Rare Vintage Motorcycles: Inside Urban S. Hirsch III's Collection

Step into the fascinating world of vintage motorcycles with Urban S. Hirsch III’s collection, featuring rare, century-old bikes from the early 1900s. Inspired by legendary stuntman Bud Ekins, these well-preserved motorcycles represent some of the most historic and hard-to-find models in existence. Each bike showcases an era of craftsmanship that paved the way for modern motorcycling.

This one-of-a-kind vintage motorcycle collection will be available at Mecum Auction’s 34th Annual Vintage & Antique Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas, running from January 29 to February 1. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these iconic machines up close and maybe even bring one home!

For more details on the auction and this incredible selection of vintage motorcycles, follow the links below.

00:18 - Meeting Urban
00:38 - Entering the Motorcycle World
01:48 - Falling in Love With Antique Motorcycles
03:28 - Original Verses Restored
04:08 - What Makes This Collection Unique
05:21 - 1915 Cyclone V-Twin
05:57 - 1913 Indian Single Racer
06:40 - 1914 Minneapolis Single
07:02 - 1898 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle
07:38 - 1912 Pierce Single
08:34 - High Wheeled Bicycles
09:04 - The Excelsiors
09:45 - Urban's Legacy

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[emptynester]

I could listen to these gentlemen all day .

[jaybarnhardt]

Good video. It's too bad that many bike and car collections are being broken up and sold the last few years. The owners are getting older and unfortunately we will rarely see these type of collections amassed again.

[daveco]

Cool stuff. I think I saw LA Nik get a tour of this guys collection in one of his videos. He was with Barry Weiss I think. I don't remember Urban being there. I'll have to go back and rewatch that video.

[schowbike]

Best 11:11 I’ve ever seen. Absolutely loved this and I could talk bikes for days with you 3. Awesome.

[robertscheinost]

There will be some once-in-a-lifetime motorcycles on the auction block at the Las Vegas Auction. It's worth the price of admission just to see these rare creatures, probably the only chance left to see them together.

[normanderson]

How do we watch the auction online? Thank you!

[deaterk]

Not judging, only curious…How did this gentleman earn his living. Even if he started early, this is a very valuable collection, and appears to be housed in grand style!

[ExCopAutotechnician]

I used to ride out to The Rock Store many times on my 1932 VL Big Twin… Hey T shirt says Sherman Oaks that is where my ex girlfriend lives. Very nice antique collection great value! 🙌

[fozzie]

The Cyclone sold for $1, 200, 000 (2/1/25) amazing

[HerbieCassidy]

git e up equipment, , ready -set, , these are the boys that helped make u

[ono]

Surprised Bob Ross isn't mentioned? not the painter

[HerbieCassidy]

guys are not messing around lady's, ya c, all of your dreams are fixing to come true--someone's anyway--get your helmet or dare to jump on