Post Sale Update: After 17 bids on eBay, this Matchless G80CS sold for $10,000. The pinnacle of the G80 series (except for the super-rare Typhoon G80TCS), the Matchless G80CS was a “Competition Suspension” variant that was designed to race through the dirt – just remove the lights!
1973 Triumph Trident 750 T150V
In the early 60s, twins ruled the world. Triumph saw an opportunity for a 750cc triple that would have been a world-beater. However, the British firm couldn’t get the bike out until ’68, at which point Honda was just months away from releasing the instant classic CB750. Here’s a well maintained example of the Trident (which is a great name …
“The Rolls-Royce of Bikes” – 1936 Brough Superior SS80
Post Listing Update: 23 bids on eBay got the action up to $60,300, but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. When Paul D’Orleans, the man behind The Vintagent, says that a Brough Superior is the most beautiful production motorcycle ever made, then I listen. And while he’s a fan of the ’28 SS100 model, this SS80 should still check all …
Failed Resto – 1961 Matchless G12
This Matchless G12 has just 159 miles after a beautiful restoration, however it has “developed an engine noise”. So for someone who’s comfortable working on these engines, you may get yourself an excellent deal on a beautiful classic British bike. And once you fix it, you’ll get yourself 35 horsepower to push around less than 400 pounds of bike. The …
1of 250 – 1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SE
In the early 90s, most major motorcycle manufacturers entered a gentlemen’s agreement to cap horsepower at 125. Triumph decided that when they were going to bring the bikes back from the new plant in Hinckley, that the best way for them to get attention was to ignore said agreement. Enter the 147 horsepower Triumph Daytona 1200. A year after the …
600 Miles – 1971 Triumph Tiger Daytona 500
This classic Triumph has just 600 miles and looks great thanks to a sympathetic restoration. With that said, you’ll still need to take care of a couple of things like servicing the carb and replacing the tires before this Triumph adds to the tiny number on the odometer. Find this classic Triumph twin for sale in Saint Louis, Missouri with …
The Goldie I – 1960 BSA Gold Star
Post-Listing Update: This BSA Gold Star was removed from eBay, final sales price unknown. Now this is just plain cool. A 500cc version of the legendary BSA Gold Star, this period cafe racer is unlike anything I’ve seen in a while. This bike has spent plenty of time as ‘garage art’ so it will need a little bit of work …
1974 Triumph Trophy 500
I got myself confused between this bike and a Trophy Trail, which has been previously featured. Here’s some more accurate information from South Shore Motors. Thanks, Mark! “In the 60s/ early 70s, the Trophy label was used on a variety of bikes from the 250cc TR25W to the larger 500 and 650cc twins. The moniker usually referred to a single-carb …
1971 Norton Commando Street Tracker
Was this week’s 1-owner Norton Commando too ‘original’ for you? Are you okay putting the finishing touches on a potentially unique bike? Then meet this Norton Commando street tracker, which has had some serious money put into it, but still needs some carb fine tuning and oil leaks cleaned up. Find this Norton Commando Street Tracker with lots of potential …
One Owner – 1972 Norton Commando 750 Combat Roadster
Post-Sale Update – This Norton Commando 750 Combat Roadster sold for $10,600 after 13 bids on eBay. A beautiful example of the breed, this Norton Commando Combat Roadster (VIN: 209237) is a one-owner bike with just 7,200 miles. It came well equipped when ordered and it’s numbers matching. Obviously, it has the Combat engine option, but you’ll also get the …
1968 BSA Cafe Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this BSA Cafe Racer sold for $4,402. When a bike makes me giggle when I look at it, I know I have a winner. So despite the fact that this custom BSA cafe racer will need some work, I still think it’s worth sharing with all of you. BSA aficionados will note that …
1965 BSA C15
The BSA C15 was BSA’s first four-stroke unit-construction bike. A 250 cc single-cylinder, it was very popular with learners in the United Kingdom because at the time, a 250cc was the biggest engine that beginners could use. BSA also made the C15T (Trials), which opened up access to the dirt. For more information, head on over to bsa-c15.org. This specific …
1949 Matchless G3L
Post Sale Update: This G3L sold for $6,400 after 28 bids on eBay. Like the BSA M20, the Matchless G3L was produced for the British Army for World War II. Unlike the BSA, the G3L was extremely popular as it was the first bike that ditched girder forks. Matchless produced about 80,000 examples of this bike, and the government kept …
1969 BSA Lightning
The BSA Lightning was the British firm’s attempt at an all-around streetbike, slotting between the Spitfire and Thunderbolt. At the time, it was one of the fastest motorcycles available – able to top hit 108 miles per hour, and it’s one of the lasting legacies of Birmingham Small Arms, as just a few years later, the Japanese invasion of reliable …
1971 Triumph Trailblazer T25
5-29 Update: Interestingly enough, the first auction was won at $3,559. However, the bike was relisted and now it’s up to $7,900 with no reserve. Find it here on eBay. The Triumph Trailblazer is a rare dual-sport produced for only a few short years. The twin to the BSA B25, this bike was a long-tailed evolution of the Triumph Cub …