Featured Rob North Machines For Sale

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  1. Iceman

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    A lot of forum members will be aware that Rob North passed away in October 2024 (the 16th), his daughters have decided to auction 2 of Rob's personal machines, the Triumph is the only road going machine he ever built and he kept this for himself. I see an awful lot of race bikes come up for sale saying they are Rob North, one was recently advertised on e bay, I asked the seller to provide a chassis number, suddenly the advert was taken down. I recall writing some information on these frames some time back, if any forum members have a genuine interest I can post some information. Personally I have always believed that Rob North was the most talented frame maker there has been. I expect you will need very very deep pockets to be the lucky custodian of such a fine machine, I predict that both these machines will achieve a world record for a Triumph engined race bike.
    1969 BSA/Triumph Rob North Special for Sale at Auction - Mecum Auctions
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    Wish i were rich.
     
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    damn this bike looks super sexy:heart_eyes:
     
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  4. Sandi T

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    @Iceman, Steve and Russell and I are going to be at this Mecum Auction in Las Vegas at the end of the month! And we'll be there on Friday which it looks like the lot this bike will be in. So I'll get to see it up close and in person! How cool is that?? Perfect timing on your post.

    Last year we went to the first two days of the auction (Wed-Thurs) but decided that this year we'd attend the "big daddy" days -- Friday and Saturday. I'll be sure to track the bike down and post some photos. :):heart_eyes:
     
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  5. Iceman

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    Wish I could be there, and I look forward to hearing all about your day, hope you have a fantastic day. If there is any interest I can do a write up of the early days of Rob, his frames and his involvement at Triumph.
     
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  6. Sandi T

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    @Iceman, I'd be very interested in a write up of Rob. It will make it even more special to see this bike at the Mecum auction. Thanks!
     
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  7. CAVUMark

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    Rob was building a triple that a San Diego life guard was riding. The last race that I talked to him about the bike sucked a valve. He was also working on one of his old (winning) sidecar bikes. A marvel to behold. I have a picture of it somewhere and hope to post it. I would have lunch with Rob nearly every Saturday before COVID hit and we would talk mostly metal working. He had a large bus he and the boys would pile into with their bikes and tools and hit the track. I could tell he missed those days. And myself and EAA Chapter 14 will miss Rob.
     
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  8. Iceman

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    #8 Iceman, Feb 2, 2025
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    Here are the results from the auction of Rob's machines, on top of the hammer price there is a buyers premium. The Triumph was the only road going machine ever produced by Rob, it was his own personal machine. A great result for his daughters, and these machines will make the new owners really happy.

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  9. Iceman

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    Sandi I haven't forgotten, I will write it soon.
     
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  10. Sandi T

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    Thanks, @Iceman! I'll look forward to reading your write up about Rob North. And I'll get a Mecum Auction report going as soon as I finish the Sturgis report I'm not finished with yet.

    It was great fun to see the two Rob North bikes up close and personal this past weekend. His bikes garnered quite a lot of interest and were displayed quite prominently right at the start of the auction stage along with two great (and large) photos of Rob. I took a number of photos and will get some posted along with my Vegas auction report.
     
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  11. Iceman

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    It sounds like you ha da great time Sandi, I look forward to the photos and write up, as I am sure so will lots of forum members.
     
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