After 40 years of operation in Ocala, Florida, Earl’s Cycle Center is shutting down. The remaining inventory is approximately 1,800 bikes strong – not to mention plenty of parts and even some cars – and it’s all about to be auctioned off by J. Wood & Company in what they claim might be the largest single consignor motorcycle auction ever. …
Guess That Bike – Tank Logo Edition
Based on the logo on the tank of this bike, can you determine what we’re looking at?
AMF Tourer – 1973 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide
Post Sale Update: This Harley sold for $13,100 after 55 bids on eBay. The FLH produced 60 horsepower – 6 more than the FL models. The extra horsepower were helpful when you consider all the extra weight that came from the “King of the Highway” factory option package which included a fiberglass fairing and full luggage. In 1970, Harley was …
AMCA Awarded – 1964 Harley-Davidson Scat
An evolution of the Harley-Davidson Pacer, the Scat was a dual-sport variant differentiated with some bolt on parts. This example has paperwork and a trophy showing that it was given a Junior Level award (the seller doesn’t make it clear if it’s First or Second Level) at an AMCA event.
1 of 10 – 1921 Megola Touring 640cc
Megolas are fascinating for many reasons, but the obvious one is the 640cc 5-cylinder radial engine built into the front wheel. Yet, that’s somehow not even the craziest thing about this powertrain. It has only one gear, and no clutch. So you either had to bump start it or get the front wheel spinning with the bike on the center …
Guess That Bike Revealed – Rare Italian Racer Edition
Congratulations to reader yrrah, who was the first to identify this Sanvenero 125 GP! Turns out it’s currently for sale, so here’s what Tim Huber has to say about it:
World Ducati Week Garage Contest Winner – 2001 Ducati “Grit 944”
Ducati’s 900SS has become an increasingly popular platform for building customs, and despite having seen quite a few bespoke builds of the air-cooled, 80hp classic, this build from CC Racing Garage has to be my favorite. Apparently I’m not alone in my enthusiasm as this one-off example took home first place at the Ducati Garage Contest at the 2016 World …
Auction Preview – Rétromobile Paris 2018
View PostStart a Collection – 1 Seller, Several Classic Motorcycles
2-3-18 Update: Almost exactly two years later, reader Bob K notes that this seller has been motivated by the “back-to-back life changing catastrophes” of the Thomas Fire and the subsequent mudslide, which has made him re-evaluate priorities and let go of more bikes. Some of them are still on offer from back in 2016, but there’s also a couple of …
Ending Soon – 1960s Ariel Leader
Post Sale Update: This Leader sold for $4,676 after just 3 bids on eBay. For good or bad, the Ariel Leader was appropriately named – it may have even been too far ahead of its time. It was never officially sold in the US, but a few examples from the 1958-1965 production run have made it across the ocean.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon
A comfortable, agile tourer powered by Ducati’s iconic air-cooled V-Twin from the 900SS – for some, that’s the perfect description of a motorcycle. It’s rare, versatile, it sounds great, and it will stand out at Starbucks again all the R1200GS’ as not many were imported to the US.
#100 – 1969 Bultaco Lobito 100
Post Listing Update: This Lobito did not get any interest at the opening ask of $4,500. Bultaco’s “Little Wolf”, the Lobito was available in a variety of displacements over the years. The tiniest of the offerings was the 10 horsepower, 2-stroke 100cc, and today we’ve got a restored example that appropriately happens to be the 100th example ever built.
Guess That Bike – Rare Italian Racer Edition
You know the deal. Here’s a bike. Guess what it is!
1977 MV Agusta 350S Ipotesi
Designed by legendary automotive stylist Giorgio Giugiaro (just like yesterday’s Ducati 860GT), MV Agusta’s Ipotesi wasn’t just beautiful, it was technically impressive. Triple disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and a 10,000 rpm redline made this 350cc bike a treat to ride.
Video Intermission – CCM Motorcycles: The Story So Far
Based out of the UK, Clews Competition Motorcycles is a niche manufacturer that owes its start to the failure of BSA’s racing division – Alan Clews was looking to build a better motocross bike and he snapped up anything he could from BSA after they shut down the competition department. A tumultuous history ensued – Clews sold the company in …