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Classic Bikes for sale: 1945-49

1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead Motor Left Right Crankcases Matching Numbers

Arden, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 3500

Matching number cases, belly numbers are 1949. Both have motor mount damage. I see no repairs or other damage. No title, hand written bill of sale can be provided upon request. We can ship these to you, rate depends on your location. Contact us if you have questions.
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1946 Cushman 54

Marissa, Illinois, 622**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 4200

THIS IS A CUSHMAN MODEL 54 MOTOR SCOOTER THAT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, READY TO RIDE OR SHOW. THIS HAS A 4HP 4 CYCLE FLATHEAD MOTOR WITH A 2 SPEED TRANSMISSION IT HAS AN ONBOARD 6 VOLT GENERATOR FOR HEAD AND TAILLIGHT IT HAS 600 X 6 INCH WIDE TIRES WITH FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION.
THIS CUSHMAN HAS EXCELLENT SHOW QUALITY CHROME (HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT, FRONT & REAR CHROME SPRINGS & FRONT AXLE NUT, CHROME BODY RAIL GUARD, SEAT HAND RAILS, FRONT ... more
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1949 Indian Scout

Scottsdale, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 4500

This 1949 Indian Scout was purchased at the Las Vegas auction some years ago. I included photos to show you the bike as purchased. I was planning to do a light restoration, but when I got it home there were issues undisclosed that required a complete tear down. I had the engine rebuilt and the transmission gone through
The overall paint is in good shape, the tank is clean and in great shape, no rust of any kind. I planned to leave it as is, but decided to sandblast and powder coated all the ... more

1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead EL Motor Crankcases

Arden, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 7000

Matching number cases, no title-hand written bill of sale upon request. Front mounts on both need some work. Right case rear mount has a crack. Minor issues for 77 year old cases. We are selling heads and other parts separately, see our other sales if interested. Sale is set up for local pick up, if you want it shipped, we can figure out the cost depending on where you are located. Payment by cashiers check, bank wire transfer or cash. No paypal.... more

1948 Norton Manx International

Perris, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 9500

I bought this project recently and changed my mind on building it It has a genuine Manx Norton engine with magnesium cases and a 1948 Manx VIN. The engine turns over and is very complete. It is sitting in a 1948 Norton International chassis with a correct '48 VINIt comes with the extra parts that I show plus a few more I spoke a leading authority on these bikes and he felt that the engine plates would work fine It's a pretty cool project but I have too many projects. Bill of Sale ONLY !Shipping... more

1949 Other Makes

Melbourne, Florida, 329**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 15500

I am the owner and builder of this1949 Harley Davidson Hydra Glide with 1963 FL motor with matching belly numbers(outside oiler heads) kick start 4 speed transmission mousetrap clutch, 12volt system 1949 Un-cut OEM Wishbone Frame ,OEM F&R star hubs ,F&R mechanical drum brakes new tires & tubes this bike needs nothing , runs awesome ,1963 Harley Davidson titled off leftside engine vin numbers, sold as is condition, motorcycle will be released upon full payment Wire transfer, cash ... more

1948 Harley-Davidson Other

De Soto, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 21499

This was built from a V-Twin Manufactuing complete 1948 replica kit purchased in 1999. 1948 was the last year for the Springer front end and first year for the Panhead motor. Bike was put together and ran in 2000. Was rode for 220 miles and then parked. It was kept indoors and well stored. I recently acquired it and spent many hours going through everything and getting it back to top notch. Installed new horn, ignition, battery and tank emblems. I rebuilt carb and changed the oil (50wt). Motor ... more

1949 Ariel NG With 750cc V Twin Engine Fitted. V5C. Runs Great. Historic.

Chesterfield, S44***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 670

1949 Ariel NG350 which someone has inserted a JAP 750cc side valve V Twin lump. V5C is with it.
This bike starts easily, runs great, is charging strongly and pulls like a train. Very clever belt drive from the rear wheel powers a dynamo hidden in the toolbox and twin coils sit behind the battery carrier. It all works as it should, it looks ace, and out Harleys a Harley from the same period. Loads of fun to rev the anoraks up with and all for decent A10 money, or tell me what you have in ... more

1949 royal enfield 350 model g barn find

blackburn, Lancashire, BB2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 2500

1949 74 years old royal Enfield 350 barn find engine kick over free with good compression won??t take much to get running sadly old owner passed away he??s family sold it off I didn??t receive v5 logbook but easily applied for good project last on road 2009 thanks for looking any questions plz message £ovno may p / x try me cheers 07974548489
On 19-Mar-24 at 13:00:05 GMT, seller added the following information:
Advertised else where may end early for right offer
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1949 BSA B31 Motorcycle Plunger Classic Motorcycle

Cheltenham, GL52***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 3750

A really nice 1949 BSA Plunger 350 B31 in very tidy and clean condition
During my ownership I fitted a brand new (expensive) Amal built and jetted for a BSA B31 which transformed the low engine speeds (the original carb is worn and will come with the bike as a spare). I have only used for a few used it for a few summer runs over the last couple of years and it is a lovely bike to ride with a relaxed engine and great sound
I have some history with the bike including a variety of tax ... more

1949 BSA A7 [LONG STROKE ENGINE]

Crawley, RH11***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 5250

1949 BSA A7 ?? Long Stroke Engine
I purchased this bike in 2021from an old gentleman who had restored it but unfortunately, due to ill health, was unable to ride it. It is my ?go to?? bike for VMCC runs, reliable, comfortable and easy to move around as it is so low to the ground. It is not anoil painting, it is a practical reliable classic that needs to be used. Duringthe time I have owned it I have added modern day parts to make it more useableon our roads, these include indicators, LED ... more

1949 Matchless 500 - Bespoke - Hill Climber - Speedway - Board track racer

Sandwich, CT13***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 5750

Unique Bespoke One off Professionally built by a top Custom Motorcycle engineer Magazine featured1949 Matchless frame500cc GM 4 valve speedway engineruns on petrol not methanol kick start55 + bhp=funMakuni carb
Burman 4 speed gearbox pre unitexposed dry clutch Handmade springer front endalloy rims
Road registered original registration number UMT 12 non transferable with V5C
been stored since I think 2010
needs light recommissioning
Collection only Can help with loading
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Velocette MAC 1946

Cumbria, LA12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 7995

MAC 1946
Registration No:-DCO 273 (original and transferable)
Original Buff logbook present .First registered 12 / 07 / 1946
Purchased by presentowner 2009 , subject to a complete restoration and put back on the road in2014. Magneto reconditioned by Dave Lindlesy and Carburettor by Martin Bratby. Speedo and Dynamo also reconditioned. It has covered only 400 miles since going back on the road so still need some running-in
Recent oil change and everything checked as working ... more

Triumph Speed Twin 1945

Windsor , SL4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 11900

This Speed Twin was one of a few that were manufactured in 1945 after the war finished, I know of only one other in the world. A black one that??s in the States. Triumph struggled to obtain their trademark red paint immediately after the war, this may be the only Amaranth Red Speed Twin of that first year in existence. The condition of the bike is very good, not mint, but very, very good. After 6 years in storage some of the screw heads are showing rust as is the horn push. Paintwork and chrome ... more

1949 Norton International 500cc

Bromsgrove, B61***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 16750

1949 Norton International 500cc
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