When it comes to classics, it is often about the 'usual suspects'. Because the number of times there Triumph Bonnevilles and Honda CB 750's are portrayed worldwide.
Unprecedented makes unloved
But in the history of car and motorcycle construction there has been an unprecedented number of brands and types that keep their existence quite 'undercover' in the present time. For such classics, not all parts are in the digital shop windows as imitations, whether perfect or not. And where many people shrink from admiration at the comment: “I have a classic Harley-Davidson”, as the owner of - for example - an Ardie, you will first have to explain what an Ardie actually is. In AMK number two of this year we start with the first introduction of the Ardie brand. The German brand Ardie that was 100% committed to quality.
Onbemind makes affordable
By thinking 'out of the box' you can particularly appreciate machines such as an Ardie. The brand has an interesting history, and the motorcycles that Ardie made were also not wrong. Searching and finding the parts is more exciting than the parts hunt for a BMW R75 / 5. But with a little patience, you can go a long way. The advantage of restoring, having and driving a lesser-known classic is that not all of the world is desperately hunting for the remaining parts. And things that not everyone is looking for, they are usually also priced more friendly. $ 750 was recently paid for a 'CBBNUMX' ribbed tank * in reasonable condition. And with those sorts of amounts, you are seriously considering giving up your passion and buying a nice used caravan.
Oh yes: Arie existed from 1919 to 1958. And 9 hp has been proven to be enough for pure classic pleasure. And the consumption of 1 in 40 is also so festive.
So first make sure that you get the February issue of AMK in uis, then you may be on a whole new line of thinking.
* The Honda CB750 'ripple tank'.
With the very first Honda CB750s, the press molds for the tank were not yet perfect. That is why the bottom of those tanks is not completely smooth, but is somewhat ribbed in certain places. And that imperfection is worth a lot of money to some people….
