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ATHE FLYING MERKELFunny name, huh? The name was no joke to contemporary competitors. Flying Merkels were contenders in all types of early racing.One of the first bikes manufactured with a loop frame and a telescopic fork, Merkels were well made, fast machines. Many Harleyriders bolted Merkel front ends to their Harley racers to improve the handling. Sadly, Merkel production ended in 1915.AA7AA1910 FLYING MERKEL V-TWIN BELT DRIVEEstimate: $175,000 - $200,000NORESERVEFound in a barn, eighty percent complete, and just restored from the cases up, this 1000cc (61.1cubic inches) machine has the one-year-only external oil pump. The bright orange paint was aMerkel staple.A1911 FLYING MERKEL TWINEstimate: $120,000 - $140,000The 1911 Merkel was restyled, with a new frame, a lower saddle position and an attractiverounded tank. Mechanically operated intake valves made the Merkel faster than ever. Thisrecently restored bike comes from an East Coast collection.SEE MORE PHOTOS OF THESE AND OTHER MOTORCYCLES ATAUCTIONSAMERICA.COM