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3k Mile Restoration 400F2 at Next Mathewsons Auction & Commando 850

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AshimotoK0:
https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/16733-1978-honda-cb400f


UPDATE
Tried to make out the reg no.  and think its BMA 853S ... last taxed in 1985

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Laverda Dave:
Oh dear, I'm very tempted, another 400/4 for the garage!!!
Trouble is what would you do to it, wipe an oily rag over it or restore it? If restoring you'd be looking at the thick end of £5-6k as it's so rusty even if it is original.
£2.5k is very high considering it's condition. I'll watch it though.

AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on February 27, 2021, 11:17:17 AM ---Oh dear, I'm very tempted, another 400/4 for the garage!!!
Trouble is what would you do to it, wipe an oily rag over it or restore it? If restoring you'd be looking at the thick end of £5-6k as it's so rusty even if it is original.
£2.5k is very high considering it's condition. I'll watch it though.

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It really depends if the chromed parts, particularly the exhaust, are solid and  can be rechromed IMHO. If it's OK then I reckon £1,500 worth of chroming would sort it out. I wouldn't want to pay the estimated £2,500 without viewing it though.

I only came across it as my mate from York took his deceased mate's Norton Commando there to sell, which is in the same auction.

AshimotoK0:
Sold £3,400 plus whatever buyer fees they charge.

Laverda Dave:
I know it's original but that is an awful lot of money especially considering there are also the buying fees on top.

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