A Proper "Golden Oldie"

[Greencan]

Well this one may well have been refinished in the recent past, but in this case it's enhanced its appeal

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/CF6TY0BL7O4293B0/#.U9WAIvoayc0

The one query I have is the expected price

If, it does reach that upper estimate, its new owner will get the bargain on the year...watch this space 

Cheers the can :-)

[Bluey]

That is beautiful.

I wish I had the money to spend on something like that. In the long term, it would have to be an investment. Something for my grandchildren!

[Biggles]

Sure seems like a low range expectation.  A few interested parties will see that range left behind.
It appears to be factory fresh.  Is that 7 miles on the ODO?
Interesting offset pillion seat.  Lets the pillion see the road ahead, I guess.

[Greencan]

I wish I had the money to spend on something like that. In the long term, it would have to be an investment. Something for my grandchildren!

It's VERY low Bill...regardless of whether it's a matching numbered bike...the air filters look like Vokes, or a very good copy thereof ...rare and hard to come by...This bike has been restored and the ODO reset to zip.

... it's a very desirable 'B' Rapide with the Brampton forks and what looks like a correct rear frame member...will be watching this auction with interest as there is a Norvin (also under estimated in my view), and a Comet in the same auction.

Last year Black Shadows where around the $100k mark and I recently read that a shad in LA stunned the punters when it went for $127k

Anyway, I reckon it'll pull closer to $60k  .

[saaz]

It would be a pity if it went for too much, as more likely to be parked and never ridden.

[Greencan]

Oh touche' ...

Then again, art can be enjoyed in many ways, many ways ...now off you flock and go look for some horrible ale that need appraising

[Greencan]

Mornin' All...

While monitoring this upcoming auction decided to look at the other upcoming treasures, found this little gem...the original ST

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/A399OCVFDFA379A5/#.U-k4gPoayc0

...no reserve either

Just a thought.

Cheers the can :-)

[saaz]

A mini guzzi. perhaps Honda copied Lilac when they made the CX500?

[Greencan]

Mornin' John et al...

From what I remember Ito, the bloke who built it was apprenticed to Honda, heck even his tank logo is almost the same. I am not sure to whether, after his company folded he returned to Honda. Dunno.

But as U say, mimiced Guzzi and I think the 1100 is a CX with 2 extra cylinders with a large serving of ABS 

Cheers :-)

[Biggles]

The CX500's motor is too similar to be accidental.
Which came first?

[Greencan]

The CX500's motor is too similar to be accidental.
Which came first?

A Very Good question Bill ...I think Lilac(1959) , GuzziV7 (1966), Cx and ST...but happy to be corrected 

[Greencan]

Anyway, I reckon it'll pull closer to $60k  .

Well...seems l was close...the Rapide made $58,500

I still think the new owner still got a great deal nevertheless, particularly if the $37,000 realised for it's smaller varient Comet is an indicator.

The 'first ST' made $7,000 a grand below it's low estimate I am aware that these wee bikes don't command the greatest of praise from many, but there aren't many of em about and this one looked a cracker.

Oh well, there ya's have it...tis good to know, "there's money to be made in some of them there motorsicles!"

Well, best be on me way, as I'm off to pick up a couple classics that I rather think are going to help fund me retirement

OhRoo the can :-)

[saaz]

For $7000 it would have been a good way to start into classic bikes with something unusual.

My old Suzuki must be worth a fortune   

[laurie]

I owned CX 500s and 650s before I bought MY st1100. I figured if a honda v twin is good (and they were) then a honda v 4 must be twice as good. Twas a good decision.....
Laurie