Author Topic: Mecum's big motorcycle auction starts tomorrow (Read 8980 times)

Don R · « **Reply #50 on:** January 26, 2020, 09:40:20 PM »

You could build a Z1 clone out of a newer kz1000. They're still affordable. Z1parts sells tanks and seats. The fork lowers with reflectors might be hard to find.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #51 on:** January 27, 2020, 09:24:52 AM »

A 12 mile Gl1000 LTD went for over $30k. Someone at the GL1000 group on Facebook had posted the pre-auction estimate of $22k-$30k and we all thought that was too high, even GoldWing guru Randakk. But then the room proved us all wrong and it sold for $33k including the estimated premium.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #52 on:** January 27, 2020, 09:25:52 AM »

Did anyone spot what the Rickman Honda CR went for? Sold?

richmagee7 · « **Reply #53 on:** January 27, 2020, 10:56:58 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 26, 2020, 11:46:56 AM

Quote from: richmagee7 on January 26, 2020, 08:11:28 AM

Steve-O,
I was looking at all the Z1s and told the wife I wanted one some day ( a rider though) and guesstimated the prices. I was way off, they brought way more than I realized which she pointed out of course.

Hey Rich..sounds like a fun time. You should def buy a Z1 when you find the right one for you.
I may bring mine to Harvest Classic later this year and will let you ride it if you'd like, but it's def not for sale!

PS. Your wife is a gem! Mine would never consider going to a vehicle auction.

That's a beauty SteveO.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 27, 2020, 11:56:20 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 27, 2020, 09:25:52 AM

Did anyone spot what the Rickman Honda CR went for? Sold?

Here you go, it made $33k, which I think is more than any of the other SOHCs except the Vic World one.

Meanwhile, did you see that an RG500 Gamma made over $50k? That was about treble my guess.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #55 on:** January 27, 2020, 11:57:50 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 27, 2020, 09:25:52 AM

Did anyone spot what the Rickman Honda CR went for? Sold?

I'm not sure what Tim is seeing, $18.7k is what I see for the '75 Rickman CR750 went for.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #56 on:** January 27, 2020, 12:15:02 PM »

Someone got $6,600 for a sub 1000 mile '78 550K wearing its original tires, which is WAY more than I would ever have guessed. In 2011 When I bought my '77 550k with 7,700 miles on it and the original tires I paid $700. Later that year when I sold it with a couple thousand more miles on it I couldn't get more than $1,300 and it looked like it had just rolled off the showroom floor and ran like new.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #57 on:** January 27, 2020, 12:15:32 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on January 27, 2020, 11:57:50 AM

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 27, 2020, 09:25:52 AM
Did anyone spot what the Rickman Honda CR went for? Sold?

I'm not sure what Tim is seeing, $18.7k is what I see for the '75 Rickman CR750 went for.

Yes, there's a second one that went for that- lot S316, it says it was "Built from a barn find chassis kit that was never completed, titled or licensed." I guess that knocks the value down a lot.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #58 on:** January 27, 2020, 12:27:24 PM »

Quote from: Tim2005 on January 27, 2020, 12:15:32 PM

Quote from: Bankerdanny on January 27, 2020, 11:57:50 AM
Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 27, 2020, 09:25:52 AM
Did anyone spot what the Rickman Honda CR went for? Sold?

I'm not sure what Tim is seeing, $18.7k is what I see for the '75 Rickman CR750 went for.

Yes, there's a second one that went for that- lot S316, it says it was "Built from a barn find chassis kit that was never completed, titled or licensed." I guess that knocks the value down a lot.

I was just scrolling through the results and saw that. The $33k bike isn't listed as a Rickman, so it didn't come up when I search Rickman instead of Honda.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #59 on:** January 27, 2020, 01:06:56 PM »

The search is a bit dodgy, apparently you can even buy a Kawsaki and a Kawasaki-Honda.

Loved to see this, I didn't even know a street version existed

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392727/1963-honda-cr93-street-version/

jakec · « **Reply #60 on:** January 27, 2020, 01:22:15 PM »

I think that one was for sale locally here in seattle last summer asking like $5k.

carnivorous chicken · « **Reply #61 on:** January 28, 2020, 04:59:58 AM »

Quote from: Tim2005 on January 27, 2020, 01:06:56 PM

The search is a bit dodgy, apparently you can even buy a Kawsaki and a Kawasaki-Honda.

Loved to see this, I didn't even know a street version existed

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392727/1963-honda-cr93-street-version/

That thing is beautiful.

69cb750 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 28, 2020, 05:52:52 AM »

1963 Honda CR93 DOHC - https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392727/1963-honda-cr93-street-version/

Tim2005 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 29, 2020, 12:05:05 PM »

Those CR93s are amazing bikes, as well as being gorgeous they made over 40bhp, which is incredible for a 250cc twin in the 1960s

desertrefugee · « **Reply #64 on:** February 01, 2020, 11:20:06 PM »

A few goodies will be crossing the block at Mecum in Glendale, AZ next month as well. Just down the road from me. This time of year car shows and auctions are pretty common around here. Tickets are more than they used to be, but still a lot cheaper than Barrett Jackson.

Stev-o · « **Reply #65 on:** February 02, 2020, 09:42:05 AM »

Quote from: desertrefugee on February 01, 2020, 11:20:06 PM

A few goodies will be crossing the block at Mecum in Glendale, AZ

Yes, March 11-14th but only about 100 bikes...

https://www.mecum.com/motorcycles/

Tim2005 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 02, 2020, 11:19:58 AM »

Quote from: desertrefugee on February 01, 2020, 11:20:06 PM

A few goodies will be crossing the block at Mecum in Glendale, AZ next month as well. Just down the road from me. This time of year car shows and auctions are pretty common around here. Tickets are more than they used to be, but still a lot cheaper than Barrett Jackson.

You have to buy a ticket to get into the auction?

Stev-o · « **Reply #67 on:** February 02, 2020, 11:24:10 AM »

Quote from: Tim2005 on February 02, 2020, 11:19:58 AM

Quote from: desertrefugee on February 01, 2020, 11:20:06 PM
A few goodies will be crossing the block at Mecum in Glendale, AZ next month as well. Just down the road from me. This time of year car shows and auctions are pretty common around here. Tickets are more than they used to be, but still a lot cheaper than Barrett Jackson.

You have to buy a ticket to get into the auction?

Yes, $20/person/per day. Worth it, it is the ultimate show.

To bid, it's $150 [or $500 for "Gold" status] to register, and entrance is free for you and 1 guest.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 02, 2020, 11:44:37 AM »

You even have to pay to bid! With the buyers' and sellers' fees too Mecum must be on to a winner

Stev-o · « **Reply #69 on:** February 02, 2020, 12:05:14 PM »

Quote from: Tim2005 on February 02, 2020, 11:44:37 AM

You even have to pay to bid! With the buyers' and sellers' fees too Mecum must be on to a winner

Yes, they get ya coming and going.

And then there are the TV rights, how much are they making there?!

mattsz · « **Reply #70 on:** February 02, 2020, 01:09:24 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 02, 2020, 11:24:10 AM

To bid, it's $150 [or $500 for "Gold" status] to register, and entrance is free for you and 1 guest.

I'm afraid to ask... but I will anyway: what benefits does the $500 "Gold" status buy you over the plain ol' $150 fee?

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Author Topic: Mecum's big motorcycle auction starts tomorrow (Read 8980 times)