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...]
1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast in Near Original Condition
This 1969 Honda CB750 sandcast is currently in the possession of owner number three. It is in near original condition with a silver repaint, the original color was red. The airbox is a replacement as are the badges on the original sidecovers and tank, which is itself, rust free. Exhaust is also a replacement. These early CB750s are getting very hard to find in this … [Read more...]
1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane
Though many believe the Triumph Hurricane came about when BSA hired Craig Vetter to design the Rocket 3, it was actually a single BSA employee, Don Brown, who unofficially asked Craig Vetter to do the design work. When BSA folded, the design survived and became the Triumph X75 Hurricane. This one is in original survivor condition, unrestored, and as such it has the patina you … [Read more...]