I’ve got a ton of content to go through from the Quail (and I won’t be able to review it all until I ride back home), but I wanted to at least share a teaser from what ended up being a wonderful show – here’s a quick timelapse of yesterday’s winners!
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 …
1973 Auranthetic Charger
A small electric motorcycle with a 1 horsepower, 24 volt DC motor, the Auranthetic Charger was able to hit 25-30 miles per hour and cover a range of approximately 20-30 miles.
JDM Spec – 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Limited Edition
Post Sale Update: After 35 bids on eBay, this JDM Spec Gixxer sold for $16,500. The Suzuki GSX-R 750 Limited Edition is already a legend in the US among 80s sportbike collectors, but here’s something even rarer – a home market (JDM) version, which had a different paint scheme. In the US, the Limited Edition cost 1.5 times as much …
Video Intermission – They Caught The Ferry
While researching yesterday’s Nimbus Sport, I stumbled upon a Danish short film featuring said bike and I think it’s worth sharing.
Never Raced – 1974 Yamaha TZ700
Post-Listing Update: Despite 26 bids up to $64,100, this TZ700 did not meet reserve. The TZ750 gets all the glory nowadays, but Yamaha’s first 4 cylinder 2-stroke production racer was the TZ700. The 694cc engine produced 90 horsepower, but within a year Yamaha bumped displacement up to 747cc and got an additional 15 horsepower out of the engine.
1969 Rupp Roadster
In 1969, Rupp was on the top of its game, with over 400 employees and a range of products that included snowmobiles, go-karts, ATVs, and minibikes. That year the company introduced a new top-of-the-line minibike with a 5 horsepower Tecumseh H50 engine and a two speed jackshaft. It was called the Roadster.
1968 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet
Possibly a first bike for many of you readers, the Yamaha YL-1 was branded the “Twin Jet” in the US.
1951 Nimbus Model C Sport
Do you remember Travis Scott, the Nimbus Nut? Well, it looks like he’s been able to import yet another Nimbus to the United States, and this time it’s one of the rare Sport versions.
1974 Rickman Honda CR750
Post Sale Update: This Rickman did not meet reserve despite 13 bids up to $13,100. When it was relisted, it had the same number of bids up to $14,100…still not enough to make reserve. The Rickman brothers made a name for themselves by building incredible frames to put (usually) Triumph motors in, but in the 70s they also expanded to …
Ultimate Garage – Motorcycle Repair Shop For Auction
What looks to be a former Vespa dealership/service center is going up for auction on May 18th in Connecticut. Interested in getting yourself the ultimate garage?
98K Miles – 2004 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replika
I was excited to hit 80k miles on my BMW K1200R on the my ride up to the Quail today. Then I saw this bike, an original owner R1100S BCR that’s about to hit 100k! It’s not a small number but it’s a fair assumption that the seller has taken great care of his bike over the last 12 years. …
Guess That Bike – Not Your First Guess Edition
This one’s not as easy as it looks at first glance – it’s time for another round of Guess That Bike!
One Owner – 1966 BMW R50
Post-Sale Update: This R50 sold for $8,277 after 23 bids on eBay. This R50 was a birthday present from the seller to himself back on May 4th, 1966. In his words, ’50 years later it’s time to let someone else enjoy it.’ He acquired it from Miller Cycle Shop in Palmerton, Pennsyvlania, who installed the large touring fairing as well.
In Australia – 1946 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead
Post-Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this beautiful Knucklehead sold for $33,433. Harley-Davidson’s Knucklehead is an icon in American motorcycling, and this is a lovely example of the breed. This bike has been with the seller for just 2 years but it’s already looking for a new owner. It looks quite original, it’s beautiful, and it’s Down Under…