Dee and I would like to thank everyone who participated at our newest event during the Barber Vintage Festival. In just over three weeks, the event turned from a Cyclemarket only approach to a Cyclemarket and Auction. We got a great boost from the living estate collection that turned out to be the contents of a Suzuki shop from the sixties. There were some great project bikes as well as parts, tools and memorabilia.

While we had a great crowd, it is still very apparent that most folks are being very careful with their money. We had about a 70% sell-through rate for all of the lots consigned. I did notice that even in the swap meet, many bikes had high price tags and a lot of them went unsold. Many sellers seem to be asking prices that are higher than known market prices. Buyers are looking for good deals or an opportunity to get that special motorcycle. The auction certainly got things moving and we were able to sell a good amount of motorcycles.

Special motorcycles did well as they always do, especially neat old motorcycles that need love as well as a few beauties. We will post the results for you below. Don't forget to sign up for our e-mail list so you will be sure to receive notices about what is going on. Daytona has not been decided just yet, please watch for our e-mail.

I do want to say that it was great to be a part of the Barber Vintage Festival again. They broke another attendance record and put on a great show. If you love vintage motorcycles and the people, you need to put the Barber event on your must do list.