SOLD: $9600

Time for some armchair quarterbacking.

I've been watching with interest this particular Bring-A-Trailer auction. As the classic vehicle market cools, while the '07 VFR Anniversary Edition values have simultaneously crept upward, I wondered where this exceptional example would score.

Typical Anniversary values have been hovering around $6000 for desirable bikes​ so here we see that when two bidders have the itch for a nice one, they can raise today's selling price by $2000 in the final 15 minutes. I'm willing to wager that had this VFR been marketed on a non-auction format, the selling price would have been thousands lower.

What makes this one special? Start with the low 2200 miles and finish with a known 2-owner history, original condition and exceptional appearance. This is a non-ABS model, but that's only of consequence to some bidders and not to others. A pristine set of matching Hondaline panniers would complete this model, also not included. On the plus side is ownership by a Japanese classic bike enthusiast and a VFR that's been lovingly kept and cared for. Congratulations to the seller and the new caretaker.