Bonhams Las Vegas?

[sirhrmechanic]

Sooooo... anyone else got the Bonhams Las Vegas catalog?

I, personally, am contemplating several more years of Ramen noodles, turning the Thermostat down and selling the cats into indentured servitude in order to do some bidding.

Damn you to hell, Bonhams... why must you print such nice catalogs...

Cheers,

Sirhr

[c.o.]

Sirhr! I just went through the online catalog http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/publi...b/publicSite.r It looks like I've got to round up a cool half million to gather up the 5 bikes I want to come and live at my place!!! I was surprised that the strap-tank replica H-D type machines have some of the highest estimates. I sure would like to bid on that Pope. I hope it doesn't vanish into a hidden, air tight room somewhere!!!

O.K. that link above won't work for some reason. You can navigate the bikes from this page... http://www.bonhams.com/USA/sale/19679/1/ the motorcycles start at Lot 201

[c.o.]

Whoops....In re-reading some of the listings, I see that the one strap-tank bike has an original engine and is an AMCA judged bike.

[jwl]

Cory, Thanks for posting the link. I enjoyed looking at the offerings. John L.

[rwm]

here is mid america
http://www.midamericaauctions.com/

[c.o.]

No problem John!

Jeez Rob, I've got to go buy another lottery ticket now to try and make both auctions....

[Scott Parker]

And while you are there you can go to this one also http://www.auctionsamerica.com/event...eserve=&page=7

[c.o.]

Whoa... it looks like I'm going to have to bring a tractor/trailer.....

[jwl]

Thanks for the other 2 links. I did recieve a catalog from Mid-AM but not from the other 2. I'm sort of a shallow, narrow-minded HD guy so I guess the RM auction interests me most. Does anyone know why all 3 auction companies decided to hold their auctions simultaneously? John L.

[PRG]

Howdy chaps,

Better strap up with a very full wallet here's what $4,750.00 will get you. They're posting sales at their site live as they go in case you'd like to start your whining early over missed "opportunities" as I have.....hardly opportunities at these prices it's looking at this point and they haven't even gotten to the bikes yet.

[sirhrmechanic]

Those are some seriously insane prices. I know you can't make some of that stuff (one off) for those prices. And original parts beat repop parts.... but, damn!

Cheers,

Sirhr

[sirhrmechanic]

Scrolling through and parts prices are nutzo. But there are what I would consider some bike bargains there. The Scott Squirrel... a couple of those Indian Four's... Yes, restoration is expensive... but there will come a day when those prices seem cheap.

Cheers,

Sirhr

[c.o.]

Wow! Some of that stuff got up into the stratosphere!!! I can see where money could be made by parting out a bike!!! I would agree though Sirhr that there were a few bargains to be had.

[PRG]

...and Cory, I would say this Black Shadow at $122k needing a mechanical going through at a minimum was not one of them.

That is the death knell for a single marque club hoping to retain any rider/mechanical type's interest, ie, Brough Superior.

[c.o.]

I agree Peter. I've often thought that it would be nice to have a Vincent. Prices like that are quick mind changers!! Sure the odd one might show up for a deal but once it hits the wonderful worldwide web and the big auction houses, it's a deep pockets game.