The ice cart brought back memories in the early 60's my dad built one out of a old gocart welded old ice skates for front tires. The rear was gears off a combine move pretty good on the ice didn't turn very good an no breaks but a lot of fun 😊
Back in the mid 1960's I was in my early teens. My family was driving through Kansas and stopped in Wichita and visited a gentleman by the name of Harold Ottoway, I believe, who collected all kinds of things, including motorcycles. My dad once owned an Indian 4 but had sold it long ago. In any event we stopped in to see an Indian 6 that Mr Ottoway had built out of a couple 4's. He took us both for rides around the block, I remember mentioning to him that it sounded like an Oliver tractor engine as it was so smooth. I'm hoping I didn't offend him. I understand he was quite well known for all the various machines he owned including locomotives and big kerosene powered farm tractors, perhaps he also owned an airplane or too.
went to the museum twice. First time in original building. Second visit was at JP annual get together. A person could spend hours just looking at all the cool stuff. Sad it was sold off
That's a real wonderland for motorcycle enthusiasts, it's a real shame it's all going to be broken up. But, when no one wants to manage it or has deep enough pockets to buy all of it whole, that's what happens.
58:07 The Von Dutch Triumph! My only complaint is you didn't feature this one in the video. However, great job anyway! I love bikes as much as I love old cars...Nice work.
Check out the video "National Motorcycle Museum Sells Everything" by the CycleDrag UA-cam channel, I think you'll find footage of many of the bikes not shown in my video
That 1947 story coincides with the rise of "The American Dream" and getting people off single seaters and into family cars...possibly financed via the auto industry but heavily pushed by the 'good family folks'...some amazing history right there
John died in 2017. He owned the bikes outright - they were bought with the money he'd made in the motorcycle parts business. The museum was open for several years after, but his wife Jill opted to close it and retire.
@@mr.goodpliers6988 I'm kinda saddened that the Parhams sold off the collection. John put his heart and soul into building that museum only to have them sell it off lock, stock and barrel...(well, almost) I have to think that the money was more important to his wife and son than the history and passion that John had assembled there. J&P seems to be on it's last legs. Sad.
enjoyed the tour very much! thanks for making the video! keep em coming, i find them very informative
The ice cart brought back memories in the early 60's my dad built one out of a old gocart welded old ice skates for front tires. The rear was gears off a combine move pretty good on the ice didn't turn very good an no breaks but a lot of fun 😊
Nice change of pace...thanks.
Sad that collection got split but each will be enjoyed by the new owner, hopefully
Back in the mid 1960's I was in my early teens. My family was driving through Kansas and stopped in Wichita and visited a gentleman by the name of Harold Ottoway, I believe, who collected all kinds of things, including motorcycles. My dad once owned an Indian 4 but had sold it long ago. In any event we stopped in to see an Indian 6 that Mr Ottoway had built out of a couple 4's. He took us both for rides around the block, I remember mentioning to him that it sounded like an Oliver tractor engine as it was so smooth. I'm hoping I didn't offend him. I understand he was quite well known for all the various machines he owned including locomotives and big kerosene powered farm tractors, perhaps he also owned an airplane or too.
Wow!
I'm just as interested in bikes as I am in cars, This show is an acceptable change.
went to the museum twice. First time in original building. Second visit was at JP annual get together. A person could spend hours just looking at all the cool stuff. Sad it was sold off
That's a real wonderland for motorcycle enthusiasts, it's a real shame it's all going to be broken up. But, when no one wants to manage it or has deep enough pockets to buy all of it whole, that's what happens.
58:07 The Von Dutch Triumph! My only complaint is you didn't feature this one in the video. However, great job anyway! I love bikes as much as I love old cars...Nice work.
Check out the video "National Motorcycle Museum Sells Everything" by the CycleDrag UA-cam channel, I think you'll find footage of many of the bikes not shown in my video
@@mr.goodpliers6988 Will do...thanks!
P.S. Did you buy anything?
A video without wind noise OMG ! Very nice change 😂
That 1947 story coincides with the rise of "The American Dream" and getting people off single seaters and into family cars...possibly financed via the auto industry but heavily pushed by the 'good family folks'...some amazing history right there
Hopefully, the AMA in Ohio looked to this collection for any bikes of value for their collection.
Hey Tim, why did you remove the last 3 videos of this incredible private Kansas Junkyard??? One of your best ever …. 🙏🏻
I like the signs an gas stuff
That is that was their advertising and promotion program.
Did business with JP cycles for years
Cars from Murdo?
I wonder where in Greensburg the Shaw wad built. Reckon the tornado probably took it out if there was a building still around.
Thanks
The logo showe's Galesburg, not Greensburg.
Love my phone.
2023? Sheesh!
Too sad. Why the sale?
I would guess, pay off creditors
My guess dad died and kids rather have money than history
John died in 2017. He owned the bikes outright - they were bought with the money he'd made in the motorcycle parts business.
The museum was open for several years after, but his wife Jill opted to close it and retire.
@@mr.goodpliers6988 Along with his son. I suspect greed played more than a small part. JMO.
Im not a car guy ...
rather ride ..
..but i like mechanical things
This is why I'd never donate a vehicle to a museum. Who gets the proceeds?
These were privately owned by one collector. The loaned items were returned to their owners before the auction was held
@@mr.goodpliers6988 Good to know. Thanks for the response.
@@mr.goodpliers6988 I'm kinda saddened that the Parhams sold off the collection. John put his heart and soul into building that museum only to have them sell it off lock, stock and barrel...(well, almost) I have to think that the money was more important to his wife and son than the history and passion that John had assembled there. J&P seems to be on it's last legs. Sad.
@@mr.goodpliers6988 Thanks for the reply.
Thought you were at Sturgis SD for a bit.
Bummer, I should have stopped!
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