No Reserve – 1955 Hercules 320 50th Anniversary

SOLD FOR: $2,950

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on August 14, 2024

Winner: b****t

Winning Bid: $2,700
Buyer Fee: $250
Total: $2,950

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Description

Please note: The seller is managing the sale of this collection on behalf of the owner’s estate. He has represented each bike to the best of his ability and will be unable to provide further history or supporting documentation. The bike does not currently run and the seller cannot confirm mechanical condition. He has provided a walk around video and is selling the bike as-is. A local dealership will be providing the Bill of Sale; all fees (with the exception of Iconic’s buyer’s fee) and taxes will be accounted for by the dealer.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

In the US, Hercules is probably best known as the first company to sell a Wankel-engined bike to the public – the Wankel 2000. The firm started building bikes in 1905 and was sold to ZF Sachs in 1963, eventually becoming part of the Zweirad Union.

In the 1950s the company manufactured a variety of small displacement bikes ranging from 50cc to 250cc powered by Sachs and JLO engines. The 320 was produced from 1953-56 and sported a Sachs 175cc four-speed capable of 10hp and speeds approaching 55mph.

This example is VIN: B114588; Engine: 2038813. The owner purchased the bike April 2013.

The odometer shows 3,563 kilometers (2,213 miles) however, the seller cannot confirm accuracy.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Not running. The bike has been a display piece for many years and in not in current running condition. Tank had a little fuel in it that is dry and tank will need to be cleaned. Motor turns over with compression.”

Modifications:
Per the seller, “It is unknown if there were any modifications that were performed by previous or current ownership.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Continental Conti Blitz tires.

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:



Currently located in Denver, Colorado, this Hercules is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any 320 50th Anniversary stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Denver, Colorado

Year

1955

Make

Hercules

Model

320 50th Anniversary

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

B114588

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 22

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: b****t

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
b****t August 14, 2024 10:35 am PDT $2,700
d**********d August 14, 2024 7:52 am PDT $2,600
c****4 August 14, 2024 7:52 am PDT $2,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c****4 August 14, 2024 7:51 am PDT $2,300 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d**********d August 14, 2024 7:51 am PDT $2,200
c****4 August 14, 2024 7:50 am PDT $2,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d**********d August 14, 2024 7:50 am PDT $2,000
c****4 August 14, 2024 7:49 am PDT $1,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d**********d August 14, 2024 7:49 am PDT $1,500
c****4 August 13, 2024 3:47 pm PDT $1,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******k August 13, 2024 3:47 pm PDT $1,000
c****4 August 13, 2024 2:01 pm PDT $900
f******l August 13, 2024 2:01 pm PDT $800 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f******l August 13, 2024 12:52 pm PDT $600
s******k August 13, 2024 12:14 pm PDT $500
m********a August 13, 2024 12:14 pm PDT $420 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m********a August 13, 2024 11:28 am PDT $400
h**********9 August 13, 2024 11:28 am PDT $300 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h**********9 August 8, 2024 4:31 pm PDT $250
c*****h August 8, 2024 4:31 pm PDT $150 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h**********9 August 8, 2024 4:31 pm PDT $101
c*****h August 8, 2024 6:44 am PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started August 7, 2024 9:35 am PDT
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No Reserve – 1955 Hercules 320 50th Anniversary
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $2,950
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