'40 Knuck on ebay - Will it reach new heights!

[wideglide38]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-Harley...53.m1438.l2649
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search item # 173308231106

[exeric]

Certainly not in the working man's price range. Prices like this have done a lot more harm than good for this hobby.

[len dowe]

Prices like this have done a lot more harm than good for this hobby.

And certain people as well.

[pisten-bully]

One thing about being a member of AMCA (in my opinion) is that if you commit to joining AMCA, then it can mean you care about the preservation of vintage motorcycles. When I see something like this Knucklehead for sale on Ebay for huge dollars I immediately think it's not an AMCA member selling it (maybe it's a surviving spouse or relative selling it?). Back in 1970-something when I visited my grandmother's cousin who had an Indian Scout from every year of production, each one he had restored himself, and I asked him what they are worth, he replied "I don't know, I never sell, I only trade."

That kind of spirit is what I think AMCA is about, or I hope it's about. And that Knucklehead on Ebay, with the big price, doesn't fit the motivation I have for owning a vintage motorcycle.

[wideglide38]

I only trade."

I agree you Harry. I appreciate the scoot; but, I'd have to sell my home to buy something like that. This seller is also selling his entire knuck collection........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se_nP0-Ai7w

[Rubone]

He has spent a huge amount of time and money trying to manipulate the market. Now he is looking for the payback. And pity the poor fools that bought into it.

[wideglide38]

This type hidden or private bidder history causes me great caution. Appears as if ghost bidders are setting the stage.

[Jdiesel25]

Yes and he posted the reserve of 160k on instagram so anyone could be bidding it up close to the 160k mark and chances are it’ll stay there

[pan620]

and said he has turned down 200,00! As my late father would have said, "That Is When Two Fools Met"

[JoJo357]

Surprised everyone "Doesn't" mention the sellers name? Long standing AMCA member, with the exception of a few ousts over the years, and founder of the Los Angeles Chapter of the AMCA & Hunting Harleys fame--Todd Bertrang.
As far as Todd singlehandedly manipulating the Vintage M/C market, i find that totally amazing! Why is there zero mentioning of Glenn Bator--Mecum--Bonhams or Snot-HE Buys*(Sotheby's) Auctions?
In my opinion, for what it's worth, i personally feel that Todd has spent a tremendous amount of time & resources, completing a visual & invaluable history, in regard to the Motorcycles he's collected and sold, and the circumstances of his expertise. Then, passed it on to anyone willing to share in his passion.
*PS: Besides, i can think of a few anonymous AMCA members asking and selling outrageous prices on eBaY, instead of using the AMCA member free ads.

*M.A.D.*

[duffeycycles]

JOJO,Todd told me this was not a police bike & he added some police parts & called it a police bike.Do you still want to buy a bike & story from him?He reminds me of a local used car salesman that sold a 4,500 mile sporty.When you pushed the button on the speedo,it had 27K.He was showing the trip odometer & had a good story to go with it.

[Chris Haynes]

This seller is also selling his entire knuck collection........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se_nP0-Ai7w

Could it be because his long time girlfriend with deep pockets finally dumped him?

[T. Cotten]

You ain't really 'big time' Folks,...

Until they gossip about you.

....Cotten
PS: Its kinda like Bollenbach all over again.

[JoJo357]

JOJO,Todd told me this was not a police bike & he added some police parts & called it a police bike.Do you still want to buy a bike & story from him?He reminds me of a local used car salesman that sold a 4,500 mile sporty.When you pushed the button on the speedo,it had 27K.He was showing the trip odometer & had a good story to go with it.

That's kinda strange duffey!? That 1940 M/C is super duper well documented, with a photo history and original title. Todd sometime swaps out some of the original worn pieces, but replaces them with period NOS/OEM. Looks like he crossed this path with some questionable inquiries prior, so he did this video.
https://youtu.be/WoXUmqwXBzg

*M.A.D.*

[duffeycycles]

And you believe him??? I told you what Todd told me.Not someone else making up this story.You believe what you want to believe.I'm done here.