LOL They had the downstairs butlers running the lathes....
Actually I do not think they were for running more just for having..
BTW:
Here is some data.
January 12-14 is the 2012 Las Vegas Premier Vintage Motorcycle Auction. For those of us who are unable to make it to the auction the bikes on the block are all pictured and described on line at <<<auctionsamerica.com>>> Click on “Lot List”
Several of the featured bikes include with most having estimated value:
1894 Roper Steam Motorcycle (No estimated value)
1899 De Dion-Bouton Three-Wheeler (No estimated Value)
2 Flying Merkels (estimate $120,000-$140,000 and $175,000 – $200,000)
1949 Vincent HRD “B” Shadow (Est. $165,000-$185,000)
1953 Vincent Touring Rapide Series C Model (Est. $45,000 – $55,000)
and many more
They are listed in Alphabetical order and there is a good description of each.
I bet you are looking to add a Flying Merkel to your hord eh?
Ciao,
Eric