1958 Ariel Cyclone 650
How's this for a cool piece of trivia? Not only was the 1958 Ariel Cyclone 650 a rare model, but one also belonged to the late, great Buddy Holly. Unsurprisingly, his Ariel is worth huge money now, boasting an eye-watering valuation. The figure? Close to $540,000. Wow!
1938 Brough Superior SS100
It's fair to say that the Brough Superior SS100 turned a lot of heads when it first hit the market back in 1924. It was seen as the fastest production motorcycle on the planet at that time! And each iteration going forward stood up to scrutiny. The 1938 model is worth over $320,000 today.
1946 AJS "Porcupine" Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Boasting a supercharged multicylinder engine, the 1946 AJS "Porcupine" was no joke on the race track. It went on to win a Grand Prix World Championship in 1949. So how much is this legendary bike worth today, then? Quite a lot! It's valued at more than $425,000.
1932 Brough Superior ‘BS4’ 3-Wheel Austin Engine
The 1932 Brough Superior ‘BS4’ 3-Wheel Austin Engine was quite the motor. Unlike other Brough motorcycles, that were equipped with V-twin engines, this one had a four-cylinder Austin light car engine instead. It also boasted a three-speed gearbox. This stunning vintage bike is worth in excess of $460,000 today.
1939 Vincent HRD 998CC Rapide Series A
Vincent HRD Rapide motorcycles were very fast for their time. These metal beasts could hit around 110 mph. And they're pretty rare now — especially the 1939 Rapide Series A model. As a result of that, this bike is extremely valuable today. We're talking nearly $456,000 here!
1913 Pierce T Four
A bike that was very much ahead of its time, the 1913 Pierce T Four was an absolute gem. Equipped with a four-cylinder engine, it really stood out from the crowd. Keeping that in mind, you won't be surprised to hear that this motorcycle is worth a fortune today. It's valued at over $192,000.
1911 Flying Merkel Board Track Racer
There was nothing flashy about the 1911 Flying Merkel Board Track Racer. It was perfectly-weighted and extremely quick on the race track. Now, it's a highly-coveted rarity. Only one of these vintage bikes is known to still exist. And it's incredibly valuable. The Flying Merkel is worth close to $507,000.
1923 Ace Four-Cylinder Sporting Solo
Another speedy beast, the 1923 Ace Four-Cylinder Sporting Solo was a spectacular motorcycle for its time. And honestly, it still looks the part today! It's a gorgeous piece of machinery. But how much is it worth now? Well, this vintage model could fetch over $175,000 at present.
1934 Brough Superior 996CC SS100
The 1934 Brough Superior 996CC SS100 was a rare model back then — let alone now! Only eight of these bikes were made that year, so they're very valuable in the collectors market today. The '34 996CC is worth more than $487,000. That's some figure, right?
1927 Harley-Davidson FHA 8-Valve Racer
A brand that's renowned for its quality, Harley-Davidson released this stunning motorcycle back in 1927. The FHA 8-Valve Racer was unmatched while in full-flight, hitting speeds of around 100 mph. Today, this particular model is worth a huge chunk of change. It's valued at more than $507,000.
1915 Henderson Four Model D
The 1915 Henderson Four Model D had everything you could want from a motorcycle. It was reliable, stylish, and incredibly quick. Sounds perfect, right! Who wouldn't be happy with that? Unsurprisingly, this vintage model is worth a lot of money nowadays. It's valued at over $170,000.
1934 Crocker Speedway Racer
With its eye-catching orange paint-job and slick body, it's no surprise that the 1934 Crocker Speedway Racer garnered a lot of attention in the past. But how about now? Well, this vintage motorcycle could fetch a pretty penny in collector's circles today. It's worth close to $160,000.
1926 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport
The 1926 Alpine Grand Sport is arguably one of Brough's coolest ever motorcycles. It's got to be in the conversation, at least! While that debate rages on, though, this can't be denied — it's insanely valuable today. The vintage model is worth in excess of $541,000.
1916 Thor V-Twin 16U
How can you not be struck by the 1916 Thor V-Twin 16U? The God of Thunder himself would've been impressed! While this was a stunning motor for its time, the model still has its fans today. The valuation proves that. The blue beauty is worth roughly $143,000.
1912 Henderson Four
There's no denying that the Henderson Four motorcycles were impressive for their time. They boasted a single-speed chain drive and clutch alongside the four-cylinder engine. But surely none of those bikes are still in their original condition today, right? Wrong! One 1912 model emerged untouched recently, and it's worth over $567,000.
1939 BMW RS255 Kompressor
What happens if you combine a 1939 BMW RS255 engine and chassis with a 1951 Rennsport frame? Well, you get this unique motor! The Kompressor you see here was built in the 1980s, and it's worth an eye-watering amount of money today. The current valuation sits at over $584,000.
1975 Ducati 750SS
The 1975 Ducati 750SS is coveted for a reason, folks. It's a very rare breed. So yes, when it comes to valuations, you won't be shocked to learn that these bikes can fetch a lot of cash nowadays. The vintage model is worth just under $248,000.
1925 Coventry-Eagle 981cc Flying 8
Fast, stylish, and rare, the 1925 Coventry-Eagle 981cc Flying 8 was a remarkable bike. It's tough to tear your eyes away from it. Is it valuable today, though? You bet. This motorcycle is worth more than $284,000 at present. Not bad for a 100-year-old vehicle, right!
1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank
While it might look pretty archaic compared to modern motorcycles, the 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank is still a classic. No more than 200 or so were built at the time, so they're extremely valuable today. How big's the figure, then? Well, we're talking north of $855,000!
1922 Brough Superior Mark 1 90 Bore
Another Brough bike to add to the list, the 1922 Superior Mark 1 90 Bore is as rare as they come. Only two of these vehicles exist now, and one was sold at auction in 2020. The buyer had to splash the cash to get it, spending around $308,000.
1940 Crocker Big Tank
While we've already seen a Crocker Big Tank from 1942 on this list, this model is a little bit older. It's also significantly more valuable. Yep, the 1940 Big Tank is worth over $610,000 today. Think of what you could do with that kind of money!
1915 Indian 8-Valve Board Track Racer
We'll be blunt here — the 1915 Indian 8-Valve Board Track Racer is absolutely gorgeous. How could you not fall in love with this bike! It's believed that only four of them still exist, so they're very rare now. In terms of valuation, the 8-Valve is worth in excess of $313,000.
1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer
With an eye-popping yellow body and an engine capable of hitting 108 mph, the Cyclone Board Track Racer is an iconic bike from the past. Hollywood superstar Steve McQueen owned a 1915 model, which is now insanely valuable. That motorcycle is worth around $1.02 million today!
1951 Vincent Black Lightning
The 1951 Vincent Black Lightning was a stunner of a bike when it first released. But a man named Jack Ehret took it to incredible heights. Using his Black Lightning, he broke the Australian speed record in 1953. Ehret hit an average of 141.5 mph! That particular motorcycle was sold at a 2018 auction for $929,000.
1947 Harley-Davidson FL
The 1947 Harley-Davidson FL is quite a contrast to the Strap Tanks. It certainly isn't as bare! But while this bright model doesn't share or surpass the valuation of those bikes, it's still a coveted motor nowadays. It's worth around $220,000.
Through: Daniel Hartwig