Classic bikes up for grabs in Shannons online auction
A collectable 1960 Harley FL Duo Glide and 1974 Norton Commando 850 are just two of the seven classic bikes up for grabs in the Shannons auctionSeven classic motorcycles are set to go under the hammer in the Shannons Autumn Timed Online Auction, due to take place from May 20-June 3.
The virtual auction will see online bidders duke it out for a number of collectable bikes and cars, including a red, white and black 1960 Harley-Davidson FL Duo Glide.
After sitting in a Queensland shed for 37 years, the 1960 FL Duo Glide has been restored. The model replaced the Hydra Glide as the American touring bike of choice, and was a major innovation for Harley-Davidson. The bike is being offered in the auction with no reserve and is expected to fetch between $20,000 and $24,000.
Also on offer is a Velocette Sportsman 500cc solo, of which only 40 were made available to Australia. This particular example was purchased new in 1970 and received a mechanical overhaul in 1994. It is up for sale for the first time in its lifespan with just 2,983 miles on the odometer. The Sportsman is expected to sell for $18,000-$22,000.
There is a clear British theme in this auction with the Velocette joined by a 1961 Triumph T120R Bonneville 650cc solo, two pre-war BSA solos and a fully-restored 1974 Norton Commando 850 MkIIA, a model which many regard as one of the finest British twins of its era.
Japanese bike collectors are catered for, with a 1978 CT70 Mini Trial Bike being offered with no reserve, and an expected selling price of $3500-4500.
For more information about the online auction, head to www.shannons.com.au. Alternatively, check out all the bike listings on www.bikesales.com.au.
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