Finally.... A Restored 350 on eBay

[dcr]

Like most things, some are in it for the money and others are in it for more spiritual reasons. One side "corporate" one side "purist".

[moonpup]

Just adding this link I posted in another thread to this one so that we can have some examples documented concerning the pricing of various 350's around the world.

This 350 GTR is currently available "down under" for $11,750

http://classicbikesdirect.com.au/2014/07/18/bridgestone-gtr350-1970/

Don't want to duplicate photos, so here's a link to the other thread that has a pic of this bike....

http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?topic=3582.msg19288;topicseen#new

[Trev W]

Classic Bikes Direct are having an open day this Saturday for the Melbourne VJMC group , I am planning to  attend ,They did the same thing last year & it was a good day out.
 Might be a good little ride on my BS 90 .
 Cheers Trev

[Kenneth Pagel]

Nearly $18,900?? Totally nuts, IMHO. That's '73 Kawasaki 900 Z-1 territory, price wise. I don't think at this time a GTR/GTO is worth anywhere near that kind of dough. But if someone is crazy/stupid enough to pay that, more power to them.

[Jeff Bar]

I would think the GTR that Steve Reed built  for Richard would be worth 18k  i have seen it
its really amazing  he did with i think was the best job ever on a stone Jeff Bar

[slawsonb]

There have been two really good survivors on eBay this year. One a GTO the other a GTR. Both sold in the sub $6000's. Not sure if a resto would bring more or less. 
...bert

[moonpup]

Every bike that hasn't been restored is a "survivor". Just depends on how well it's survived! 

The "survivor" thing has been generating some big bucks in the automotive scene recently. For some reason if you slap the "barn find" or "survivor" moniker on a vehicle, the sheep will shell out the bigger bucks.

IMHO, I think it's just a fad/phase that will peter out eventually. 

[slawsonb]

I agree. For the two I'm describing the better term would be "excellent original condition". Sorry for getting all new milenium.
 
...bert

[srpackrat49]

Well i got a 1970 GTO last year off E/bay..... Nice bike... but i did have to put my touch on her.....Its like a Harley.... HD stands for a 100 bucks.... so far i,ve put over 500 bucks into new stuff and i,m not done... I,m going to redo the forks this winter.... IE... i don,t like tank slapers.... have just over 6K in her now..... Ride em if ya got them.....

[coxy]

anyone know were to get that key ring

[slawsonb]

Bet he'd sell you that one for $17000!
Seriously, I believe Richard has them or ones very similar.
...bert

[Jeff Bar]

I think richard gives the cool key fobs away they arereally neat soft as not to scratch paint but bright bs emblem jeff bar

[ziggy stardust]

Yes I got one free with my first order over two years ago, I mistakenly let it go when I sold the GTR last year.

Z

[moonpup]

Here's another $10K+ Bridgestone 350 for sale. This time it's a GTO located "down under" with an asking price of $12,000.

Nice original bike......

http://www.autotrader.com.au/motorcycles-for-sale/1970-BRIDGESTONE-GTO-350-JBW3566325?backurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autotrader.com.au%2Fmotorcycles-category%2Fclassic-vintage-for-sale%2F&backtext=Results

[Mike Anderson]

Interesting, that is my old GTO up for sale again. It has made the rounds quite a bit in the last year or so.
Later Mike

[moonpup]

That GTO must be getting dizzy by now... this is it's 5th. owner in that same time period. 

[reed]

Mike,
That GTO wants to come back too you!!
You need more Bridgestones 
Thanks.
Steve. 

[Mike Anderson]

Probably should not have sold it Steve. Just too many bikes and GTO's are my least favorite. At least some people are having fun with it.
Later Mike

[moonpup]

Maybe this time it'll end up in the hands of a true enthusiast who finds it their most favorite.