Cyclone could become third million dollar motorcycle

A Cyclone Board Track race going to auction next month seems to have all the boxes ticked to become just the third motorcycle in history to sell for more than a million dollars. Rarity? One of just six known to exist. Tick. Precedent? A similar bike set the world auction record in 2008. Tick. Technologically significant? The bevel-driven OHC V-twin was capable of 111 mph in 1911. Tick! Wildcard factor? Previously owned by the man with the midas touch, Steve McQueen. Tick, tick tick!.. Continue Reading Cyclone could become third million dollar motorcycle



Section: Motorcycles



Tags: Auction, Collectibles, Collecting, Collection, Cyclone, Harley Davidson, History, Indian Motorcycles, Vincent



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