Original Retail Price question

[mqtsteve]

Does anybody know what the original retail price was for 1960s Bridgestone motorcycles?  I own BS90s, but am interested in all models.  The design still looks modern with all the chrome and cool tank shapes!

[RayK]

Steve
I don't know what the prices in the US were at the time, however I do have the 1968 prices including Tax from Sydney (Parramatta) AUSTRALIA. These prices are in Australian Dollars - I don't know the exchange rate in 1968.

50 Sport = $250
90 Deluxe (pre-mix) = $303
90 Deluxe (JetLube) = $318
100 Sport (Jetlube) = $355
175DT = $499
350 GTR = $689

I hope this helps
RayK

[Gerrit]

The 175 Dual Twin was the only Bridgestone motorcycle officially imported in the Netherlands, and for only two years. Last listed price in 1968 was 2,295 guilders or US $637.50 at the then current exchange rate. Few were sold, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki had the two-stroke market pretty much under control.

[moonpup]

You can find 1970 prices & other info here.....

http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?topic=2727.0

[moonpup]

Or some earlier "across the pond" prices......

http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?topic=2648.0

[mqtsteve]

Thanks guys!!  Can't believe how far a dollar went in the 60s/70s.  Modern 50cc bikes go for thousands (ktm/Kawasaki).  Looking forward to getting my bikes back to like new condition.  Might take a while, but I'm in for the long hall!  Thanks again, mqtsteve

[James14p]

[paul]

Looking at US Bureau of Labor Statistics,  it takes about $6.00 (2014) dollars to equal $1.00 (1970) dollar in general purchasing power.

[Mopar5426]

  Well I Guess That Proves Investing In Bridgestones Is Good   305.00 X 6   Is Less Than 2000.00 Dollars   The 175sr On Ebay A While Back Got Bid To 9750.00 And Did Not Meet The Reserve A 5X  The Money    Just My 2 Cents GENE

[paul]

Rockford raised the SR175 price rather quickly. $305 on 12-23-69. Then $455 on the 2-15-70 price sheet.

[reed]

Moonpup.
The BS dealer in Ledsham Wirral was about forty mile away where i use to live in the UK.
Thanks.
Steve.