NOS 1987 Honda 450 Rebel CMX450c Never Titled, New, Runs Perfect, Time Capsule

Once FROZEN IN TIME, his brand new old stock 1987 Honda Rebel CMX450c sat on the Virginia dealer showroom at Covington Honda, closed dealership, rom 1987 to 2013, hen it was sold along with 70 other old motorcycles to David Silver Spares of England, long with a treasure trove of NOS Honda parts. The family verified story is that the successful dealer had been in business for many years, uilt a new show room along I-64 overlooking the freeway where all drivers could see into the showroom, nd began moving the dealership's bikes into the new facility. A Honda representative dropped by one day and told the dealer that he was not licensed by Honda to sell their motorcycles at his new location, nly the old one. The outraged dealer kicked the Honda rep out of his building, ocked the door, nd never sold another Honda motorcycle or part again. The bikes were still just sitting on the darkened showroom floor, any of them brand new machines (including this 450 Rebel and a CBX1000), hen the owner died in 2002. Everything remained as it sat until David Silver bought the entire contents of the Covington dealership from the family in 2013, nd Vintage Motorcycle Rescue bought this machine from David Silver in early 2015. We've since restored it to excellent running and cosmetic condition.
The 450 Rebel is rare because it was only produced for two years, uring 1986-1987. The bike was not running because it had been left in the showroom with fuel in the tank. The tank was taken off and all the powdery rust and fuel varnish was removed to smooth bare metal, he battery, ir filter element, nd fuel petcock were replaced, nd the carburetors were completely rebuilt using an ultrasonic cleaner. The oil was changed to Redline 20-50 motorcycle oil. It runs perfectly, ut not wanting to add any miles to the odometer (the two miles showing were what it left the factory with), o one has ridden the bike since the mechanical restoration work was completed. There is no doubt this is the only brand new, ever ridden 1987 Honda 450 CMX450c in the world. It comes with its original tool kit still in the tool box, new AGM battery installed for starting (along with a new correct still dry OEM NOS white Yuasa battery in the box), he original Owner's Manual (which was still wrapped around the tool kit), ealer setup instruction manual, nd we've added a new Honda Service Manual, OS Dealership Sales Brochure from 1987, nd a September 1986 Cycle Magazine seven page road test article.
From all of the time spent at Covington Honda, his all original showroom stock bike is really in remarkable condition. The only two minor defects include very slight pitting on top of the chrome battery box cover, nd a minor 1/2 inch repaired scratch on the left side of the rear fender. Neither of these is really noticeable to a casual viewer but since they are the only flaws on the entire bike, hey are mentioned. Everything has been cleaned and polished. We thought about chrome plating the battery cover, ut it would remove the original perfect 450 Rebel sticker (which would have to be duplicated) and the chrome would be better than OEM. Everything on the bike is like new, ncluding the perfect original tires and all warning stickers, nd it needs nothing. The popular Rebel 250 is still a current 2015 production model and will cost $5000 out the door. There is really no comparison to this new Glory Red 450 time capsule.
We will assist the buyer with arrangements for pick up, ransport is the Buyer's responsibility. Buyer must make an immediate deposit of $500 via PayPal, alance of funds to be paid by check or wire transfer within seven days. Sold on a Bill of Sale only since it has never been registered or titled. If you have any questions, lease ask them before the auction ends. Vintage Motorcycle Rescue of Folsom, alifornia, s your expert resource for the restoration of any Honda vintage motorcycle, nd we've built many 99+ point show winning bikes. This one is the best of the best, ecause they're only original once.

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