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Never Started – 1976 Honda CR250

In Japan, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This CR250 did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $4,349. It was then relisted and then pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The original owner of this Honda CR250 felt that the long travel rear suspension of the ’76 model (Honda’s first) would make it a collectible, and it looks like he assumed …

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1956 Isomoto 150

In Italy, Standard by Abhi4 Comments

7-4-15 Update: 6 months later, this Isomoto has been relisted a few times at the price. Today, though, it’s back up for sale with a ~20% discount. Find it available for $4,500 or best offer here on eBay. Iso was a automobile and motorcycle manufacturer that was best known for creating the Isetta and a string of performance cars like …

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1968 Norton Mercury

In England, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Introduced in October 1968 (and produced only until February of 1970), the Norton Mercury was considered by some to be a ‘parts bin’ bike when it was released. History has been a bit kinder to it – only about 750 were ever sold and it was the last of the Dominator twins.

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1976 Benelli 500 Quattro

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

The Benelli Quattro – named for its four-cylinder engine, was built under Alejandro de Tomaso’s leadership in an attempt to revitalize Benelli and to directly take on the Japanese (particularly Honda’s CB500 Four). In fact, de Tomaso bought a CB500 for his engineers and told them to ‘get inspiration’ from the bike, though the styling was handled by Paul Martin …