Post Listing Update: This Amanda did not get any action at the opening bid of $5,500 on eBay. If you’ve always wanted an add a Vincent to your collection but the prices didn’t agree with your wallet, this will probably be the cheapest way for you to get a Vincent runner in your garage. Only problem is, it doesn’t have …
1944 BSA M20 with B33 Motor
Post Listing Update: This BSA hybrid was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. It’d be hard for me to top this introductory line from the seller: “basically, this bike is what you’d get if an ovulating 1949 B33 had unprotected sex with a horny old 1944 M20 sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s.” I’m highly amused …
Vintage MX – 1969 BSA 441 Victor Special
Post Sale Update: This custom BSA sold for $4,731 after 5 bids on eBay in Golden, Colorado. In the early 60’s, BSA’s race team was developing a large single in the hopes of winning the 500cc world motocross championship. A 441cc engine ended up being the ticket, which helped BSA capture the 500cc championship in ’64 and ’65. The following …
“Grumph” Project – 1966 Greeves Challenger with Triumph T100 Engine
Post Listing Update: This hybrid did not get any interest at the opening bid of $3,000 on eBay. You’ve heard of Tritons, and maybe you’ve heard of the odd Norley or the Burton. But “Grumph” is new to me! The seller uses it to describe his combination of a Triumph motor and a Greeves frame, which means it could also …
1978 Triumph Bonneville T140V
If you’re looking for a Bonneville to ride, the second generation (T140) can be very appealing as they’re typically cheaper than the T120 and they have some quality upgrades: 100 more cubic centimeters of displacement, a front disc brake, and an additional gear in the transmission. This was Triumph’s way of combating the onslaught of advancements from Japan – but …
#399/750 – 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC
The base model Rocket 3 is already absurd thanks to a 2,459cc inline triple, but the TFC (Triumph Factory Custom – in-house limited editions) is absolute madness as it makes 180 horsepower + 165 lb-ft of torque and weighs a whopping 90 pounds less than the base bike.
Period Custom – 1974 Triumph Trident
Post Listing Update: This Trident did not meet reserve despite 16 bids up to $8,100 on eBay in Mauldin, South Carolina. Adorned with all sorts of period upgrades, this Triumph Trident has plenty of go to match the show – but it is a style of show that you like?
2014 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer
Post Sale Update: This Commando sold for $16,000 after 19 bids on eBay in Scottsdale, Arizona. Norton has been in the news plenty as of late, but not for good reasons. The most recent headlines have covered its takeover by the Indian brand TVS. But there’s still a few leftovers from the recently failed rebirth, and owners are going to …
2013 Triumph Speed Triple R
For 2011, Triumph updated the big brother Speed Triple with a new frame, restyled bugeye headlights, and motor tweaks that bumped up output to 133 horsepower and 82 lb-ft of torque. The new model was nice – but the R was even nicer.
2 Miles – 1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee
Post Sale Update: This Silver Jubilee sold for $12,099 after 40 bids on eBay in Mauldin, South Carolina. To celebrate the 25th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, Triumph built a limited edition of 2,400 Bonnevilles with silver/red/blue paint, a blue seat with red piping, some chrome, and decals on the sidecovers. Of the 2,400 bikes, 1,000 went to the US, …
In Canada – 1961 BSA Golden Flash A10
A 646cc parallel twin, the BSA Golden Flash was the predecessor of the Super Rocket. It was available in black and chrome, but also in the gold paint scheme shown here that led to the distinctive name. Oddly enough, the gold color (called Polychromatic Golden Beige) wasn’t an option for home-market British customers.
“Royal Rickshaw” – 1958 Indian Patrol Custom
Built in England out of a Royal Enfield Bullet, “Patrol Car” was branded as an Indian when sold in the United States. Others were sold as “Pashley Enfields”. By any name, it’s a rare find. This one’s even more rare as it has been customized and now features a 1964 Royal Enfield Mark 1 Interceptor engine.
In France – FCR Original’s “Green Legend” Triumph Bonneville Custom
The fine folks over at Motorcycle.com recently shared a profile on FCR Originals, a French custom motorcycle shop that loves building beauties out of classic English twins. This is the “Green Legend”, a custom Bonneville built as a tribute to the enduro that Steve McQueen used in the famous scene in The Great Escape.
In Canada – Colorado Norton Works #82
4-14-20 Update: A year and a half later, this beautiful custom Commando is still up for sale – but the price is almost 50% off. It looks like nothing else has changed but the price, which is down from 40k to 25k Canadian dollars (currently about $18,012 USD). Find it still on sale here at Robin’s Classic Motorcycles in Parksville, …
1966 Triumph T100C
Post Sale Update: This T100C sold for $6,200 after 101 bids on eBay in Gainesboro, Tennessee. Depending on who you talk to, the ’66 T100C was also called a T100SC or even the “Jack Pine” special after success in the Jack Pine Enduro. Whatever you call it, it’s a sweet motorcycle. This one’s even sweeter in my eyes as it …