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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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Vincent 1955 Vincent Series D$36,184 Ends Monday 19 bids 442 watchers
Indian : Chief 1939 Indian Chief$20,100 Ends in 23 hours 21 bids 274 watchers
Harley-davidson : Panhead Fl 1948 Harley Davidson Panhead Fl$15,655 Ends in 19 hours 2 bids 199 watchers
Harley-davidson : Touring Pan Head 1959 Harley Davidson Fl$15,000 Ends Thursday 1 bid 74 watchers
Custom Built Motorcycles Model A Trike$13,950 Ends Monday 1 bid 49 watchers
Other Makes 1930 Excelsior Super X$13,100 Ends in 22 hours 5 bids 80 watchers
Indian 1947 Indian Chief, Nice Rider Runs Good Buy it Now$12,975 Ends Thursday 1 bid 121 watchers
Bmw : R-series 1969 Bmw R69 Us *6,170 Miles*, Orginal Title L@@k$12,500 Ends in 2 hours 9 bids 137 watchers
Other Makes 1952 Ariel Square Four$11,100 Ends Monday 2 bids 149 watchers
Honda : Cbx Honda Cbx Buy it Now$9,600 Ends Wednesday 10 bids 79 watchers
Indian : Chief 1947 Indian Buy it Now$8,700 Ends Tuesday 8 bids 93 watchers
Harley-davidson : Touring 1968 Harley Electra Glide$8,200 Ends Wednesday 21 bids 143 watchers
Bmw : R-series R6 Bmw R6 Buy it Now$8,100 Ends in 2 hours 18 bids 115 watchers
Kawasaki 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900$7,300 Ends Sunday 21 bids 212 watchers
Moto Guzzi : Sport Moto Guzzi V7 Sport$7,200 Ends Wednesday 26 bids 195 watchers
Bmw 1961 Bmw R50s W/globe Gs200 Sidecar$7,200 Ends Monday 12 bids 156 watchers
Harley-davidson : Harley Davidson Jd 1926 Harley Davidson Jd$7,100 Ends Tuesday 10 bids 106 watchers
Kawasaki : Z1 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900$7,100 Ends Sunday 17 bids 219 watchers
Harley-davidson Harley Davidson Fxe - Good Condition$6,600 Ends in 19 hours 8 bids 8 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville Bobber Triumph Bobber, Single Carb$6,600 Ends Monday 22 bids 103 watchers
Norton Commando 750 1971 Norton Commando 750$6,250 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 107 watchers
Harley-davidson : Mx 250 1978 Harley-davidson Mx 250$6,000 Ends Thursday 10 bids 39 watchers
Harley-davidson : Mx 250 1978 Harley-davidson Mx 250$5,600 Ends Sunday 12 bids 77 watchers

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