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A true rarity, early production Honda CB750 Sandcast
The Honda CB750 is undoubtedly one of the most important motorcycles ever made, for more reasons than one! It is, among other things, the motorcycle that coined the term "superbike" and set the standard UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) for an entire nations manufacturing.
Bidders HighwayFebruary 16, 2024 14:00
In the 60s, Honda was one of the world's largest manufacturers of two-wheelers, but the model range consisted only of light motorcycles and other small creations, like the Honda Cub. The American dealers informed headquarters that there was a clear market for a modern motorcycle in the 750cc class and development of a new machine began shortly thereafter.
Honda developed a more advanced motorcycle packing an inline four with overhead single cam, four carburettors, front brake discs, electric start, and a five-speed gearbox. The engine configuration itself was nothing new as it was already in found in MV Augusta's model range. However, Honda stood out as they managed to offer the configuration at a very competitive price.
Honda CB750 Sandcast
Despite market research, Honda was not entirely sure how their new larger motorcycle would be received and therefore chose to keep production on a smaller scale. Cost-effective methods were used in production, such as the engine block being cast via gravity in sand moulds.
This method was used on the first 7,500 or so CB750s built. Because interest in the new model was enormous, they had to switch to a more efficient diecast method. The change in production means that the first 7,500 manufactured bikes have today been nicknamed "Sandcast" and these make up less than 2% of the total production of over 400,000 CB750s.
Fantastiska detaljer
Those looking for a CB750 for their collection are most likely looking for a "Sandcast". Finding an original bike in good condition, renovated or not, is not all that common these days. Many have been modified over the years and used to the point of being scrapped. This has caused the prices of the early bikes to increase significantly in recent years and will continue to rise at a steady pace. Of the scant 2% "Sandcast" that were produced, however, the first 200 copies stood out a little extra. Among other things, they had a larger fuel tank and many of the details on the motorcycle were handmade.
The first 200 motorcycles were produced in just under a month and was assigned frame numbers 0 to 200. These unicorns are considered extraordinary today and are more or less impossible to find on the world market. An early prototype example has fetched a whopping $263,725 at auction in the US, making it the world's most expensive bike from Japan, and it will probably stand for quite a while.
I ett makalöst skick
For those looking for a unique item for the collection, a rare chance is now given! Bidders Highway offers the world's collectors a unique opportunity to bid on an exquisite and fully restored Honda CB750 Sandcast with production number 180. The first 200 bikes produced make up 0.05% of the total production, making them some of the rarest imaginable. The renovation has taken place over several years and the motorcycle has been restored with original parts to factory new condition. The renovation cost a small fortune as the focus was on original parts and a perfect restoration. Embellished with hand-crafted details and other distinguishing touches make this a world-class unicorn.
If you are interested in motorcycles, here is an absolutely unique chance to bid on an object that will not appear for many, many years to come!
