Simplex in Spain on ebay

[Mike Sal]

Anyone notice that the bike that's on ebay (in Spain) has mid-fifties features, but has an early style fork/handlebar set up.  I wonder if they were made a little different for special export orders, or if somebody just swapped early parts onto it.  I sent the guy a note, asking for the serial numbers.
Mike Sal

[Ricks]

That bike has been on there for more than a year.  I told him it was an earlier bike, but the note I got back was just a muchas gracias, but no change to the ad.  I  don't think simplex would have gone to the trouble of making a special export model.  Maybe it was a US military bike that got sold for surplus?

[Mike Sal]

I'm not so sure it's an earlier bike.  The foot boards, brake pedal, & fender braces make me think it should have had a dash plate instead of a goose neck.

I think paul would have done anything to make a sale, especially a fleet order.  You do raise a good  possibility of it being a possible GI surplus bike.

I just got the same reply as you Rick......"Yes, OK, Gracias".  I'd say they're not interested in the cause, just the money....
Mike Sal

[Ricks]

Mike, you are correct.  I didn't look close enough.  Automatic, 2" wheels, aluminum cylinder, and fenders all point to later. I stand corrected!

[oil-lamp]

Maybe he cant read English and doesn't know any better. Besides he has some cool bikes for sale. Way too high priced but neat bikes. Check out the snow bike.

[Gramps]

How about a link to it.
I can't find it on eBay.

[oil-lamp]

Here it is. I hope..
291052630933
Or at least the number..

[Ricks]

here is the link:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/-SIMPLEX-MOTO-125-CC-1954-OLD-BRAND-/291052630933

[Gramps]

Got it. Thanks