Classic Motorcycles in demand

Classic motorcycles, led by five Harley-Davidsons, helped drive Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday September 12 to a $750,000 result, with an excellent 88 per cent clearance rate of all vehicles.

The standout motorcycle sale was the $45,500 paid for a highly sought-after, restored 1951 Vincent 'Series C' Black Shadow, while a very collectible 1925 model Harley-Davidson JE Model 1000cc in superb condition brought $35,500.

Other top two-wheel sales included $14,000 realised by a 1924 Harley-Davidson 1200cc V-Twin Board Track Racer replica, $10,000 paid for a 1928 Harley-Davidson J Model with a sidecar frame only and $8,000 for a 1930 Harley-Davidson C Model 500cc Single in 'project' condition.

Buoyed by the result, Shannons plan to offer more classic Harley-Davidsons at its November Melbourne Summer Auction.