that was owned by Ed Thompson of Denham Springs Cycle Center in Louisiana ? Mike would know which one I'm talking about, it had been hotrodded by someone famous in Italy whose name I can't recall right now. Ed (RIP) said it was an honest hundred and fifty mile an hour bike. I remember it had open velocity stacks on 40 mm Molasi carbs, I think. Anyway it was a special one and I always wonder where it ended up after Ed passed. I believe I'd bid on that one, especially if it's history could be somewhat verified.

I am familiar with the bike. Nope , not here.

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2016, 01:43:48 PM »

Quote from: Red Dog on April 21, 2016, 01:11:11 PM

Mike: just posted a link from my FB page to yours, hope it helps.

Are you auctioning off Guzzi parts also? I'm kinda sorta interested in a Mille Gt style tank.

No, we will not be auctioning off any Guzzi parts. Not many twins. A couple of loops and a carby sport 1100. And a freaky hard tail 850 t project.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2016, 01:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Curtis Harper on April 21, 2016, 01:43:48 PM

No, we will not be auctioning off any Guzzi parts. Not many twins. A couple of loops and a carby sport 1100. And a freaky hard tail 850 t project.

How about the Monza and V65TT in the background of one photo?

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2016, 02:59:58 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 21, 2016, 01:49:11 PM

How about the Monza and V65TT in the background of one photo?

Monza yes, TT we are still not sure. That is such a great little RV bike

Cal3Me · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2016, 03:57:59 PM »

If you haven't heard by now Harper's is having an auction in September, Better stock up now while you can.......... www.jwoodandco.com

StuCorpe · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2016, 04:19:48 PM »

The link doesn't work for me.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2016, 04:23:00 PM »

They have a facebook page for the auction

nc43bsa · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2016, 04:43:46 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on May 12, 2016, 04:23:00 PM

They have a facebook page for the auction

Link?

guzzisteve · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2016, 04:53:36 PM »

Hey, even Geneva Cycle is closing in 2 years, got his money(almost) time to retire.

Hell must be freezing over!!

davedel44 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:33:01 PM »

Looks like they're selling a bunch of old bikes. Why would anyone think the're going out of business.

Dave
Galveston

leafman60 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:15:28 PM »

Merge thread

Curtis announced this a while back

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=83012.0

nc43bsa · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2016, 10:38:24 PM »

That Matchless G80 looks awfully familiar . . .

Mike Harper · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2016, 11:32:51 AM »

Quote from: nc43bsa on May 12, 2016, 10:38:24 PM

That Matchless G80 looks awfully familiar . . .

There are two G80's One came from Flint Indian and the other from a Daytona/Deland auction ??

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2016, 02:31:48 PM »

Harper's Classic Bike auction September 8/9.

Well as I have been sorting, picturing and cataloging motorcycles, I have been sticking them on a FB page for realtively easy viewing. To date we have 228 bikes cataloged. Not completely detailed, but cataloged. Have about a hundred more to go.

I have started breaking them out into albums as well. Below is a link to the Guzzi Album. It is by no means complete. There are probably another 30 pre 60's small bore bikes.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.565846270249261.1073741836.548117062022182&type=3

Thought the masses might enjoy browsing.

leafman60 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2016, 02:42:20 PM »

Curtis, stating the date and time would be good for those who don't know. I also didn't see it on the FB link you gave.

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2016, 03:00:29 PM »

Oops, fixed. Thanks

twowings · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2016, 03:23:26 PM »

I wish I could write a check to have them all restored and displayed somewhere...or better yet, ridden daily! Thanks for posting the pics!!

canuck750 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2016, 06:10:37 PM »

Curtis what you are doing should be an indictable offense, by posting this link you are tempting an addict to do something he knows to be detrimental to his well being (or at the very least seriously piss off my wife!!)

Ok I have bit,

How does a guy stuck up here in Canada get a hold of one of those 65cc bicycles with a motor in it?

Tax return came in and its just going to go to waste on one of my kids or better half.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2016, 09:43:10 PM »

Will any of them run when purchased?

jas67 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2016, 09:49:17 PM »

chuck peterson · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2016, 10:01:37 PM »

Oh my lord...

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #28 on:** May 26, 2016, 10:50:44 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on May 25, 2016, 09:43:10 PM

Will any of them run when purchased?

We are working on a few of them yes. The GTV is running, the ercole and ercolino are running. As time allows, yes we are trying to get them going again.

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #29 on:** May 26, 2016, 10:52:14 AM »

Quote from: canuck750 on May 25, 2016, 06:10:37 PM

How does a guy stuck up here in Canada get a hold of one of those 65cc bicycles with a motor in it?

Being here at the Auction is at this point the only way. Or having a proxy bidder via a phone call .

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Author Topic: Harper Auction Sept 8-9, 2016. Mike Harper collection (Lots of pics added) (Read 20429 times)

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