The Highlights Of The Upcoming 29th Las Vegas Auction 2020 By Mecum

The 29th Las Vegas Auction 2020 will take place from January 21-26. Once again Mecum Auctions offers an extravagant selection of vintage, custom and modern motorcycle to auction this year. From a rare 1953 Vincent Black Shadow to a 2011 Rooke Custom National Guard Scarlett 3 Wheeler, every motorcycle enthusiast will get their money’s worth. Rare and well-preserved bikes are the absolute standard of Mecum Auctions. Register to bid online here.

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1953 Vincent Black Shadow Series C

Bid for LOT F254

HIGHLIGHTS

• The 1953 Vincent Black Shadow is the most well known Vincent made
• The worlds fastest motorcycle in the 1950s, they are highly collectible for their ability to be ridden daily alongside the bikes of today
• Comes with VOC certificate of authenticity and works records
• Frame no. RC11397
• Engine no. F10AB/1B/9497
• A wonderful restoration by a well respected Vincent expert
• Recently had a recommissioned, so it is well sorted, running beautifully, braking quickly, and ready for you to enjoy.

1947 Harley-Davidson El Knucklehead

Bid For LOT S69

HIGHLIGHTS

• From the Rhode Island Collection
• Professional restoration just completed with no expense spared
• The last of the Big Twin Popes
• Pope offered the first OHV twin in 1912
• The Pope V-twin was the fastest production motorcycle at 70 MPH top speed.
• Hottest thing on wheels among early American motorcycles.
• Fully sprung with a well-developed and civilized engine
• Proved to be the “King of the Hill” in 1916.

2011 Rooke Custom National Guard Scarlett 3 Wheeler

Bid For LOT S40

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sold on Bill of Sale
• Built for display only
• Can’t currently be titled, registered or licensed for public road use
• From the Jesse Rooke Estate
• One of a kind
• Built at the request of the Jordan Suzuki Superbike racing team for National Guard
• Built around a new GSXR100RR Suzuki Superbike supplied by the factory
• Jesse’s love for 3 wheeled English vehicles was the spark for this project
• Custom chassis was a product of his involvement with Foddrill Fabrications
• Foddrill fabricated suspension pieces and aluminum body panels
• First reaction from the National Guard was “this not what we expected”
• That changed when it turned into a ‘fan favorite’ in Daytona
• National Guard toured the country with this popular Rooke machine
• Following its tour as a ‘Guard attraction’ it was renamed “Scarlett” in honor of Jesse’s new daughter
• One of the Rooke bikes Jesse kept for himself

1912 Indian Single Belt Drive

Bid For LOT S108

HIGHLIGHTS

• From the Art Redford Collection
• Sold on a Bill of Sale
• Purchases by NV resident or NV dealer are on a Bill of Sale for display purposes only.
• Not for highway or public road use
• Original unrestored
• Found in Montana barn
• Records indicate only 150 belt drive singles were built
• Previous owners include Lowell Clock and Don Whalen
• Considered by many to be a 98 point original motorcycle

1953 Indian Chief 80

Bid For LOT F157

HIGHLIGHTS

• Currently in the Dr. Craig Venter Collection
• Restored by a nationally recognized Indian restorer Dennis Craig
• Purchased from the Dr. Cannavo Collection
• 80 Cubic inch
• 3–speed transmission
• Last year of the famous Chief model
• Recently serviced and ready to ride

1916 Militaire Four Cylinder

Bid For LOT F88

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sold on a Bill of Sale
• Purchases by NV resident or NV dealer are on a bill of sale for display purposes only
• Not for highway or public road use
• Motor rebuilt by expert George Hood
• A factory correct restoration
• Multiple award winner
• Third owner
• 3 speed transmission
• Multiple award winner including Half Moon Bay Concours

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