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Asking price

£2,995

Private seller

1950's recreation 'Steve McQueen-esque' 500cc 'Desert-Sled'

  • Manual, 5 speed
  • Petrol
  • 500cc
  • 2008
  • DX08CKP
  • Silver
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Gailey, United Kingdom

Description

Well I'm going to have to go back to the storage unit to get the mileage, but it's not much! Well less than 10k anyway.
Café Racer special now on the road and has replaced her, stuck for space is an understatement so price reduction - bargain for someone.
Bought in the autumn of '24 following an episode of total non-traction in the wet on my full power V-Max, a decision made to buy something a bit less brutal for the autumn and spring weather!
She needed a good fettle but got me though to the spring and did absolutely everything I could expect of her.
She's no rocket ship, but not a slouch either!
Styled as a 'Desert-Sled' she's been the subject of a rolling restoration throughout 2025, set up by a BSB mechanic, modern ancillaries and still looking like a 1954 machine with the big block knobblies on.
Hand made Italian leather seat, new levers, controls, indicators, tail light and the motor and carbs worked over by DL in Huntingdon, on the button and the kick.
'Trials' and standard number plates, happy to put 12-months MOT on for the asking price.
She owes me £3750. 00 and although I'm in no great hurry whatsoever to sell her, I've had to rent a shipping container container to make space and that's costing money! To find her a suitable new home and be enjoyed for the summer the asking price is now £2995. 00. Change out of £3k for a pint on the way home!
Ideal for someone moving up for a provisional licence, or for someone after something different when the big bike starts getting too much. Or, absolutely banging for tatting about, for keeping the best bike for the sunnier days, or scratching around the lanes!
Come and have a look anyway, it's either 'just what you are looking for' or not!
Have fun in the meantime!Every bugger waves and she puts a huge grin on your face! Cheap as chips to run and sounds lovely!

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

2 listings since 2026

Vehicle location

Gailey, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Motorcycles
Reference number:
C2026504
Listed on:
08/03/2026
Year:
2008
Colour:
Silver
Seller type:
Private

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