Very Rare 1974 MC250 Vintage MX MotoCross UNRESTORED ORIGINAL

1974 Maico MC250/4MC MotoCrossLast of the true 'vintage' Maicos

---NO RESERVE AUCTION---$1. 00 STARTING BID---BIKE WILL SELL--

 The mid 70's were some wild times. weren't they? The suspension revolution was in full combat attack mode and every manufacturer was scrambling with this 'new' technology and trying desperately to stay ahead of their competitors and out do one another. Maico would come out with no less than 5 FIVE models in 2 TWO years!! from 1974 to 1976 a NEW bike was introduced virtually every six months!! and if you weren't racing on the latest & the greatest bike available that particular week. you were out classed and obsolete!! I remember it well: it was like the wild wild west back then --- a really crazy time for motocross. that's for sure.

This very rare 74 model was the last iteration of the true short travel MC model line. as the tiny W. German Maico factory was busy preparing the '74. 5 GP's for production and distribution.

All numbers match each other---frame--both data plates---motor.

This bike is ALL STOCK and TOTALLY ORIGINAL with the following exception: grips (vintage hex style). throttle. Pacifico plastic replica front fender. Circle Industries gas cap. WheelSmith brake arm. and WheelSmith foot pegs. ----that's it! This bike is a total barn find still sporting it's original Metzler tires (excellent). Radaelli rims (front has some chrome peeling--photos show the worst of it). pipe & rear bracket (excellent). side stand. shrouded Girling shocks (still dampen). bolt-on crossbar handlebars (perfect). early Magura controls (excellent). seat & cover (usable and still decent). all fiberglass (except front). forks & boots. Bing carb. cables. wheels. sprockets. chain. bolts & fasteners. etc. etc.

VERY HARD to find these bikes unmolested and original as production numbers were extremely low. and also due to many owners chopping up their frames and moving up the shock positions trying to make them competitive with the later bikes. Almost impossible to find a '74 250 Maico like this anymore. If you like unrestored originals (like me) then here you go. I have not touched up paint anywhere--it's as found. All I did was clean it. I really doubt if there is a better original unrestored version of this bike out there anywhere.  

Excellent compression and spark. Bike has been sitting and should run after YOUR RACE PREP prior to riding or racing it.

Please look at photos and ask questions (USE zoom FEATURE). This is your best way to determine it's condition so PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AND ASK QUESTIONS if unclear about anything.

Az-Mike 623-465-0636. Feel free to call anytime.

This bike does NOT have a TITLE. Mileage is an ESTIMATE please see bike's condition and decide mileage for yourself.

PAYMENT: I accept a $250 DEPOSIT only through payal. I will NOT ACCEPT full payment through paypal. Any balance of funds are due within 7 days via; cash in person. wire transfer. personal check. bank check. Bike does not leave my possession until all funds have cleared my bank. Please only bid if you intend to follow through with the purchase. I will use eBay's unpaid item dispute feature to their full extent if I am pushed into doing so. See below.

DISCLAIMER: This is a USED vintage dirt racing motorcycle that comes WITHOUT any warranty or guarantee of any kind. Bike is sold in used and as-is condition. I have supplied many detailed photos (with zoom feature) and these tell the story. so please look closely and ask questions if needed.

SHIPPING: USA--I have an arrangement with a good. honest. reliable shipper using an 18 wheeler rig (enclosed) to get these bikes just about anywhere in the USA for anywhere between 200-500 bucks depending on where you live in relation to Phoenix. AZ. All shipping costs are the responsibility of buyer but I can help arrange shipping for you if needed. Pick up is preferred.

SHIPPING: INTERNATIONAL--This bike DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE. so getting out of USA and into yours will be relatively EASY. All shipping costs are the responsibility of buyer but I can help arrange for you if needed. Pickup is preferred.

REGARDING LOW-ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS - I have had NOTHING BUT TROUBLE with zero-5 feedback bidders walking away from their purchases. THEREFORE--If you have 0 feedbacks showing I will AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL your bids unless you CALL ME FIRST to discuss. LESS THAN 5 AND I'LL PROBABLY CANCEL THOSE AS WELL. I'm really sorry to do this to all the honest and legitimate ebayers who are new. but it seems like the vast majority are flakes and simply ruin the auctions for everyone. REMEMBER--If you REALLY WANT IT you must CALL ME to discuss first. Thanks for understanding--Az-Mike 623-465-0636

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