A Comet tale that involves many names we know:
https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/mc-auctions/steve-mcqueen-vincent-comet-zb0z1809zhur
David
https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/mc-auctions/steve-mcqueen-vincent-comet-zb0z1809zhur
David
Comet Brought to the US
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Interesting article. I wonder how the McQueen connection will affect the sale. Particularly in light of the fact that McQueen wasn't aware of the improperly set up forks and sold it on so quickly.
Steven
Steven
Indeed. I see the point you are driving at. Notice also the RFM and engine.
Steven
Steven
Sometimes it all gets a bit tenuous and vague these 'owned by' bikes like that (descriptive words words fail me here) Henry Cole on TV, riding the Steve McQueen Indian a hundred yards down the road and spouting his raptures forth.
Bottom line is would you buy it if it was ex Joe Soap with that stamping and condition and what is the worth of the provenience?
Bottom line is would you buy it if it was ex Joe Soap with that stamping and condition and what is the worth of the provenience?
Not worshiping at the alter of Originality for the right price I would buy it, but not at the $36K -$40K estimate. I spent a total of $8K to buy mine and have it shipped from Cornwall to Detroit, 15 years ago. Not long after I bought mine prices jumped to $26K. So the worth of provenience appears to be $10K to $14K. Provenience like originality is not something I'm interested in. But I'm sure some are interested. It does appears I have had my original question answered. Being owned by "The King of Cool" adds up to 53% to the asking price. Can't see it myself but to each their own.
Steven
Steven
Evidently somebody wanted it pretty bad. May who ever bought it enjoy it in good health. Can't see paying that for it myself, but there you are.
Steven
Steven
I have been told that my Bikes are worth more than others, Because they have been Raced ??.
Cheers Bill.
Cheers Bill.