1940 Crocker Big Tank V-Twin Motorcycle worth $270,000 - $340,000
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| SOLD for $302,000 Lot 336 1940 Crocker 'Big Tank' V-Twin Engine no. 40.61.109 One of the rarest of all American motorcycles, the Crocker 'Big Tank' twin offered here was purchased at a Chicago auction in September 2000, at which time it was stated that Mike Lange had worked on the engine's restoration. Since acquisition the Crocker has been on display in the vendor's private museum in the UK. The previous owner was Thomas M Baer of Janesville, Wisconsin, who had acquired it from Ian Abrams of Pepper Pike, Ohio in January 1995 (see copy of the title assignment document on file). Also on file is the State of Ohio Certificate of Title (issued in June 1992) which records the owner prior to Mr Abrams as Sylvester Boyachek of Union City, PA. Accompanying paperwork consists of the aforementioned title documents, operating instructions and various papers relating to its purchase in September 2000, including the Bill of Sale. Estimate: US$ 270,000 - 340,000 £170,000 - 220,000 €220,000 - 280,000 |
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| Property is | Sold |
| Garage Spaces (put 0 if this does not apply) | 0.00 |
| Price Info | Sold at 2012 Bonham Quail Lodge Sale Auction |
| Type: | Classic Vehicle / Collector Vehicle, Motorcycle |
| New or Used: | Used |
| Year: | 1940 |
| Model: | V-Twin Big Tank |
| Make: | Crocker |
| Price | $302,000 USD |
| Exterior Color: | Aqua Blue and White |
For Sale at Auction |
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| Auction Sale? | Yes |
| Type of Auction | Phone Bidding, Internet Bidding, On-site Registration, Minimum Bid Amount Required, Retail Auction Event, Reserve Price |
| Auction Date | 08/16/2012 |
| Location | Quail Lodge, Carmel, CA |
| Name of Auction | Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale |
| Auction Website | http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20322/#MR1_module_instance_referenc... |
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| Type of Sale | Auction Company Sale |
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| Website | http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20322/lot/336/ |
Location |
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| Address | 8000 Greens Valley Dr. |
| City | Carmel |
| State | CA |
| Postal Code | 93923 |
| Country | USA |
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| Phone | +1 415 391 4000 |
| Fax | +1 415 391 4040 |
| Ad id: | 39272334 |
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