1971 Honda CT

CT70-236636

1971 Honda CT70 "Trail 70"-Low Miles-Low Reserve-All Original -Another California ClassicStarting at .99 CENTS Up for auction is a beautiful all original 1971 Honda CT70. This cute little classic was recovered from a San Francisco bay area estate. The legendary Trail 70 has established itself in the hearts of millions. Whether your traversing the forest trails, easing along through a campground or cruising around town these little trail bikes with the big grin factor and timeless design are among Honda's longest running and most popular model. It can be your time machine back to more simpler times or the pride and joy of the present younger generation. This Honda 70 is loved and cherished by all ages and can be a apart of your family for a starting bid of .99 CENTS! The cosmetic condition of this timeless machine is fantastic. It is a prime example of an all original Honda CT70 from the Candy Ruby Red paint on down to the original tires this bike is in great shape for being 40 years old. There are some minor scratches here and there but again for 40 year old original paint it is absolutley stunning. All the emblems and stickers are also in great shape for the age with no rips or fading. The only none original part would be a the seat which is in like new condition and fits in perfectly with the look of the bike. All the chrome pieces are in great conditon and have no rust or pitting on them. There is a minor ding in the front fender. All the aluminum engine pieces are in great shape and shine very nicely. If you are looking for a wonderfully kept all original CT 70 this is the bike. With no restoration involve this keeps the perfect patina of a 40 year old machine. Mechanically this bike is in good shape. The engine kicks over on the first kick. The 70cc engine roars to life pleasantly humming with no pinging or odd sounds. The 3 speed transmission shifts smoothly in all gears. The shocks are in great shape and give you a smooth ride. The front left shock sleeve is split due to age wear. Both the rear and front brake stops smoothly and does not leave you hanging. The bike does not have a battery so the lights do not turn on.. a easy fix would require getting a battery. Other than that this trail 70 runs like a trail 70 should nothing but a reliable smooth ride. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPURTUNITY TO OWN THIS BIKE AT A MUCH LOWER RESERVE THAN COMPARABLE HONDA TRAIL 70s ARE BRINGING. WITH THE VALUE OF THESE BEING DRIVEN UP IT IS AN INVESTMENT THAT IS BETTER THAN MONEY IN YOUR BANK AND WILL BRING JOY TO YOU AND EVERYONE AROUND YOU FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. Additional Information, Please Read Before Bidding Please only bid if you intend to buy. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask BEFORE you bid. It is very frustrating to have bidders who are not serious buyers and it is not fair to the other bidders. Because this bike was recovered from an estate and has not been in the DMV system for many years there is no title included. Bike will be sold on Bill of Sale The Blue plate will not be included because it is a personal prop of mine Please have all funds in place prior to bidding and make sure you are able to follow all the directions of the auction prior to bidding. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid. Please do not email with request for the reserve. The reserve should have no bearing on what you feel comfortable bidding. The reserve is the least we will accept.We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of the close of the auction to be made via paypal. The balance must be paid before 5:00 PM on the Friday following the auction.Other than the deposit NO amount of the balance will be accepted through paypalBuyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle and all costs associated with it. If you require the title to be overnighted to you, there is a $25.00 charge for this, the charge will be more for international postage. EXPORT OKWE CAN HELP PUT YOU IN CONTACT WITH AFFORDABLE SHIPPING TO JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!We can assist you in finding the most cost effective shipper just about anywhere in the United States or around the world. We are in the San Francisco Bay Area, very close to the port of Oakland and a few hundred dollars away for the port of Los Angeles or Long Beach. For overseas shipping, check with Chris Ortiz from CFR Line. His direct telephone number is (310) 223-0471 EXT 2109 and email ischris@cfline.com. Their website is www.shipcfr.com . For shipping throughout the United States check with www.gotruckgo.comBuyer is responsible for all DMV charges.www.1aamotorcycles.comTHANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING