New Zealand motorcycle auction could start a second Gold Rush

A New Zealand motorcycle auction this weekend is worthy of the attention of motorcycle collectors worldwide. The sale of a number of important motorcycles and the current NZD-USD exchange rate means there are bargains to be had. Included in the sale are: six rare Bultaco road racing machines including the bike used by Ginger Malloy to finish second in the 1970 World 500cc Championships (estimated US$47,500 - $54,000); a 1950 Vincent Black Shadow ($57,000 - $70,000); a 1974 Ducati 750 Sport ($45,000 - $55,000); a 1975 MV Agusta 750S ($57,000 - $63,000), a 1959 Manx Norton 500 ($38,000 - 50,000); a 1971 Norton Commando 750 Production Racer ($22,000 to $28,000); a 1979 Ducati 900SS NCR F1 ($54,000 - $70,000); a 1974 Benelli 750 Six ($11,500 to $16,000), a 1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 ($11,000 to $17,000) and a 1969 Honda CB750 with sandcast cases ($17,000 to $22,000).

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