So what is a NOS Honda GB500 tank worth?

[swan]

My neighbor mentioned to me he has a NOS OEM Honda GB500 gas (fuel petrol) tank in the factory box he was considering modifying for a project. I told him to stop immediately and if he sold it as is on E-bay he may see $1000 or more. He did not believe me but I am going to photograph it next week and list it for him. It will be fun to see what this goes for at auction. I will post images and a link later this week.

Geebs are rare-ish Honda 500cc single cylinder bikes that were a throwback to classic British singles like my beloved Gold Stars, Manx Nortons and AJS's. A NOS tank is pure unobtanium.

 

[Tim]

Is yours the one just recently listed? Was just looking out of curiosity.

Will be interesting to see. For $1000 someone could have their GB500 tank perfectly restored I'd expect, but of course it wouldn't be 'original'. I like the bike, but I'm not sure they've reached the point (or ever will) of being so collectible that a NOS tank is worth more than it would cost to repaint an old one.

 

[swan]

No we have not listed it yet. He is going to bring it to the Winona Riders's shop later this week so I can photograph then list it. Rare indeed and who knows what this will go for. GB500 are highly desirable bikes for collectors. I have seen one on the back roads near me a few times but have never ridden one.

 

[Tim]

There's a NOS one up there now, opening bid is $300 with no bidders and 7 days to go, so I'd wait a week.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110945709566?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_500wt_1414

 

[swan]

Wow, thanks Tim. We will keep an eye on this.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I see the bikes in Walnecks now, I believe they are reaching "collector" status. Prices are more than I imagined they'd ever be. Honda was a tad too early for the Cafe' resurection as far as styling trends go and they really didn't sell well back in their day. I on the otherhand, drooled over the GB at our local dealership when they were new... many, many times. Across the Pond however they were available for a longer period and in different sizes...

 

[Chet]

The NOS GB500 tank in the original box just sold for $789 on EBay.

I'm still interested in buying one to fix up a dropped GB500.

Thanks
Chet

 

[Tim]

$800 is a reasonable price for a NOS tank, given how much it would cost to have a professional replicate the stock paint job.

 

[swan]

Alright, finally saw the tank and learned it was never used because of
UPS damage during shipping. There is a dent where the seat meets the tank, but a good and experienced dent puller could pull it. Here it is:

 

[kieferocks]

Alright, finally saw the tank and learned it was never used because of
UPS damage during shipping. There is a dent where the seat meets the tank, but a good and experienced dent puller could pull it. Here it is:

For a tank that was never used that thing is covered in fine scratches. Did this guy clean it a thousand times?