1911 Flying Merkel Motorcycle Value

Although surviving merkels are seldom seen these days they are widely recognized as icons of the motorized world. Still in their 15 year history the merkel and flying merkel established an amazing reputation as roadsters and racers which persists to this day.

1911 Flying Merkel Board Track Racer With Images Antique

Merkel was among the most innovative of the pioneer motorcycle companies.

1911 flying merkel motorcycle value. In 1911 joe sold his company to the miami cycle and manufacturing company and the factory was soon moved to middletown ohio. Merkel merged his company with the light motor co. Production continued under the name of the merkel light motor co in 1910 the motorcycles would carry the famous name of the flying merkel.

My main purpose for attending was to buy the 1911 flying merkel motorcycle that was being offered. Merkel s motorcycles were to set many performance standards in the emerging american racing scene. In 1911 merkel changed hands again this time purchased by the miami cycle manufacturing company of middletown ohio where the v twin grew to 61 cu in.

The mystique surrounding the flying merkel is alive and well however. A timeless motorcycle is the perfect way to. Although the gooding and company auction catalog listed its estimated value at 65 000 to 75 000 i knew the bike was worth much more.

And moved to pottstown pennsylvania. The merkel light motor co. 1911 flying merkel v twin.

Fulfill your dream of owning a vintage bike. In 1909 merkel merged with the light manufacturing company of pottstown pennsylvania where production began on a 50 cu in. A 1911 flying merkel board track racer went for us 423 500 in 2015 and a 1911 flying merkel for us 201 250 in 2011.

And with the addition of our 2 new vintage. Cole collection being a testament to the pioneering years of american racing ingenuity which you can smell and feel on the machine. The merkel brand first appeared in milwaukee wisconsin in 1902 when joseph merkel set up shop producing single cylinder motorcycles.

Currently greg merkel the great great grand nephew of joe merkel has taken ownership of the trademark flying merkel and has started a revival of the brand called flying merkel inc. Flying merkel motorcycles from ca 1908 until ca 1912. In 1903 joe merkel first designed and built his merkel light single and v twin engine motorcycles in pottstown pa with much success.

V twin and motorcycles were sold under the merkel light and the flying merkel names. From five vintage motorcycles in our collection. And up to 9hp in street trim.

Considering the scarcity of original merkels even faithful replicas like the merkel light shown in the accompanying photos are worth six figures. The final merkel machines were produced in 1917. By 1905 merkel had decided to engage in competition and produced several racing machines.

The highest recorded amount paid for a merkel was 423 000 for a 1911 flying merkel board track racer at mecum s 2015 las vegas auction. Our collection holds 6 flying merkels currently on display. Motorcycles to the family the 1911 flying merkel and the 1911 v twin you can now choose.

In the few years of its existence the flying merkel became a true motorcycle legend. This 1911 flying merkel board track racer is in remarkable original condition and is the gem of the entire e j. Without having the vintage collector s wallet.

Original merkel motorcycles are rare and highly sought after by collectors.

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