The Auction That Could Have Been...and then.....

[late for dinner]

I had my eye on these 3 mystery bikes at a local online auction of barn finds for a week and was ready to join the fun when some Dingleberry bidder caused confusion and seller to pull the bikes from the sale with a sincere promise toss them on the scrap pile due to the aggrevation.
They are an interesting trio and I would like to share the pics to see if anyone has an idea of manufacturers, modifications. Values not too important at this point.
A few interesting bikes that I would have preferred to post in fresh finds, but sh..stuff happens.

 

[Nickinator]

Re: The Auction That Could Have Been

lol value on that is extremely important, the second picture last bike out (engined mounted bike) is a 1,500-2,000 dollar bike.

id find that scrap pile or beg the seller to sell them to you. either that or i will take the contact info please! :lol:

Nick.

 

[late for dinner]

Re: The Auction That Could Have Been

Thank you very much Nick.
I did send a private note of interest as soon as I found the auction was cancelled, recognizing that a scrap pile ending would be shameful.
I expect the auctioneer is still steaming at this point and will contact him again shortly, fingers crossed and will keep you posted.

 

[oldfart36]

Re: The Auction That Could Have Been

Sad, but not surprising.

 

[late for dinner]

........The bikes went back on the block and the auction just finished.

I'll be picking them up early next week !

A BIG, BIG THANK YOU goes out to NICKINATOR for his guidance.

I know, I know .....it didn't happen unless I have pics, so I hope to post some in fresh finds soon.

I could still use some I.D help . Is the motored bike indeed a Bradbury ?

 

[Danimal]

CONGRATS! What did you get them for?

 

[late for dinner]

Thank You. Because I like old bikes! :lol:

 

[Nickinator]

CONGRATULATIONS @ cant wait to see pictures of the motorized one.

Nick.

 

[oldfart36]

CONGRATULATIONS @ cant wait to see pictures of the motorized one.

Nick.

Ditto X 2

 

[Walker]

I think the one with the motor is designed to be easily transported by train. I saw a similar design a while back, the rack extends way back so it can be stood on it it's end and take up less space.

congrats & keep us posted

 

[Crassly]

That is awesome - my name is Bradbury!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Congrats on your scores!

Luke.

 

[Mark Davo]

Congratulations! This was posted by Wing Your Heel on the CABE. I think your motorbike is in the same ballpark
http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread ... otosacoche
He also has this extremely cool website that deals with early European bikes and motorbikes.
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/museums/www-oldbike-eu/

 

[late for dinner]

Thanks Dave, I love you man! Those links are invaluable to me.
I just got home with the beast and should have the pics and story posted soon in Fresh Finds.
Going to process pics now........

 

[Nickinator]

you beat me to it! i was doing research on it! it seems its a 1908 ccm motorized bicycle.

Congratulations! This was posted by Wing Your Heel on the CABE. I think your motorbike is in the same ballpark
http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread ... otosacoche
He also has this extremely cool website that deals with early European bikes and motorbikes.
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/museums/www-oldbike-eu/

 

[late for dinner]

Thanks Nick, The Eagle has Landed and is posted in Fresh Finds. 'Grandad's Basement'