Finally made it to Deus Ex Machina Auckland and did take some pics.

[merv]

Me and Mrs merv had a long weekend in Auckland which on Sunday coincided with us having been together 35 years. What better thing to do that day than have afternoon tea at the Shed 5 Cafe at Deus Ex Machina, and once I'd downed my milkshake and red velvet cake I worked my way around taking photos.

The Webb's auction bikes were mainly still there, many with "Sold" signs on them. You guys on here made me paranoid about being told not to take photos at DEM so I left the flash off so as not to attract too much attention, and in the end no hassles from the establishment, but my pics are a bit grainy because of it.

Enjoy the pics. I'll post them up as I have time but here's a few to start.

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[merv]

I like the way you can look through the window into the workshop.


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[Brian d marge]

I like the way you can look through the window into the workshop.


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clean,,, and attension to detail ,,,looks good

Stephen

I sometimes race against those Mettises ( sp) they do go quite well !!!:angry:)

[young1]

I was also in Auckland for the weekend (my Partner's birthday) and took her there for lunch on Saturday. What a fantastic place to find. I encourage you all to check it out sometime.

Mike

[merv]

Stephen, yes it is a very tidy place.

Motu presume you've been in there to drool at these bikes?

I'll post more pics later.

[Motu]

No,I haven't been there yet,it takes a lot to get me into Auckland these days.I had a plan to go to the first meeting at Rosebank Speedway on Sunday,but was easily deflected.

[Brian d marge]

15 000 for a cb 400 flat tracker , tell him hes dreaming .......

Stephen

[AllanB]

That's a cool looking shop. Love the clean workshop - I wish my garage was half as tidy (guess that's my fault!).

Now - do tell me that was not your pink cupcake .......

[Crasherfromwayback]

15 000 for a cb 400 flat tracker , tell him hes dreaming .......

Stephen

I laughed when I saw that too. I hope they don't con some poor sap into paying that for it...you could build exactly the same bike for around $1500.00

[merv]

Now - do tell me that was not your pink cupcake .......

Nah not pink, I told you it was a red velvet cake, and yes we both had one - nice!!

OK better get on and show you a few more pics.

Not sure how long the auction collection will be online at Webbs but check it out here http://www.webbs.co.nz/auction/important-vintage-collectors-motorcycles

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[merv]

You can see a number of the auction bikes have "Sold" signs on them, but what price they fetched compared to the indicative prices I wouldn't have a clue. Perhaps someone that was there at the auction could fill us in on that.

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[merv]

Yeah there were some cool looking old bikes in that auction and you can see the staff at the counter weren't bothered by me taking photos else they may have chased me away. Good advertising for their shop I'd say, after you've seen these pics I suggest you get along and have a squizz yourselves.

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[High Lord]

Oh my f-n God these are Goooooorrrrrrggggeeeeeuuussss.... are these the same bikes that we're auctioned from some Museum? Only caught half a story on the telly, they sent some drongo to interview them.... vague...

[merv]

Hopefully someone does know where the auction bikes came from as that wasn't mentioned on the auction site from what I could see. A great collection that's for sure.

[Brian d marge]

just a guess but it looks like the ones that are sold , are the ones that " I had a old bsa when i was young " couldn't afford when they were young , and now the kids have gone,,, are willing to pay ...

Didn't see any prices but the cb400 was over the top , so how far over is the square four ?


Still a good business model , run the cafe , that pays for the bills and if we sell a bsa for 1/2 a million thats all gold babay !!!

Stephen ....

[avgas]

Still a good business model , run the cafe , that pays for the bills and if we sell a bsa for 1/2 a million thats all gold babay !!!

Stephen ....
I am surprised there aren't more in Japan....considering that is where he is stealing Mechanics from.

I visited some semi-family in Kyoto at appia (http://www.appia.jp/news.html) - but the problem they have is they are 60 minutes out of Kyoto.
If you had a place like Dues in middle of Tokyo wouldn't it make a killing?

[Brian d marge]

I am surprised there aren't more in Japan....considering that is where he is stealing Mechanics from.

I visited some semi-family in Kyoto at appia (http://www.appia.jp/news.html) - but the problem they have is they are 60 minutes out of Kyoto.
If you had a place like Dues in middle of Tokyo wouldn't it make a killing?

Ive got a feeling there are similar , but cant think off top of head , Hes stealing Jap mechanics then? hence the attention to detail ! hahaha

that says a lot !

Anyhow as of Sunday I am driving down to Wakayama for some work and a small vacation , 3 days , It will be good to get out of 第埼玉:yes:

Stephen

ps , selling Land crab to the Japanese ,,,now that might work !!!

[Dodgyiti]

These were some of the hammer prices, less than 5% of the bikes met reserve but after auction negotiations went on until after 10.30pm so who knows what actually sold and for what money.
None of them looked like they could actually be put into service, nor had been for a long long time. So I guess they were bought for investment and wank factor which is a real waste really.

'53 BMW R25 & s/c $6,250
'60 TR6 $16,000
'61 BSA S/Rocket USA spec $9,000
'65 BMW R50 $6,500
'69 BSA T-Bolt $11,500
'71 Guzzi Ambassador $7,500
'71 Commando $9,500
'71 Norton Proddie $30,000
'73 X-75 $30,000
'74 JPS Norton $18,000
'36 Ariel Red Hunter $6,500
'49 Ariel Sq4 $12,000

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=Dodgyiti;1129887316]
None of them looked like they could actually be put into service, nor had been for a long long time. So I guess they were bought for investment and wank factor '

Good thing your Ambassador is painted white then.....:innocent:
Your Museum/workshop does a good cup of coffee....muffins would be nice for next time.....

[jellywrestler]

These were some of the hammer prices, less than 5% of the bikes met reserve but after auction negotiations went on until after 10.30pm so who knows what actually sold and for what money.
None of them looked like they could actually be put into service, nor had been for a long long time. So I guess they were bought for investment and wank factor which is a real waste really.

'53 BMW R25 & s/c $6,250
'60 TR6 $16,000
'61 BSA S/Rocket USA spec $9,000
'65 BMW R50 $6,500
'69 BSA T-Bolt $11,500
'71 Guzzi Ambassador $7,500
'71 Commando $9,500
'71 Norton Proddie $30,000
'73 X-75 $30,000
'74 JPS Norton $18,000
'36 Ariel Red Hunter $6,500
'49 Ariel Sq4 $12,000
maybe webbs might take a lesson from this and be a little bit more up front with their descriptions etc.
There's been a couple of 'successful' auctions up till now maybe both buyers and sellers are wising up to their ways???