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BLACK SAM: ONE-OF-A-KIND, AWARD-WINNING CUSTOM COPPER CHOPPER Handcrafted by LKMOTOART | Featured on OCC | Multiple Show Awards Asking Price: $65,000 Auction Starting Price: $40,000 DESCRIPTION Introducing BLACK SAM, an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle handcrafted from scratch by Lily Key, founder of LKMOTOART. Named after the legendary pirate Captain Samuel Bellamy, known as "Black Sam," this motorcycle is a remarkable combination of motorcycle engineering, metal craftsmanship, history, and functional art. Unlike typical custom motorcycles assembled using aftermarket parts, BLACK SAM was individually designed and built with extensive handmade components, making it a truly unique collector's piece. Its striking hand-hammered copper body features the biography of Captain Samuel Bellamy stamped directly into the metal, giving this motorcycle a story as distinctive as its appearance. From its custom-welded handlebars, created using ordinary metal pipes, to its handcrafted saddle seat and copper bodywork, every detail reflects the builder's creativity and craftsmanship. AWARDS & RECOGNITION BLACK SAM has received recognition at multiple prestigious motorcycle shows, including: David Mann Chopper Fest Orange County Choppers (OCC) motorcycle show, where it received two top awards Featured in OCC The Next Chapter with Paul Teutul Sr. This was LKMOTOART's first complete motorcycle build from scratch, making BLACK SAM an important part of the builder's history. MOTORCYCLE SPECIFICATIONS Name: BLACK SAM Builder: Lily Key - LKMOTOART Engine: 2013 Yamaha V Star 250 ( VIRAGO ) Displacement: 250cc Mileage: 2,600 miles Body: Hand-hammered copper Construction: Custom handcrafted motorcycle Title: Salvage Registration: Current Location: Los Angeles, California IMPORTANT TITLE INFORMATION: The salvage designation is associated with the donor motorcycle's motor/frame used in the custom build. Engine and transmission are mechanically sound, and the motorcycle is capable of freeway riding. The builder estimates that the labor and craftsmanship involved in creating BLACK SAM exceed $100,000 in value. This motorcycle is intended for serious collectors, custom motorcycle enthusiasts, and individuals who appreciate exceptional handcrafted motorcycle art. BLACK SAM is a one-of-a-kind creation that cannot simply be purchased from a dealership or replicated through an aftermarket parts catalog. Serious inquiries are welcome.
2013 YAMAHA Virago 250 (V-Star) XV250C
$65,000obo
Los Angeles, CA · 67 views · LOT-F8N6JD
Year
2013
Mileage
2,600 mi
Transmission
manual
Fuel
GAS
Ext. color
COPPER
Int. color
GREEN
Title
rebuilt
Linas W.
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