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Harley-Davidson's Wooden Bullet

Posted August 31, 2009 3:37 PM by dstrohl

Close to $120 millon reportedly changed hands during the slew of Monterey auctions this month, a number so huge that individual happenings can be swept aside in the roaring cash torrent. So, we should note that Mecum Auctions was the newbie on the putting green this year, hosting its first auction during Monterey week on the fringe of the Del Monte Golf Course.

Mecum's sale of a Cobra Daytona for a record $7.25 million kind of sucked the wind out of everything else hammered at Del Monte. We don't want to miss this equally important piece that it sold, however: A beautifully restored 1924 Harley-Davidson board-track racing motorcycle, one of fewer than 20 known to have been produced with a 1,200cc, eight-port competition V-twin.

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09/01/2009 6:01 AM

That's one pretty engine
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09/01/2009 9:29 AM

If you like looking at historic racers you need to visit the Harley museum in Milwaukee.

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09/01/2009 9:33 AM

Long way from Harlow UK

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09/01/2009 2:32 PM

Hey, Del. I live in Virginia (that's USA, but you knew that!) and I've been to the UK (England itself, to be precise) twice, for a total of 4 weeks (stayed with friends in Exhall, Coventry). Been to London, too, but in November. I've seen piles of rocks. Didn't much like London in the cold. Liked talking to the folks in Coventry and surrounding towns, so spent most of my time in the markets.

But the point is, it CAN be done. And if you do get here, let me know before you travel. My wife and I would like to meet you and Mrs. Cat. And perhaps we can show you around Washington, DC, while you are here. Who knows? It might be a worthwhile visit.

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09/01/2009 3:20 PM

I'd love to get over there one day...when I've sorted out the kids and parents...
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09/01/2009 3:22 PM

Ah, yes. There are ALL of those. Mine are sorted, thanks. Makes it a "heap sight" easier.

Course, the grandkids now (6 and counting, one due in March) are another story!

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