Rare, Vintage, & Classic Motorcycles Up For Auction
A collection of rare, vintage, and classic motorcycles are up for auction this week by Webb’s Auction House of New Zealand. The auction is being held in association with Auckland Motor Power Sports (AMPS).
Already consigned for the sale is an extremely rare 1915 Ariel VEE Twin (shown right). This bike, featured in Maureen A. Bull’s publication New Zealand’s Motor Cycle Heritage, represents the height of Edwardian technology and the beginning of New Zealand’s motorcycle history. Another highlight is a classic example of the famous 1963 Harley Davidson Sportser from the first year that renowned designer Willie G. Davidson led the design team. The sale also includes: an exquisite 1974 Ducati GT 750, a 1965 Vespa, 1952 AJS 350, 1969 BSA Bushman, 1967 Yamaha DS6 250, 1980 Yamaha XT500, 2000 Ducati MH900E, 1958 Manx Norton, and an extraordinary 1914 Clyno Vee Twin. Further quality entries are now invited. Click here to see the entire catalogue.
The catalogue is being prepared by Webb’s in conjuction with Ray Pratt, CEO of AMPS. Acting as specialist consultant is Hugh Anderson, four time GP world champion and connoisseur of vintage motorcycles. All entries to the sale will receive expert appraisal. Please contact Webb’s for details of how to participate in the auction or discuss, in confidence, any aspect of buying and selling motorcycles at our auction sales.
Auction Schedule:
Preview:
| Wednesday | 16 | July | 2008 | 6.00 | pm | - | 8.00 | pm |
Viewing Times:
| Thursday | 17 | July | 2008 | 9.00 | am | - | 5.30 | pm | |
| Friday | 18 | July | 2008 | 9.00 | am | - | 5.30 | pm | |
| Saturday | 19 | July | 2008 | 11.00 | am | - | 3.00 | pm | |
| Sunday | 20 | July | 2008 | 11.00 | am | - | 3.00 | pm | |
| Monday | 21 | July | 2008 | 9.00 | am | - | 5.30 | pm | |
| Tuesday | 22 | July | 2008 | 9.00 | am | - | 7.00 | pm |
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Photo courtesy of Webb’s Auction House
