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1974 Honda Cb on 2040-motos

US $6,600.00
YearYear:1974 MileageMileage:2 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Honda CB tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):350 TypeType:Standard For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Honda CB description

Up for auction is an exceptional vintage Honda 350-four.  My brother and I purchased it with 252 original miles on it in 2005 from a friend of the original owner and it had been sitting covered in a garage since 1974.  Though it was hardly used, it needed a lot of detailing and effort to make it show condition.  Since then it has taken a number of 1st and 2nd place finishes in various shows including Cycle World Magazine's Rolling Concours and AMA's Vintage Motorcycle Days.  It was even invited and featured at the AMA's "Concours d'Elegance" at their Pickerington, OH Museum.  I was approached at the Cycle World Rolling Concours event in Knoxville years ago, by Jon Seidel of American Honda Motor Co., to donate/sell it to them for their museum.  This would have been nice but I would have lost thousands doing it.  I have now had and enjoyed it for 10 years but it is time to sell as I'm getting close to retirement and my wife and I have "downsized" our home and my collection of 9 motorcycles has to be reduced.  This machine runs flawlessly and has always been stored in a temperature/climate-controlled environment (my office at work).  It has the original owners manual, tool kit (both never touched).  The only flaws are 1 minor ping on a muffler and a very small spot of corrosion on the infamous #2 pipe. This is  a no-reserve auction (I don't care for reserves as I'll start the bidding at my threshold of sale price), with a "buy-it now" option.  I'm also listing it locally and may have to pull from auction if it sells.  I'm offering a money-back guarantee as I don't see any way that a buyer could find fault with it.  This really and truly would be what have come off the show-room floor in 1974, except that is 2016.  It is about as perfect as you could get.  Purchaser is responsible for shipping arrangements, though I can help to meet the transporter and help load.  I'm also open to picking up directly, if you are close enough.  I require an immediate $500 down payment via PayPal, with balance due at buyer pick-up or before transporter picks up. I'm happy to field any questions.  Thank you for considering!

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