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When ordinary just won't do

Pre War 1936 Sunbeam Model 9 Looks Properly British

September 27, 2016 by Paul Crowe

1936 Sunbeam Model 9

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 example, previously owned by motorcycle author … [Read more...]

1939 DKW NZ500 Two Stroke

September 14, 2016 by Paul Crowe

1939 DKW NZ500 two stroke German motorcycle

This 1939 DKW NZ500 is a rare bird, in fact the seller says it's likely the only one in the USA. It's a two cylinder, two stroke in remarkable condition. It's the kind of bike you would be proud to display, but one you could take on leisurely rides through back country roads as well. The two stroke requires mixing the gasoline and oil and like any two stroke, gives … [Read more...]

Fully Restored 1939 Indian Four Cylinder

September 9, 2016 by Paul Crowe

1939 Indian inline 4 cylinder

Hard to find for sale and always desirable, the Indian inline four cylinder is often the highlight of any American motorcycle collection. This 1939 model is fully restored and has only 5700 miles on the restoration. For 1939, the Indian four had a rigid rear suspension with trailing-link forks and quarter-elliptic leaf spring up front. It's equipped with a 6 volt … [Read more...]

1936 Harley Davidson EL Knucklehead

April 3, 2016 by Paul Crowe

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...]

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