Highly prized motorcycles offered without reserve at latest Gooding & Co. Geared Online sale

Gallerist and art collector Adam Lindemann has been an enthusiast of classic motorcycles, as well as road and race cars, for decades. After years of riding motorcycles, he took up racing in Jaguars and Shelby Mustangs, most recently racing a Coyote Corvette Daytona prototype. Throughout the years, Adam has enjoyed racing at notable international circuits celebrating the art of vintage motorsport, including Goodwood, Le Mans Classic, the 6 Hours of Spa, Tour Auto, and the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. A skilled competitor, Adam has garnered several podium wins at Daytona and Sebring, where he has raced in the HSR/IMS prototype class. His enthusiasm for fast motorcycles and cars continues to flourish, as evidenced by the remarkable motorcycles presented in this unique collection.

“These motorcycles represent some of my all-time favorite two-wheeled fantasies, and each bike in this collection exhibits something special and unique, whether it remains in unrestored condition or has a special provenance,” said Lindemann. “I've enjoyed riding every single one of them, and to me, they are not only mechanical objects but some of the most exhilarating motoring experiences one can have. These important examples will live on forever with me and without me. I am happy to have been able to enjoy them.”

“These 13 motorcycles embody Adam’s deep passion for collecting and exhibit his astute appreciation for exceptional pieces. His meticulous sensibility comes through in all areas of his collecting, whether it’s an Alexander Calder or a 1970s Ducati,” said Gooding & Company President and Co-Founder, David Gooding. “Collectors of vintage motorcycles will certainly be tempted by the significant provenance, unparalleled originality, and incredible history of these bikes representing some of the most important names in this arena, including Ducati, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Triumph.”

Highlights from the Adam Lindemann Collection

The frontrunner of the collection is a 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport (above), a highly original example that belonged to the late Guy Webster, one of the most famous rock ‘n’ roll photographers of all time whose seminal work included early photography of The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Bob Dylan, and The Beach Boys. Webster was known for his Italian motorcycle collection, and this 750 Super Sport was one of his most prized possessions. This example has never been comprehensively restored and retains an evocative, irreplaceable patina and countless rare hallmarks of originality. It has been sparingly used, showing under 18,000 kilometers when cataloged.

Also offered is an unrestored 1975 Ducati 750 Sport and a 1986 Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich (above), one of only 200 produced and showing just 2,334 miles at the time of cataloging. A gorgeous, low-mileage 1991 Ducati 851 SP3 also joins the sale. The 851 SP3 was one of the last super high-performance bikes Ducati ever built before it made the transition to a mass-production manufacturer; this example showed just 2,884 miles when cataloged and joined the Adam Lindemann Collection from an Italian motorcycle collector in Connecticut.

Other Italian offerings include a 1971 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport ‘Telaio Rosso’ purchased by Mr. Lindemann over 25 years ago out of a classic motorcycle magazine. This V7 Sport is likely one of the best, unrestored examples of a ‘Telaio Rosso’ in existence. A 1973 Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado Police (above) equipped with a siren and lights, as well as an incredibly rare and exotic 1975 Magni 750 MV Agusta, are also presented for the auction. An incredibly rare first-year 1971 Laverda 750 SFC is also offered in remarkably original condition and is considered by marque experts to be one of only a handful of unrestored examples in existence as one of the finest of all Laverda SFCs.

Additional international motorcycles from the collection include a 1973 Egli Honda 750 purchased by Mr. Lindemann from the Egli Museum collection, as well as an early production, Japanese specification 1988 Honda VFR750R RC30 presented in gorgeous condition with extremely low mileage. An extraordinarily original and low mileage 1965 Dunstall Norton Atlas, an outstanding 1975 BMW R90S in desirable Daytona Orange, and a 1977 Triumph Bonneville ‘Sonny Nutter’ Street Tracker are also on offer. The latter was finished for Mr. Lindemann, who directly purchased it from champion dirt track racer and Triumph custom builder Sonny Nutter.