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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 1948 Indian Chief$17,500 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 85 watchers
Indian 1947 Indian Chief, Nice Rider Runs Good Buy it Now$15,100 Ends Saturday 3 bids 64 watchers
Harley-davidson : Touring Pan Head 1959 Harley Davidson Fl$15,000 Ends Thursday 1 bid 43 watchers
Other Makes 1936 Zundapp K-800 German Motorcycle - Black$13,800 Ends Thursday 6 bids 48 watchers
Indian : Chief Indian 1946 Unrestored Original Chief$13,777 Ends Tuesday 18 bids 208 watchers
Harley-davidson : Fl1200 Pan Head Anniversary Addition 1955$13,700 Ends in 22 hours 27 bids 165 watchers
Harley-davidson 1948 Harley Davidson F Panhead! Amazing!$11,100 Ends Thursday 2 bids 167 watchers
Harley-davidson : Touring Flh 1966 Harley Davidson$9,500 Ends Sunday 2 bids 45 watchers
Other Makes : Ariel Square 4 1956 Ariel Square 4$9,200 Ends in 1 hour 28 bids 189 watchers
Harley-davidson : Touring 1968 Harley Electra Glide$6,550 Ends Thursday 17 bids 94 watchers
Harley-davidson : Touring Flh Restored 1968 Flh$6,400 Ends Thursday 5 bids 44 watchers
Bmw : R-series R69 Us 1969 Bmw R69 Us$6,100 Ends Tuesday 14 bids 92 watchers
Bmw : R-series R Series Bmw R69s 1962 Model$5,900 Ends in 14 hours 11 bids 180 watchers
Bmw 1965 Bmw R60/2 Buy it Now$5,655 Ends Sunday 6 bids 53 watchers
Bmw : R-series 1958 Bmw R69$5,300 Ends Sunday 20 bids 362 watchers
Triumph 1971 Triumph 650 Custom Bobber Tr6r$5,200 Ends Sunday 20 bids 174 watchers
Bsa : Goldstar M-24 1939 Goldstar$5,200 Ends Sunday 10 bids 162 watchers
Harley-davidson$5,100 Ends Monday 2 bids 34 watchers
Harley-davidson Duo Glide 1960 Harley$4,902 Ends Sunday 21 bids 138 watchers
Harley-davidson : Bobber 1948 Panhead Bobber$4,650 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 151 watchers

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