Today's edition of "Color Me Dumbfounded"

[coupedegrace]

I realize that the passion of collectors is not necessarily a rational thing, and that whatever floats your boat might not do the same for me and vice versa. Keeping that in mind, there are times that I'm still SHOCKED by the prices that some things fetch. Case in point, the below BAT auction item. I had no idea there was a passionate minibike collectors market out there. And now that I know there is one, I still have no idea why. But hey, not my place to judge - I'm into cars that are allergic to rain. GLWTA as the old farts say, and have fun!

1991 Honda Z50J Baja Africa

Bid for the chance to own a 1991 Honda Z50J Baja Africa at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #172,066.

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[vince]

Speaking of colors, check out this collection of Honda CT70s that landed on BaT the other day. A couple of colors that I hadn't seen before. I kinda get why these bring so much money, many of us wanted one as a kid and can finally afford them now. That's what happened with me, I wanted one since I was 8 and finally got one at 58. My father in law has a 1970 CT50 that he bought new, it is in perfect condition - I don't think he believed me when I told him what it is worth.

No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #172,433.

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[Gransin]

I once had a Honda Monkey as well, how I wish I didn't sell it. (picture isn't great, but it's the only one I have)

 

[vince]

I once had a Honda Monkey as well, how I wish I didn't sell it. (picture isn't great, but it's the only one I have)

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Cool color combo!

 

[Lucas]

In Poland in the 1980s, every kid dreamed at night about Motorynka...
Today, original ones in good condition can cost 2-3 thousand Euro or more.
The wind in your hair and mosquitoes or flies in your teeth was an unforgettable experience in those days.

 

[rsporsche]

Speaking of colors, check out this collection of Honda CT70s that landed on BaT the other day. A couple of colors that I hadn't seen before. I kinda get why these bring so much money, many of us wanted one as a kid and can finally afford them now. That's what happened with me, I wanted one since I was 8 and finally got one at 58. My father in law has a 1970 CT50 that he bought new, it is in perfect condition - I don't think he believed me when I told him what it is worth.

No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #172,433.

bringatrailer.com

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the only problem between wanting one as a kid and now ... trying to fit our 'super-sized' self on such a small bike.

 

[bavbob]

Ahh the Honda 50 and 70. We had tons of woods to ride in and so many had those. I had a Rupp Roadster myself which now goes for big bucks also.

https://www.classic.com/veh/1970-rupp-roadster-c116737-n1k5Dxp/

 

[Lucas]

the only problem between wanting one as a kid and now ... trying to fit our 'super-sized' self on such a small bike.

I think that when our current self sits on this little motorbike, we automatically have a big smile on our faces and our thoughts go back to those carefree childhood times.
For the feeling of this moment, it is priceless.

 

[boonies]

Speaking of colors, check out this collection of Honda CT70s that landed on BaT the other day. A couple of colors that I hadn't seen before. I kinda get why these bring so much money, many of us wanted one as a kid and can finally afford them now. That's what happened with me, I wanted one since I was 8 and finally got one at 58. My father in law has a 1970 CT50 that he bought new, it is in perfect condition - I don't think he believed me when I told him what it is worth.

No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #172,433.

bringatrailer.com

Oh boy, I wanted a Honda 70 when I was a kid. Parents were not motorcycle fans so that didnt happen. The colors remind me of the great color palette that BMW had in the 70's!

 

[bmw2800cs]

Speaking of colors, check out this collection of Honda CT70s that landed on BaT the other day. A couple of colors that I hadn't seen before. I kinda get why these bring so much money, many of us wanted one as a kid and can finally afford them now. That's what happened with me, I wanted one since I was 8 and finally got one at 58. My father in law has a 1970 CT50 that he bought new, it is in perfect condition - I don't think he believed me when I told him what it is worth.

No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #172,433.

bringatrailer.com

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Sweet E46

 

[dang]

A coworker restores all things minibike and scooter. The JDM market is insane.

 

[vince]

Sweet E46

Thanks! Probably paid too much for it on BaT but it only had 21k miles (now 23K) and it's an Imola on Imola six speed.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

You got it bad, Vince!

 

[vince]

You got it bad, Vince!

Yes, I do! Some of my friends have it much worse.

 

[bmw2800cs]

Thanks! Probably paid too much for it on BaT but it only had 21k miles (now 23K) and it's an Imola on Imola six speed.View attachment 194070

Drooooooool.......

 

[CSteve]

Sexy standing still. I call this color and variations Whore Red. Probably not politically or any other way correct.