J. Wood & Company Auction

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:52 pm

J. Wood & Company has held an annual auction in Daytona for the past 20 years. This year, they auctioned off a very interesting piece of art that fetched a very interesting price. At the very least, it a well thought out piece of motorcycle racing art, that comes with an unbelievable story.

Here is the story that came with the bike….

"This MV Augusta 60cc Monomoto Superleggera is the experimental machine ridden by young wealthy Italian Luiggi Bandini, during practice for the 1954 Milano-Taranto Road Race. Bandini tragically lost control in a misty mountain section, while waving to a pretty spectator. His grief stricken father, Count Enzio Bandini, “The Falcon,” never again permitted anyone to ride or even view this advanced design, and knowledge of its whereabouts faded. Eventually, rumors of this fascinating machine reached the motorcycling bon vivant Todd Fell. On a trip to Naples, Italy, his quest to find it was rewarded at the Bandini country villa, where in 2004, fifty years after the tragic accident, the late Count’s family was persuaded to part with the treasure."

The bike sold for $17,500 US. Can you believe it? What do you think drove the price? Was it the story, the internet hype, or simply someone who appreciates motorcycle art?

Silver Caferacer Member Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 493

Thats hilarious!! Machine and selling price. Whats the wheelbase? I can see riding it in a straight line and gentle cornering. But to try and race it? Maybe you could cobble a 650 BSA version together? Now that would be cool.

Caferacer Member Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 28

wouldn't you end up breaking your nose every time you applied the brake!?!?

Silver Caferacer Member Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 493

Not if you sit waaaaaay back and drag your butt!!!!

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:23 pm

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Not if you sit waaaaaay back and drag your butt!!!!

That's the right answer....too funny.

Silver Caferacer Member Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 493

I saw this "bike" on another forum. Speedtv,I think, and I couldn't help, after reading it, that Monty Python had something to do with it. Or maybe a lot to do with it. But the thoughts of riding it are still hilarious. Paying 17 biggies for it is even funnier.

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