World record set for motorcycle sale

**Bob** · 30th November 2010, 01:03

A 1929 Brough Superior has set a new record price for a motorcycle, as it sold for £286,000 (NZ$597,200) at a specialist auction held by auctioneers H&H.

The Brough – a spring frame SS100, 1000cc v-twin - beat the previous record set by a 1915 Cyclone board track racer, which sold for $551,200 in July 2008. At that time, Sterling was worth $1.98, making the Sterling value £278,400.

**Edbear** · 30th November 2010, 07:15

Originally Posted by Bob

A 1929 Brough Superior has set a new record price for a motorcycle, as it sold for £286,000 (NZ$597,200) at a specialist auction held by auctioneers H&H.

The Brough – a spring frame SS100, 1000cc v-twin - beat the previous record set by a 1915 Cyclone board track racer, which sold for $551,200 in July 2008. At that time, Sterling was worth $1.98, making the Sterling value £278,400.

Now why didn't I buy one when I was 30 years younger...? Oh, that's right... they were out of my league back then, too!

Love them!