Auto Auction House RM Acquires Motorcycle Unit

.By Jonathan WelshIn a continuing effort to diversify its operations, the classic-car auction company RM Auctions says it agreed to acquire Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the deal, which marks a somewhat rare coming together of vintage-motorcycle and collector-car culture.Glenn Bator, who has run the company formerly known as Bator

Auto Auction House RM Acquires Motorcycle Unit

.By Jonathan WelshIn a continuing effort to diversify its operations, the classic-car auction company RM Auctions says it agreed to acquire Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the deal, which marks a somewhat rare coming together of vintage-motorcycle and collector-car culture.Glenn Bator, who has run the company formerly known as Bator

Vintage Excelsior, Indian at Vegas Bonhams

.Bonhams is pleased to announce the addition of several important motorcycles from two renowned collections to their inaugural motorcycle sale in Las Vegas on Jan. 6.First, from a famous Texas-based collection best known for its numerous and exquisite automobiles come several motorcycles - something the owner was increasingly focused on before his untimely death in 2009.Some of those being

Brough sells for record £286,000

.A vintage Brough Superior has smashed the world record auction price for its type by selling for £286,000 at the weekend – a massive £120,000 more than the previous record set in 2008.The coveted machine was among many bikes setting records at the H&H auction at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset.The price is believed to be down to this SS100 being one of the best

Vintage Motorcycles Set for RM Auctions

.By Jeff Buchanan, via : www.ultimatemotorcycling.comFormed in 1991, RM Auctions has become the world's largest collector car auction house, specializing in quality automobiles and classic motorbikes.RM returns to Hershey, Pennsylvania next month (October 7-8, 2010) for their annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey event.In addition to the impressive roster of four-wheel rolling history consigned

California Classic

.via : motorcyclistonlinePASADENA, Calif. - Over 150 rare, vintage and collectible motorcycles will be featured at the California Classic Motorcycle Auction being held on Saturday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center, with a preview on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Among the many prized bikes that will be available for bidding, the Bator Auctions event will be featuring

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Brand New 1975 Nortons

.by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"We all know what a barn find usually looks like, some rusty hulk stuck in the back corner of some out building comes to light, the original pieces intact but usually in very poor condition. This "barn find" is a bit different. The owner of Motoshop Podevyn in Aalst, Belgium passed away and the contents of the shop are going up for auction. It turns out it's quite

Hildebrand & Wolfmuller

.via : all about bikesOver a century ago, Hildebrand & Wolfmuller created one of the world’s first motorcycles. On April 25, at the International Classic Motorcycle Show in Stafford, England, the 105-year old bike will go up for auction.The German manufacturer, which operated out of Munich, was the first to enter a series production for a powered two-wheeled vehicle. It is also the first vehicle

The Willy Neutkens Collection

.The Willy Neutkens CollectionImportant BMW MotorcyclesTo be sold at auction by Bonhams GmbHLot No: 2 if (document.getElementById('backToCat')) document.getElementById('backToCat').href = "http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=catalogue&iSaleNo=" + 18033 + "&iSaleLotNo=" + 2 ; 1975 BMW 898cc R90S Frame no. 4081920Engine no. 4081920 With the