Alien Invasion

[incorrigible]

I've kept a few bikes under wraps for awhile now, so maybe it's time for their unveiling.

Auctions ending 10 minutes apart, so, if nothing else, it should be interesting to watch.


NOS 1990 Nishiki Alien ACX, complete bike:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110793792755?ss ... 1558.l2649


NOS 1992 Nishiki Alien, complete bike:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110793795100?ss ... 1555.l2649


NOS 1990 Nishiki Alien, complete bike:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110793797785?ss ... 1555.l2649


1989 Nishiki Alien, frame only, used but very nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110793801327?ss ... 1555.l2649

 

[Thunderchild]

I just saw those bikes and wet myself. Was going to post them but you beat me to it. Can't wait to see what the wicked high reserve is. Santa can I have an Alien...

Thunderchild

 

[incorrigible]

Santa can I have an Alien...

That depends.......have you been a good boy this year?

 

[mrkawasaki]

I reckon they will make more/more likely to sell to europeans than in the US... shame the ACX isn't my size otherwise I'd have it to complete my set (although making do with a Mantis EC isn't so bad)!

 

[ratcapa]

Simply gobsmacked.

 

[incorrigible]

Simply gobsmacked.

...as was I when I got those NOS bikes last year. They were fairly dirty when I got them, but were able to be cleaned with water, a rag, a liberal amount of elbow grease, and a substantial amount of time; truly a labor of love if ever there was one.

Here are some pics as they were when I first got them (before I cleaned them up); they looked like a gorilla had sneezed on them.

WARNING: If these "BEFORE" photos are upsetting to you, go back and look at the auction photos (the "AFTER" photos), take a deep breath, and think good thoughts.

 

[incorrigible]

Some more photos...

...It looked worse close-up than it did from a distance.

 

[Retro_Roy]

hi
excellent clean up job. and a big thumbs up on the presentation of those auctions too. first class. i want the red one!!!!!!!!!! :twisted:
roy

 

[incorrigible]

Thanks Roy, but haven't I sold you enough bikes already?

Here are some photos of the all-steel 1990 Alien when I first got it...

 

[incorrigible]

A few more photos of the all-steel version (not for the faint of heart).

I think I have to do these a few at a time, otherwise I overload the server......or overstay my welcome - I'm not sure which