Apparently, this baby had only two owners over 80 years! The auction estimates are between 50 and 60k, and I'm really curious how much it'll fetch. If it were up to me, I'd restore the mechanicals, replace the tires and call it good. I think this bike is beautiful just the way she is! How much do you think it'll go for.
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Pretty cool. Only 1 pic though? Reminds me of an old patrol bike.

 

That is a beautiful machine like it is, the petina is great...I would. Love to have one in my shop.

 

Buddy of mine has a '38. Of course, his is restored. The upside to that is I've ridden next to him on trips covering several hundred miles. The bike runs flawlessly, although we never run much over 60 mph. It will do more, but then you're kind of beating on it.

 

Since it is pre war I bet it goes upwards of 75 k but I am No expert ..

 

Very cool hope you the upwards of 75,000 good luck thanks for posting

 

$65k all day long

 

I would restore it...but to look like it did when it was new.

MOST "restorations" are over-restored...things like added chrome, and super-shiny clear-coat paint don't belong on a bike like that.

 

Either way, I would ride it...

 

It would make a great bike to run at TROG.