Post Listing Update: This beautiful AJS did not get any interest at the opening ask of $19,530. AJS (A.J. Stevens & Co) was founded in 1909, and they quickly racked up a series of world records. Unfortunately, as the 1930s began the firm was in financial in trouble and by ’31 the company was disbanded and the rights were sold …
Collection of 7 Classics in Central Florida
A seller in Florida has “some vintage motorcycles for sale” and “all are in excellent running condition.” Unfortunately, that’s just about the extent of the details he or she provides, but these are 7 great bikes that you might be able to make a bundled deal on.
1 of 5 – 2015 Hesketh V1000 Finale
In 2011, Hesketh motorcycles was acquired by Paul Sleeman, who tried to make the on-again, off-again brand relevant. He’s actually had a bit of success, as they’ve released and announced a few new models, most notably the 24. But this listing is all about the V1000 that started it all. In 2015, Hesketh announced that they were creating a final …
VeloStar – BSA/Velo Custom Street Scrambler
Post Listing Update: This custom BSA/Velo did not meet reserve despite 22 bids up to $7,000. This build combines three excellent ideas: a BSA Gold Star frame, Velocette 500 motor, and Husky suspension.
1974 Triumph Bonneville T140V
Post Sale Update: This T140V sold for $5,501 after 27 bids on eBay in Altadena, California. If you’re looking for a Bonneville to ride, the second generation (T140) can be very appealing as they’re typically cheaper than the T120 and they have some quality upgrades: 100 more cubic centimeters of displacement, a front disc brake, and an additional gear in …
Sitting Since 2005 – 2005 CCM 644DS
Post Sale Update: after being relisted, this CCM sold for the BIN of $5,000. Clews Competition Motorcycles is a niche British manufacturer that actually goes back to 1971, when BSA’s racing division went out of business. At the time, a gentleman named Alan Clews was in a quest to build the ultimate MX bike, and he figured he could get …
Ending Soon with No Reserve – 1968 BSA Firebird Scrambler
Post Sale Update: This BSA sold for $5,668 after 26 bids on eBay. Some Beezer fans consider the Firebird Scrambler to be the best bike that BSA made, which might make sense considering it was the last new design they created before they went out of business in 1973. It wasn’t as popular as the Gold Star but by this …
Ending Soon – 1948 Douglas MK3 Project
Post Sale Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this Douglas sold for $4,301. 3-5-2018 Update: Looks like the sale in November did not go through as this Douglas is back up for sale by the new owner. The listing now calls it a 1949 model (instead of the ’48 as originally described) but it otherwise seems to be the same. …
2000 Triumph Daytona 955i
Post Listing Update: This Daytona was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” Introduced in 1997, Triumph’s Daytona 955i started as the poorly named 595. The original name came from a combination of the engine series name: “T5” and the 955cc displacement. As you’re probably thinking, that is very stupid because the average rider thought this …
1 of 805 – 1996 Triumph Daytona Super III
Post Sale Update: This Super III sold for a lowered BIN of $3,000. 2-27-18 Update: Over a year later, this Super III has been relisted. The seller has apparently just copied my listing description from last time, updated the VIN to include a missing number (SMT372DD0TJ035851), installed a new battery, and increased the BIN to $3,500. This time around he …
Trackmaster Framed – 1974 Triumph Street Tracker
Post Listing Update: This Triumph was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Originally a dirt track racer, this Triumph was made street legal after the current owner acquired it in 2003. The seller says it’s the “star of his collection” and “the epitome of everything I love about a motorcycle.”
ESO Powered – Cheney Vintage MX Project
I’ve featured a few Cheney-framed off-roaders before, but this project may have the most interesting motor out of all of them. One of the legends of off-road frame design, Eric Cheney started as one of Britain’s best MX riders. Unfortunately, he picked up a blood infection while racing in Algeria and it became so bad that he had to stop …
#20 of 50 in England – 2015 Norton Domiracer
In 2015, the reborn Norton introduced a new model (even if it looks very similar to the 961). Called the Domiracer, it was a modern homage to the factory race bikes of the same name from the 60s, when Norton converted some Dominators into racers. The Domiracer had some tweaks to the motor which led to an additional 3 horsepower …
1952 Vincent Comet Series C
Post Sale Update: sold for $24,200 after 14 bids on eBay In 1934, Phil Vincent debuted a new OHV motor that would go on to power multiple models built by the famous brand that bore his name. At first, the 499cc single was utilized in the Meteor and the Comet. Over the years the company would focus on the famous …
Electric Trike – 1963 Harding Motor Chair
Based out of Bath, England, RA Harding was one of the premier manufacturer of “invalid carriages.” They also developed some trikes with a variety of power options – hand-propelled, gasoline, or what we see here today: electric.