Almost a hundred years ago, there were those who could outfit a private railcar the same way some today outfit private jets. This particular railcar, a 1925 Pullman, was the private car of financier J.P. Morgan Jr. Very few ever had the opportunity to travel like this, but you can see the obvious benefits it offered while avoiding the early roads or attempting to travel long … [Read more...]
Offyette Quarter Midget Racer
The Offyette brand of quarter midget racers were produced back in the 1950s by the Larc-Douglas Company for children who wanted to have some fun racing on a mini sized dirt track. The cars were a fiberglass monocoque design with independent front suspension, torsion bar rear suspension and hydraulic rear brakes. The power came from a rear mounted, single cylinder, Continental … [Read more...]
1965 Honda CB450-K0 Black Bomber is Easy Entry to Collectible Motorcycles
When the British motorcycle industry collapsed, they had only themselves to blame, warning signs had been coming for a while, like this 1965 CB450 Black Bomber. It had a reliable electrical system, imagine that! Electric start and overhead cams in this hi revving, oil tight twin just added to the list of indications that bigger things were on the way. This particular Black … [Read more...]
1969 BSA A75R Rocket 3 MK1 in Unrestored Rider Condition
Here's a 1969 BSA A75R Rocket 3 with original paint and low miles. Yes the paint is faded, but it's a great base for a full restoration and it starts, runs and rides as is. The bike was in storage since 2001, but the seller says with a new battery and gas it fired right up. Throttle cable needs to be repaired and a few minor fixes are in order, but as it is, you have a … [Read more...]
1936 Harley Davidson EL Knucklehead
This 1936 Harley Davidson EL Knucklehead is a very original example of what many consider the most desirable year of this model and some would go further and claim it's among the most desirable Harleys, period. The Knucklehead was the first overhead valve engine in the Harley lineup and it first appeared in 1936. The entire design of the bike made the engine look even better … [Read more...]