Though the CRM team is, unfortunately, stuck here in frigid Pittsburgh this weekend, if you’re anywhere near Las Vegas, you’ll want to make a beeline to the South Point casino. That’s where the Mecum Motorcycle Auction is going down. This is a veritable toy box of classic and not-so-classic motorbikes, all of which are for sale at some surprisingly reasonable prices. Of course, not everything that passes before the auctioneer’s gaze is a cheapie- the focus on Pre WWII Harleys, bevel-drive Ducati twins and anything bearing the HRD Vincent label will be commanding mortgage-like bucks. However, this year’s sale, which began yesterday, has a large number of affordable Japanese and British bikes going up for bidding and if you’re in the market for a budget custom build project or restoration Mecum is the place to be. In previous years, we’ve enjoyed covering the event as there are machines on display that we’d previously only seen in books or museums. It’s a fun, carnival-like atmosphere in the massive auction hall which is outfitted for the duration with gear vendors, food stands and yes, a bar. We plan to get busy with a few of our magazine’s cafe racer builds which will be up for sale when Mecum returns to Vegas come June- hope to see you all there.
