Post-Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this R51 racer sold for $30,100. Then it was relisted and sold for $22,600. Built between 1938 and 1940, the R51 was BMW’s last sport bike before World War II commenced. It was an evolution from the R5 that gained telescopic front forks and a plunger rear suspension. 3,775 examples were produced with …
AMA Supercross Racer – 2005 Honda CRF450R
Post-Listing Update: This CRF450R racer did not get any action at $10,500, or at the lower relisted price of $8,995. Kevin Windham (also known as KDub) was considered by some to be one of the best motocross racers to never win a national championship – though he placed second overall five times. 2005 was a dramatic year for him, as …
Never Ridden – 2003 Cannondale E440
In the late 90s, Cannondale (you probably know them as a bicycle company) attempted to break into the powersports market with an ATV and a dirt bike. The $80 million experiment was a failure, and Cannondale had to declare bankruptcy in 2003 so they could re-focus on bicycles. By the end of the run, the dirt bike was available in …
0 Miles – 2004 Honda Dream 50R
Post-Listing Update: This Dream did not get any action at the BIN of $4,699. In 2004, Honda sold 440 examples of the CB50R. Also called the Dream, it was a non-street-legal tribute to the RC110, Honda’s first 50cc Grand Prix racer which competed in 1962. This example has all of zero miles on it.
Minty – Low Mile 2001 Honda VFR800
Post-Listing Update: This VFR800 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $4,050, then it was relisted and pulled off of eBay. The fifth-gen Honda VFR800 brought the model into the modern era with a bump in displacement (if not power), Y2K styling, the addition of fuel injection and, sadly, the end of the iconic gear-driven cams. This 2001 model …
1951 Ardie B251
Ardie was founded in 1919 by Arno Dietrich, an ex-Premier technician, and they stayed in business until 1958. They enjoyed some racing success in the 20s and 30s, but this B251 was a 246cc tourer sold between 1951 and 1953.
Ending Soon – 1951 Vincent Black Shadow
Post-Listing Update: Despite bidding up to $65,100, this Black Shadow did not meet reserve. The seller of this Black Shadow has owned it since 1967, and he believes that it’s now “time to let someone else appreciate it.”
Ending Soon – 1984 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark III
Post-Listing Update: Despite 23 bids on eBay up to $5,000, this Le Mans Mk III did not meet reserve. I’m a sucker for the styling of the Le Mans II, especially when it’s a color that’s not red. This example is particularly special thanks to a seller who has owned it since 1990 and made some choice modifications.
2004 CCM Rotax 600 Flat Tracker
Post-Sale Update: This Rotax flat tracker sold for $3,960 after 27 bids on eBay. A few of you mentioned that you enjoy seeing some well-built flat trackers last week, so I’m happy to oblige with yet another Rotax-powered example from the estate of David Molitor.
Desert Sled MX – 1966 Triumph Custom
Post Listing Update: This custom Triumph did not meet reserve with 14 bids up to $6,450. The builder of this bike wanted to create a ‘custom desert racer that held true to its roots and didn’t appear very custom at all.’ How do you think he did?
Museum Quality – 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport
Post-Sale Update: This CB400F sold for $6,400 with 21 bids on eBay. Honda’s CB400F is not a rare bike, but seeing one in this condition isn’t a common experience any more. That’s probably why the bidding is already up to $5,600 with two days left on the auction…
Ketchup and Mustard – 1990 BMW K1
Post-Sale Update: This K1 sold for $3,548 after 27 bids on eBay. This bike gives me pause – I really enjoy the 80s looks, but I’m pretty sure the paint job just gave me a headache as I looked through the photos.
H Garage Build – 1982 Honda FT500 Custom
Post-Listing Update: This Ascot custom did not get any action at the BIN of $14,500. I recently featured a Ascot custom, and frankly I thought I wouldn’t see another one for at least several months. This one’s going to the Handbuilt Show – what do you think of it?
Ambitious Project – Over 35 Vintage Bikes in Pieces
Post-Listing Update: This collection of bikes in pieces was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Someone in Vegas is divesting “his personal favorites from over 40 years in the business,” and there’s some very interesting options among over 35 old street and dirt bikes. Here’s your chance to start a classic motorcycle shop, or slowly lose your mind …
Barn Find – 1971 BSA B25SS Gold Star
Though some purists scoffed at it, BSA brought back the Gold Star name for the 250 and 500 cc street scramblers. Here’s an example of the former (the B25SS), which was powered by a unit construction 250cc four stroke that dated back to 1958. In 1971, BSA introduced the oil-in-frame design but the 250s were done the next year and …