Based on out of South Windsor, Connecticut, Drouin made belt driven superchargers for a variety of bikes, like the Sportster Super Glide and the CB750 – though they had most of their success with the Norton Commando. Here’s a 850 that’s been given a variety of custom features, but the star of the show is obviously the Drouin, which was …
1959 Ariel Leader
Post Sale Update: This Leader sold for the BIN of $8,500. Never imported to the US, the Ariel Leader was quite unique with the enclosed design. It was introduced in 1958 but production ended when the Ariel went out of business in 1965.
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View Post$1,800 – Cheap Matchless Mongrel – 1960 Matchless G2
Built from ‘a box of parts and a rolling chassis’, this Matchless G2 is not yet complete (needs lights ans switch gear to be street legal) but it “starts easily and is a hoot to ride.”
Bimota Foursome
A collector in Connecticut with over 150 motorcycles is selling off all 18 of his Bimotas in the next couple of weeks. Four are currently available, and they’re generally claimed to be in museum quality. Put that drool guard on your keyboard!
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View Post1961 Moto Morini Tresette
Post-Sale Update: Bidding did not meet reserve at $4,806, but the bike was relisted and then sold at a BIN of $5,200 on eBay. In 1954, Moto Morini introduced a series of bikes that were all named after Italian card games – Settebello (7 of Diamonds), Biscola (Trumps), and in 1958 – the Tresette (Three Sevens), which was available in …
Get Some Sidecovers – 1966 Honda CB160
Post Sale Update: This CB sold for $2,125 after 16 bids on eBay. Also known as the Mini Hawk, the Honda CB160 featured an over-bored CB125 that produced 16.5 horsepower at 10,500rpm. Light, nimble, and beautiful, they’ve become a favorite in small displacement vintage racing.
1983 Amazonas
View Post$950 – 1972 CZ 175 Sport
In the 50s and 60s, CZ was at the top of its game. After World War II, it was the second largest manufacturer of motorcycles in Europe, plus it was dominating motocross competition worldwide.
Video Intermission – Doug Danger Clears 22 Cars
Earlier this month, Doug Danger attempted to clear 22 cars (width-wise) in one jump, something that Evel Knievel tried and failed. Danger said that if he didn’t clear the jump properly, he’d die. Seeing as he’s still around, you can probably guess how this went.
Showroom Condition – 1995 Ducati 916
With less than 1,500 miles, this 916 is being offered by the original owner and it comes with service records, Ferracci pipes (originals included), and some carbon fiber. What a beauty.
Ending Soon – 1960 Capriolo Turismo
Aero-Caproni was an Italian aircraft manufacturer that was banned from producing planes after WWII. Like Aermacchi, Vespa, and other firms, they decided to get into the motorcycle game, and they changed their name to Capriolo in the process. They had about a decade and a half of success until cars became affordable in Italy and the average commuter switched to …
Original Owner – 2006 Bimota SB8K Santamonica
View Post1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 MKIV
Post-Listing Update: This Le Mans was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. For the fourth generation of the Le Mans, Guzzi popped in their 949cc engine for a bit more oomph.