Because of their quality and rarity (nobody knows for sure how many V-Twin Crocker were produced, about 100 units with 65 still in existence), they are some of the most expensive motorcycles ($276,500+) you can buy. Original buyers had to chose the engine displacement, from 80” to 91” or 1491 cc. Owner Albert Crocker ended motorcycle manufacturing in 1942 when his company received a a contract with Douglas Aircraft to make aircraft parts for the US army during WWII, a business that he realized was much more profitable than building motorcycles. (photo @ Doug Mitchel 630.605.6276)
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What a beautiful bike. It just takes your breath away.
Sump oiler, located at the bottom of the motor, like an early Indian.
So whatever happened to the Canadian guy who was picking up where Crocker left off?
Ain’t been nothing motorcycle wise before or since nearly as incredible – beauty , speed , engineering or quality wise as Crocker coming out of the US .
PS; Franco . The ‘new’ Crocker has pretty much and wisely in my opinion been relegated to creating parts for restoration purposes and merchandise . But to be honest after having trawled around the web and their site I’m not even sure they’re still doing that . Too bad cause they had one heck of a Crocker T-Shirt on offer 😉
I’m in Love.
Beautiful.
Crocker and Ace 4 Cylinder – the best of America
There’s still a few out there unaccounted for. And even some of Paul Bigsby’s original patterns for them.
When ever Crocker comes up I get to point out that as the evolution of Jud Carrikers shop (the Orange County, CA Crocker Distributor), we are in the position to honor Crocker’s original guarantee – “If you are ever beat in a straight up race with any other stock motorcycle we will buy back the bike at full, new retail price”.
Hahaha good one Brian any takers yet, true story though
Pour une ancienne””elle est tres belle”surtout vu l’année!!