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Honda Dream 3E was listed in Bonhams.

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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25384/lot/391/?category=list&length=394&page=1

Haha let's talk about bikes.

We also have huge problem with German companies, which destroy our businesses. Methinks EU has got much more disadvantages than advantages. Personally I would pull out my country from EU zone, but I can't :/

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Because in 1950's Jap bikes were primitive compared to British products

tongue in cheek?    they were certainly primitive in their technology and innovation, so many of their bikes were outright copies or amalgamations of different British or European machines.

Certainly back in those very hard times here, many of our machines had definite pre 1940 technology obvious, but they worked well and reliably which is why so many survive all over the world and are so sought after.

Most of our money here went to paying back the USA for the privilege of buying their wartime equipment. We only just paid the last installment.
Your government has the right idea by sending their bill to Germany

As I am Polish I can say about my country. Pre war we had around 30 motorcycle manufacturers. All of bikes were more advanced in 1920's than first Hondas from 1950's. The top bike Sokół 1000 was comparable to the top BMW and Zundapp bikes at the September 1939 battlefield. But Wehrmacht had much more vehicles.  So Poland lost campaign. And after the war nobody sent the bill to the Germany or Soviet Union, so I envy that you Britian has got honest and brave politicians.

I suspect that  old Japanese bikes from 1953 have even less of an interest base here in UK as do tatty old french 2 strokes from 1953.

In 1953 any one who even thought of buying a Japanese bike would have been lynched, as the memory of Japanese POW atrocities was very fresh.

Personally I wold not give it garage room even if it was given free, and I agree that it would probably been worth more if you had left it as it was.

and £24 THOUSAND!! is a joke price for it here. No chance.

old honda or this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norton-1947-Garden-Gate-Manx-Racing-Machine/302849741922?hash=item4683405462:g:wcYAAOSwfk9bWvvH

or
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1956-BSA-GOLDSTAR-CLUBMANS-DBD-34-Black-Silver/332727262459?hash=item4d78171cfb:g:kE0AAOSwSzRZOTg8




Where do you live?

https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1953-vincent-series_c_black_shadow

I am from Poland.

And sure. After WW2 things were different. Also Japan was the first country where recycling was common, due it not many old bikes are saved till today.

Note that you can't buy Honda Dream D from 1949 cheaper than USD 60 000 in very poor condition! I hunted for it 15 years and no chance.

Honda Dream 3E – year 1953
The oldest version of 3E model – very rare, has got the same wheel hubs like 2E model. Later 3E had oval wheel hubs. Engine and frame matching numbers. I am the 2nd owner since 1953.
Purchased in Japan a couple years ago. Since new, bike was stored in a dry room. Due it, the rust has never shown up. Until 2018 bike was in original condition. Still has got genuine drive chain and sprockets.
In 2018 bike was completely restored. New paint, all needed parts rechromed, engine and carb rebuilt, new wiring loom, new rear lens, headlight refreshed, new rubbers and tyres. Every single part looks like in 1953. Painted using enamel similar to the Honda’s one.
Runs at the first kick. Top compression. There is no oil smoke from the muffler. Engine doesn’t stall – runs very stable. Bike clutches, stops and shifts gears perfectly. Charging is great. Every single electrical part works fine.
Engine is 10km after rebuild, so it should be broken in by next owner.
Very genuine example of Honda Dream 3E.
Bike will be sold in Bonhams Stafford Autumn Show 19-20 October 2019.
You can also bid online. If you want do it, you must register asap and click 'bid'. It can be shipped worldwide.
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25384/lot/391/?category=list&length=394&page=1