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 …
Video Intermission – TT3D: Closer to the Edge
The 2010 Isle of Man TT was covered by one of the best documentaries ever created about motorcycling – TT3D. It was well reviewed by critics but unlike many moto films, it was also a financial success because it transcended the machines themselves. In a review on The Guardian, Peter Bradshaw highlights this by saying, “what could have been a …
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 – …
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View PostNarrow 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.
Video Intermission – Paying the Price
If you’ve been following along with the Dakar Rally but want more while they’re currently on a rest day, Red Bull has come to the rescue with a fantastic documentary about Toby Price.
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 …
Video Intermission – Suzuki’s 1970 World Motocross Grand Prix
Suzuki produced a promo film to recap their 1970 season in the World (if we’re being honest, just Europe) Motocross Grand Prix. Suzuki was the first Japanese manufacturer that competed for the championship, and they dominated thanks to their 250cc racer, the RH70. It didn’t hurt that they had Sylvain Geboers, Joel Robert, and Olle Petterson piloting the machines (which …
Philippine Import – 1966 BMW R50/2
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this sold for $4,550 with 36 bids on eBay. This bike isn’t perfect, but it’s got an interesting history that I think is worth sharing. It was originally sold to the Philippines through the local distributor, Hahn Manila. Import fees were motorcycles were quite high so to get around that, imported bikes were torn …
Free Shipping From Belgium – 1956 Automoto Type APGL
Post Listing Update: This Automoto did not meet reserve with 43 bids up to $1,740. Founded in 1902, the French firm of Automoto built bicycles and motorcycles. They merged with Peugeot in 1930 but still created two-wheelers under the same brand name until 1962, when Automoto was shut down. They primarily focused on upmarket bikes with bigger motors, and after …
Restored – 1973 Kawasaki Z1
Post Sale Update: This Z1 sold for $19,699 after 30 bids. This Kawasaki Z1 was recently given a “frame and cases up” restoration and now it’s ready for another 40+ years of terrorizing the street. Or maybe you’ll add this to your collection on static display and put miles on your new Z900RS instead?
Video Intermission – Hagerty Redline Rebuild
You know Hagerty for their insurance products (probably specifically for classic motorcycles), but I was surprised to find that they also create a whole bunch of original content as well. One of their shows is called Redline Rebuild, where they show the rebuild of a vehicle (usually a car) with a timelapse. The most recent episode is of a custom …