Produced for just a few years, the Ambassador was never as well known as bikes like the Eldorado (which replaced this bike). Built to target the American market, MG saw a way to compete with Harley with a 757cc variant of the venerable V-Twin.
1990 Yamaha TZR250SP
Post-Sale Update: This Yamaha TZR250SP sold for the BIN of $8,800. Some would say the 3MA version of Yamaha TZR250SP was a full-on racer that came with lights. A limited number were built for homologation purposes, and it even took features from the factory TZ250W racer to make a sportbike that can still take on the newcomers.
Typical Lowlife – 1983 Denver’s Chopper
Built and owned by Freddie Hernandez of Denver’s Choppers from 1983-2005, this bike is called “Typical Lowlife” and is built around a KZ1000 engine. The builder now owns Fred’s Frames. This bike is unrestored so the paint has aged a bit. The last time it was displayed at a show was in 2013, and it has spent the last 10 …
2 Miles – 1995 Triumph Thunderbird
Post Listing Update: This Thunderbird did not meet reserve despite 21 bids up to $4,151. Here’s a first-year example of the Triumph Thunderbird 900 that has all of 2 miles on it – and those miles aren’t from riding, just from moving it around. It seems it was bought with the intent of collecting, though this seems like an odd …
1972 Moto-Ski Moto-Skeeter 350
Reader David N notes that this Moto-Skeeter is back up for sale for the same $1,500 here on Craigslist. Founded in 1964, Moto-Ski was a Canadian snowmobile manufacturer that was acquired by Bombardier in 1971. In ’76, Bombardier moved production to a different facility, but before that happened, they dabbled in mini bike production with a bike called the Moto-Ski …
Video Intermission – Monster Bike
Designed by Ray Baumann, this “Monster Bike” is 29 and a half feet long, 9.8 feet high, and is powered by a Detroit Diesel truck engine. Each tire weighs 3 tons, and the whole thing comes in at about 28,660 pounds. It apparently took over 3 years and $250,000 to build. I’m not sure what else there is to say! …
Ford Promotion – 2004 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
In 2004, Ford and Harley-Davidson partnered up to introduce the F-150 Harley-Davidson edition:
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? BMW K75S Custom
I was made aware of this fantastic bike by Frank Charriaut of the Mot’Art Journal – check this link out for his write-up on it.
2007 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Skull Train
In 2007, Harley released a limited number of 150 sets of “Skull Train” bodywork for the Fat Boy. This bike is #60 of 150. The package is solely cosmetic, though this specific bike has a lot of extra Harley aftermarket parts. The seller claims that over $38k has been invested. Find this Skull Train for sale in Sarasota, Florida for …
Like a Vincent – 1977 Ducati 860GT
Post Sale Update: After being relisted a hefty 13 times, the price on this custom 860 finally came down low enough for someone to show interest. It sold for a BIN of $9,995. Here’s a 860GT that’s been given a paint scheme to look sort of like a Vincent. Cute homage or tacky aftermarket paint – you tell me. The …
Bultaco Astro Model 145
The Bultaco Astro was the Spanish firms attempt at building a flat tracker straight from the factory. Based on the Pursang, it was available in 250 and 360 cubic centimeter displacement options.
3rd Place in the Daytona 200 – 1973 Yamaha TZ350
The Yamaha TZ350 was Yammie’s production roadracer that was built between 1973 and 1981. Here’s a privateer bike that finished on the podium in the 1973 Daytona 200, behind Jarno Saarinen and Kel Carruthers (whom were both on factory Yamaha TR3s and were World Champions).
The Aristocad – 2007 Triumph Bonneville Custom
Not sure what to say about this bike – but I’ll give it a shot. This is the Aristocad, a custom build from Putsch Racing, built as an homage to a character/story they made up about an assassination attempt of key members of the Nazi party. It’s all a little odd, but the bike sure is interesting – especially the …
One Owner – 1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
Here’s a lovely example of the 900SS/SP that’s being offered by the original owner, who apparently had a difficult decision deciding between this or a 916. He correctly decided that this would be much more comfortable for street riding duty, and it’s destined to be a future classic (if it isn’t already one now.)
The California Hot Rod – 1974 Ducati 750SS
Post Listing Update: The California Hot Rod was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 2-8 Update: Bidding got up to $250,000 but did not meet reserve, so the seller has relisted it with an opening bid of $250,000 here on eBay. It’s finally happened – I get to feature a bike with a serious asking price of 7 …