The most expensive

[Freqman1]

The thing is a lot of stuff, including the high end bikes, are never advertised. Most of the really good stuff I buy has happened through a phone call, text, or email asking me if I was interested in "x". There are a lot of collectors who do very little internet and mostly buy and sell through networking so you'll never hear about or see this stuff unless you know them. V/r Shawn

 

[ZE52414]

This comes to mind when you add up the parts.

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/fs-basket-case-dd-autocycle.126345/

 

[Bikermaniac]

I was told this one went for $17K. Previous owner is a Caber, new owner...?

1936 Indian German made original paint, silver.

 

[Handle Bar Hoarder]

I was told this one went for $17K. Previous owner is a Caber, new owner...?

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Wow that is a beautiful bike no wonder why it went for that much Beautiful

 

[Bikermaniac]

I think everybody remember this one. I think it sold for $14K on ebay.

 

[Bikermaniac]

And this one...sold for almost $7K en ebay.

 

[dfa242]

This one brought almost $21K at Copake in 2004, and if I'm not mistaken Jesse James got about $30K for his restored one on ebay a few years later.

 

[tripple3]

What are some of the most expensive bikes that have been sold in the hobby in recent memory

I think i heard a rumor this sold for $250

 

[bikebozo]

The thing is a lot of stuff, including the high end bikes, are never advertised. Most of the really good stuff I buy has happened through a phone call, text, or email asking me if I was interested in "x". There are a lot of collectors who do very little internet and mostly buy and sell through networking so you'll never hear about or see this stuff unless you know them. V/r Shawn

This is very true, . I have received many items from a call or a short message , most of my people , do not use the internet , and some do not like talking on the phone . One part I will add is the people are selling to get money , so give up the money for the nice prizes , thanks , wpb

 

[Freqman1]

This is very true, . I have received many items from a call or a short message , most of my people , do not use the internet , and some do not like talking on the phone . One part I will add is the people are selling to get money , so give up the money for the nice prizes , thanks , wpb

You make a good point Walter. I only refer potential buyers who I know are willing to step up and pay. I see folks sometimes putting out feelers for big money bikes or parts yet they are trying to do it on the cheap. If you are wanting a decent Aerocycle but only want to spend $7k you will probably will not be successful. I think @frankster41 has the signature line that says "Cheap stuff ain't good, and good stuff ain't cheap" or something similar. That ain't to say cheap stuff can't be fun though! V/r Shawn