Puch ended their venerable Magnum line of mopeds with a limited production run of 500 – these were called the LTD or Limited. It was basically a Magnum MKII with special cosmetics and a numbered plaque – this example is #152.
Street Scrambler Elsinore Tribute – 1985 Honda VF500 Custom
What we have here is an ’85 Honda VF500 V30 Magna-based, 500 Interceptor-powered Street Scrambler build. This example – which was built as a 1973 Honda CR250 Elsinore tribute – very much looks the part of your typical scrambler while boasting performance closer to that of a mid-’80’s sport bike. The V4-powered sled has received a lot of work and …
2013 BikeEXIF Bike of the Year – 1980 Honda CB750F
1-17-18 Update: 6 months later, Tim H notes that this bike has moved to Orlando and it’s been discounted to $12,900. You can find it here on Cafe Racer For Sale. Richmond, VA-based Classified Moto began its journey back in 2011 when cofounder John Ryland was laid off from his advertising gig he’d been working for more than a decade. …
Works Replica – Kawasaki KR250-A
Kawasaki’s KR250 was a dominating race bike that won 4 consecutive world championships starting in 1978, earning its place in history (and a spot at the Barber Museum). The most notable feature was the “tandem twin” motor – a disc valve, twin crank, rotary valve, water-cooled two-stroke design which allows for a narrow motor and therefore a slimmer motorcycle with …
Original Sandcast – 1969 Honda CB750
Post Listing Update: This CB750 was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” Before Honda realized what a hit they had with the CB750, they used cheaper sandcast molds for the first 7,414 engines. These early ‘sandcast’ bikes have become quite collectible, and the lower the production number, the better. Based on the VIN (and per …
Restored – 1971 Kawasaki G3SS
On one hand, I’ve never seen a G3SS this nice. On the other hand, I’ve never seen a G3SS with a $3,000 asking price, either. Is it worth it? You tell me.
1966 BSA A65S Spitfire Special MK2
Post Sale Update: This time, it sold! The price was $7,000 after 33 bids on eBay. 1-15-18 Update: This Spitfire is back up for sale and bidding is higher than it settled at last time. Now it’s up to $5,259 with the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This Spitfire did not meet reserve despite 24 …
Model 73 – 1973 Bultaco Tiron 100
Post Listing Update: This Tiron did not get any interest at the asking price of $2,000. Bultacos are generally hard to find as it is, but the Tiron is truly a rarity. Basically a tiny version of the Sherpa, the Tiron is a trials bike with ergonomics best suited for younger riders and a 100cc engine.
Harley Trunk – 1939 GouldCar
Post Listing Update: This GouldCar did not meet reserve with 14 bids up to $1,025. James Goulding founded the Goulding Sidecar Manufacturing Company in Australia but he debuted his offerings in the US in the year 1920 with a 12,000-mile journey around America with one of his sidecars attached to a 1917 Harley-Davidson Model J. He made a lot of …
Rare Non-Runner – 1956/7 Triumph Fips
We’ve accumulated quite a collection of bikes for sale over the years, so it’s always a pleasant surprise when I get to share something that I’ve never posted about before. Today’s example of such a feat is brought to you by reader Bob K, who sent me a link to a Triumph Fips. This is from the German Triumph, which …
Ending Soon – 1955 Triumph TRW
Post Sale Update – This TRW sold for $7,300 after 26 bids on eBay. Built for the British military to utilize in WWII, the TRW arrived a little late: by the time Triumph had released the final version (3rd) of the model, the Allies had already won the war! Despite that, Triumph was able to sell nearly 16,000 units – …
Narrow Case AHRMA Racer – 1965 Ducati 350
Post Sale Update: After 4 bids on eBay, this Ducati sold for $6,500. Built by Jon F. Thompson (former Feature Editor at Cycle World) and featured in his book “Ducati” (co-written with Joe Bonnello), this Ducati 350 was prepared to compete in AHRMA Sportsman.
No Reserve Restoration – 1970 Kawasaki Samurai A1
Post Sale Update: This Samurai sold for $3,550 after 24 bids on eBay. From the same seller as the KH400 from a couple of days ago, here’s a lovely restored Samurai. The model was introduced in 1967, but a couple of years later the rounded styling was boxed off. In 1970, the model featured a two-tone paint job of Pearl …
Restored – 1962 Honda C110 Sport 50
Post Sale Update: This C110 sold for $3,275 after 27 bids on eBay. The second generation of the C110 started in 1962, and it featured a 49cc single paired with a 3-speed transmission. This example was recently restored with over $4,000 in parts, and everything is said to work.
Rare 125 – 2006 Derbi GPR125
Post Sale Update: This time around, it sold. It found a new owner for the BIN of $4,999! 125cc sportbike enthusiasts don’t really get much to play with in the US. You’re more than likely stuck with something imported via the grey market like a Honda RS125 or Aprilia RS125. But if you really want something rare to find in …