350 ypvs

[jackjabba]

Apr 9, 2021 1:30:16 GMT 1 brg1200 said:

I agree but it may not be quick. As noted in other places, who do these bikes appeal to? Just us blokes of a specific age range who grew up with them or desiring them. When we age out of it they’re just impractical and probably socially unacceptable ancient technology in an age of Teslas and Priuses

Well when the really old bikes start to sell for peanuts then start to worry but its not happening yet. There are less people around now who rode 30's, 40's and 50's bikes but they still go up in value and desirability.

[liffy16]

Certain people have been saying this about old british bikes for years aswell, and they are no cheaper now ! myself would love an old rudge 500 ulster but have you seen what they go for 😟

[29davyt]

Apr 8, 2021 19:07:30 GMT 1 525bri said:

I honestly think this bubble will burst and a lot of guys are going to be looking at a 5 to 6 grand badly running pos in their garage that is now worth around 3.

In the meantime it seems this place is still fairly level headed hence my search will now continue in the wanted section, let's see what pops up.

Bri

I think you need to pinch yourself Bri ! Even if the bubble does burst some time in the future the bikes will remain at that price and not drop in value by any significant amount, you Best Buy one quick while you can , lol.

[veg]

The run of the mill British stuff has come down from its heyday but the desirable stuff is still desirable the bikes built in limited numbers eg Broughs,Vincents, velocette , rudges, those made in big production numbers don’t have the kudos
Thing with the Lc esp the 350 there weren’t ever huge numbers brought in, imports from Europe probably out number the Uk bikes now. Yes at the moment they are being bought by people 50 yrs plus however how many are owned wanted or desired by anyone under 50? How many under 50 are even riding bikes?
Simple economics if the market is glutted with a product and those buying are dying out the value will decline, it may take some time but in 10 years the market for them will change.

[arrdy350]

Apr 9, 2021 9:16:28 GMT 1 veg said:

The run of the mill British stuff has come down from its heyday but the desirable stuff is still desirable the bikes built in limited numbers eg Broughs,Vincents, velocette , rudges, those made in big production numbers don’t have the kudos
Thing with the Lc esp the 350 there weren’t ever huge numbers brought in, imports from Europe probably out number the Uk bikes now. Yes at the moment they are being bought by people 50 yrs plus however how many are owned wanted or desired by anyone under 50? How many under 50 are even riding bikes?
Simple economics if the market is glutted with a product and those buying are dying out the value will decline, it may take some time but in 10 years the market for them will change.

I have got about 30 year's before I am 50. I will look after the classic bike's 😁👍

[veg]

Lucky git, so that means you and Tom (steelerd) are our sub 50 yr olds mate you’ll be able to cherry pick all those cheap lc’s if there is any petrol left 😁

[icarus001]

It used to be that any old British bike could command a decent price, then the classic vehicle crash happened and the limited edition stuff with full paperwork kept a premium but everything else went down.

Once we're all too old to ride these bikes the immaculate standard low mileage bikes with full documented history will still be traded as investments and they'll still be worth decent money, but the average bike will go down.
I have a 1936 Rudge 500cc but it's not matching numbers and although DVLA states it was first registered in 1936 I have no history beyond about ten years ago, so it could be a bitsa for all I know, at some point in it's life I think it was raced and it's road legal and registered but still stripped back like a racer, so it's never going to be worth the same money as a completely standard Rudge Ulster with all the history - it looks nicer than a standard Ulster, just like a lot of LCs look nicer than they left the factory after a bit of personalisation, but standard is where the money is for investment bikes.

Whilst they're still being ridden and enjoyed then specials are worth good money if they're done well, but worth very little in reality as longer term investments.

[liffy16]

Apr 11, 2021 3:55:56 GMT 1 icarus001 said:

It used to be that any old British bike could command a decent price, then the classic vehicle crash happened and the limited edition stuff with full paperwork kept a premium but everything else went down.

Once we're all too old to ride these bikes the immaculate standard low mileage bikes with full documented history will still be traded as investments and they'll still be worth decent money, but the average bike will go down.
I have a 1936 Rudge 500cc but it's not matching numbers and although DVLA states it was first registered in 1936 I have no history beyond about ten years ago, so it could be a bitsa for all I know, at some point in it's life I think it was raced and it's road legal and registered but still stripped back like a racer, so it's never going to be worth the same money as a completely standard Rudge Ulster with all the history - it looks nicer than a standard Ulster, just like a lot of LCs look nicer than they left the factory after a bit of personalisation, but standard is where the money is for investment bikes.

Whilst they're still being ridden and enjoyed then specials are worth good money if they're done well, but worth very little in reality as longer term investments.

Think you should sell that rudge if it's a bitsa ,to me obviously 😂👍