This heavily modified BSA appropriately entitled “The Navigator” is one of the coolest one-off machines I’ve ever seen. The thing is just dripping with character and it possesses a wildly unique aesthetic with what appears to be an excellent fit and finish. While this example is undeniably pretty out there, it’s been masterfully executed and whether or not you like …
Triumph and Tribulations – Exploring the UK, Day 1 and 2
View PostLate Competition Scrambler – 1966 Matchless G85CS
The Plumstead, England-based Matchless Motorcycles had a decently long run of 67 years before finally closing its doors in 1966. Before shutting down however, one of its final moves would be producing (according to the seller) less than one hundred G85CS (or Competition Scramblers) in an effort to combat manufacturers like Husqvarna, Bultaco, CZ and Greeves, who had been dominating …
No Reserve Matching Triumphs – Bonneville T120R and Daytona T100R
A seller in Boulder, Colorado is letting go of his Bonneville and Daytona that have been painted to match each other. He’s selling both with no reserve so they will both be finding new homes.
Small Displacement British Classic – 1959 Norton Jubilee
Back in 1960, the U.K. introduced a new law limiting all new riders to piloting machines with a displacement of no more than 250cc (in addition to wearing L-plates). As a response to this change Norton began offering the Jubilee in 1958 (as a preemptive strategy) and it was the smallest engine the British manufacturer had ever produced. It was …
Possible Steal – 1967 Triumph T120TT
Post Sale Update: The bidding ended at $8,100, but as you can see from the comments below there’s some questions about this listing. In addition, the listing itself has been pulled off of eBay, so I wouldn’t factor this in if you’re trying to determine the value of a T120TT… Typically when I’ve seen or featured T120TTs in the past, …
Pre-Sorted – 1974 Norton Commando 850
Post Sale Update: After 32 bids on eBay, this Commando sold for $8,352…to a commenter below! In the seller’s words, “It takes a long time to get a Commando sorted, sometimes years. This one is ready to go.” Take a look at the list of upgrades – is he right?
Nice Price – 2003 Triumph Speed Four
Act fast – this Speed Four is for sale in New Jersey for just $1,500!
AJ Lewis Restoration – 1953 Ariel Square Four
Post Listing Update: Despite 33 bids up to $23,100, this Square Four did not meet reserve. We’ve featured a few Square Fours here (even one just a week ago), but the beautiful photos and restoration work make this example worth a second look.
162 of 202 – 1972 BSA A70L Lightning
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this rare BSA sold for $7,250. Every Britbike enthusiast knows about the A65 twin and the several model variants it powered. But did you know that there was a rare evolution called the A70? BSA produced 202 examples for homologation purposes so that they could use a 750cc twin in AMA flat …
Craig Vetter’s Masterpiece – 1973 Triumph Hurricane
By the late 1960’s, Triumph’s outdated 650 and 750 twins were facing increasing pressure from the Japanese. While beautiful, the Triumphs were being pushed aside by models like the groundbreaking CB750 from Honda. In an effort to compete, BSA/Triumph came out with an inline triple engine. At 750cc, it was competitive in racing, especially in Rob North frames, but the …
Mild Custom – 1950 BSA B33
Per the seller, this example was originally a dirt track racer owned by a BSA dealer in New York. But it’s street legal, so you could enjoy city streets as well. What would you do with it?
$25K 1958 European Classics: Ariel Square Four & BMW R69
The late 1950’s was an interesting time for the motorcycle world. Countries had economically bounced back a great deal following WW2. This era would see some pretty iconic two-wheelers roll out of their respective factories and these are two great examples of machines that played a role in defining that era. Germany and England had (and still have) a pretty …
Ultra Rare British Moto – 1982 Hesketh V1000
Hesketh is one of the lesser known British manufacturers but nonetheless it’s a fascinating make that unfortunately has a bit of a storied past. Founded by in 1980 by England’s Lord Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron of Hesketh. Though as his name suggests, Lord Hesketh had some major clout and influence and a business model that followed in the footsteps …
No Reserve – 1972 BSA B50SS Gold Star
When I say BSA Gold Star, you think of the iconic motorcycles known for speed. Yet for some reason, when BSA released the B50 model lineup of a street scrambler (SS), a dual sport, and a MX, they brought back the Gold Star name for the SS variant. Fans of the original Goldie were not pleased.