Penton Owners Group

General Discussion => Wanted / For Sale => Topic started by: Rick Penno on February 24, 2014, 01:45:57 PM

Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: Rick Penno on February 24, 2014, 01:45:57 PM
Hi,

I was looking for, or wanting to replace a 1974 Penton Berkshire.

I started racing MX in the mini bike class in the early 70s on a steen. I had worked the summer of '72 to save enough money to put a super rat engine in it. In the Spring of '74 I purchased the Berkshire.(frame #40473281) It was like going from a worn out VW to a Cadillac. I raced it along with a 175cc and 250cc(all Pentons) in '74 and '75.

In February of 1983 my Berkshire was stolen from my house and it is yet to be recovered. I have many fond memories of this bike and would like to find or replace it. I'm looking for a quality original bike.  Anyone that could help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Rick Penno
[email protected]
Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: gooddirt on February 24, 2014, 03:47:48 PM
That will run you about 2k to 5k  depending on the barn or showroom you find one in.
Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: Rick Penno on February 24, 2014, 03:58:32 PM
I am well aware.
Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: Paul Danik on February 24, 2014, 04:18:51 PM
Hi Rick,

   If I am not mistaken we had a talk about a week ago. Welcome to the Penton Owners Group website, and good luck with your search. Do you by chance have any pics of you and the bike from "back in the day" ?

Again, welcome aboard,
Paul
Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: Rick Penno on February 24, 2014, 08:37:57 PM
Unfortunately I have only a couple of pictures as most pictures,trophies,including the state championship trophy that I had won a few months earlier where lost in our house fire.I have been reading a quite a bit on the forums and you guys seem to be a good bunch of guys,trying to help each other out.Glad I found out about the POG and looking forward to meeting a lot of you.

Rick
Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: firstturn on February 24, 2014, 10:00:31 PM
Rick where do you live as it may help people that have seen a 100 in the past.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Stolen Penton Berkshire
Post by: Rick Penno on February 24, 2014, 10:55:32 PM
Jefferson City,Mo

Those that aren't familiar with Mo.that is in the central part of the state.

Rick