1961 DKW (Hummel) 115 (lot R619) So many lots have been added to the roster for Mecum’s annual motorcycle auction, which returns to the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 27-31, 2026, that a fourth day was added to the schedule. Motorcycles are being added daily, and we’ve highlighted some standout American, British, Japanese, and racing motorcycles in previous posts. Mecum’s motorcycle auction is a must-attend event for any gearhead, but if you can’t be there in person, you can bid online or by phone – just fill out the registration form at Mecum.com. 1880 Humber Penny Farthing High-Wheel Bicycle (lot N34) All of the nearly 600-plus motorcycles up for auction in January are unique or special in some way. There are hundreds of vintage motorcycles going back to the early 1900s, and there are even three penny farthing high-wheel bicycles from the 1800s – one from 1860 and two from 1880. While not motorized cycles, penny farthings are an important part of two-wheeled history that ultimately brought us the two-wheeled motorcycles we all know and love. Go to Mecum.com, click on the Buy drop-down menu at the top, select Motorcycles, and scroll down and click on the Las Vegas Motorcycles tab. You’ll find stock bikes, custom bikes, streetbikes, racebikes, prototypes, replicas, originals, and everything in between. Scrolling through the lots, some rare and unusual motorcycles caught our eye. Let’s take a look at them in chronological order. 1914 Jefferson Racer 1914 Jefferson Racer (lot R508) Antique motorcycles are the most highly coveted and command the highest prices at auction, like the 1915 Cyclone V-Twin that sold for a record-breaking $1.32 million at the 2025 Mecum auction. This 1914 Jefferson Racer (lot R508) is also an American-made V-Twin (61ci) and is a year older than the Cyclone. This comprehensively restored machine is a beauty, but only the bidding will tell whether it’s a six-figure bike. 1938 Vincent HRD Rapide 1938 Vincent HRD Rapide (lot R761) Vincents, produced in Britain between 1928 and 1955, are always highly sought after and fetch premium prices. This 1938 Vincent HRD Rapide (lot R761), one of three Vincents currently listed on Mecum’s Las Vegas auction website, is an early model. It’s powered by a 998cc V-Twin and has a top speed of 110 mph. This Vincent is part of the Maurice Candy Collection. According to Mecum, “Racer and builder Maurice Candy left behind a legacy of good memories and wonderful racing bikes, including this remarkable collection that encompasses a pair of coveted Vincent-HRD models and more.” 1948 Ariel Square Four with Watsonian Sidecar 1948 Ariel Square Four with Watsonian Sidecar (lot R791) British manufacturer Ariel pioneered the square-Four engine configuration in 1931, courtesy of legendary designer Edward Turner. It had two counter-rotating crankshafts and a centrally located camshaft that operated eight overhead valves. This 1948 Ariel Square Four with Watsonian Sidecar (lot R791) has a 997cc 4-cylinder engine, a 4-speed transmission, and a magneto ignition. Britain is known for its rainy weather, and the green Watsonian sidecar protects the passenger with an enclosed cabin. But the pilot – and the dog or cat in the rooftop pet carrier – must brave the elements. 1948 Brockhouse Corgi 1948 Brockhouse Corgi (lot W185) Also from the U.K. and 1948 is this Brockhouse Corgi (lot W185), named after the breed of Welsh herding dog favored by Queen Elizabeth II. This odd-looking conveyance is a civilian version of the 98cc Welbike, a scooter designed to be dropped by parachute to support airborne troops during World War II. This Corgi is part of the David Silver Collection: “This wildly eclectic roundup includes motorbikes, purpose-built race bikes, sport bikes and more from manufacturers all over the world and spans from the very beginning of bicycle production to the modern motoring age.” 1958 Harley-Davidson FL Duo-Glide Captain America Replica 1958 Harley-Davidson FL Duo-Glide Captain America Replica (lot R786) The Captain America bike, ridden by Wyatt (Peter Fonda) in the 1969 cult classic film Easy Rider, is the most iconic chopper ever built. One of the originals was crashed during filming (near the end of the film, when Wyatt is shot while riding it), and two “prop” bikes were stolen. There are various Captain America replicas – there’s one in the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Alabama, for example. This one, a 1958 Harley-Davidson FL Duo-Glide Captain America Replica (lot R786) built by Jack Kepler, is being auctioned with no reserve as part of the Casey’s Collection of Classics, which includes 11 American-made V-Twins: 10 Harleys and one Indian. 1961 DKW (Hummel) 115 1961 DKW (Hummel) 115 (lot R619) DKW was a German car and motorcycle manufacturer that operated from 1916 until 1966. Known as the Hummel (German for “bumblebee”), this 1961 DKW 115 (lot R619) is a masterpiece of Art Deco design. Powered by an air-cooled 49cc 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with a 3-speed manual transmission, the 115 has swooping, Jetsons-esque body panels that exemplify the futurism of the post-WWII era. Mocked by the European press as the “tin banana,” this Candy Apple Red example brings a smile to our face. (If red isn’t your color, there’s also a blue one up for auction.) 1968 Honda CB750 Prototype 1968 Honda CB750 Prototype (lot R750) The Honda CB750 was a transformational, paradigm-shifting motorcycle, so much so that Motorcyclist declared it the “Motorcycle of the Century.” They were sold by the thousands, but up for auction in January is an exceedingly rare example – a one-of-a-kind 1968 Honda CB750 Prototype (lot R750), the very first CB750 sent to American Honda for testing and marketing efforts. You’d think that bike would be preserved at the American Honda Collection Hall in Torrance, California, but for the right price you can own this singular piece of motorcycle history. 1972 Honda Double 450 Salt Flat Racer 1972 Honda Double 450 Salt Flat Racer (lot N527) Built by racer and fabricator Boris “Bob” Guynes, this 1972 Honda Double 450 Salt Flat Racer (lot N527) is a land speed racer known as the Salt Shaker VII. Powered by a pair of 450cc parallel-Twin engines, nearly everything on this extra-long bike is custom-made, including its twin torpedo-shaped gas tanks made from repurposed gas cylinders. If you’ve ever wanted to run a bike on the Bonneville Salt Flats, this one is ready for glory. It’s being auctioned with no reserve. 1973 Husqvarna Super Cycle 450 CR 3-Wheeler 1973 Husqvarna Super Cycle 450 CR 3-Wheeler (lot N404) We’ve seen lots of trike conversions over the years, typically on Gold Wings and other touring bikes, but this is the first dirtbike trike we’ve ever seen. This 1973 Husqvarna Super Cycle 450 CR 3-Wheeler (lot N404) has a “rare Super-Cycle 3 wheeler conversion kit” that includes two balloon tires out back like the ones on old Honda ATCs. This Husky trike is part of the Lucas Family Motocross Collection, a “curated assemblage of mostly vintage and rarely seen motocross bikes showcases the heritage of off-road motorcycling with Husqvarnas, Yamahas, a Kawasaki and one modern special-edition Suzuki.” 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane (lot N410) Things were groovy in the early ’70s. Craig Vetter launched his Windjammer fairing in late 1973, the first issue of Rider was published in the summer of 1974, and the Honda GL1000 Gold Wing debuted that fall as a 1975 model. Vetter, a rising star designer, collaborated with Triumph on a limited-production factory custom called the X75 Hurricane (only 1,175 were produced). It featured swooping fiberglass bodywork with an elongated fuel tank that flowed down and back to the side panels and seat in a single piece, which was painted in bright orange with a yellow accent stripe. The Hurricane’s air-cooled 740cc Triple had individual header pipes that went under the bike and emerged on the right side, ending in a stacked trio of megaphone exhausts. This 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane (lot N410) is in original, unrestored condition and is being sold with no reserve. 1978 Van Veen OCR1000 1978 Van Veen OCR1000 (lot R727) Van Veen was a short-lived Dutch manufacturer founded by Henk van Veen. In 1974, Van Veen completed a prototype of the OCR1000 that used 996cc Comotor (a joint venture between NSU and Citroën) 624 twin-rotor Wankel engine, which was originally designed to power the Citroën GS automobile. Production of the OCR1000 began in 1978 and ended in 1981. Only 38 examples were built. This 1978 Van Veen OCR1000 (lot R727) used to be part of Sam Costanzo’s Rotary Recycle collection in Cleveland, Ohio. 2000 Bimota SB8R 2000 Bimota SB8R (lot R259) Bimota is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1973 by Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri, and Massimo Tamburini (the company name combines the first two letters of the founders’ last names). Bimota is known for its chassis design, and many of its motorcycles have been powered by engines made by Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, and others. Every Bimota is special, and there are three up for auction in January. This 2000 Bimota SB8R (lot R259), one of 150 built for World Superbike homologation, is powered by a liquid-cooled 996cc V-Twin from the Suzuki TL1000. It has a twin-spar aluminum frame with carbon-fiber reinforcements, carbon-fiber bodywork, Brembo brakes, a Paoli fork, and Öhlins rear shock and steering damper. 2012 Custom Twin-Turbo Trike 2012 Custom Twin Turbo Trike (lot N291) When too much is not enough, consider this 2012 Custom Twin-Turbo Trike (lot N291), which is built around a 1985 Corvette 4-bolt main 383 fuel-injected stroker V-8 engine with twin T-4 turbochargers that’s rated at 600 rear-wheel horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque. Known as “Justified,” this trike is said to be a multiple award winner. It’s certainly an attention-getter, and it will blow the wheels off your neighbor’s Polaris Slingshot. 2016 Confederate P-51 Combat Fighter 2016 Confederate P51 Combat Fighter (lot R765) Confederates have always been special machines. From the early Hellcat to the Wraith, every model was hand-built, unique, and polarizing, not to mention raw, powerful, and loud. This 2016 Confederate P-51 Combat Fighter (lot R765), named after the legendary World War II-era P-51 Mustang fighter plane, is No. 12 of 31 P-51 Combat Fighters finished in the machined billet aluminum “Blonde” style for 2016 and one of 61 total P-51s produced that year. It’s powered by a 132ci S&S X-Wedge V-Twin and has a monocoque body made from aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum. This example is part of the Arizona Motorcycle Collection: “A range of marques and eras appear in this attractive collection of street and superbikes, from a 1934 Indian Sport Scout and a 1964 MV Agusta Germano Turismo to a pair of early examples from Kawasaki’s Z series.” There are many more rare and unusual motorcycles up for auction in January. Go to Mecum.com to check out all the auction listings and register to bid. If you can, plan to attend the auction in person. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss. The post 2026 Mecum Auction Preview: Rare and Unusual appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) will not challenge Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) for his seat, opting instead to run for re-election in the House. “Hearing from so many people from throughout our Commonwealth encouraging me to run for the United States Senate was deeply humbling and a testament to the strength of our movement,” Pressley said in a statement. “It would be an honor to serve the whole Commonwealth—but with our daughter in her last year at home before college and a district that has been in the crosshairs of this White House, I am certain that the Massachusetts 7th is where I belong in this moment,” she continued. It is the honor of my professional life to be your Congresswoman and I’m running for re-election pic.twitter.com/dds5zExpx1 — Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) December 2, 2025 Fox News has more: Pressley also told The Boston Globe she was not closing the door on a future Senate run. “I’m not closing the door to a Senate run down the line,” she told the outlet. Her decision not to enter the race this cycle avoids a potentially awkward matchup between the two progressives. Markey has long been aligned with the party’s left flank. The race already features Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who has sought to draw a generational contrast with the 79-year-old senator. A Suffolk University–Boston Globe poll released before Thanksgiving also showed Markey leading Moulton 45% to 22% among likely Democratic primary voters. But when Pressley was included in a hypothetical matchup, she narrowly edged Markey 35% to 34%, with Moulton falling to 16%. “At a joint press conference headlined by Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley this fall, one thing was obvious: there was no way the two were going to be running against each other next year, writes James Pindell,” The Boston Globe stated. At a joint press conference headlined by Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley this fall, one thing was obvious: there was no way the two were going to be running against each other next year, writes James Pindell. https://t.co/XxipKF3EWN — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) December 2, 2025 POLITICO shared additional comments: In a statement responding to Pressley’s announcement, Moulton called her “a powerful advocate for justice and opportunity in Massachusetts,” and Markey described the Squad member as “a champion for the 7th Congressional District, for Massachusetts, and for our nation.” “I share her commitment to the fight against authoritarianism, to take back the House and the Senate in 2026, and I am deeply grateful for her continued partnership,” Markey said.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has filed paperwork to run for Governor of Minnesota, The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. According to the outlet, the “Mike Lindell for Governor committee was registered with the state’s Campaign Finance Board on Wednesday.” Lindell told the outlet he “isn’t 100% yet” on his decision. He intends to announce his decision at a press conference next week. “I am going to announce either way on Dec. 11,” Lindell told the outlet. JUST IN: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor The Mike Lindell for Governor committee was registered with the state’s Campaign Finance Board on Wednesday. In an interview Wednesday morning, Lindell told the Minnesota Star Tribune that his run… — InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) December 3, 2025 More from The Minnesota Star Tribune: Lindell’s possible entrance into the race would shake up what’s become a crowded field of Republicans who are seeking to challenge DFL Gov. Tim Walz. His close proximity to President Donald Trump and prominence in the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement could make him a top contender for the GOP nomination, despite concerns about his electability and promotion of debunked election fraud theories. Lindell told the Star Tribune in October that he had polled hypothetical matchups against Walz and other Republicans running for governor. “If there was someone to win, it would be me,” Lindell said of the GOP field. Other prominent GOP candidates for governor include Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 2022 nominee Scott Jensen, state Rep. Kristin Robbins, businessman Kendall Qualls and attorney Chris Madel. In another interview, Lindell said he’s “98 percent sure” he will enter the race. BREAKING: Mike Lindell Files Paperwork To Run For Minnesota Governor pic.twitter.com/VYSOwoUjTh — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 3, 2025 MPR News shared further: Lindell would make a dozen Republicans trying to unseat Democratic Gov. Tim Walz in 2026. The race to choose a nominee could spill into an August primary if a state convention endorsement doesn’t clear the field in May. An aide to Lindell said the paperwork was filed in anticipation of a formal announcement soon. Lindell said it would happen as soon as Dec. 11. Lindell said he has reestablished residency in Minnesota after living in Texas for a short time. Democrats didn’t wait on an announcement formality to take a swipe, saying Lindell would make the race more chaotic and called him a “sleazy businessman” with an extreme agenda. “His entrance into the race is a bitter pill-ow for Minnesota Republicans to swallow,” Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Izzi Levy said in a written statement.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said she filed a discharge petition to force a vote on banning stock trading in Congress. “Both Republican @SpeakerJohnson and @RepJeffries have acknowledged that insider trading in Congress is a serious problem and must be stopped, and have signaled support to stop the corrupt process of insider trading via individual stock trades, but political games have already started to play out behind the scenes so I couldn’t wait any longer,” Luna wrote. “I look forward to working with every faction, every caucus, and every Member, Republican and Democrat, to deliver this win for the American people,” she continued. It is done. I just filed a discharge petition to force a vote to ban stock trading in Congress. Both Republican @SpeakerJohnson and @RepJeffries have acknowledged that insider trading in Congress is a serious problem and must be stopped, and have signaled support to stop the… pic.twitter.com/FFMx8WSVDd — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) December 2, 2025 Roll Call shared more: The discharge petition sets up yet another showdown between rank-and-file Republicans and their leadership. Last month, the House voted in favor of a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release certain files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after a discharge effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. That push succeeded despite the open opposition of President Donald Trump and Johnson (though Trump officially changed his position days before the measure was set to pass). And earlier this year, Luna led a separate discharge petition aimed at allowing proxy voting for recent parents, though Johnson cut a deal with her and quashed the effort. Luna’s stock trading push, if successful, would bring to the floor a consensus proposal introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, forcing members to go on the record on an issue that has broad public support. The perception that members are trading on inside information they glean from their jobs — which is already illegal, according to a rarely enforced 2012 federal law that also established stock reporting requirements — hurts the public’s confidence in Congress, advocates of the proposal say. Burchett and Luna were the only signatories as of Tuesday afternoon. If the petition reaches 218 signatures, House leadership will be forced to bring the bill to a vote on the House floor. “@SpeakerJohnson said he believes members of Congress should be able to own stocks. He said said that the institution should clamp down on insider trading,” Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman said. “So there’s probably a way to do that that still allows for lawful conduct by members,” Johnson said, according to Sherman. “You don’t want another deterrence for good people running for office,” he added. According to Sherman, Johnson said Luna “gets anxious and wants things to happen quicker.” NEWS in @PunchbowlNews Midday:@SpeakerJohnson said he believes members of Congress should be able to own stocks. He said said that the institution should clamp down on insider trading. "So there’s probably a way to do that that still allows for lawful conduct by members. …… — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 3, 2025 “I would say the term is more frustrated lol. Anxious is what happens when you get nervous. I’m not nervous. I’m pissed lol. Either which way I’m all ears for a solution. The insider trading is really bad and even the speaker knows it. I like Mike. Mike is a good guy. I hope he backs me on this one,” Luna commented. I would say the term is more frustrated lol. Anxious is what happens when you get nervous. I’m not nervous. I’m pissed lol. Either which way I’m all ears for a solution. The insider trading is really bad and even the speaker knows it. I like Mike. Mike is a good guy. I hope he… https://t.co/kg2rSlqO6e — Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) December 3, 2025 POLITICO noted: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who is working on the effort with Luna, agreed many Republicans are “tired” of GOP leaders pushing off the legislation. It’s just the latest internal GOP fight Johnson has to deal with. At the same time Luna and Burchett formally launched their discharge petition effort Tuesday afternoon, Johnson faced a revolt among his members on the House floor over a procedural move involving legislation to regulate name, image and likeness compensation in college sports.

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No one expected this! Part 1

Co-lead singer of the rock band KISS, Gene Simmons, will be testifying before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property early next week, in relation to legislation that demands performers are paid by radio stations who play their music.