[AzCal Retred]

Vintage Royal Enfield Indian Motorcycle, LOT #145B (Maybe a 700 Twin...?)

Auction Type: Live On-Site With Online Bidding
Date: Saturday August 14, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM
Location; Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St., Rutland, VT, 05701

https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/145b-2/

[Bilgemaster]

Thanks for the holla. That's interesting. But I need another "project vehicle" like I need another bad habit. But for those in trailer range of Vermont, current bid with about 20 days to go until live auction starts stands at $170. Here's the direct website for signing up, if that old twin scratches an itch: https://vanderbrinkauction.proxibid.com/Collector-Cars/Collector-Motorcycles/Vintage-Royal-Enfield-Indian-Motorcycle/lotInformation/62268423#topoflot

[oilypuddlefield]

Yes, being within trailer range will be the determining factor for a lot of would be bidders. Me included!
This example isn't too mucked up, except for the clipped mudguards and homemade instrument cluster ?
 
Unfortunately, I think contracting with a hauler is NOT an option because of the type of venue it is- bid, buy, and take it away; but perhaps they could be persuaded to work with a long distance buyer who needs to contract with a hauler.

I've contracted haulers through Uship over the years with general satisfaction, but post COVID is another story !
Recently, I had to get a bike shipped and Uship was a total waste of time. They seem to have shortened the listing duration  from 7  to 3 days and the only bids I got were from haulers that were  interested in a specific time window and their expensive bids expired within 24 hours.
I even got scolded by one hauler for expecting him to do the run for less than his break even rate.
All I have to say is, his break even rate is pretty high; as he quoted $800+ and I found a very professional hauling company to do it for $625. The only catch was, I had to work with THEIR time schedule. That was about 3-5 weeks turnaround, but that was fine with me.

Anyway, I hope this Trialblazer doesn't get sold to a breaker !

[Adrian II]

We can HOPE it gets a sympathetic restoration from its new owner.

A.

[Bilgemaster]

Just a week to go with a standing bid of $190. There's no telling where last minute snipers may bring it, but I'd pitch in $20 just to watch Mustie1 next door in New Hampshire resurrect that thing (https://youtube.com/c/mustie1).

[Bilgemaster]

Looks like it sold for $2,250 plus 10% auction fees to an on-site bidder. Not bad, but it doesn't exactly blow this cheapskate's hair back for a non-runner. Then again, maybe I'm just outta touch.

[oilypuddlefield]

I hope it found a good home.
IMHO, Trail Blazers are nice but  will always play second fiddle to  a well sorted Apache or Chief.

[oilypuddlefield]

This guy had one heckuva collection. Flipping through the listings of other motorcycles and parts was mind blowing.