Cache Of Kawi Collectibles Goes On The NPA Block
Remember the closing scene from Indiana Jones and The Raiders of The Lost Ark? This situation is sort of like that for Kawasaki collectors suggests National Powersport Auctions Director of Business Development Tony Altieri. “Some of these bikes have been stashed away in a warehouse since the 1970s! There are several bikeswith 0 miles on the odometer and a couple are still in the crates.”
While NPA is not at liberty to disclose the source of the collection, Altieri attests to the fact that the bikes have all been in a climate-controlled California warehouse. “Not every bike is the Lost Ark or a Holy Grail H2, but there are some real gems mixed in with much more mundane machinery,” Altieri adds.
“The condition ranges from new still in the crate to basket cases. While the models and condition of each machine are all over the board, the one constant is that every unit is a vintage Kawasaki. “There is even a 1981 440 Jet Ski and a 1984 ZX750 Turbo in the mix,” notes Altieri.
Of course most of the serious Kawasaki collectors will want to know about the 1974 H2 Mach IV. “It is the real deal — a 750cc 3-cylinder two-stroke monster with 1,714 miles on the clock. It is 100% original, just missing the tank and other cosmetic pieces, but a perfect base for a concours level project,” he says.
Kawasaki collectors can discover if their own personal Ark Of The Covenant has been hidden away in this cache by by clicking on the NPA before the February 1 Auction:
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