Post Listing Update: This Trackster did not meet reserve with 10 bids up to $1,215. In 1970, Cushman introduced the Trackster – a skid steer all terrain vehicle the likes of which have never been built since. Unfortunately, this example is not running and will need some work but I’m hoping someone out there is brave enough to give it …
1970 Montesa Cota 247
Editor’s Note: Here’s the first of what I’m sure will be many features from our newest contributor, Ted Clough! Montesa is a Spanish company that was formed in 1944. Interestingly, one of the founders was Francisco “Paco” Bulto, who later went on to form Bultaco in the late 50’s. Montesa initially built small street bikes and had some success in …
1982 Can Am Sonic 500
Introduced in 1982, the Sonic was Can-Am’s first four-stroke bike. It utilized an impressive 45 horsepower Rotax engine but it was a case of too little, too late. Can-Am’s parent company, Bombardier was just about ready to kill their dirt bike arm after the Sonic had been out for just one year, so by ’83 the production of Can-Am’s had …
Bolger Framed – 1975 OSSA Phantom
As reader Beale D said when he submitted this find, “the price is insane but check out that rear suspension!”
Rare Project – 1967 Lube-NSU Yak
I love featuring bikes that I’ve never heard of before, and this Lube-NSU Yak (what a name!) definitely counts. Have you heard anything about this? Do you know anything about it? Please share, because I’ve been struggling to find much online.
Restored – 1966 Bearkat with Trailer
Post Listing Update: This Bearkat has been relisted a few times (including a weird situation where it “sold” at a BIN of $3,250, but it was relisted again and did not meet reserve at $1,575. Built by the Bearkat Manufacturing Company out of San Diego, California, this scoot was similar to other trail bikes like the Tote Gote, Trail Tractor, …
2 Wheel Drive – 2013 Christini 450
You’ve seen two wheel drive bikes before thanks to companies like Rokon. But thanks to a fancy mechanical system enclosed within the head tub and frame, Christini has been the most successful manufacturer of two wheel drive bikes that can go anywhere and do it quickly.
New in Australia – CZ250 and CZ400 MXers
Post-Listing Update: These CZs did not meet reserve with 11 bids up to $2,006. Someone in Australia has what he claims are the last 2 new CZ bikes in the world. I have no idea if that’s true or not, but either way this is a rare find for CZ enthusiasts.
1972 Alsport Steen Hodaka
Post-Listing Update: This Steen did not meet reserve with 12 bids up to $1,706. In 1967, John Steen discontinued the first run of his Taco mini bikes and started selling Hodakas. On the side, he also created custom dirt bikes using Hodaka engines like the 100cc Alsport Steen. Conveniently, John didn’t just sell Hodakas – he was also an importer …
New In Crate – 1977 Bultaco Astro 360
View Post1962 Polaris Trail Tractor
Polaris was founded in 1954 by some partners and employees of Hetteen Hoist and Derrick Shop who wanted to create a vehicle capable of traveling through snow. Two years later, their first production snowmobile was released – called the Sno Traveler. A few years later, management decided that they could diversify a bit so they built the Trail Tractor.
Dick Mann Replica – 1971 OSSA 250 DMR
Post-Listing Update: Despite 30 bids up to $5,000, this DMR did not meet reserve. While OSSA is probably best known for their trials bikes, one of their prettiest models was the Dick Mann Replica, a flat tracker designed with Dick Mann featuring a tuned 250cc OSSA engine. At the time, Yankee Motors of Schenectady, new York was importing OSSA’s into …
Championship Winner – 1974 Carabela Marquesa 100
Post-Listing Update: This Marquesa did not get any action at the opening bid of $2,950. The Marquesa was Carabela’s successor to the Caliente, Mexico’s first MX bike. The Marquesa, which translates to Marquis, was available in 100, 125, and 175cc versions – here’s one of the tiniest that placed 1st in both Motos of its class in the 2015 AMA …
Dakar Competitors – 2013 and 2014 KTM 450 RRs
Team Rally Pan Am is “America’s premier motorcycle rally team,” and they’ve been competing for years all over the world. Last year their two riders (Ian Blythe and Scott Bright) placed 26th and 52nd in the Dakar Rally respectively, including a top 10 stage finish by Blythe – 8th place in stage 11. Now both those bikes are up for …
Ending Soon – 1978 Harley-Davidson MX-250
In Harley’s long history, they’ve only offered one motocross bike – the MX-250 built by Aermacchi. This example has been modified to widen the powerband of the engine, and it’s one of the few examples I’ve seen that’s ready to get dirty or even compete.