Author Topic: Mecum's big motorcycle auction starts tomorrow (Read 8943 times)

Doobie · « **on:** January 20, 2020, 08:20:44 AM »

If you're interested in what CB750s are going for these days: https://www.mecum.com/motorcycles/

Tim2005 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2020, 10:08:57 AM »

Wow, that's a huge auction- so far I've spotted 4 CB400Fs, 25 CB750s, 4 RC30s, 4 1974 Ducati 750SSs.

What else have you spotted, and what are everyone's favourites?

dugsgms · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2020, 12:08:53 PM »

I saw a TZ750 in there

Tim2005 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2020, 02:18:33 PM »

Yes, just found that- complete with brand new motor.

There are 10 Bimotas there too, 5 of which are brand new still in the crate

ekpent · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2020, 03:31:11 PM »

Anybody know if that auction is going to be televised some where some channel. Maybe the internet ??

mattsz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2020, 04:19:47 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on January 20, 2020, 03:31:11 PM

Anybody know if that auction is going to be televised some where some channel. Maybe the internet ??

https://www.mecum.com/tv-times/

I don't know what NBCSN is or how to watch it...

dusterdude · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2020, 04:32:11 PM »

Nbc sports network

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2020, 06:00:06 PM »

I’ll be curious what the Rickman CR sells for (same bike sold on BaT for $28K a few years ago). Help me justify what I can spend on my new project!

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2020, 06:39:17 AM »

Quote from: Tim2005 on January 20, 2020, 10:08:57 AM

What else have you spotted, and what are everyone's favourites?

Thirteen Z1 900's!

https://www.mecum.com/search/

Stev-o · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2020, 06:52:09 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on January 20, 2020, 03:31:11 PM

Anybody know if that auction is going to be televised some where some channel. Maybe the internet ??

Not sure about this auction but the recent car auction in Kissimmee [3500 cars!] was live online, I watched parts of it on my iphone at work! [research for my buddies next classic car purchase]

For those who haven't been, the Mecum auctions are fun to attend! It is like the ultimate car/bike show, and everyone there has the same basic interests.

I went to Mecum Houston last year, my buddy bought 4 cars. We are likely going back in April...

Doobie · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2020, 07:52:09 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on January 20, 2020, 03:31:11 PM

Anybody know if that auction is going to be televised some where some channel. Maybe the internet ??

The car auctions are live on YouTube, so I'm going to see if these will be later today.

mattsz · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2020, 08:42:27 AM »

Quote from: Doobie on January 21, 2020, 07:52:09 AM

Quote from: ekpent on January 20, 2020, 03:31:11 PM
Anybody know if that auction is going to be televised some where some channel. Maybe the internet ??

The car auctions are live on YouTube, so I'm going to see if these will be later today.

Looks like it will be:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uU_LZlqDPI

As I write this, it says "Live in 2 hours"...

jakec · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2020, 09:47:54 AM »

kill me

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392733/1976-honda-cb400f/

Tim2005 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2020, 02:12:17 PM »

Quote from: mattsz on January 21, 2020, 08:42:27 AM

Looks like it will be:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uU_LZlqDPI

As I write this, it says "Live in 2 hours"...

Excellent- just saw a Ducati 750F1 sell for $9k and a Ducati 851 make $6750. Both would sell for a lot more in the UK.

mattsz · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2020, 02:48:53 PM »

For my life, I cannot understand why the ridiculous auctioneer-speak. He occasionally stops and speaks like a human being - what a relief!

Anyway, it's certainly fun to watch!

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2020, 03:03:00 PM »

It's on live now on the website too...

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2020/live/

Don R · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2020, 08:23:04 PM »

I love watching the closed captioning try to decipher what the auctioneer is saying.
I was hoping to see some 750's sell to see what the auction market prices are. I'm not sure I'd take mine there. Between shipping and fees you would eat up a lot of money.

34barab · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2020, 08:56:56 PM »

Overall, selling prices seemed to be about half of EBay asking prices?

Don R · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2020, 10:42:43 PM »

I realize the first day didn't display the best bikes but it did look weak.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2020, 07:30:15 AM »

The prices did mostly seem lowish, but I am not sure what other costs there are added by way of premiums and taxes- some UK auctions run at over 20%. Also of course there would be the cost of shipping a bike home too. Also, I noticed several lots were not in the online catalogue, for instance the cheap Ducatis I mentioned above were listings G68 and G69 , but the online catalogue jumps from G67 to G70, so that would have removed all the possible internet buyers. There are several other gaps too.

The blue CB400F made a reasonable price for its scruffy condition, but I didn't spot any other sohcs.

Dare I mention, I rather liked this Harley?

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-411454/1963-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2020, 07:43:01 AM »

Quote from: Tim2005 on January 22, 2020, 07:30:15 AM

I am not sure what other costs there are added by way of premiums and taxes

The premium is 10% [or 12% if buying online or phone] plus you need to pay Mecum the sales tax on the spot as well [varies by state, Texas is 6.25%]

Consignment is also 10%, they get ya coming and going!

754 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2020, 08:24:28 AM »

Quote from: mattsz on January 21, 2020, 02:48:53 PM

For my life, I cannot understand why the ridiculous auctioneer-speak. He occasionally stops and speaks like a human being - what a relief!

Anyway, it's certainly fun to watch!

Ummmm .... Have you ever been to an auction before ?

bwaller · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2020, 09:28:51 AM »

My good friend Len Fitch has some of his personal collection, including the early Yamaha roadracers he campaigned as a privateer. He sold his big TZ's a few years ago when prices weren't as attrractive.

I hope he does ok with these.

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2020/collections/len-fitch-collection/

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2020, 10:01:23 AM »

I have to say the selling prices I am seeing appear to be very very reasonable.

Stev-o · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2020, 02:19:34 PM »

Indian Larry's "Chain of Mystery" bike is there, I would think it would bring big money...

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392788/2004-indian-larry-chain-of-mystery/

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