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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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in Belgium. I'd sure like to get my hands on one of these.

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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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They also found this "never assembled" Rotax powered Matchless.

 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Amazing, like to see the auction returns.
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Nice find for someone.

I can't wait to get my DS650X Rotax bobber done. It'll thump.
 
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operator error.
 

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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Wow! That is amazing. I wonder how much those will sell for ? MSRP?
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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OMG!! I need to win the lottery tonight.
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Those old Nortons were pretty cool.
 
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i say they go for 80k or better EACH. what a priceless find.
 
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Looks like starting bid on them will be 3,900 Euros. But check out the taxes and markup.

Current Bid : € 3,900.00
Number of bids : 0
Next bid : € 3,900.00
(Starting bid: € 3,900.00)
Reserve met
VAT : 21.00 %
Mark-up : 17.00 %
Mark-up VAT : 21.00 %
 



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