Liquidators?

[hacksaw01]

Kaplan's not a terrible choice, but remember he's in business to buy low sell (very) high. IDK what you are looking to do, but he buys bikes by the trailer fulls. Check out his youtube channel.

I sold some bikes to Kaplan . He wasn’t quite as big as he is now. I didn’t get great money but I had to get rid of some stuff. I am supposed to be a lifetime member of the museum but I never got up there. Last time I talked to him he didn’t recognize me , but he does have a lot of people treating him as a celebrity which I think he quite enjoys .
i believe he started and owned some kind of computer bizz which he sold and used the money to go big with the museum . And his kid races dirt bikes of some sort.
he already has a shop connected to the museum so idk what machines he would be interested in.
but he has his own 40’ +? Trailer rig with Kaplan all over it.
So he travels if the price is right.
you might be better off with Wood. At least then I could bid on your bikes.

[T. Cotten]

Thanks to everyone for their kind replies, Folks,

And sorry I cannot get active on anything soon, although time is certainly not on my side.

(If I was capable to do anything like an "inventory', Harry,... I would be able to stay in business!)

Aside, I need quality legal counsel as well as a liquidator.

..Cotten

[PaulCDF]

Tom;

Consider contacting:

#25 Prairie Chapter
Plainfield, IL 60544
Contact
Terry Hughes
President
630-278-9280
amca.prairie.info@gmail.com

Perhaps one of the members will know an attorney specializing in business sales.
(Or perhaps some members could volunteer to come over and help you get things sorted)

GROK (Elon's A.I.) responds:

"Since no Peoria attorney explicitly lists antique motorcycle expertise, I recommend:
Contacting Thomas Howard or Kepple Law Group first, as they emphasize business transactions and are local to Peoria.

[Thomas Howard at Collateral Base (Peoria): Specializes in business transactions, including sales, mergers, and acquisitions, with 17 years of experience. While no direct mention of antique motorcycles is found, his expertise in business law could apply to motorcycle-related businesses. Contact: (833) 952-3111.

Kepple Law Group, LLC (Peoria and East Peoria): Handles business sales, contracts, and compliance. Their broad business law practice could cover transactions involving classic motorcycle businesses or assets. Contact: (309) 282-1545 or ckepple@kepplelawllc.com.]

Asking each firm about their experience with niche markets like antique motorcycles or vehicle-related businesses.

If local options lack the specific expertise, consider reaching out to national motorcycle law firms or local antique motorcycle clubs for referrals."

GROK also suggested:

Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys (offices in Illinois, not Peoria-specific) focus on motorcycle law, primarily personal injury, but may have networks or referrals for business transactions involving motorcycles. Contact: Available online.

If I lived closer I would be there for you in person man.

Paul

[hacksaw01]

I sold bikes to Ken
in Ct. He is ok.

the bike auctioneer in Ma. Is good. I can’t think of it right now. But they run several auctions of old bikes and the like every year

[hacksaw01]

Wood is the family name.

[PRG]

Howdy chaps

Auctioneer

https://jwoodandcompany.com/

[PaulCDF]

Wow Impressive!!! Thanks for sharing.

[PRG]

Howdy sir,

Met Jerry 35 years ago in the pits at Daytona, he was a no holds barred racer (paid dearly for it but undeterred: broken pelvis, ground off fingers, etc). He first held his auctions at the old armory on beach street and this later morphed into a week long affair held in the basket ball arena at Stetson University in Deland which expanded to include a large swap meet and daily marque specific rides and shows. Notable folks from the motorcycle world would set up booths there. This venue is where Brownie Batar’s massive Indian parts/bike collection was sold with him in attendance. Among other locations, he has held estate auctions in Florida since and having wrenched on his own machines for decades is very knowledgeable.

[Rubone]

That is around the time I met Jerry at the Steambot Springs AHRMA races in the 90s. I've seen lots of coverage of his auctions over the years and most has been very favorable.

[exeric]

He first held his auctions at the old armory on beach street and this later morphed into a week long affair held in the basket ball arena at Stetson University in Deland which expanded to include a large swap meet and daily marque specific rides and shows.

Those events were magical, and the golden age of the swap meet culture. The Stetson college location was probably my most favorite.

[PRG]

Yessir, with his arrival Deland became the defacto hub for vintage American/Brit/Euro such that Ducati moved their operation down to a large rented house in town. Many times there would be several hundreds bikes parked in the field across the street from the arena. Where Jerry shines over auction houses such as Mecum, who undeniably brings more hype and hard sell, is he is/was very good at doing his on site and has a good knowledge of the typical contents of a working shop or well equipped hobbyist such as parts and tooling.