General Category => Buy, Sell, Trade => Topic started by: Driver on February 25, 2012, 09:48:07 AM
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Maybe this might be a good thread to post all our Craigslist and ebay finds here. We have a similar Sticky Thread on another forum where we post our finds and discuss if it's worth whats being asked, if someone has seen the find in person, etc... Sometimes it saves people from going down the wrong road.
I'll kick it off with one I've seen in the next post (1 per post).
It'll also keep the rest of the Buy/Sell section free for showcasing members selling their OWN (and known) vehicles.
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This ones been up for several weeks out in Orange County, California:
vintage simplex - $4000 (newport) (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/2824476689.html)
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Date: 2012-01-29, 1:06PM PST
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From left to right:
Original Simplex Sportsman frame and forks that are flat black powder coated, with a Robin Subaru 7hp electric start engine with alternator. Top speed 55mph and 80 mpg. $5,000
Original Simplex servi-cycle with 125cc two spark plug engine, powder coated wheels and stainless steel spokes. 36mph, 100mpg $4,000
Modified Simplex V-twin, flat and gloss black powder coated. 20hp electric start engine with alternator, dual exhaust, very fast, front and rear brakes. 65mph, 65 mpg. $5,500
Original blue Simplex automatic 125cc hear it run. 36mph, almost 100mpg. $5,000
Modified Simplex V-twin 25hp electric start, nothing stock on this one.
(http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=237.0;attach=1173;image)
• Location: newport
I don't know about other people, but $5K (+ the costs involved to go get it) for a modified Non-Original Simplex seems steep to me. At $5K I'd expect a museum quality full on original bike, original engine. I don't think aftermarket engines add value, they detract unless you are looking for a daily driver and even then I wouldn't believe one should pay more for those.
And the tiny picture just sucks. 5 bikes, why not a good picture of each bike?
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I would agree ,aftermarket parts shouldn't increase value mine has sit untouched for years because I felt it should be brought back to original.
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Yeah, the guy in newport is nuts. He has had them for awhile. The guy I got mine from said it worth worth more because, "look at the guys selling them for $5000!"
I ended up getting mine for $2200. (cleaned up and complete, mechanicals all rebuilt and new tires, tubes, etc. It needs to be finished being put back together though- and it has the front brake)
On a side note; what are the thoughts about a classified section on the site? Maybe even one open to non-members? I belong to some other sites and you can get some good posts from non-members who just want to sell "grampas old clutter" and not be a member.
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Of course, the other side to this threadf is you bring attention to ads online, even non-members can read them. Then if there is an item in your neck of the woods you are interested in you have to deal with everyone else getting involved.
Often times I find when buying old rust that tons of emails come in, then the buyer thinks he is sitting on gold and won't sell. "I don't want to drop the price, I've had 10 emails on it today"
They don't know that 99% of the emails aren't serious, dreamers or spams, etc.
Makes it tough....
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I have received several requests for a Buy/Sell forum and will take care of that in the next day or so.
Rick
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Cool Rick.
Ever thought of a members only thread where we can post info about deals and available bikes we hear about, etc but the general public doesn't see? For example, if anyone finds something in CA, I'd be interested in hearing about it. Problem is, there might be dozens of people lurking who would want that info too.
Just a thought...
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I know the forum software will allow for locked threads and such, but for a Buy/Sell area it would have to be fairly open otherwise new people couldn't offer them to us.
Now with that said this thread on Craigslist and eBay finds, if kept up to date and followed up on, will tell the tale so to speak. Because if it's eBay one can always do a followup posting for what something went for, regardless if it was pulled and relisted, etc... I've seen it work on other forums.
I would suggest though if you post a link, copy and paste the text from the listing and maybe grab the pict(s) and attach it as well. That way even after it's long gone we can refer back to what it looked like and what something brought $.
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From http://cushmanclubofamerica.com/buyselltrade/cforsale.html (http://cushmanclubofamerica.com/buyselltrade/cforsale.html):
1953 Simplex Servi-Cycle Automatic.
Was restored from a very nice original bike. No body work except paint. Enhine was completely rebuilt. A very nice bike. $3600.
Contact: Bob Cook, 4780 Chumuckla Hwy., Pace, Florida 32571. Ph: 850.994.7539.
E-Mail: < rwcook@mchsi.com >. (posted: 2/23/12).
This was recently mentioned in another thread, looks nice, wish I had my Nikon D300 rig sold, I'd make a offer, he's also selling 2 other Cushmans at the moment. I have emailed him though.
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Have you guys noticed the model M motor on ebay from the Cleveland area? From the number (M14741B), it's probably a '53 or '54 model (?). Up to 380 bucks so far.
Mike Sal
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I looked at it. It looks very rough. Check the exhaust port; it looks like the lower studs are stripped. The cylinder has a bent, possibly broken, fin on the top. The compression plate has an oversize bolt in one of the holes. The carb looks pretty rusty and crusty. The flywheel is missing the studs, which leads me to believe they may be stripped also. If it were near me I would go look in person and then make a decision.
Rick
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I sent the guy a note about the motor. He doesn't have any history, or knowledge of the frame it may have come from.
Mike Sal
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FS Servi Cycle Auto. - $2,000 (Nw Okc )
Date: 2012-02-25, 10:47PM CST
Reply to: 7bm3g-2871312521@sale.craigslist.org
looking to sell my servi cycle project. Asking $2000.00 OBO 405 974 9524 Ian
Location: Nw Okc
::) Methinks this one will sit for awhile....
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Especially, KNOW that bike in the prev post will sit for awhile when something like this is a much more complete Cycle (I've already emailed this guy on this one, wating on a reply):
fayetteville, AR craigslist > for sale / wanted > motorcycles/scooters - by owner
1952 Simplex Servi-Cycle Flyer - $1700 (Rogers, AR)
Date: 2012-02-25, 9:35AM CST
Reply to: qb6kb-2870057809@sale.craigslist.org
125cc, Model M. Fair original condition - rebuilt engine. Parts known - not original: tires, tubes, handle bar, exhaust pipe system. Available with : glass fuel filter bowl, reproduced parts manual, book about the history of the servi-cycle by Gary Wollard, various accumulated notes and articles about the manufacturer.
Known issues: needs more restoration, lights are not working. Last time actually driven was in 1957. The bike (owned by a school friend), was damaged at the time and being trashed. my friend gave it to me.I put it back together and rode it until the flywheel came loose and cracked the keyway. When the internet came along, I was able to get some contacts for parts and on Simplex collectors.
• Location: Rogers, AR
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And another one... seems too $teep as well, waiting on more info for the other 3 they are selling.
lexington craigslist > for sale / wanted > motorcycles/scooters - by owner
1954 Simplex Servi Cycle - $3500 (Stanford, Ky)
Date: 2012-02-22, 10:26AM EST
Reply to: sdrvc-2842564505@sale.craigslist.org
$3500 CASH or possible trade
Have all the parts to finish. These bikes were made in New Orleans from 1939-1960
Have a total of four for sale.
Call Jim @ 606-669-5699 before 9 PM
• Location: Stanford, Ky
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That does look like a nice bike for the price. It's an 8 1/2 hour trip for me if I was interested. If I didn't have so many other irons in the fire (and just dropped 3500 on a concrete floor for a new garage), I could be tempted.
Mike Sal
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That 52 is an exceptional buy i will probley have more money spent on mine in parts just getting it to the condition that one is presently in
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Noticed a partial motor on ebay.
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There's some cool brochures & a parts catalog on ebay right now. Seller claims it came from an old indian dealership, but the "scooter" brochure is from '63. I couldn't make out a date on the Paul Treen letter.
Mike Sal
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FS Servi Cycle Auto. - $2,000 (Nw Okc )
Date: 2012-02-25, 10:47PM CST
Reply to: 7bm3g-2871312521@sale.craigslist.org
looking to sell my servi cycle project. Asking $2000.00 OBO 405 974 9524 Ian
Location: Nw Okc
::) Methinks this one will sit for awhile....
That one is listed on this site for $1800.
http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=239.0
IMO, that should be more like $1200.
Rick
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Another '49 ish parts bike has turned up on ebay, in Texas. plate mounted handlebars, but early style front fender braces. The vertical transmission straps have been removed.
Mike Sal
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Without a link it ain't happening... :)
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I'm kornpletely kornfused by kornputers.....how do I make a link? I went to look at the ad again & noticed that somebody else just posted a rear wheel (in Arizona). It's been sandblasted. The hub has a lot of pitting. It has the bolt on sheave.
If you type in simplex motorcycle on an ebay search you should be able to see them also (scroll down thru the rain coats).
Mike Sal
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I know that Mike. On another forum I visit people post things like this all the time. We just say if there's not a picture or a link it never happened. A passive agressive way so people will make it easier to find what people are talking about without having to turn jump through hoops.
To post a link you just hit Reply. Hit Preview (so it brings up the Full Editing Window), find the 4th Icon on the 2nd Row just above the smilies (the icon looks like a little Globe) click it to insert a link.... Easy Peasy, once you've done it.
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Have you guys noticed the model M motor on ebay from the Cleveland area? From the number (M14741B), it's probably a '53 or '54 model (?). Up to 380 bucks so far.
Mike Sal
Mike, it went for $661. Probably not too bad for how rough it looked.
Rick
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I got a message from the seller that the guy who bought the motor has several Simplex frames & wanted to hear from me about our website. Hopefully we'll hear from him soon.
Mike Sal