NSU 1907ca 5PS 662 cc IOE V-twin frame # 159434 engine # 10558 The company started as a knitting machine manufacturer ( Neckarsulmer Strickmaschinen Union) and went into the bicycle trade in 1886. It was a logic step to move into motorcycle production and in 1901 the first motorised NSU bicycle with Zédel clip on engine was produced. Soon..
From 1889 Johann Puch (1862–1914) worked as an agent for Humber and manufacturer of Styria safety bicycles in a small workshop in Graz and in 1890 he founded his first company Johann Puch & Comp., employing 34 workers. By 1895, Puch already employed more than 300 workers producing about 6000 bikes a year. In 1897 Puch left the company after ..
Pierce 1912 “Model 12” 644cc side valve single frame # 4425 engine # 4318The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company has the distinction of building America’s first four-cylinder motorcycle. Manufactured at the company’s factory in Buffalo, New York, the four-cylinder Pierce was launched in 1909.Although inspired by the Belgia..
The oldest Pope mc, known I the world !First year and with production no : 66Keep it as decoration . You can probably buy a restored for same price , but the clue is to find one in this original condition.Even the richest man , has to wait for Patina . All can restore .
Humber 1914 3½ HP 499 cc side valve single frame # H 2828 engine # F 2856A Coventry firm with its roots in the Victorian bicycle industry, Humber began experimenting with powered transport in the closing years of the 19th century, introducing its first successful motorcycle -a built-under-license P&M – in 1902. Because of the n..
FN 1912 498cc AIV four cylinder frame # 37593 engine# 1365 To many enthusiasts the FN four has always been one of the most appealing machines of veteran and vintage times. Its production runs from 1905 till 1926.The earliest type has a 362 cc engine with atmospheric overhead inlet valves and side exhaust valves. It’s single geared,..
Indian 1913 7 HP T.T. Two-Speed Model 988 cc IOE V-twin frame & engine # 70E691 By 1913 Indian becomes the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world; the 1913 production amounts to almost 32,000 machines. There are 2,000 dealers all over the world and Indian controls some 42% of the domestic American motorcycle market..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026. $100,000 - $125,000 USD A fascinating, rare, and highly attractive piece of American motorcycle historyPurpose-built frame using a 90-degree V-twin used as a stressed memberBeautiful design, with many fine details throughout
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026. $80,000 - $120,000 USD Second year for Indian’s iconic V-twin engineAcquired by Mr. Mann from the renowned Otis Chandler CollectionRestored under Chandler’s ownership by Brad Wilmarth of Chesterfield, Virginia A motorcycle..