Wow yes its a Million dollars

I'm happy that he's happy, although a little more than slightly self-satisfied, but I struggle to see the point and definitely don't get the prices.!
How many of them could you jump on and ride 2,100+ miles on, to Breganze and back, in nine days.
I did on mine, last July, had a ball, met some wonderful people and without any serious hiccups.
If Laverda prices are dropping because all the guys who "wanted one, but couldn't afford it" are getting too old to ride one, then who TF is buying Broughs, and are they doing it from beyond the grave?
It's beyond me.
 
The Sock said:
I'm happy that he's happy, although a little more than slightly self-satisfied, but I struggle to see the point and definitely don't get the prices.!
How many of them could you jump on and ride 2,100+ miles on, to Breganze and back, in nine days.
I did on mine, last July, had a ball, met some wonderful people and without any serious hiccups.
If Laverda prices are dropping because all the guys who "wanted one, but couldn't afford it" are getting too old to ride one, then who TF is buying Broughs, and are they doing it from beyond the grave?
It's beyond me.
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My view is that Broughs and Vincents, both iconic makes, but Broughs especially, were built in very limited numbers and have always been collectable and attracted 'investors' even if the original generation of Brough owners who had extremely deep, Rolls Royce deep pockets, are no longer here. Added to that, the machines are easily rideable, even for contemporary riders. Likewise Vincents, but there are many more of those available and prices will fluctuate, but anything linked to a specific historical event or figure will have an additional value that only a purchaser will be able to decide and divine.
 
I wondered where the money came from, my take his money his choice. I do like that locally historic bike came home though.
 
RGS1000RGS said:
My view is that Broughs and Vincents, both iconic makes, but Broughs especially, were built in very limited numbers and have always been collectable and attracted 'investors' even if the original generation of Brough owners who had extremely deep, Rolls Royce deep pockets, are no longer here. Added to that, the machines are easily rideable, even for contemporary riders. Likewise Vincents, but there are many more of those available and prices will fluctuate, but anything linked to a specific historical event or figure will have an additional value that only a purchaser will be able to decide and divine.
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In the US Crockers fill a similar role as the Brough. Investment quality machines whose value always holds or increases because that is what the moneyed owner class expects. A self-fulfilling prophecy.
 
I found The Crocker thing a bit odd, it takes a hard look to tell one apart from similar-aged Harleys at a distance. But limited numbers with precision hand build do cost a lot more. I would love to ride any one of them, BUT in my experience, big money doesn't always mean a burst of pure pleasure in ride quality. Who buys a dream and publically states it rides like a dog of an old bike later? But what can you tell from a quick round the block anyway? I once had a ride in an early 30s Rolls Royse wedding car and was I disappointed, it rode like an old farm truck, with harsh suspension. Even the sound, maybe straight-cut gears, it wined like hell. But it would be fun to try one out.
 
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