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  • Northwoods_Maine
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 113

    #1

    Don't miss this one of a kind Harley

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-...item35a9bc07e4


    "Taking several months to construct with a dedicated production crew,"

    "This is handcrafted metal workings built out of recycled metals over a "Harley Davidson" motorcycle. This is one of the most unique motorcycles "


    Rush to get your bid in now on this future collectible. Bid high and bid often ......right!
    AMCA 15783
  • Sargehere
    Member since 1972
    • Jul 2006
    • 971

    #2
    Wut wuz zat?
    Only one photo, and that's the best photo of it they could come up with?
    Oh, it's such a famous movie bike, we're supposed to already know what it looks like, I guess.
    Bygawd, it's only a 45" (VIN: 65G)!
    I like the recycled street sign for "armor." Nice touch! Yeah, right.
    Gerry Lyons #607
    http://www.37ul.com/
    http://flatheadownersgroup.com/

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    • starklite
      Member
      • May 2010
      • 62

      #3
      The company selling this is legit - Premiere props - I attended an auction where they had two Harleys and one Indian from "Hell Ride 2008"
      They had an auction that was to be no-reserve.
      I was the only one bidding at the auction, then a phone bidder came in and bid over my price. The "Indian" was a cobbled POS, but still had value around $8k, I was told by the builder of the bike they paid him $20k ea for two look alikes. (they sold #1 a month previously for $12k)
      The phone bidder went over $10k. I stopped bidding.
      I could tell they were trying to get to the same value as the previous sale.
      I go back the next day, and notice the bike sitting in the warehouse, and they said it's still for sale. I was a bit pissed. Made an offer of $9k at the door. They said it was too low. Next week bike was on ebay and sold for around $12-13k (can't remember exact amount now).

      So much for legit no-reserve auction at a movie prop house!

      Since this is a custom bike they will give you a cert that it was in the movie. But those of us in the antique world who enjoy bikes vs collecting them find a hard time to pay a premium for a movie bike!

      Gary Stark

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      • Chris Haynes
        Curmudgeon
        • Jul 2002
        • 5942

        #4
        I too have a lot of dealings with Premiere Props. Believe me when I tell you they know nothing about motorcycles. They are a warehouse where property from movie productions is stored until the film is released and the decision not to do a sequel is made. At that time the assets are auctioned off. They are a very legit company. I was drooling over the red '65 Chevy pickup from Twilight. Although it was aged with paint to look rusty in the movie it was a cherry, restored truck.

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        • junkyarddog
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2010
          • 193

          #5
          Originally posted by Sargehere View Post
          Wut wuz zat?
          Only one photo, and that's the best photo of it they could come up with?
          Oh, it's such a famous movie bike, we're supposed to already know what it looks like, I guess.
          Bygawd, it's only a 45" (VIN: 65G)!
          I like the recycled street sign for "armor." Nice touch! Yeah, right.
          You got bored to quick.
          Scroll down for more not so neat pictures.
          Jim

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          • Sargehere
            Member since 1972
            • Jul 2006
            • 971

            #6
            Aw, Geezz! Now you made me lose my cookies, 'Dog! Yuccccch!
            Gerry Lyons #607
            http://www.37ul.com/
            http://flatheadownersgroup.com/

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            • junkyarddog
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2010
              • 193

              #7
              Originally posted by starklite View Post
              The company selling this is legit - Premiere props - I attended an auction where they had two Harleys and one Indian from "Hell Ride 2008"
              They had an auction that was to be no-reserve.
              I was the only one bidding at the auction, then a phone bidder came in and bid over my price. The "Indian" was a cobbled POS, but still had value around $8k, I was told by the builder of the bike they paid him $20k ea for two look alikes. (they sold #1 a month previously for $12k)
              The phone bidder went over $10k. I stopped bidding.
              I could tell they were trying to get to the same value as the previous sale.
              I go back the next day, and notice the bike sitting in the warehouse, and they said it's still for sale. I was a bit pissed. Made an offer of $9k at the door. They said it was too low. Next week bike was on ebay and sold for around $12-13k (can't remember exact amount now).

              So much for legit no-reserve auction at a movie prop house!

              Since this is a custom bike they will give you a cert that it was in the movie. But those of us in the antique world who enjoy bikes vs collecting them find a hard time to pay a premium for a movie bike!

              Gary Stark
              Did you bother to go back and check for feed back.
              There is a lot of shill bidding on Ebay, and what you seen as a bid might never have been payed.
              Jim

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              • Chris Haynes
                Curmudgeon
                • Jul 2002
                • 5942

                #8
                Most of Premiere's sales are at live auctions. Not much of their stuff makes it to eBay.
                Jim,
                You say "There is a lot of shill bidding on Ebay". What do you base that on? Facts or?
                If you think that movie bike is bad have a look at this one from the upcoming feature Priest.
                Last edited by Chris Haynes; 06-01-2010, 06:57 PM.
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                • indianut
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 308

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Chris Haynes View Post
                  I too have a lot of dealings with Premiere Props. Believe me when I tell you they know nothing about motorcycles. They are a warehouse where property from movie productions is stored until the film is released and the decision not to do a sequel is made. At that time the assets are auctioned off. They are a very legit company. I was drooling over the red '65 Chevy pickup from Twilight. Although it was aged with paint to look rusty in the movie it was a cherry, restored truck.

                  http://www.premiereprops.com/
                  The truck pictured is a '62 or '63!
                  http://laughingindian.com/
                  http://flatheadownersgroup.com/
                  A.M.C.A. Member Since 1986

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                  • Chris Haynes
                    Curmudgeon
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 5942

                    #10
                    Originally posted by indianut View Post
                    The truck pictured is a '62 or '63!
                    Look like my '65. Diffferent grill.
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                    • motorhead1
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2006
                      • 171

                      #11
                      It is a 63 which is also the last year of the wrap around windshield.
                      Ride 'em. Don't hide 'em.
                      Dan #6938 FUBO

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                      • junkyarddog
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 193

                        #12
                        Schill bidding is a fact at any auction, live or Ebay. You're an old man and been around the block a time or two. Haven't you been paying attention.
                        Jim

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                        • Chris Haynes
                          Curmudgeon
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 5942

                          #13
                          I had never noticed the different windshield. Learn sumptin' new everyday.
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                          • sludge
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2006
                            • 131

                            #14
                            that bike's been around a while, i think i saw it in a Little Rascals episode....they had a boxing glove on a scissor like thing and a dog chasing two cats on a treadmill for power.

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                            • Paps
                              Senior Member
                              • Jun 2003
                              • 1814

                              #15
                              I was going to build an art sculpture with all of my scrap parts but that mess called a bike has provided me with another option.

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