If only I had excess cash!

backinthesaddleagain · July 3rd, 2011, 06:48 PM

CC told me about this auction in nearby Mass.

Event Report: Harris Estate Auction, Norwood, Mass.
J. Wood and Company auctioned the estate of Lyn Harris yesterday, a German car specialist, amateur racer and motorcycle collector. The auction included cars, tools, books, and all kinds of items of interest to people who like mechanical things. The most interesting lots for us, though, were the 21 motorcycles, many of which represented the best that Italy, Great Britain and Japan had to offer.

The auction — at a warehouse in Norwood, Massachusetts — was well attended, and we recognized quite a few well-known motorcycle collectors from the region.

The most hotly anticipated item up for sale was Lot 4, a 1990 Honda RC30 with just 13 miles from new, never raced and aside from being in need of a good cleaning, was in factory pristine condition. The auction company held several absentee bids on the bike, but the bidding eventually rose to a winning price of $27,000 to an on-site bidder.

Several other Japanese bikes brought strong prices, including a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R Limited which sold for $11,500, and a nice 1988 Honda VFR 400 never officially imported to the United States with just 1,600km, which sold for $7,100. A 1982 Katana, which featured low miles, but a fair share of scuffs and bruises, and a fogged windscreen, sold for $5,000, and included an NOS fuel tank to replace the original which had some light damage. Rather surprising bids included a 1974 Honda CB350 Four, which sold for $2,900, and a “1960s” Suzuki TS250 with no papers and a stuck throttle cable for $1,200.

Leading the charge for the British was a gorgeous 1968 Velocette Thruxton, which sold for $10,000. The British bike bargain of the day was a 1971 Norton Commando kitted out with everything Dunstall could offer, including the exhaust and fragile fiberglass fairing. It sold for just $7,600. The 1968 BSA “Lightning 650″ — according to the graphics on the side covers — was reported to be actually a matching numbers 1968 BSA Firebird with just over 2,000 original miles. It sold for $6,000.

A few Italian bikes brought strong prices, including $9,500 for a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, and $24,000 for a 1977 Ducati 900SS. The collection included a super-clean 1988 Cagiva Alazzurra with no title, which sold for a surprisingly strong $3,700. On the bargain side of the ledger, we liked the 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza for just $2,500, and a gorgeous 1990 Ducati 750 Sport with a clean title for $4,100.

Jesse8931 · July 3rd, 2011, 07:50 PM

a ts250 sold for 1200 I guess I need to sell my bikes there I got 3 in great shape and to get 1000 would be a dream

Anteraan · July 4th, 2011, 06:42 AM

That VFR 400 would have been my pick.

CC Cowboy · July 4th, 2011, 07:22 AM

Greg, I couldn't go (I had to be in Tampa). I thought Billy Joel might have shown up for the Moto Guzzi bikes. He has expressed his interests in the bikes in the past.

So if you didn't buy any bikes, did you bid on the 6.9 Benz, or the Porsche?

Was Jerry there? He is a good guy to know!

backinthesaddleagain · July 5th, 2011, 06:40 AM

No I didn't go, just read the results as I was wondering what some of the bikes would go for.

July 3rd, 2011, 06:48 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	If only I had excess cash! CC told me about this auction in nearby Mass. Event Report: Harris Estate Auction, Norwood, Mass. J. Wood and Company auctioned the estate of Lyn Harris yesterday, a German car specialist, amateur racer and motorcycle collector. The auction included cars, tools, books, and all kinds of items of interest to people who like mechanical things. The most interesting lots for us, though, were the 21 motorcycles, many of which represented the best that Italy, Great Britain and Japan had to offer. The auction — at a warehouse in Norwood, Massachusetts — was well attended, and we recognized quite a few well-known motorcycle collectors from the region. The most hotly anticipated item up for sale was Lot 4, a 1990 Honda RC30 with just 13 miles from new, never raced and aside from being in need of a good cleaning, was in factory pristine condition. The auction company held several absentee bids on the bike, but the bidding eventually rose to a winning price of $27,000 to an on-site bidder. Several other Japanese bikes brought strong prices, including a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R Limited which sold for $11,500, and a nice 1988 Honda VFR 400 never officially imported to the United States with just 1,600km, which sold for $7,100. A 1982 Katana, which featured low miles, but a fair share of scuffs and bruises, and a fogged windscreen, sold for $5,000, and included an NOS fuel tank to replace the original which had some light damage. Rather surprising bids included a 1974 Honda CB350 Four, which sold for $2,900, and a “1960s” Suzuki TS250 with no papers and a stuck throttle cable for $1,200. Leading the charge for the British was a gorgeous 1968 Velocette Thruxton, which sold for $10,000. The British bike bargain of the day was a 1971 Norton Commando kitted out with everything Dunstall could offer, including the exhaust and fragile fiberglass fairing. It sold for just $7,600. The 1968 BSA “Lightning 650″ — according to the graphics on the side covers — was reported to be actually a matching numbers 1968 BSA Firebird with just over 2,000 original miles. It sold for $6,000. A few Italian bikes brought strong prices, including $9,500 for a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, and $24,000 for a 1977 Ducati 900SS. The collection included a super-clean 1988 Cagiva Alazzurra with no title, which sold for a surprisingly strong $3,700. On the bargain side of the ledger, we liked the 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza for just $2,500, and a gorgeous 1990 Ducati 750 Sport with a clean title for $4,100.

July 4th, 2011, 07:22 AM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Greg, I couldn't go (I had to be in Tampa). I thought Billy Joel might have shown up for the Moto Guzzi bikes. He has expressed his interests in the bikes in the past. So if you didn't buy any bikes, did you bid on the 6.9 Benz, or the Porsche? Was Jerry there? He is a good guy to know! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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July 3rd, 2011, 07:50 PM	#2
Jesse8931 ninjette.org guru Name: Jesse Location: Ann arbor mi Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250r Posts: 374	a ts250 sold for 1200 I guess I need to sell my bikes there I got 3 in great shape and to get 1000 would be a dream

July 4th, 2011, 06:42 AM	#3
Anteraan ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (Blue) Posts: 167	That VFR 400 would have been my pick.

July 5th, 2011, 06:40 AM	#5
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	No I didn't go, just read the results as I was wondering what some of the bikes would go for.