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Brand new Commandos still in their crates

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by adrian1, Apr 7, 2010.

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    Holy Cow!
     
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    3900 Euro....
    That's about U.S. $28,000 ...oh, not quite yet.
    Next year though.
     
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    its like 5 grand or something opening bid.

    totally insane..... do you guys think these will all go to collectors or what? It would be nice to drive a new one out of the crate... not that i have the money.
     
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    I looked all over for an April 1 date. I just can't believe this.
     
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    They will probably go to collectors.

    Unfortunately, they are all the left-hand shift electric-start models; probably the least desirable of the Commandos. But still, brand new...

    I know a guy who has a brand new '73 Triumph X-75 Hurricane (Triple) in the crate still.
     
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    They went for 14.5 to 17kEUR so fetched more than 25 kUSD each at least...
     
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    Wash you mouth out with soap, to me they are the most desirable, especially with the big tank

    Years ago I was looking for one and couldn't find one in semi decent condition now they are all out of my price range

    Rode a Mk1 750cc Commando a few months back, excellent engine, even the brakes were ok but the suspension was absolute rubbish, but 40 years of being thrashed will do that to you :wink:
     
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