History under the hammer as National Motorcycle Museum Collection sells

The sale of the John Parham Motorcycle Collection this week didn’t receive much coverage in the motorcycle media, but when a museum collection goes to auction there are always historically significant artifacts on offer, and in this case the sheer volu… Continue reading History under the hammer as National Motorcycle Museum Collection sells

225-horsepower Aston/Brough superbike makes scorching EICMA debut

A thousand lifetimes ago, at EICMA 2019, Aston Martin and Brough Superior teamed up on an eye-popping AMB 001 turbo sportsbike. In the post-apocalyptic wasteland of 2022, this sliver of unobtanium gets a souped-up 225-horsepower Pro stablemate.Continue… Continue reading 225-horsepower Aston/Brough superbike makes scorching EICMA debut

Emergent trends from the biggest motorcycle auction of 2022

Upon reading last year’s report on this auction (due to Covid-19 the traditional Mecum Las Vegas auction was run in April/May instead of January) in 2021, it would have been easy to take the text, change a few dates and republish, at least for the topl… Continue reading Emergent trends from the biggest motorcycle auction of 2022

Emergent trends from the biggest motorcycle auction of 2022

Upon reading last year’s report on this auction (due to Covid-19 the traditional Mecum Las Vegas auction was run in April/May instead of January) in 2021, it would have been easy to take the text, change a few dates and republish, at least for the topl… Continue reading Emergent trends from the biggest motorcycle auction of 2022

How Steve McQueen dominated motorcycle sales during Monterey Car Week

Actor Steve McQueen may have died 40 years ago, but his brand value remains as authentic and strong as ever, as was proven during the 2021 Monterey Car Week auctions.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: RM-Sothebys, Vincent, Harley Dav… Continue reading How Steve McQueen dominated motorcycle sales during Monterey Car Week

Bonhams’ Three-day Summer Motorcycle Sale preview

Elite motorcycle auctions have been few and far between outside the United States since COVID-19 came to visit, but the long-awaited Bonhams’ Three-day Summer Sale at the traditional venue of the Staffordshire County Showground will be held later this … Continue reading Bonhams’ Three-day Summer Motorcycle Sale preview

Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads rock the collectible motorcycle auction marketplace in Las Vegas

The collectible motorcycle marketplace snapped back into action again this month when Mecum belatedly wrapped up its annual January Las Vegas motorcycle auctions on May 1, 2021 following a four-day-sale that ran from April 28.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads rock the collectible motorcycle auction marketplace in Las Vegas

Aston Martin & Brough Superior’s turbo motorcycle hits the racetrack

One of the most delightful oddities of the EICMA 2019 motorcycle show in Milan is a step closer to production. The Aston Martin AMB001, built in partnership with a resurrected Brough Superior brand, has begun its dynamic track test program at Pau-Arnos… Continue reading Aston Martin & Brough Superior’s turbo motorcycle hits the racetrack

16 bikes likely to sell for more than $100,000 in Monterey

Monterey Car Week is where the world’s most monied automotive enthusiasts congregate once a year, and as many car enthusiasts share a similar passion for motorcycles, there’s always a smattering of elite motorcycles spread across the six auct… Continue reading 16 bikes likely to sell for more than $100,000 in Monterey