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Abandoned in France: A WWI Cleveland A2 US Army Dispatch Bike

Ben Branch May 26, 2023
Cleveland A2 Motorcycle
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

This 1917 Cleveland A2 was a US Army dispatch motorcycle that was used in Europe during the WWI. It was abandoned in France after…

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Steve McQueen’s 1940 Indian Four Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 20, 2023
Steve McQueen 1940 Indian Four
  • Motorcycles

Every surviving example of the Indian Four is special, however this one is a little more special than most as it previously belonged to…

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The Original Spirit Marine Wetbike – The “Water Motorcycle”

Ben Branch May 18, 2023
Wetbike Water Motorcycle Hero Image
  • Boats
  • Motorcycles

This is a Spirit Marine Wetbike from 1978, it was originally marketed as the “Wetbike Watercycle,” essentially a motorcycle designed for use on the…

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A Rare 1941 Indian Four – “The Duesenberg Of Motorcyles”

Ben Branch May 6, 2023
Indian Four Motorcycle 7
  • Motorcycles

The Indian Four is an American-made inline-four cylinder motorcycle that became known as “the Duesenberg of motorcyles” thanks to its unique combination of performance,…

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The Incredible 1951 Vincent Rapide By Max Hazan

Ben Branch May 4, 2023
Vincent Rapide By Max Hazan
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This motorcycle started life as a 1951 Vincent Rapide, one of the fastest motorcycles in the world at the time of its release. Unlike…

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The Whitford KTM Surf Tracker Is For Sale

Ben Branch April 26, 2023
Whitford KTM Surf Tracker – Engineered To Slide
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Whitford KTM Surf Tracker, it’s a custom motorcycle that was built by Nigel Petrie over at Engineered to Slide and the…

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The 1909 North London Garage 2.7 Liter J.A.P. – Rebuilt From Scratch

Jon Branch April 25, 2023
Will Cook North London Garage NLG speed record motorcycle JAP engine
  • Custom Motorcycles
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  • Motorcycle Specials
  • Motorcycles

This motorcycle is the North London Garage 2.7 Liter J.A.P. – or perhaps more accurately it’s a brand new version of the bike built…

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The “Gentleman’s Motorcycle” – A Restored 1950 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe

Ben Branch April 24, 2023
Sunbeam S7 De Luxe
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This is a 1950 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe, it’s a fascinating motorcycle that owes its existence to WWII, BMW, and its designer Erling Poppe. The…

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The Only Lambretta Amphi-Scooter In The World Is For Sale

Ben Branch April 22, 2023
Lambretta Amphi-Scooter
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

This is a 1964 Lambretta Amphi-Scooter, and as the name suggests, it’s a Lambretta scooter-based amphibious vehicle. The first was developed and built in…

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The BAAK Triumph Scrambler 1200 Adventure

Ben Branch April 17, 2023
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Adventure Bike Custom – BAAK
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

When the Triumph Scrambler 1200 first appeared in 2019 it proved wildly popular and it has remained so in the years since. The team at…

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A Rare Magni Australia Superbike From 1994

Ben Branch April 14, 2023
Magni Australia
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Magni Australia is an exceedingly rare Italian superbike from the mid-1990s that was named after Australia thanks to the remarkable efforts of Ted Stolarski…

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The Last Hesketh Vampire Ever Built Is Up For Sale

Ben Branch April 10, 2023
Hesketh Vampire
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Hesketh Vampire is an exceptionally rare British motorcycle, in fact just 40 were made. The company was founded by Lord Hesketh of Formula 1 and James…

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