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Among the more unusual collectibles featured at a Barrett-Jackson Automobilia Auction was this exquisite full-size transportation-themed carousel manufactured in Germany in 1957, which sold for $557,750 at the 2018 Scottsdale event.

 

This stunning bar created from a 1948 Chris Craft boat sold for $64,400 at the 2021 Scottsdale Auction.

At any given Barrett-Jackson auction, you’ll inevitably find people gathered in the area where the colorful automobilia items are displayed, reminiscing about something they perhaps once had, or how something reminds them of a special time in their past.

While “automobilia” by definition refers to automobile-related memorabilia, Barrett-Jackson’s offerings in this special category go well beyond that. “It’s not just car-related items we sell,” says Automobilia Director Rory Brinkman. “We sell unique and rare museum-quality pieces that create conversations and enhance a person’s car collection, evoking an era of time gone by, when the cars we now consider classics cruised the streets.”

This historically significant 1950s Donald Duck neon porcelain parking lot sign from Disneyland sold for $59,800.

Two of the highest-selling unusual pieces of automobilia in Barrett-Jackson history did, in fact, have an automotive tie-in: they were magnificent full-size transportation-themed carousels manufactured by Wilhelm Hennecke of Germany. Beautifully constructed with hand-built transportation-related vehicles, the carousels’ stunning colors and design made them truly incredible pieces of mechanical art. One, built in 1957, sold at the 2018 Scottsdale Auction for a jaw-dropping $557,750, while the other (from 1962) had its moment in the spotlight at the 2019 Scottsdale event, bringing in an equally impressive $506,000.

When it comes to repurposing a transportation-related relic, our hat goes off to an incredibly talented craftsman who decided to take a wooden 1958 17-foot Chris Craft boat, cut it in half lengthwise and create an exquisite home bar, complete with custom cabinets, built-in fridge, working lights and an amazing highly varnished finish. The one-of-a-kind head-turning bar did well at the 2015 Scottsdale Auction, selling for $34,500, so the builder did it again for the 2021 Scottsdale event, but this time with a 1948 Chris Craft model. The stunning creation, which brought in $64,400, will certainly be the centerpiece of its new home.

Among the other more unusual items to appear at a Barrett-Jackson Automobilia Auction are phone booths – particular those from the 1930s, which were beautifully built of wood. One exquisite example – an impeccably restored Bell Telephone oversized public phone booth with an amazing paneled interior – sold for $56,000 at the 2014 Scottsdale Auction.

An unusual Sinclair Oil “Mold-A-Rama” machine that saw duty at the 1964 New York World’s Fair sold for $115,000 at the 2021 Scottsdale Auction.

Those raised in the 1950s and ’60s undoubtedly have fond memories of piling in the family car and going on a road trip to a theme park or two back in the day. Barrett-Jackson has had a number of familiar figures that hailed from that era grace the stage, from three large Warner Brothers characters – Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck – to a historically significant Donald Duck neon porcelain parking lot entrance sign from Disneyland, which brought in $59,800.

At the recent 2021 Scottsdale Auction in March, one of the top sellers at the Automobilia Auction fell into the not-something-you-see-every-day category: A working Sinclair Oil 1964 New York World’s Fair “Mold-a-Rama” machine that produces molded Dino The Dinosaur figurines in 30 seconds with just the push of a button. The price tag on this rarity? A very respectable $115,000.

So when you’re looking for that perfect item to complement your car collection or simply a conversation piece from times gone by – which may or may not be automotive-related – spend some time perusing Barrett-Jackson’s incredible automobilia docket or wander among the items in the displays on-site. You just never know what treasures you may find!

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY COLLECTIBLES: Barrett-Jackson’s Automobilia Auctions go beyond gas pumps and neon signs
Sourced From: www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/out-of-the-ordinary-collectibles-at-barrett-jackson-automobilia-auctions/
Published Date: Thu, 27 May 2021 21:06:05 +0000

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Klassischer Charme: The new BMW R nineT 100 Years

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BMW R nineT 100 Years edition
The iconic BMW boxer engine has been around a little longer than some folks realize: a hundred years, to be exact. It powered the very first BMW motorcycle, which broke cover in 1923.

That was the shaft-driven R 32, designed by Max Friz. It featured the familiar opposed cylinder engine layout, although the internals bear little resemblance to the modern-day powerplant.

BMW R nineT and R 18 100 Years edition

A 100th anniversary always calls for a celebration, so BMW Motorrad has created a pair of ‘100 Years’ special editions for its Heritage range: the R nineT Roadster and the R 18 Cruiser. And very appropriately, both models are limited to 1,923 units each.

We’re especially smitten with the charming BMW R nineT 100 Year shown here, which harks back to the monochrome aesthetic of classic BMW oldtimers.

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By: Chris Hunter
Title: Klassischer Charme: The new BMW R nineT 100 Years
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r-ninet-100-years
Published Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:01:31 +0000

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Prizefighter: A custom Ducati Monster 600 built for a Turkish actor

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Custom Ducati Monster 600 by Bunker Custom Cycles
The Ducati Monster is widely credited with saving the Italian marque in the 90s. Part of its success lies in its minimalist brawler aesthetic—and part of it lies in the fact that Ducati has always offered the Monster in myriad engine sizes at varying price points. If you couldn’t quite spring for an M900 back in 1994, the Ducati Monster 600 looked just as cool, cost less, and still made adequate power.

Decades on, the Monster is a very different beast and has even shed its trademark trellis frame. But the mid-90s Monster still has appeal—and it’s got tons of custom bike potential, as evidenced by this custom Ducati Monster 600 from Turkey’s Bunker Custom Cycles.

Custom Ducati Monster 600 by Bunker Custom Cycles

The 1998-model Monster 600 belongs to the Turkish actor Kadir Doğulu, who went through considerable effort to obtain it. The story goes that the bike was one of four imported to Turkey in the late 90s as show bikes for a major local 4×4 event. Kadir spotted it in the corner of a parking garage gathering dust and hassled the owner for ten years before he finally agreed to sell it.

By then, the Monster 600 was desperately in need of rescue. A decade of being parked had given the elements time to work, leaving the chassis, fuel tank, and a whole whack of alloy parts covered in rust. Kadir held onto the bike for a while, then called in the brothers at Bunker Custom Cycles, Mert and Can Uzer, to revive it.

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Title: Prizefighter: A custom Ducati Monster 600 built for a Turkish actor
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-monster-600
Published Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:57:09 +0000

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Where Is the 2024 Honda CB750 Hornet Naked Bike?

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Honda’s CB750 Hornet was officially unveiled in Europe last year, and has appeared in other markets globally—just not the US.
Honda’s CB750 Hornet was officially unveiled in Europe last year, and has appeared in other markets globally—just not the US. (Honda Europe/)

It’s been 25 years since Honda’s massively popular 600cc Hornet wheelied onto European tarmac, so when word got out a couple of years ago that a new Hornet was in development the buzz (sorry) around the internet was palpable. The first and second-gen Hornets were almost universally beloved for their light weight, revvy characterful engine, and uh, down-to-earth price tags. Fun, practical, and cheap? It’s no wonder crowds of riders signed up to own one. And while the naked-bike segment has evolved tremendously in the ensuing years, a midsize model with those same characteristics along with the reliability and build quality Honda’s known for—at the right price—might still put up a good fight against its Trident 660 and MT-07 rivals.

The Hornet’s chassis is dominated by a new lightweight diamond steel frame and Showa suspension front and rear.
The Hornet’s chassis is dominated by a new lightweight diamond steel frame and Showa suspension front and rear. (Honda Europe/)

Sure enough, Honda pulled the wraps off its long-anticipated CB750 Hornet at the 2022 Intermot show in Germany, and it had all the goods we could hope for: a rollicking 91 hp twin engine (not an inline-four like the old model), a robust menu of standard features, and a better-than-expected electronics package. The compact 755cc Unicam eight-valve parallel-twin engine was entirely new, as was the diamond steel frame, and the bike sported throttle-by-wire, ABS, four ride modes, traction and wheelie control, a six-speed transmission, and more.

Initial reports praised its fat midrange, agility, and unique sound (for a parallel twin). It weighed less than 420 pounds, and for a naked middleweight, the price was right; less than 8,000 euro (about $8,500 USD).

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The new Hornet shares its all-new compact 755cc parallel-twin engine with Honda’s just-released XL750 Transalp, though there are slight differences.
The new Hornet shares its all-new compact 755cc parallel-twin engine with Honda’s just-released XL750 Transalp, though there are slight differences. (Honda Europe/)

You can bet plenty of US riders immediately thought, “Great, North America will get it next year.” And really, that didn’t seem like an outlandish idea. The bike had been teased since at least 2021, beginning with computer illustrations and then more fleshed-out reveals of a concept version; it had now become a familiar formula, with Honda then usually releasing a full production model in Europe, followed a year later with entry into the North American market. But here we are at the end of 2023 and many of the 2024 US models have already been announced, including the reborn 2024 Transalp model, which—it almost feels like a slap in the face—uses the same exact 755cc engine as the Hornet. A bike with the same drivetrain as the Hornet, that wasn’t expected in the US at all this year, and yet…

Hello, Honda?

A 5.0-inch color TFT display allows access to rider modes, traction control, engine-braking, and anti-wheelie settings.
A 5.0-inch color TFT display allows access to rider modes, traction control, engine-braking, and anti-wheelie settings. (Honda Europe/)

As we said, the engine is all-new, with the parallel twin using Honda’s latest vortex airflow ducting to improve intake flow in the low-end and midrange. Peak power is 90.5 hp at 9,500 rpm, with max torque of 55.3 lb.-ft. coming on at 7,250 rpm. The Hornet’s 755cc mill also uses a 270-degree crank for an uneven firing interval that injects more character to its delivery as well as its sound.

To be fair, the Transalp’s mill is ever so slightly different, with the airbox inlets being longer to give it more midrange, and its back

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Title: Where Is the 2024 Honda CB750 Hornet Naked Bike?
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Published Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:17:08 +0000

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