The E.J. Cole Collection auction preview – the most important motorcycle auction ever held
The E.J. Cole Collection auction preview – the most important motorcycle auction ever held
One or two of these bikes might sell for $1,000,000, five for more than $300,000 and more than 100 should fetch $70,000 or more. This auction will redefine the collectible motorcycle marketplace.
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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We've previously written up this 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer (Lot S57) in great detail and consider it possible that it will sell for $1,000,000 or more. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen, the last Cyclone to come up for auction set a then world record.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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The highest estimated price of all the bikes in the Cole Collection has been placed on this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. This bike is one of the first 100 Harley-Davidsons ever built. Its serial number suggests it was the 37th bike made in 1907, making it the 94th bike overall, including the original two prototypes. Strap tank single Harleys are rare, but the striking aspect of this bike is its originality.
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This 1904 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank Single replica (Lot S157 – pictured directly above) is estimated to fetch $250,000 to $275,000. Why so much for a replica, albeit a well-researched, painstakingly reproduced replica? Well, Harley only built one bike in 1903 and one in 1904, the second one being the first Harley-Davidson to compete in a racing event.
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This 1904 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank Single replica (Lot S157 – pictured directly above) is estimated to fetch $250,000 to $275,000. Why so much for a replica, albeit a well-researched, painstakingly reproduced replica? Well, Harley only built one bike in 1903 and one in 1904, the second one being the first Harley-Davidson to compete in a racing event.
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This 1904 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank Single replica (Lot S157 – pictured directly above) is estimated to fetch $250,000 to $275,000. Why so much for a replica, albeit a well-researched, painstakingly reproduced replica? Well, Harley only built one bike in 1903 and one in 1904, the second one being the first Harley-Davidson to compete in a racing event.
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This replica of a 1908 Strap Tank Single is (Lot S156 - pictured above) estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $225,000.
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This replica of a 1908 Strap Tank Single is (Lot S156 - pictured above) estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $225,000.
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This replica of a 1908 Strap Tank Single is (Lot S156 - pictured above) estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $225,000.
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This replica of a 1908 Strap Tank Single is (Lot S156 - pictured above) estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $225,000.
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This 1904 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank Single replica (Lot S157 – pictured directly above) is estimated to fetch $250,000 to $275,000. Why so much for a replica, albeit a well-researched, painstakingly reproduced replica? Well, Harley only built one bike in 1903 and one in 1904, the second one being the first Harley-Davidson to compete in a racing event.
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This replica of a 1908 Strap Tank Single is (Lot S156 - pictured above) estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $225,000.
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This replica of a 1908 Strap Tank Single is (Lot S156 - pictured above) estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $225,000.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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This 1911 Flying Merkel board track racer is in completely original condition, and is regarded as one of the central gems of the entire E.J. Cole collection. We covered the importance of board track racing to America's motorcycle heritage in the Cyclone article recently, and this big v-twin embodies that character.
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Not a lot of Crockers come to market because only around 100 of the v-twins were ever built between 1936 and 1942 and only 72 are known to still exist. Those that make it to auction invariably sell for spectacular numbers, and several have been rumoured to have changed hands privately for more than $500,000. This 1942 Crocker V Twin (Lot S69) is estimated $300,000 to $350,000
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Produced from 1911 to 1917, when it became part of the Schwinn empire, the two-speed Model D long-wheelbase (65 inch) 1915 Henderson Four cost $335 and although Henderson offered a sidecar option at the time, the motorcycle on offer here is a Rogers item. Other features of note on this machine include an aftermarket passenger saddle, full acetylene lighting set, and a Klaxon horn. This 1915 Henderson Model D With Rogers Sidecar (Lot S80) is estimated to fetch between $250,000 and $300,000
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Produced from 1911 to 1917, when it became part of the Schwinn empire, the two-speed Model D long-wheelbase (65 inch) 1915 Henderson Four cost $335 and although Henderson offered a sidecar option at the time, the motorcycle on offer here is a Rogers item. Other features of note on this machine include an aftermarket passenger saddle, full acetylene lighting set, and a Klaxon horn. This 1915 Henderson Model D With Rogers Sidecar (Lot S80) is estimated to fetch between $250,000 and $300,000
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Produced from 1911 to 1917, when it became part of the Schwinn empire, the two-speed Model D long-wheelbase (65 inch) 1915 Henderson Four cost $335 and although Henderson offered a sidecar option at the time, the motorcycle on offer here is a Rogers item. Other features of note on this machine include an aftermarket passenger saddle, full acetylene lighting set, and a Klaxon horn. This 1915 Henderson Model D With Rogers Sidecar (Lot S80) is estimated to fetch between $250,000 and $300,000
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Produced from 1911 to 1917, when it became part of the Schwinn empire, the two-speed Model D long-wheelbase (65 inch) 1915 Henderson Four cost $335 and although Henderson offered a sidecar option at the time, the motorcycle on offer here is a Rogers item. Other features of note on this machine include an aftermarket passenger saddle, full acetylene lighting set, and a Klaxon horn. This 1915 Henderson Model D With Rogers Sidecar (Lot S80) is estimated to fetch between $250,000 and $300,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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One of Harley-Davidson's most successful and important racing machines, the ‘DAH’ hillclimber is among the very few pre-Knucklehead OHV models produced, winning three national hillclimb titles. Only 25 of these specialized racers were produced between 1929-33, and this machine (Lot S92) has a documented competition history ridden by Windy Lindstrom, and it was also used by sculptor Jeff Decker as a model for his famous statue ‘The Hillclimber,’ which sits outside the Harley-Davidson museum. It is estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $250,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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The most important celebrity owner for motorecycle enthusiasts is of course, Steve McQueen and this bike was formerly owned by mcQueen and purchased at the Steve McQueen estate auction in Las Vegas in 1984. This 1917 Henderson 4 (Lot S95) is estimated to fetch between $125,000 and $200,000
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hillclimber (Lot S76) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1910 Detroit Single (Lot S82) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $190,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1910 Detroit Single (Lot S82) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $190,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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This 1910 Detroit Single (Lot S82) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $190,000 in the EJ Cole Collection auction by Mecum MidAmerica in Las Vegas on March 21-22, 2015
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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The precursor to the famous Crocker v-twin, Albert Crocker built just 31 speedway bikes before turning his hand to the bikes which made him a global name. This is one of them, and not surprisingly, they don't appear at auction very often. MidAmerica sold the last one to appear at auction in Las Vegas in 2011 for $151,200 (inc buyer's commission). This 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer (Lot S73) is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $180,000
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This 1917 Henderson is an older restoration, but incorporates the ‘generator’ option for the Model G which was a very expensive upgrade and hence very rare. Only six of these machines are believed to exist and this bike is also one of six bikes purchased by E.J. Cole from the Steve McQueen estate. With its rarity and the provenance of the man with the midas touch, expect fireworks when this exquisite machine reaches the block. Lot S85 is estimated to fetch between $135,000 and $175,000.
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This 1917 Henderson is an older restoration, but incorporates the ‘generator’ option for the Model G which was a very expensive upgrade and hence very rare. Only six of these machines are believed to exist and this bike is also one of six bikes purchased by E.J. Cole from the Steve McQueen estate. With its rarity and the provenance of the man with the midas touch, expect fireworks when this exquisite machine reaches the block. Lot S85 is estimated to fetch between $135,000 and $175,000.
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This 1917 Henderson is an older restoration, but incorporates the ‘generator’ option for the Model G which was a very expensive upgrade and hence very rare. Only six of these machines are believed to exist and this bike is also one of six bikes purchased by E.J. Cole from the Steve McQueen estate. With its rarity and the provenance of the man with the midas touch, expect fireworks when this exquisite machine reaches the block. Lot S85 is estimated to fetch between $135,000 and $175,000.
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This 1917 Henderson is an older restoration, but incorporates the ‘generator’ option for the Model G which was a very expensive upgrade and hence very rare. Only six of these machines are believed to exist and this bike is also one of six bikes purchased by E.J. Cole from the Steve McQueen estate. With its rarity and the provenance of the man with the midas touch, expect fireworks when this exquisite machine reaches the block. Lot S85 is estimated to fetch between $135,000 and $175,000.
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Vincent's Black Shadow is the most popular bike in the top 250 most expensive motorcycles ever sold at auction
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One of the true classics in the Cole collection, this 1907 Indian Tri-Car With Sedan Chair is for all intents, a chauffeured armchair. It was made in the period where personal transportation was still finding its way, and while the pedal-powered rickshaw became commonplace in some countries, putting the passenger dead-center in harm's way proved folly and most tricars used the passenger space for more commercial endeavours and the transportation of goods.
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One of the true classics in the Cole collection, this 1907 Indian Tri-Car With Sedan Chair is for all intents, a chauffeured armchair. It was made in the period where personal transportation was still finding its way, and while the pedal-powered rickshaw became commonplace in some countries, putting the passenger dead-center in harm's way proved folly and most tricars used the passenger space for more commercial endeavours and the transportation of goods.
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The Michaelson Motorcycle Company already has one motorcycle in the top 100, and this 1913 Minneapolis Twin Two Speed will almost certainly become the second. The 1911 Minneapolis Model N Tricar currently at #95 in the top 100 (sold as part of the Otis Chandler Collection in 2006) featured a single cylinder engine. The four Michaelson brothers (Jack, Walter, Joe and Anton) developed a motorcycle whose design was one of the freshest and most advanced of its time - this big V-twin
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The Michaelson Motorcycle Company already has one motorcycle in the top 100, and this 1913 Minneapolis Twin Two Speed will almost certainly become the second. The 1911 Minneapolis Model N Tricar currently at #95 in the top 100 (sold as part of the Otis Chandler Collection in 2006) featured a single cylinder engine. The four Michaelson brothers (Jack, Walter, Joe and Anton) developed a motorcycle whose design was one of the freshest and most advanced of its time - this big V-twin
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The Michaelson Motorcycle Company already has one motorcycle in the top 100, and this 1913 Minneapolis Twin Two Speed will almost certainly become the second. The 1911 Minneapolis Model N Tricar currently at #95 in the top 100 (sold as part of the Otis Chandler Collection in 2006) featured a single cylinder engine. The four Michaelson brothers (Jack, Walter, Joe and Anton) developed a motorcycle whose design was one of the freshest and most advanced of its time - this big V-twin
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The Michaelson Motorcycle Company already has one motorcycle in the top 100, and this 1913 Minneapolis Twin Two Speed will almost certainly become the second. The 1911 Minneapolis Model N Tricar currently at #95 in the top 100 (sold as part of the Otis Chandler Collection in 2006) featured a single cylinder engine. The four Michaelson brothers (Jack, Walter, Joe and Anton) developed a motorcycle whose design was one of the freshest and most advanced of its time - this big V-twin
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The Michaelson Motorcycle Company already has one motorcycle in the top 100, and this 1913 Minneapolis Twin Two Speed will almost certainly become the second. The 1911 Minneapolis Model N Tricar currently at #95 in the top 100 (sold as part of the Otis Chandler Collection in 2006) featured a single cylinder engine. The four Michaelson brothers (Jack, Walter, Joe and Anton) developed a motorcycle whose design was one of the freshest and most advanced of its time - this big V-twin
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Pope produced the first OHV production engine in America in 1912, and would remain as the only OHV engine for many years. This 1914 Pope Model K single is hence of revolutionary design, fully restored, in beautiful condition, and is a very rare combination of an OHV engine with belt drive. E.J. Cole purchased this 1914 Pope Model K at the Steve McQueen Estate Auction at Las Vegas’ Imperial Palace in November 1986, so once again, the McQueen provenance will boost the price.
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Pope produced the first OHV production engine in America in 1912, and would remain as the only OHV engine for many years. This 1914 Pope Model K single is hence of revolutionary design, fully restored, in beautiful condition, and is a very rare combination of an OHV engine with belt drive. E.J. Cole purchased this 1914 Pope Model K at the Steve McQueen Estate Auction at Las Vegas’ Imperial Palace in November 1986, so once again, the McQueen provenance will boost the price.
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Pope produced the first OHV production engine in America in 1912, and would remain as the only OHV engine for many years. This 1914 Pope Model K single is hence of revolutionary design, fully restored, in beautiful condition, and is a very rare combination of an OHV engine with belt drive. E.J. Cole purchased this 1914 Pope Model K at the Steve McQueen Estate Auction at Las Vegas’ Imperial Palace in November 1986, so once again, the McQueen provenance will boost the price.
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Pope produced the first OHV production engine in America in 1912, and would remain as the only OHV engine for many years. This 1914 Pope Model K single is hence of revolutionary design, fully restored, in beautiful condition, and is a very rare combination of an OHV engine with belt drive. E.J. Cole purchased this 1914 Pope Model K at the Steve McQueen Estate Auction at Las Vegas’ Imperial Palace in November 1986, so once again, the McQueen provenance will boost the price.
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This 1912 Minneapolis Big 5 single still has its original paint, and was designed and built by the forward-thinking Michaelson brothers, who pioneered many firsts from their small company.
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This 1912 Minneapolis Big 5 single still has its original paint, and was designed and built by the forward-thinking Michaelson brothers, who pioneered many firsts from their small company.
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This 1912 Minneapolis Big 5 single still has its original paint, and was designed and built by the forward-thinking Michaelson brothers, who pioneered many firsts from their small company.
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This 1912 Minneapolis Big 5 single still has its original paint, and was designed and built by the forward-thinking Michaelson brothers, who pioneered many firsts from their small company.
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This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8A is a very rare and very early twin-cylinder model with a belt drive and idler wheel, enabling it to be stopped with the engine still running. It was restored from a complete and original machine.
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This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8A is a very rare and very early twin-cylinder model with a belt drive and idler wheel, enabling it to be stopped with the engine still running. It was restored from a complete and original machine.
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This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8A is a very rare and very early twin-cylinder model with a belt drive and idler wheel, enabling it to be stopped with the engine still running. It was restored from a complete and original machine.
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This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8A is a very rare and very early twin-cylinder model with a belt drive and idler wheel, enabling it to be stopped with the engine still running. It was restored from a complete and original machine.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This 1915 Militaire Model 2 is a fascinating and unconventional four-cylinder motorcycle with an equally fascinating history as it was developed through several manufacturers. Now very collectible and extremely rare, the "two-wheeled car" features outrigger wheels which are operated by lever for low speeds, center-hub steering and wooden wheels.
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This ultra-rare first-year 1912 Henderson 4 is believed to be one of only six survivors. It’s an older restoration, and was purchased from Cape Town, South Africa in 1983. Remarkably, if you look closely, you'll see that the passenger is seated in front of the rider, between a long pair of ‘wheelbarrow’ handlebars.
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This ultra-rare first-year 1912 Henderson 4 is believed to be one of only six survivors. It’s an older restoration, and was purchased from Cape Town, South Africa in 1983. Remarkably, if you look closely, you'll see that the passenger is seated in front of the rider, between a long pair of ‘wheelbarrow’ handlebars.
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This ultra-rare first-year 1912 Henderson 4 is believed to be one of only six survivors. It’s an older restoration, and was purchased from Cape Town, South Africa in 1983. Remarkably, if you look closely, you'll see that the passenger is seated in front of the rider, between a long pair of ‘wheelbarrow’ handlebars.
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This ultra-rare first-year 1912 Henderson 4 is believed to be one of only six survivors. It’s an older restoration, and was purchased from Cape Town, South Africa in 1983. Remarkably, if you look closely, you'll see that the passenger is seated in front of the rider, between a long pair of ‘wheelbarrow’ handlebars.
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An early 1929 Indian 402 Four Cylinder built in the year the Indian Four was upgraded from the 401 to the 402 model, which came with stronger twin downtube frame based on the 101 Scout frame and a stronger five-bearing crankshaft.
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An early 1929 Indian 402 Four Cylinder built in the year the Indian Four was upgraded from the 401 to the 402 model, which came with stronger twin downtube frame based on the 101 Scout frame and a stronger five-bearing crankshaft.
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An early 1929 Indian 402 Four Cylinder built in the year the Indian Four was upgraded from the 401 to the 402 model, which came with stronger twin downtube frame based on the 101 Scout frame and a stronger five-bearing crankshaft.
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An early 1929 Indian 402 Four Cylinder built in the year the Indian Four was upgraded from the 401 to the 402 model, which came with stronger twin downtube frame based on the 101 Scout frame and a stronger five-bearing crankshaft.
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1915 twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson Model 11 is in very original condition,with original paint, much of the original pin-striping and an enamel license plate from 1925. It is estimated to fetch between $110,000 and $130,000
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This 1911 Excelsior Auto-Cycle 500cc single is in excellent original condition, equipped with a belt drive and tensioner, and Excelsior’s own version of the FN/Sager leading-link fork. The bike is a pre-Schwinn machine with the original-style tank transfer, atmospheric intake valve, force-fed lubrication.
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This 1911 Excelsior Auto-Cycle 500cc single is in excellent original condition, equipped with a belt drive and tensioner, and Excelsior’s own version of the FN/Sager leading-link fork. The bike is a pre-Schwinn machine with the original-style tank transfer, atmospheric intake valve, force-fed lubrication.
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This 1911 Excelsior Auto-Cycle 500cc single is in excellent original condition, equipped with a belt drive and tensioner, and Excelsior’s own version of the FN/Sager leading-link fork. The bike is a pre-Schwinn machine with the original-style tank transfer, atmospheric intake valve, force-fed lubrication.
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This 1911 Excelsior Auto-Cycle 500cc single is in excellent original condition, equipped with a belt drive and tensioner, and Excelsior’s own version of the FN/Sager leading-link fork. The bike is a pre-Schwinn machine with the original-style tank transfer, atmospheric intake valve, force-fed lubrication.
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This 1911 Excelsior Auto-Cycle 500cc single is in excellent original condition, equipped with a belt drive and tensioner, and Excelsior’s own version of the FN/Sager leading-link fork. The bike is a pre-Schwinn machine with the original-style tank transfer, atmospheric intake valve, force-fed lubrication.
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This 1914 Excelsior Twin (Lot S125) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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This 1914 Excelsior Twin (Lot S125) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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This 1914 Excelsior Twin (Lot S125) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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This 1914 Excelsior Twin (Lot S125) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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This 1928 Harley-Davidson OHV Peashooter (Lot S129) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $125,000
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This 1928 Harley-Davidson OHV Peashooter (Lot S129) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $125,000
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This 1928 Harley-Davidson OHV Peashooter (Lot S129) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $125,000
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This 1928 Harley-Davidson OHV Peashooter (Lot S129) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $125,000
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This 1915 Reading Standard V-Twin (Lot S131) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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This 1915 Reading Standard V-Twin (Lot S131) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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This 1915 Reading Standard V-Twin (Lot S131) is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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Indian and indeed America's first production motorcycle was the Camelback, a 250cc F-head single-cylinder used as the rear member of the diamond frame and the camelback tank segmented for gas and oil. Only a few Camelbacks have sold at auction in recent times with the record price being a 1901 model which sold for US$133,500 at Bonhams Las Vegas sale in January, 2011. This 1906 Indian Camelback Single is estimated to sell for between $95,000 and $125,000.
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Indian and indeed America's first production motorcycle was the Camelback, a 250cc F-head single-cylinder used as the rear member of the diamond frame and the camelback tank segmented for gas and oil. Only a few Camelbacks have sold at auction in recent times with the record price being a 1901 model which sold for US$133,500 at Bonhams Las Vegas sale in January, 2011. This 1906 Indian Camelback Single is estimated to sell for between $95,000 and $125,000.
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Indian and indeed America's first production motorcycle was the Camelback, a 250cc F-head single-cylinder used as the rear member of the diamond frame and the camelback tank segmented for gas and oil. Only a few Camelbacks have sold at auction in recent times with the record price being a 1901 model which sold for US$133,500 at Bonhams Las Vegas sale in January, 2011. This 1906 Indian Camelback Single is estimated to sell for between $95,000 and $125,000.
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Indian and indeed America's first production motorcycle was the Camelback, a 250cc F-head single-cylinder used as the rear member of the diamond frame and the camelback tank segmented for gas and oil. Only a few Camelbacks have sold at auction in recent times with the record price being a 1901 model which sold for US$133,500 at Bonhams Las Vegas sale in January, 2011. This 1906 Indian Camelback Single is estimated to sell for between $95,000 and $125,000.
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One other FN Four has already sold in the top 250 motorcycle prices of all time. In November 2006, a 1904/5 model from the Silverman Museum sold for $102,375. This 1912 FN Four is estimated to fetch $100,000 to $125,000
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One other FN Four has already sold in the top 250 motorcycle prices of all time. In November 2006, a 1904/5 model from the Silverman Museum sold for $102,375. This 1912 FN Four is estimated to fetch $100,000 to $125,000
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One other FN Four has already sold in the top 250 motorcycle prices of all time. In November 2006, a 1904/5 model from the Silverman Museum sold for $102,375. This 1912 FN Four is estimated to fetch $100,000 to $125,000
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One other FN Four has already sold in the top 250 motorcycle prices of all time. In November 2006, a 1904/5 model from the Silverman Museum sold for $102,375. This 1912 FN Four is estimated to fetch $100,000 to $125,000
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Pierce bikes were expensive to produce and cost more to build than they sold for, with the Pierce Motorcycle Company ceasing production in 1914 with less than 500 Pierce 4s built. This first year 1909 Pierce 4 (Lot F36) is an older restoration is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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Pierce bikes were expensive to produce and cost more to build than they sold for, with the Pierce Motorcycle Company ceasing production in 1914 with less than 500 Pierce 4s built. This first year 1909 Pierce 4 (Lot F36) is an older restoration is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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Pierce bikes were expensive to produce and cost more to build than they sold for, with the Pierce Motorcycle Company ceasing production in 1914 with less than 500 Pierce 4s built. This first year 1909 Pierce 4 (Lot F36) is an older restoration is estimated to fetch between $100,000 and $125,000
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When the Henderson brothers sold the Henderson Motorcycle Company to Ignatz Schwinn in 1917, both brothers quickly moved onwards, with Thomas travelling to Europe, and Bill deciding to build a new and better four-cylinder motorcycle. That bike became the Ace. The Ace 4 retained an F-head cylinder configuration, and increased in displacement of 75 cu-in. (1220cc), with splash lubrication and a three-speed gearbox for an output of 20 hp. This 1920 Ace 4 (Lot S78) is an older restoration, and bears the earliest Ace serial number known. It is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $125,000.
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When the Henderson brothers sold the Henderson Motorcycle Company to Ignatz Schwinn in 1917, both brothers quickly moved onwards, with Thomas travelling to Europe, and Bill deciding to build a new and better four-cylinder motorcycle. That bike became the Ace. The Ace 4 retained an F-head cylinder configuration, and increased in displacement of 75 cu-in. (1220cc), with splash lubrication and a three-speed gearbox for an output of 20 hp. This 1920 Ace 4 (Lot S78) is an older restoration, and bears the earliest Ace serial number known. It is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $125,000.
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1925 Harley-Davidson Knuth Special Factory Racer (Lot S88) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson Hillclimber (Lot S133) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson Hillclimber (Lot S133) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson Hillclimber (Lot S133) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson Hillclimber (Lot S133) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1926 Indian Hillclimber (Lot S113) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $120,000
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This 1926 Indian Hillclimber (Lot S113) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $120,000
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This 1926 Indian Hillclimber (Lot S113) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $120,000
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This 1926 Indian Hillclimber (Lot S113) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $120,000
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This 1928 Indian Altoona Hillclimber (Lot S93) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1928 Indian Altoona Hillclimber (Lot S93) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1928 Indian Altoona Hillclimber (Lot S93) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1928 Indian Altoona Hillclimber (Lot S93) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1914 Harley-Davidson Twin (Lot S123) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1914 Harley-Davidson Twin (Lot S123) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1914 Harley-Davidson Twin (Lot S123) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1914 Harley-Davidson Twin (Lot S123) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $120,000
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This 1937 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S100) is estimated to fetch between $80,000 and $120,000
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This 1937 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S100) is estimated to fetch between $80,000 and $120,000
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This 1937 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S100) is estimated to fetch between $80,000 and $120,000
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This 1937 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S100) is estimated to fetch between $80,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1929 Excelsior Super X Twin Hill Climber (Lot S77) is estimated to fetch between $105,000 and $120,000
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This 1916 Excelsior Big Valve Model 16-SC (Lot S81) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $110,000
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This 1916 Excelsior Big Valve Model 16-SC (Lot S81) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $110,000
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This 1916 Excelsior Big Valve Model 16-SC (Lot S81) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $110,000
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This 1916 Excelsior Big Valve Model 16-SC (Lot S81) is estimated to fetch between $85,000 and $110,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S109) is estimated to fetch between $75,000 and $110,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S109) is estimated to fetch between $75,000 and $110,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S109) is estimated to fetch between $75,000 and $110,000
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This 1938 Harley-Davidson EL (Lot S109) is estimated to fetch between $75,000 and $110,000
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This 1911 Pierce Single (Lot S87) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $110,000
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This 1911 Pierce Single (Lot S87) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $110,000
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This 1911 Pierce Single (Lot S87) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $110,000
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This 1911 Pierce Single (Lot S87) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $110,000
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This 1920 Indian Power Plus Racer (Lot S90) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $110,000
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This 1920 Indian Power Plus Racer (Lot S90) is estimated to fetch between $90,000 and $110,000
