Topic: 2012 Las Vegas Vintage Motorcycle Auction results

[Hinomaru]

Here’s the 2012 Vintage Motorcycle Auction results that’s held in Las Vegas every year. Not much for Honda went on the auction block this year. Still a decent selection of other makes to check out.

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http://www.midamericaauctions.com/auction-items/?tyf=motorcycle&orderdropdown=PriceDescending&aid=854&type=motorcycle&myear=&make=&lotnumber=&submit=Filter

[CycleRanger]

$4300 for a '68 Z50.  $3500 for a '71.
What is it with these things? I don't get it. 

CB750 prices look like any day on ebay.
$6K for the '79 CBX, not too bad.

[Bankerdanny]

$84K for a '38 Triumph Speed Twin but only $80k for a '52 Black Shadow?

*edit* I see the Triumph was owned by Steve McQueen, now the price (sort of) makes sense.

[Prospect]

http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/all-lots.cfm?SaleCode=LV12&search=&category=motorcycles&make=&model=&collection=&day=&order=alphabetical&noreserve=&page=1

I think this is another auction??  Alarmingly low prices especially on the middle of the road British bikes and some harleys. I guess it's indicative of the overall economy.  It seemed that the only bikes getting big money are the very sought after models in excellent condition - probably going to serious collectors.  I wish I had a large barn and a spare 500K.  Honda starts on page 13.