12-5 Update: A month later, this bike is now up for sale at Brad’s Bikes for $7,500. Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Norton Featherlastic sold for $6,801. When most people think of a mongrel Norton, they think of the Triton – a Triumph engine in a Norton Featherbed frame. But there’s also a much rarer take on …
2011 Royal Enfield Bullet with Sidecar
As you probably know, the the Royal Enfield Bullet is a retro styled thumper with post-WWII styling and 27 horsepower. It’s also a great platform for customization, as shown by a previously featured custom cafe racer build and this gorgeous sidecar rig which looks like it’s ready to tackle any thing you could have thrown at it back in the …
1968 BSA Shooting Star
Considered by many to be the best Beezer ever, the BSA Shooting Star was a street-based twin of the Victor 441 – it was even originally called the Victor Roadster before a name change for US dealers.
Ending Soon – 1954 Norton International – Manx
Here’s a Norton International that’s been upgraded to Manx specifications.
2 Special John Player Livery Norton Commandos
I’ve always been a big fan of the John Player livery on the Commando 850, and today I’ve got two interesting examples for you to peruse. One’s been heavily modified, the other has barely been touched…
Ending Soon – 1949 Norton 500T Trials
Post Sale Update: After 5 bids on eBay, this 500T sold for $8,700. Before the Norton 500T Trials was released, the English firm had tried their hand in off-roading with a modified version of the Model 18. Riders did not appreciate the latter, but the 500T was a great success which even lead to a ISDT Gold Medal in 1950.
1975 Triumph Trident
The last major motorcycle from Triumph Meriden, the Triumph Trident was was a 750cc triple designed specifically for American market demands. Unfortunately, it was absolutely dominated by the Honda CB750.
Auction Preview – Bonhams Bond Street Sale
This Sunday, Bonhams is hosting the Bond Street Sale, where two classic British motorcycles will be on the block. Both are amazing and eye-wateringly expensive – it’s not every day when you see a bike that makes a Series C Black Shadow seem pedestrian.
A Tale of Two Commandos
Here’s a dilemma – do you want a fully restored Commando, or one that’s about to turn 40 that’s original and unrestored? What would you pick?
1936 Velocette GTP
Post Listing Update: This GTP did not meet reserve despite 22 bids up to $6,526 on eBay. Velocette started out building motorcycles with two-stroke engines. The culmination of their two-stroker line was the Velocette GTP, a lightweight bike that was produced for 16 years.
1960 Norton Dominator Model 88
Post-Sale Update: After getting no action at the original asking price of $14,500, the seller relisted this bike and it sold for $13,500. Then due to a non-paying bidder it had to be relisted, and bidding did not meet reserve at $10,000. The Norton Dominator was brought to challenge Triumph’s Speed Twin. The Dommie was built for about 15 years, …
1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR
Did you see the blue Rickmans from last week and think to yourself, I really would prefer a Montesa 250cc engine? Well, you’re in luck. The 250VR motor was highly competitive in its day, and most people felt that the Rickman frame was an extensive upgrade. Put them together and you’ve got a great set of wheels. This example runs …
Ending Soon – 1975 Rickman-Metisse CR
To celebrate a win in the Isle of Man Production II, Rickman built 52 Competition Replicas as complete bikes out of the factory. Here’s an example that’s claimed to be the last of the 52, which was produced in 1974 and registered as a 75. It’s still got all of the original Rickman hardware – hubs, 41mm forks, and more. …
1952 Triumph Thunderbird Drag Bike
A few weeks ago I featured a beautiful Triumph pre-unit salt flat racer. Here’s another pre-unit designed to go fast in a straight line, but this time it’s a Triumph Thunderbird Drag Bike. I’m in love with how it looks.
2012 Triumph T100 Steve McQueen Edition
Even from the title of this bike, you can guess it’s probably just a paint job and a signature – not that there’s anything wrong with that. Triumph took their T100 Bonneville and then made some cosmetic changes to remind you of McQueen’s TR6 Trophy in The Great Escape. A limited run of just 1,100 were built. Said changes include …