Wednesday, November 3, 2010

FOR SALE; 1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller

Motorcycle Auction
The First EVER Motorcycle Up For Sale!
Posted Image1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller

Bonhams made an uncommon announcement that a complete 1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller has been consigned and will be offered at the firm's first annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction in January.

Coming from a private American motorcycle collection where it has resided for approximately half a century, the 115-year old motorbike has been lightly and sympathetically restored some decades ago and is wonderfully patinated.

In addition to its excellent condition, this pioneering motorcycle is of the utmost historical significance because it was the first powered two-wheeler to enter series production and is the first vehicle to which the name "motorcycle" (motorrad in German) was ever applied.

This extraordinary news follows the record-breaking sale of another Hildebrand & Wolfmuller offered by.....


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