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Tomb:

--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on June 24, 2020, 10:20:26 PM ---That's very similar to my 550/4 Mongrel Florence.
And to be honest, mine cost about £3500 to build from scratch, including full engine rebuild, and that's with Trig doing all the work which cost me nothing. I would probably want the same or similar price as the one advertised if I were to sell mine, its not actually worth that of course being a one off but Mongrels / cafès/ brats/ bobber etc never are but if done correctly they can make good money. Mine is 100% better than the one for sale, that's for sure. Not everyone can build a bike so for those that want something different, it's the only way to own one.


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Yours is built from scratch with nothing left needing work, like a new bike. I have a feeling this one is a lash up from a crusty old barn find, look at the rusty throttle cable, frame/yokes and wheels powder coated in one piece. No engine build. Says new carbs so the photos must be before fitting them. As said, buying the latest trend.

Seamus:
Wishful thinking  8).

florence:
well, I'm always a fan of one-offs.

Anyway, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it overpriced, although good point about how much it costs to build them.  Mine was pretty expensive by the time I had rebuilt the engine.

royhall:
Having seen your bike in the flesh Julie I can say that if the other eBay bike is worth 5.5k yours is worth 10k. Except for Triggers dodgy engine paint (that I happen to like) of course. ;D

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