(June 14, 2018) Mecum’s June 2018 Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction held at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas earlier this month saw overall sales totals reach more than $3 million as 271 motorcycles changed hands in just two days.Two prewar cycles tied for the auction’s top sales honors as each sold for $88,000.

The first was a 1929 Cleveland Tornado Four Cylinder from the Jim Lattin Collection that boasted extreme rarity and impressive ownership history. The other top seller was a 1913 Harley-Davidson 9A 5-35 Single featuring original paint with leather belt drive and a professionally restored engine. Next in line among top sales was a stunning 1912 Indian Big Base 8-Valve that brought $82,500, followed by a one-of-one 2008 NCR Ducati Mike Hailwood TT that sold for $77,000.

1913 Harley Davidson

The Ducati brand played a significant role at the auction. Not only did two examples of the venerable marque land among the auction’s top sales, but additionally, a one-of-a-kind custom 2017 Ducati Scrambler Icon designed by celebrity tattoo artist GRIME was offered for sale with all proceeds benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children.

The unique motorcycle was customized as part of the Ducati North America's Inaugural "Maverick" program, and the warm reception it received at the June event translated to a $42,900 sale for the Shriners organization.

"Once again, high-quality motorcycles saw their status confirmed on the auction block,” Greg Arnold, motorcycle auction manager, commented. “Mecum Auctions consistently brings the strongest lineup to be found anywhere."

The complete top 10 motorcycle sales at the June 2018 Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction include:

    1929 Cleveland Tornado Four Cylinder at $88,000
    1913 Harley-Davidson 9A 5-35 Single at $88,000
    1912 Indian Big Base 8-valve at $82,500
    2008 NCR Ducati Mike Hailwood TT at $77,000
    1942 Harley-Davidson FL at $77,000
    1975 Ducati 750SS at $71,500
    1937 Indian Chief with Sidecar at $66,000
    1914 Harley-Davidson 11K at $55,000
    1959 BMW R60 with TR500 Steib Sidecar at $55,000
    1929 BMW R62 at $50,600