I guess there’s now 11 Brittens in the world?
Picture Intermission – The Daniel Schoenewald Collection
Even though it was a Saturday morning, Nathan and I were excited to be outside of a nondescript office building in Camarillo, California. Why? Because it was the office of ADVANCED Motion Controls, a company co-founded by Daniel Schoenewald in the 80s. OK, that’s not particularly exciting – but Mr. Schoenewald has tucked away a staggering collection of motorcycles in …
Video Intermission – 2020 Yamaha MT-03 First Ride Review
For the launch of the Yamaha MT-03, I tried to add to my usual written review and create a video in the process. Come check it out!
First Ride Review – 2020 Yamaha MT-03
View PostNo Reserve – 1999 Ducati 996S
1999 was the first year of the 996, and it was offered in three versions – the base, the S, and the SPS. The main differentiators between the S and the base model were a 11 horsepower bump to 123, an Ohlins shock, and 5-spoke lightweight Marchesini wheels.
1936 BMW R4
Post Listing Update: This R4 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. As the 30s rolled around and Depression hit, BMW saw the need for a diminutive single-cylinder bike to offer alongside its twins. The sub 200cc R2 sold quite well, but the BMW R4 was an intermediate bike between the budget single and the bigger bikes. The …
Guest History – Morbidelli V8 – Eight Cylinder Exotica
View PostCustom Scooter – Bomb Bike
Someone in New Zealand has built a one-off that he calls the Bomb Bike. Hopefully it’s obvious why…
Video Intermission – Toni Bou Stays At Home
One advantage of a trials bike – you can still practice even if you’re forced to stay at home during a quarantine!
2 Weeks in the Northeast – Day 5
Day 5 – June 26th, 2019 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Erie, Pennsylvania: ~150 miles Vy and I witness an epic battle between geese and carp over bread.
February 2020 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
Video Intermission – Making a Ural with a 3D Pen
Today I learned that there are 3D pens. I’m glad I did, because people are able to make some interesting things with them – such as a mini model of a Ural!
1910s Wood Motorcycle
When Tim Graber of Classic Motorcycle Consignments sent this over to me, he said “I got something you have never seen, betchya!” He was right!
No Reserve – 1973 Norton Commando 850
Post Listing Update: Initially, this Commando sold for $11,100 after 14 bids on eBay, however it was relisted due to a non-paying bidder. The seller then pulled this bike off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Back on the market after some time in a climate-controlled private collection, this Norton Commando looks to be well-preserved.
Rare Project – 1963 VW-Powered Custom
Post Sale Update: This custom sold for $5,000 on eBay in Inverness, Florida. “It seems that if you want something new and different these days, the easiest way to get it is to build it yourself.” Sounds like something you’d hear at your local bike night today, right? But in this case, it’s the opening line from an article in …