VALUE SOARS AS A COLLECTIBLE

[DC]

A smart person with enough money and room would be buying these up as fast as they could be found.  I know I would, if it were possible.

So once I win the lottery and can buy a farm or commerical property with lots of outbuildings . . . . . . 

[chief]

I think the turning point will be when the current crop of brand slaves move on. In the 70's, we were trying to keep Harley afloat and fighting Japanese bike makers dumping bikes on our market. That fight, for some, developed into a brand cult. Americans are very willing to accept Japanese automobiles, but that hasn't translated into a willingness to accept Japanese bikes - at least not some styles.

Younger riders are more open. In fact, a majority prefer Japanese built bikes. As they age, moving from one style of bike to another, I think Japanese cruisers like the Drifter will become more "collectible". As with any other vehicle, time does matter. These aren't Chevrolet Vega's... they are quality machines. Some will survive and some will become collectibles -  and will be valued for their technology and style.

I think they are collectible now, but they still sell below their true value IMHO.

[lazy-B]

I will be 82 years old next month, I have been riding regularly since I was 11 years old.
I was very active in the Oasis Shrine Motorcycle Drill Team for 15 years.
I will continue to ride until I no longer have the balance, coordination and dexterity needed
for the safety of myself and others.

That said, I do not plan on selling my 2006 Drifter in the near future but I wonder how many
years will elapse before the Drifters value will sky rocket due to it's uniqueness, beauty and
being out of production since 2006 ?

Billy