Highlights

Very tidy and well presented Electric Blue GL1000
Includes matching well-kept Watsonian side car
Currently part of a private collection since 2009

The Appeal

Honda had tried to crack the US market before, but with the original Goldwing, the GL1000 it succeeded. That was down to the ‘blue sky’ approach to engineering that delivered America’s first OHC four-stroke, horizontally-opposed, liquid-cooled engine. Other innovations, like the fuel tank under the seat, delivered excellent weight distribution and handling. This was a bike that hit Harley Davidson hard.

It is no surprise that good examples of the original Goldwing are highly collectable. This bike arrived from the USA in 1993 and has been part of a private collection since 2009. Finished in electric blue with gold pinstriping, it is a really fine example with bright chrome. Then there is the matching Watsonian sidecar, which dials up the character and adds extra practicality.

Here is a chance to acquire a classic touring combination in fine condition.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1977
UK registered from December 1993
Five UK keepers
Current keeper since October 2009
Currently part of a private collection
Provenance confirmed by VJMC dating letter as shown
VIN number GL13002906
Various old MOTs
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
V5C
Showing 36,962 miles on a five digit odometer which is not verified

The Condition

Electric Blue metallic paintwork in very good order with gold pinstriping
Matching Watsonian sidecar in equally good condition
Wet weather gear for sidecar is included
Bright chromework on the sidecar and bike in very good condition
Fitted with an Oxford heat controller as shown
Bike fittings, including seat and dials in good order
Sidecar features single seat with a seatbelt
Sidecar has a front screen and small rear boot
Factory tool kit included as shown

The Mechanics

Liquid cooled 999cc horizontally opposed OHC four-stroke four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual gearbox with shaft drive
Fuel tank located under the seat
Described as ‘immaculate’ by the seller
Said by seller to be ‘on the key and ready to enjoy or show’

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