Found on eBay: 1980 Mystery Ship

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This week's eBay searching quickly produced this very cool and unusual machine, a 1980 Mystery Ship. One of just 10 Mystery Ships made by Craig Vetter, this is a rare opportunity to own a neat piece of history.

According to the auction, this bike is #7 of the 10 Mystery Ships Vetter made in the only year they were produced, which was 1980. This bike was bought from Craig Vetter by celebrity billionare Malcolm Forbes.

For more infomation on Mystery Ship #7 and the auction, visit the eBay auction here.

For more information on the Mystery Ship, go here. And, finally, for more infomation on the late Malcolm Forbes, go here.

Found on eBay: 1951 Indian Warrior

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Original, unrestored Indians are getting harder to find. Even harder are those in presentable, original shape. This 1951 Indian Warrior is claimed to be "95% original," yet ready to ride.

According to the auction, this Warrior has its original paint, original decals, and original chrome. It been given new tires and brakes, and is tuned up and ready to ride. It wears a few unusual accessories made by Indian, including the buddy seat, bumpers, fender tips and more. The bike also comes with a copy of the Indian brochure.

To see the auction for this great original Indian Warrior, go here. 

Found on eBay: 1973 Norton Commando 850 Interstate

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Norton Commandos are some the most loved and coveted of the Seventies bikes, and their prices have been climbing steadily for years. In the early Nineties it seemed you could find a nicely restored or original Commando that was ready to ride for $2,000 to $3,000. Those days, however, are long gone. Rarely do we see a Commado worth having for less than $5,000, and often the ones for sale at that price still look like they need a good bit of sorting.

This week's eBay find is a numbers-matching 1973 Commando Interstate with new tires, a new seat cover, ignition switch, tach cable and more. It's been updated with a Boyer electronic ignition, and the auction claims that the bike "starts and idles on 1st kick, runs strong..."

Though it looks like it could use a bit of cosmetic attention, this Norton looks to be worth having. The reserve isn't listed, but we're hoping the current owner has set a reasonable reserve and that some new owner can have themselves a nice rider with a little elbow grease.

To see the auction for this Commando Interstate, go here.  

Found on eBay: 1969 Moto Guzzi Ambassador

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This week we're ready to get out on the road and ride, and this classic Guzzi looks like the perfect bike to do it on. With just 22k original miles, this Ambassador appears to have been lovingly maintained (but still ridden), and it's already set up for touring with a period fairing and bags. All it needs is, well, you.

According to the auction, it is a two-owner bike. Originally purchased by a motorcycle mechanic from Detroit (who worked at the Guzzi shop where it was purchased), the first owner kept it for 26 years before selling it to a friend who moved to Florida. The Wixom touring package and the touring seat were installed when the bike was new. It's just received a full tune-up, a new battery and all new fluids. It's in need of a set of new tires, but other than that it's ready to go.

To see the full round of photos of this Ambassador, go here. 

To visit the auction for this lovely Guzzi, go here. 

 





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