08-25-2021, 09:36 AM
Dubs has the right idea, from a collectors perspective; "it's only original once".
And desirability goes up with rarity ( availability ) like wine, right Popgun?
A matching numbers carton box with an early colt python is worth $400 for the box alone....
If you have a closer look at J Leno's garage etc. that would be an overriding part of the deal, another is receipts that would
confirm originality, accessories are worth nothing to a collector unless its factory issued like a seat or something, so it all depends, you still have to find someone who is interested in the originality of the bike which is another level and usually requires time and contacts with the right crowd.
Even a nice example like this is only attractive to a small audience;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpEI-zL6gW8
Still worth considering though and good thinking John.
And desirability goes up with rarity ( availability ) like wine, right Popgun?
A matching numbers carton box with an early colt python is worth $400 for the box alone....
If you have a closer look at J Leno's garage etc. that would be an overriding part of the deal, another is receipts that would
confirm originality, accessories are worth nothing to a collector unless its factory issued like a seat or something, so it all depends, you still have to find someone who is interested in the originality of the bike which is another level and usually requires time and contacts with the right crowd.
Even a nice example like this is only attractive to a small audience;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpEI-zL6gW8
Still worth considering though and good thinking John.