Sure, I know what you’re thinking, what’s so special about an early 60s Plymouth Valiant with a Slant Six? Well, to begin with, it brings back fond personal memories because I learned to drive in one, but wait, there’s more! It has to do with Pratt and Miller Engineering and a certain doctor who thought […]
David Oreck’s 1944 Grand Champion Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing
If you appreciate fine machinery, your interests most likely spread beyond road going vehicles. For those of us with an eye on the sky, there are a few airplanes considered by aviation buffs to be among the finest ever designed and the Beech Staggerwing is one of those planes. David Oreck, yes, of vacuum cleaner […]
Another 1989 Honda GB500 in Astonishing Condition
After a while, you begin to wonder where all of these GB500s have been hiding. With only 3400 miles and no blemishes you can see in the photos, this one looks like it just arrived from 1989. The bike has been ridden, at least a little, but somehow, in those miles, no chips or scrapes […]
1992 Ducati 888 Corsa
If you were a Ducatisti in 1992, the bike of choice was the Ducati 888 Corsa, a follow on to the 851, the 888 was ridden by Doug Polen to consecutive Superbike World Championships in 1991 and 1992. This particular example, oddly enough, comes with a VIN and a title though it is for non […]
1996 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 Racing Limited Edition
The Moto Guzzi Daytona, first marketed in 1992, is, more or less, the production version of the prototype fielded by Dr. John Wittner, who went racing with rider Doug Brauneck and won the 1987 AMA Pro-Twin Championship. The Daytona, equipped with 4 valve heads and fuel injection, went through a series of models with minor […]
Pre War 1936 Sunbeam Model 9 Looks Properly British
Picture in your mind a pre war era British motorcycle and you would come up with something very much like this Sunbeam Model 9. The engine catches your eye first, but the entire machine wrapped around the 500cc single, plays the part well, right down to the “pedestrian slicer” on the front mudguard. This particular […]
1980 Honda CX500 Cafe Racer by BBCR Engineering
A little while back, some builders began to take another look at the CX500 and decided it might make a compact and good looking cafe racer. So out came the tools and, well, once one guy does it, everyone jumps in and begins hacking away, but sometimes a builder comes along and spends a little […]
Fully Restored 1980 Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica
When every manufacturer began introducing liter bikes, Suzuki joined the party with the GS1000S. A really good looking motorcycle without all of the fairings covering everything as is common today, just a big powerful engine in a big powerful motorcycle. And did I mention, good looking? Take a look at this fully restored 1980 model, […]
Pristine 1964 Triumph Bonneville T120R Needs Nothing
If a motorhead says British Invasion or Sounds of the 60s, it’s not about music, it could more likely be about a Triumph Bonneville T120R and how it sounds when you kick it to life. This is the quintessential British motorbike, the one the Japanese tried to recreate with the Kawasaki W650. Somehow it just […]
1969 BSA Rocket 3 A75R With Only 6233 Miles
It’s hard to find fault with this 1969 BSA Rocket 3. Only 6233 original miles and in a condition that’s ready to ride or show. The owner says it’s been fitted with new tires, new paint on the gas tank and side covers and finished with hand pin striping. Updates include new Amal 626 carbs, […]