There has been some unusually high bidding on Ebay Pentons these days. My question is how do you define "Completely stock, original and in showroom condition" [?]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Penton-/322150858713?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b01afffd9:g:tS8AAOSwbYZXXvBn&item=322150858713
Dale Fisher
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That surely can not be for real. It is not even completely correct. Even if it was perfect that is crazy money if it is for real bidding. Makes no sense to me. Baffling!
Larry P
What then would a true stock oem original bid out at? I called the seller told him you are misleading buyers...
Unreal. Sold for $7,000.....
1972 PENTON Jackpiner 175
1975 KTM 250 MX (1st Resto)
1981 Husqvarna 420 AE
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af317/tomandbeckyjo/KTMsmall.jpg)
I am personally encouraged to see the value of these old bikes increasing. Remember that all of the muscle cars from the 60's and 70's weren't always hundreds of thousands of dollars either. Even though that particular Jackpiner isn't exactly original or correct, the amount of money and endless hours to make them that nicely detailed doesn't result in any significant amount of financial profit.
Keith Meatyard
Quotequote:Originally posted by Keith Meatyard
I am personally encouraged to see the value of these old bikes increasing. Remember that all of the muscle cars from the 60's and 70's weren't always hundreds of thousands of dollars either. Even though that particular Jackpiner isn't exactly original or correct, the amount of money and endless hours to make them that nicely detailed doesn't result in any significant amount of financial profit.
Keith Meatyard
No argument there. In all actuality, they're all priceless in my book!
1972 PENTON Jackpiner 175
1975 KTM 250 MX (1st Resto)
1981 Husqvarna 420 AE
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af317/tomandbeckyjo/KTMsmall.jpg)
I happen to know the seller and the bike. The listing is a good representation of what the buyer got, and nobody twisted his arm to pay that price for it. I have heard of people paying more than double that for a 250 Elsinore, or paying $1200 for a tire! Anything is only worth what a person is willing to pay. All the Penton owners should be happy!
Great thread. I have found in the last 6 years that sometimes it is easier for me to buy a complete bike to complete a project that I have had around for several years waiting for nice correct parts. Excellent parts and basic engines are getting harder to find and that is why I buy them when the come available not when I need them. Like I said great thread.
Ron Carbaugh
Believable because back in 2003 a buyer in Vegas paid $7,400 for my 72 six day on Ebay. I never expected to get that much for the bike.
72 Penton 6 day 125
72 Penton 175 Jackpiner
75 Penton GS6 400
76 Penton 125GS
76 Penton 250GS
77 Penton GS6 400
77 KTM 250GS
77 Penton 125 MC6
78 KTM 175GS6
78 KTM GS6
78 1/2 KTM 175GS6
76 Hercules GS175
1978 GS125 Hercules w/coffin tank
76 GS250 Herc
Wow. Repeat: Wow.
Look at the Jackpiner now on Denver Craigslist for $8500
At least this actually original and correct
Same seller has a KR flat track with KTM motor too
https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5655852343.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5655845912.html
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