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The Vintage Motorcycles

Specialists in antique, classic, veteran and vintage motorcycles.

SPECIALIST VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DEALER

Vintage Motorcycles For Sale - Authenticated Collector Motorcycles Worldwide

Explore a curated collection of rare vintage motorcycles from The Vintage Motorcycles, specializing in authenticated pre-war, military, and post-war collector machines sourced from private collections, family holdings, historic workshops, and motorcycle owners throughout Vietnam. Many of these motorcycles were originally manufactured in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries before being imported into Vietnam during earlier historical periods, where they remained in private ownership and collections for decades.

Unlike general motorcycle marketplaces, we focus exclusively on historically significant motorcycles with verified identity, accurate specifications, collector relevance, and long-term preservation value.

We aim to verify frame and engine numbers, model designation, production year, factory configuration, and condition before being presented to collectors worldwide. For more information about our purchasing process, please see our How to Buy Our Vintage Motorcycle guide.

90+ Collector Motorcycles
1900s-1990s Historical Coverage
Worldwide Collector Shipping
Verified Authentication Process

Why Collectors Choose The Vintage Motorcycles

Historical Expertise

Decades of experience researching, sourcing, restoring, and preserving historically important motorcycles from major international brands.

Authenticity Verification

Engine numbers, frame numbers, production specifications, and factory characteristics are carefully reviewed before listing.

Collector Standards

Each motorcycle is evaluated according to originality, restoration quality, mechanical condition, and historical importance.

International Service

Supporting collectors worldwide with documentation, inspection assistance, and professional shipping coordination.

Our Vintage Motorcycle Authentication Process

01

Historical Research

Each motorcycle begins with identification research including manufacturer records, production information, historical specifications, and period-correct features.

02

Technical Inspection

Mechanical systems, engine condition, frame integrity, drivetrain operation, braking systems, and electrical components are evaluated before acquisition.

03

Condition Classification

Motorcycles are accurately described as restored, preserved original, mechanically refurbished, or restoration projects depending on actual condition.

04

Collector Documentation

Listings include detailed photography, technical information, known history, and transparent condition disclosure.

Provenance & Historical Background

Many motorcycles in our collection were discovered in Vietnam after decades of storage, preservation, and changing ownership. Hidden away in private garages, old workshops, family collections, and forgotten storage spaces, these historic machines often remained untouched for generations before being carefully sourced and brought back into the collector community. Many of these motorcycles carry unique stories connected to Vietnam's past, including machines imported during earlier historical periods by European residents, international organizations, military personnel, and private owners. Through careful research, mechanical inspection, and preservation work, we help rediscover these forgotten motorcycles and return them to collectors who appreciate their authenticity and historical significance.

Where historical documentation exists, ownership information, factory details, and previous records are carefully preserved. When original documentation is unavailable, authenticity is established through mechanical evidence and factory specifications.

Our Approach We document what can be verified. We do not fill gaps in history with assumptions. Collectors receive accurate information before acquisition.

Mechanical Integrity Before Sale

Every motorcycle is evaluated beyond appearance. Our inspection process focuses on mechanical condition, historical correctness, and long-term ownership confidence.

Engine & Drivetrain

  • Engine operation assessment
  • Compression and mechanical evaluation
  • Transmission and drivetrain inspection
  • Oil system and mechanical condition review

Frame & Running Gear

  • Frame integrity inspection
  • Suspension evaluation
  • Brake system assessment
  • Wheel and chassis examination

Electrical & Components

  • Electrical system verification
  • Period-correct components review
  • Lighting and instrumentation check
  • Original equipment assessment

No cosmetic concealment.
No undisclosed structural repairs.
No inaccurate claims regarding originality.

For motorcycles that have received restoration work, we provide information regarding restoration quality, historical accuracy, and preservation standards. Explore our Vintage Motorcycle Restoration section for additional information.

International Collector Support

Many collectors purchase vintage motorcycles remotely. For this reason, transparency and professional communication are essential throughout the acquisition process.

Complete Legal Documentation

We provide a complete documentation package, including ownership records, technical information, export documents, and supporting paperwork required for customs clearance and local registration procedures.

Worldwide Shipping

We coordinate professional preparation, secure crating, export documentation, insurance, and international sea&air freight delivery to help collectors safely receive their motorcycles worldwide.

After-Sale Collector Support

Our relationship with collectors continues beyond the acquisition process. We provide ongoing support with technical information, ownership guidance, maintenance recommendations, and assistance with future service requirements.

Learn more about our International Vintage Motorcycle Shipping service for collectors worldwide.

Vintage Motorcycle Collector Investment Perspective

Authentic vintage motorcycles are valued not only because of their age, but because of their rarity, engineering significance, historical importance, originality, and documented provenance.

The strongest collector motorcycles represent preserved examples of industrial history, machines that document technological progress, craftsmanship, and the evolution of motorcycle culture.

Rarity Limited production and survival rates
Originality Factory correctness and authentic components
History Documented significance and provenance
Condition Preservation and restoration quality

Looking For A Specific Vintage Motorcycle?

Whether you are searching for a pre-war motorcycle, military classic, British icon, European collector machine, or American vintage motorcycle, our specialists can assist with sourcing and acquisition.

Contact Our Collector Specialists

Vintage Motorcycles Available For Sale

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Our inventory includes a carefully curated selection of vintage motorcycles for sale, ranging from antique and veteran machines to pre-war and post-war classic motorcycles from renowned American, British and European manufacturers.

Each motorcycle is selected for collectors and enthusiasts seeking historically significant machines with documented provenance, originality, and collector appeal.

Our collection regularly features rare and desirable models from manufacturers such as BMW, Zundapp, Vespa, Lambretta, Harley-Davidson, AJS, BSA, Triumph, Norton, Indian and other historic motorcycle brands. These vintage and collector motorcycles are offered in a range of conditions, including fully restored, preserved original, and restoration project bikes.

Many motorcycles in our inventory have undergone professional restoration using historically accurate methods, ensuring both authenticity and long-term collector value.

All motorcycles marked as available are offered for sale with worldwide export options, supported by fully insured international shipping services.

Our inventory is constantly evolving as new motorcycles become available. Unlike modern production motorcycles, every vintage motorcycle is unique. Once a motorcycle finds its next owner, it is often gone for good, and another example of similar originality and condition may not appear on the market again for years. If you are searching for a particular make, model, or era, we invite you to contact our team - we may be able to locate the right motorcycle through our network of collectors and owners in Vietnam.

AJS

ARIEL

BMW

BROUGH SUPERIOR

BSA

COVENTRY EAGLE

DUCATI

1974 Ducati 750SS vintage motorcycle for sale

1974 Ducati 750SS

$24,000
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DOUGLAS

DRESCH

EXCELSIOR

FN

1926 FN M70 vintage motorcycle for sale

1926 FN Model M70

SOLD

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

HENDERSON

IMPERIA

INDIAN

LAMBRETTA

MATCHLESS

MOTO GUZZI

MOTOSACOCHE

RENÉ GILLET

NEW MAP

NORTON

NSU

PEUGEOT

RUDGE

SAROLEA

SUNBEAM

TERROT

TRIUMPH

VESPA

VICTORIA

VINCENT

ZÜNDAPP