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About Vintage Motorcycles

Motorcycles have figured prominently in movies, music, wars, recreation, and just about every aspect of 20th century life. Classic and vintage motorcycles have become highly collectible, especially among baby boomers.

The first motorcycles were produced in the late 19th century, on both sides of the Atlantic. Some of the earliest efforts were simply small motors attached to a bicycle. In the 20th Century, hundreds of makers produced motorcycles of all varieties, including Indian, Harley Davidson, Ducati, Crocker, BMW, Triumph, Honda and more...

Two American companies, Indian and Harley Davidson, dominated the market in the U.S. until the waves of British and Japanese imports in the 1950s and 1960s respectively. While Indian ultimately failed, Harley Davidson made a comeback in the 1980s, and its classic 'hogs' are now a favorite of riders and collectors.

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Indian Chief 1948 Indian Chief *same Owner Since 49*$15,600 Ends Sunday 19 bids 236 watchers
Indian : Chief 1948 Indian Chief Buy it Now$15,251 Ends Friday 2 bids 71 watchers
Indian 1930 Indian 101 Scout Original Tt Race Bike$10,100 Ends Saturday 10 bids 232 watchers
Harley-davidson 1964 Harley Davidson Panhead$10,000 Ends Sunday 13 bids 167 watchers
Husqvarna Three Vintage Husky Automatics$8,600 Ends Sunday 4 bids 89 watchers
Kawasaki : H2 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Widowmaker$8,400 Ends in 21 hours 16 bids 203 watchers
Harley-davidson 1951 Harley Davidson Original Condition$8,300 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 89 watchers
Moto Guzzi : V 7 Sport 1973 Moto Guzzi V 7 Sport$8,000 Ends Tuesday 9 bids 175 watchers
Kawasaki : H2 750 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Restored 4892 Orginal Miles$7,963 Ends in 15 hours 19 bids 153 watchers
Kawasaki 1973 Kawasaki 750 H2s$7,700 Ends Monday 12 bids 94 watchers
Harley-davidson 1200 1974 Harley Davidson$7,350 Ends in 4 hours 2 bids 10 watchers
Moto Guzzi *professionally Restored* 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado$7,300 Ends Saturday 12 bids 139 watchers
Other Makes : Venom 1965 Velocette Venom Clubman Trim$7,051 Ends in 9 hours 17 bids 237 watchers
Harley-davidson 1949 Harley Pan$7,000 Ends in 15 hours 11 bids 106 watchers
Suzuki : 1972 Suzuki Gt 750 Gt 1972 Suzuki Gt 750 Buy it Now$6,111 Ends in 8 hours 13 bids 150 watchers
Moto Guzzi Original 1967 V700 Moto Guzzi Original 1,664 Mile$6,100 Ends Saturday 8 bids 142 watchers
Harley-davidson Police Harley Servi Car$6,100 Ends Monday 9 bids 82 watchers
Norton : Fastback Norton Commando Fastback$5,650 Ends Sunday 13 bids 133 watchers
Indian : Indian Big Chief Old Timer Buy it Now$5,600 Ends Thursday 7 bids 69 watchers
Harley-davidson 1942 Wla 45ci Flathead Solo$5,100 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 89 watchers
Honda : Cb Cb Cb750 Honda$5,000 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 36 watchers
Honda : Cb Cb Cb750 Honda$5,000 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 39 watchers
Bmw : R-series R69s Us 1969 Bmw R69s Us Buy it Now$4,850 Ends Friday 15 bids 124 watchers
Bmw : R-series Exceptional 1967 Bmw R50 /2, 15k On Restore,nr$4,800 Ends Saturday 25 bids 236 watchers
Norton : 1973 Norton Commando Commando$4,550 Ends Saturday 3 bids 120 watchers

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