Now that's a Barn find

Rob Farmer · 12-07-2012, 11:48 AM

Wouldn't you just love to find something like this?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-sell-75k.html

Mr. Magoo · 12-07-2012, 11:54 AM

Man! That's nice!

Barnone · 12-07-2012, 12:54 PM

"Despite its run-down condition, it is being tipped to sell for at least £75,000."

Run down condition? It's perfect and hopefully will stay in the same condition, just fixed up enough to run and ride, and not be restored.

YOUNZ · 12-07-2012, 12:58 PM

Clean it up. Paint it, then ride. Rust is bad, no matter how old.

England-Kev · 12-07-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOUNZ

Clean it up. Paint it, then ride. Rust is bad, no matter how old.

There is no rust on that bike

it has history, if anybody lays paint on that, they need shooting

Some call it restoration, the wise call it vandalism

bomberdave · 12-07-2012, 01:25 PM

agreed. fuckinghell that is sweet.

looks like mickey rourke could use a fresh coat of enamel though.

hunter_greyghost · 12-08-2012, 03:45 AM

That's pretty good, how long was it sitting for?

Fix what needs fixing - then ride it

Cheers
Baza

vtwin · 12-08-2012, 08:59 AM

It's perfect, clean up a bit, getting running proper and enjoy! Could be ready for the next Cannonball Run.

Doorguy1979 · 12-08-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtwin

It's perfect, clean up a bit, getting running proper and enjoy! Could be ready for the next Cannonball Run.

+1

Barnone · 12-08-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOUNZ

Clean it up. Paint it, then ride. Rust is bad, no matter how old.

Don't put any paint on that bike. It's perfect.

Wirespokes · 12-08-2012, 06:31 PM

Incredible! That thing is gorgeous!

pommie john · 12-08-2012, 06:35 PM

I remember reading that TE Lawrence's bike was lost in the depths of time but he was known to put a florin ( old English coin worth 2 shillings) under the fuel cap.
Apparently every Brough SAuperior that's offered for sale has a florin under the cap to convince the buyer it was the original Lawrence bike :)

vernon dent · 12-08-2012, 07:47 PM

this one was hibernating in a barn since 82.

Chobro · 12-10-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vernon dent

this one was hibernating in a barn since 82.

please wash and post "after" pics.

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mwood7800 · 12-15-2012, 11:03 AM

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature...e_gdata_player

12-07-2012, 11:48 AM	#1
Rob Farmer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire. England Oddometer: 3,739	Now that's a Barn find Wouldn't you just love to find something like this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-sell-75k.html

12-07-2012, 12:54 PM	#3
Barnone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: WNC SWFL Oddometer: 2,405	"Despite its run-down condition, it is being tipped to sell for at least £75,000." Run down condition? It's perfect and hopefully will stay in the same condition, just fixed up enough to run and ride, and not be restored. __________________ Vince @ SWFL or WNC 2001 Kawasaki W650 2012 Ural Yamal

12-07-2012, 01:25 PM	#6
bomberdave black cloud wandering Joined: Dec 2002 Location: woburn ma Oddometer: 717	agreed. fuckinghell that is sweet. looks like mickey rourke could use a fresh coat of enamel though. __________________ motorcycles are dangerous.

12-08-2012, 03:45 AM	#7
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,520	That's pretty good, how long was it sitting for? Fix what needs fixing - then ride it Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

12-08-2012, 08:59 AM	#8
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,112	It's perfect, clean up a bit, getting running proper and enjoy! Could be ready for the next Cannonball Run. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

12-07-2012, 11:54 AM	#2
Mr. Magoo Follow me; I'm lost! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sandhills of NC Oddometer: 4,291	Man! That's nice!

12-07-2012, 12:58 PM	#4
YOUNZ Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Around Pittsburgh Oddometer: 284	Clean it up. Paint it, then ride. Rust is bad, no matter how old.

12-08-2012, 06:31 PM	#11
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,361	Incredible! That thing is gorgeous! __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

12-08-2012, 06:35 PM	#12
pommie john Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Brisvegas, Australia Oddometer: 1,116	I remember reading that TE Lawrence's bike was lost in the depths of time but he was known to put a florin ( old English coin worth 2 shillings) under the fuel cap. Apparently every Brough SAuperior that's offered for sale has a florin under the cap to convince the buyer it was the original Lawrence bike :) __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. Bertrand Russell

12-08-2012, 07:47 PM	#13
vernon dent Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: apparently halfway to motorcycle hell Oddometer: 559	this one was hibernating in a barn since 82. __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball

12-15-2012, 11:03 AM	#15
mwood7800 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 365	http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature...e_gdata_player

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