Post-Listing Update: This Norton Atlas was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export.
Take Your Pick – 1974 Condor A350
A bike built for the Swiss Army, the Condor A350 is hard to find in the states – but today I’ve got a seller that has three of them!
1968 Wards Riverside Benelli 350 Restomod
Sold through Montgomery Wards department stores in the ’60s, Benelli bikes were made available in varying displacements. Today we feature one of the biggest examples, a Benelli 350 that’s been restomodded and (at a quick glance) reminds me of a baby Ducati 750SS.
1965 Gilera 202 Super
Post-Listing Update: This Gilera 202 Super did not meet reserve at $2,750. Founded in 1909, Gilera produced several small displacement racers until it was bought by Piaggio in 1969. One of the many street bikes built to help fund racing efforts was the Gilera 202 Super, an over-square thumper that features a lovely paint scheme on the tank.
1967 Honda S90
You all know I love the Honda S90, so I’ve got to share them with the world when they come up for sale. This beauty has been restored both cosmetically and mechanically – you’ll get a new piston, freshly bored cylinder, NOS ignition, and for some reason, 4 keys. All the rubber has been replaced and the entire bike has …
Underrated – 1970 Suzuki Titan T500
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki Titan T500 did not get any action at $7,999. One of the all time greats in classic Japanese motorcycle history, the Suzuki Titan T500 showed the world that a big displacement 2-stroker didn’t have to overheat. It was considered one of the most reliable motorcycles built in the 60s, but it always took a back seat …
$100k Honda? – 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast Prototype
Post-Sale Update: I had to bring this post to the top just to remind you all about this bike and share the final sale price. After 102 bids on eBay, this Honda CB750 Sandcast Prototype sold for $148,100. Wow. I normally don’t post on Saturday, but today I had to feature what might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – one of …
1956 Royal Enfield Indian Tomahawk
Post Sale Update: This RE/Indian sold for $4,850 after 29 bids on eBay. The Indian Tomahawk was a result of the odd marriage between Royal Enfield and Indian. The Indian marque was owned by an English firm called Brockhouse Engineering, and during this time, they imported Royal Enfield bikes under the Indian name.
Final Year – 1975 Triumph Trident T160
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.
First Year, 585 Miles – 1959 Triumph Bonneville T-120
1-29 Update: Apparently I don’t understand how to sell motorcycles. Even though the seller had no luck selling this bike the last time it was up for sale, it’s now up for sale for even more – $22,999 here on eBay. The Triumph Bonneville T-120 might be the quintessential example of the classic British bike. And today, we’ve got a …
1952 Ambassador Supreme
Daye Kon was a British motorcycle, car, and boat racer who set a Speedboat World Record in 1930. After a sad accident in an MG race car on the Isle of Man (where the passenger died and Don went to prison for a few months), he created Ambassador Motorcycles. The company originally was created to import American cars into England, …
1 of 371 – 1983 Triumph TSX
1-25-2014 Update: 4 months later, this Triumph TSX is back up for sale, and for some reason the opening bid is $1,000 higher. Find it here on eBay with an opening bid of $7,500 here on eBay. The Triumph TSX was designed as a custom ‘West-Coast’ styled Bonneville. A last ditch effort to boost lagging sales, this custom bike took the …
1959 Indian Lance
Between 1955 and 1960, the Indian marque was owned by an English firm called Brockhouse Engineering. During this time, they imported Royal Enfield bikes under the Indian name. This 1959 Indian Lance was a variant of the Royal Enfield Ensign, a 148cc descendant of the Flying Flea, a tiny motorcycle designed to be air-dropped to British soldiers in WWII.
1969 BMW R50
With 68k on the clock, this numbers matching BMW R50 (#644839) has lived a good life so far, and there should be plenty left. It’s claimed to still be a first kick bike, and it’s relatively original, though some parts have been repainted. Find it for sale in Richmond, Virginia for $8,500 here on eBay.
1971 American Eagle 350
Post-Listing Update: This American Eagle 350 did not meet reserve as bidding only got up to $1,851. The story of Jack McCormack is an interesting one, starting as a 16 year-old racer and ending with the formation of American Eagle, a motorcycle company that outsourced all of its manufacturing. Somewhere in the middle, he was one of the most important …