This 1911 Pierce Arrow 696cc four-cylinder is now the most expensive Pierce motorcycle to sell at auction. Despite a shine that suggests new paint, this bike retains the original paint with which it left the showroom 109 years ago.

The most expensive vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle ever to sell at auction: $715,000 | 1907 Harley-Davidson “Strap Tank” Single | Mecum Auctions| 21 March 2015

The most expensive Vincent ever to sell at auction: $929,000 | 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Series-C | Bonhams | 25 January 2018

The most expensive Henderson ever sold at auction: $539,000 | 1912 Henderson Four | Mecum Auctions | 27 January 2017

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/pierce-arrow-unrestored-1911-motorcycle-auction-record/

PermeateFree said:

This 1911 Pierce Arrow 696cc four-cylinder is now the most expensive Pierce motorcycle to sell at auction. Despite a shine that suggests new paint, this bike retains the original paint with which it left the showroom 109 years ago.

The most expensive vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle ever to sell at auction: $715,000 | 1907 Harley-Davidson “Strap Tank” Single | Mecum Auctions| 21 March 2015

The most expensive Vincent ever to sell at auction: $929,000 | 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Series-C | Bonhams | 25 January 2018

The most expensive Henderson ever sold at auction: $539,000 | 1912 Henderson Four | Mecum Auctions | 27 January 2017

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/pierce-arrow-unrestored-1911-motorcycle-auction-record/

Thanks. I would love to own and ride them all…

Michael V said:

PermeateFree said:

This 1911 Pierce Arrow 696cc four-cylinder is now the most expensive Pierce motorcycle to sell at auction. Despite a shine that suggests new paint, this bike retains the original paint with which it left the showroom 109 years ago.

The most expensive vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle ever to sell at auction: $715,000 | 1907 Harley-Davidson “Strap Tank” Single | Mecum Auctions| 21 March 2015

The most expensive Vincent ever to sell at auction: $929,000 | 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Series-C | Bonhams | 25 January 2018

The most expensive Henderson ever sold at auction: $539,000 | 1912 Henderson Four | Mecum Auctions | 27 January 2017

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/pierce-arrow-unrestored-1911-motorcycle-auction-record/

Thanks. I would love to own and ride them all…

If it had been a 1952 Vincent Black Lightning it would have been worth it.

sibeen said:

Michael V said:

PermeateFree said:

This 1911 Pierce Arrow 696cc four-cylinder is now the most expensive Pierce motorcycle to sell at auction. Despite a shine that suggests new paint, this bike retains the original paint with which it left the showroom 109 years ago.

The most expensive vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle ever to sell at auction: $715,000 | 1907 Harley-Davidson “Strap Tank” Single | Mecum Auctions| 21 March 2015

The most expensive Vincent ever to sell at auction: $929,000 | 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Series-C | Bonhams | 25 January 2018

The most expensive Henderson ever sold at auction: $539,000 | 1912 Henderson Four | Mecum Auctions | 27 January 2017

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/pierce-arrow-unrestored-1911-motorcycle-auction-record/

Thanks. I would love to own and ride them all…

If it had been a 1952 Vincent Black Lightning it would have been worth it.

I have seen the Shadow up close. meaty looking bike.

ChrispenEvan said:

sibeen said:

Michael V said:

Thanks. I would love to own and ride them all…

If it had been a 1952 Vincent Black Lightning it would have been worth it.

I have seen the Shadow up close. meaty looking bike.

One of my early memories of being on a solo bike was a young kid’s “tank-ride” on one of my father’s friends’ Black Shadow.

Michael V said:

ChrispenEvan said:

sibeen said:

If it had been a 1952 Vincent Black Lightning it would have been worth it.

I have seen the Shadow up close. meaty looking bike.

One of my early memories of being on a solo bike was a young kid’s “tank-ride” on one of my father’s friends’ Black Shadow.

1952 Vincent Black Lightning

The Rev Dodgson said:

Michael V said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I have seen the Shadow up close. meaty looking bike.

One of my early memories of being on a solo bike was a young kid’s “tank-ride” on one of my father’s friends’ Black Shadow.

1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Oh, I missed the reference. Ah well.

Not a style of music I like.

Michael V said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Michael V said:

One of my early memories of being on a solo bike was a young kid’s “tank-ride” on one of my father’s friends’ Black Shadow.

1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Oh, I missed the reference. Ah well.

Not a style of music I like.

Heathen!

sibeen said:

Michael V said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Oh, I missed the reference. Ah well.

Not a style of music I like.

Heathen!

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

The Rev Dodgson said:

sibeen said:

Michael V said:

Oh, I missed the reference. Ah well.

Not a style of music I like.

Heathen!

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

Believe it or not, I’ve never listed to the words of that song before:

Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
★
Oh, says Red Molly to James, “That’s a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like”
Says James to Red Molly, “My hat’s off to you
It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952”
★
And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Box Hill, they did ride
★
Oh, says James to Red Molly, “Here’s a ring for your right hand
But I’ll tell you in earnest I’m a dangerous man
For I’ve fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
★
Now I’m twenty-one years, I might make twenty-two
And I don’t mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I’ll give you my Vincent to ride”
★
“Come down, come down, Red Molly, “ called Sergeant McRae
“For they’ve taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside”
★
When she came to the hospital, there wasn’t much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said I’ll give you my Vincent to ride
★
Says James, “In my opinion, there’s nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves’s won’t do
Ahh, they don’t have a soul like a Vincent 52”
★
Oh, he reached for her hand then he slipped her the keys
He said, “I’ve got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels, in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home”
★
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride

★

Rumor and Sigh is the sixth solo album by British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, released in 1991.

The Rev Dodgson said:

sibeen said:

Michael V said:

Oh, I missed the reference. Ah well.

Not a style of music I like.

Heathen!

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

Ha!

The Rev Dodgson said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

sibeen said:

Heathen!

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

Believe it or not, I’ve never listed to the words of that song before:

Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
★
Oh, says Red Molly to James, “That’s a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like”
Says James to Red Molly, “My hat’s off to you
It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952”
★
And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Box Hill, they did ride
★
Oh, says James to Red Molly, “Here’s a ring for your right hand
But I’ll tell you in earnest I’m a dangerous man
For I’ve fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
★
Now I’m twenty-one years, I might make twenty-two
And I don’t mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I’ll give you my Vincent to ride”
★
“Come down, come down, Red Molly, “ called Sergeant McRae
“For they’ve taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside”
★
When she came to the hospital, there wasn’t much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said I’ll give you my Vincent to ride
★
Says James, “In my opinion, there’s nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves’s won’t do
Ahh, they don’t have a soul like a Vincent 52”
★
Oh, he reached for her hand then he slipped her the keys
He said, “I’ve got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels, in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home”
★
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride

★

Rumor and Sigh is the sixth solo album by British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, released in 1991.

Ta.

The Series C Vincents were designed by an Australian motorcycle engineer, Phil Irving. They were very expensive motorcycles. They went out of business in 1955, despite being the fastest road-registerable motorcycles in the world (Black Shadow model – 54 hp, introduced in 1948 – 200+ km/h). That wasn’t exceeded until 1973, when Kawasaki introduced it’s 900cc, 90 hp Z1 model, 25 years later.

The Black Lightning was a race-only model, without lights and mufflers. It was capable of 240 km/h in standard trim. The last of these bikes was made in 1952.

The Rev Dodgson said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

sibeen said:

Heathen!

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

Believe it or not, I’ve never listed to the words of that song before:

Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
★
Oh, says Red Molly to James, “That’s a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like”
Says James to Red Molly, “My hat’s off to you
It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952”
★
And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Box Hill, they did ride
★
Oh, says James to Red Molly, “Here’s a ring for your right hand
But I’ll tell you in earnest I’m a dangerous man
For I’ve fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
★
Now I’m twenty-one years, I might make twenty-two
And I don’t mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I’ll give you my Vincent to ride”
★
“Come down, come down, Red Molly, “ called Sergeant McRae
“For they’ve taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside”
★
When she came to the hospital, there wasn’t much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said I’ll give you my Vincent to ride
★
Says James, “In my opinion, there’s nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves’s won’t do
Ahh, they don’t have a soul like a Vincent 52”
★
Oh, he reached for her hand then he slipped her the keys
He said, “I’ve got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels, in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home”
★
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride

★

Rumor and Sigh is the sixth solo album by British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, released in 1991.

You’d never listened to it before?

sibeen said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

Believe it or not, I’ve never listed to the words of that song before:

Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
★
Oh, says Red Molly to James, “That’s a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like”
Says James to Red Molly, “My hat’s off to you
It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952”
★
And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Box Hill, they did ride
★
Oh, says James to Red Molly, “Here’s a ring for your right hand
But I’ll tell you in earnest I’m a dangerous man
For I’ve fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
★
Now I’m twenty-one years, I might make twenty-two
And I don’t mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I’ll give you my Vincent to ride”
★
“Come down, come down, Red Molly, “ called Sergeant McRae
“For they’ve taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside”
★
When she came to the hospital, there wasn’t much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said I’ll give you my Vincent to ride
★
Says James, “In my opinion, there’s nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves’s won’t do
Ahh, they don’t have a soul like a Vincent 52”
★
Oh, he reached for her hand then he slipped her the keys
He said, “I’ve got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels, in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home”
★
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride

★

Rumor and Sigh is the sixth solo album by British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, released in 1991.

You’d never listened to it before?

No. Never heard of Richard Thompson before, either.

1991 was my uni honours year – not much else other than mapping, reading, research and writing happened.

sibeen said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

:)

still, De gustibus non est disputandum.

Believe it or not, I’ve never listed to the words of that song before:

Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
★
Oh, says Red Molly to James, “That’s a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like”
Says James to Red Molly, “My hat’s off to you
It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952”
★
And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Box Hill, they did ride
★
Oh, says James to Red Molly, “Here’s a ring for your right hand
But I’ll tell you in earnest I’m a dangerous man
For I’ve fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
★
Now I’m twenty-one years, I might make twenty-two
And I don’t mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I’ll give you my Vincent to ride”
★
“Come down, come down, Red Molly, “ called Sergeant McRae
“For they’ve taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside”
★
When she came to the hospital, there wasn’t much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said I’ll give you my Vincent to ride
★
Says James, “In my opinion, there’s nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves’s won’t do
Ahh, they don’t have a soul like a Vincent 52”
★
Oh, he reached for her hand then he slipped her the keys
He said, “I’ve got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels, in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home”
★
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride

★

Rumor and Sigh is the sixth solo album by British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson, released in 1991.

You’d never listened to it before?

Lot’s of times, but I never registered the words.

Michael V said:

No. Never heard of Richard Thompson before, either.

You haven’t been paying attention then :)

The Rev Dodgson said:

Michael V said:

No. Never heard of Richard Thompson before, either.

You haven’t been paying attention then :)

I pay attention to my wife, rocks and motorbikes.

If music isn’t played on JJJ, then I miss it. These days, I hardly ever listen to radio, either. JJJ has become somewhat monotonous and boring.

Michael V said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Michael V said:

No. Never heard of Richard Thompson before, either.

You haven’t been paying attention then :)

I pay attention to my wife, rocks and motorbikes.

If music isn’t played on JJJ, then I miss it. These days, I hardly ever listen to radio, either. JJJ has become somewhat monotonous and boring.

Try BBC Radio 6, via internet.

captain_spalding said:

Michael V said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

You haven’t been paying attention then :)

I pay attention to my wife, rocks and motorbikes.

If music isn’t played on JJJ, then I miss it. These days, I hardly ever listen to radio, either. JJJ has become somewhat monotonous and boring.

Try BBC Radio 6, via internet.

Does that soak up lots of data?

(I’m on a limited plan, because I’m a cheapskate.)

Michael V said:

captain_spalding said:

Michael V said:

I pay attention to my wife, rocks and motorbikes.

If music isn’t played on JJJ, then I miss it. These days, I hardly ever listen to radio, either. JJJ has become somewhat monotonous and boring.

Try BBC Radio 6, via internet.

Does that soak up lots of data?

(I’m on a limited plan, because I’m a cheapskate.)

RRR in Melbourne also does live streaming. Certainly not monotonous.

sibeen said:

Michael V said:

captain_spalding said:

Try BBC Radio 6, via internet.

Does that soak up lots of data?

(I’m on a limited plan, because I’m a cheapskate.)

RRR in Melbourne also does live streaming. Certainly not monotonous.

Thanks.

Unrestored, huh?

I’d like to check out an XRF on a paint sample to check that.

mollwollfumble said:

Unrestored, huh?

I’d like to check out an XRF on a paint sample to check that.

Apparently they have. All legit.