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This Motorcycle Find Could Break the Bank (S17, E1) | American Pickers | Full Episode

2025-09-12 Entertainment
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American Pickers Secure Record Motorcycle Collection in Oregon

Mike and Frank execute their largest purchase ever, securing multiple museum-quality, rare motorcycles, including a priceless Ace Four-Cylinder, from a lifelong private collection.

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  • Secure the near-complete, famously rare 1922 Ace Four-Cylinder motorcycle engine.
  • Finalize a $90,000 deal, marking this as the largest single expenditure in the show’s history.
  • Acquire unique pieces of Americana, including custom hot rod art and collectible vintage denim from a multi-generational ranch.

This episode features Mike and Frank meeting Zane and Linda to assess the massive collection accumulated by Zane's late father, Larry, who favored rare "orphan" vehicles. The pick culminates in a potentially historic acquisition centered around exceptionally rare pre-WWII motorcycles, forcing the duo to confront their financial limits.

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When they uncover one of the rarest motorcycles in the world, Mike and Frank must muster more cash than ever before to try and seal the ultimate deal. See more in Season 17, Episode 1, "The $90,000 Question." Watch full episodes of American Pickers on The HISTORY Channel website at http://history.com/schedule. #AmericanPickers Subscribe for more from American Pickers and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Watch more American Pickers on YouTube in this playlist: https://histv.co/WatchAmericanPickers Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: https://histv.co/AmericanPickers Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/history TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@history "American Pickers" takes antiquing to a new level as Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages, and barns. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

Top Comments (10)

@JohnSeltzer-s7e 2025-09-16

Pray for Mife and his love , they were in a serious accident in Tennessee. They are recovering well . Thank you Mike and family for sharing your family with us. God bless you 🙏

28 4 replies
@BuschLatte 2025-09-13

This show reminds me of my 1 summer doing methamphetamine and watched this show like crazy and other things 😉 but that was 2016 and im normal now 😉

21 6 replies
@truthbtold8040 2025-11-07

I am a biker. This 45k for the partial ACE, I thought was an over buy but, I did some background. He sold this bike on auction for 198.000!!!!

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@HISTORY 2025-09-10

Watch full episodes of American Pickers on The HISTORY Channel website at http://history.com/schedule.

12 2 replies
@maul_360 2025-09-12

The old seasons slap

12 1 replies
@adamparker5696 2025-11-01

The beginning of this was from "Walk Hard" 😂

12 1 replies
@pawprintlogic 2025-09-12

I miss the early seasons. Were a lot more fun to watch and less about the big picks.

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@KB_Joys 2025-09-13

That's an awesome bike, would love to be able to do a mock up replica. The ACE Maybe a predator 212 would be cool for something like this, lol Probably more work making the faux parts to make the engine look the part, lol but oh what fun!

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@patsparks8731 2025-09-14

I love how he was so connected to his Dad and he had the passion too. His Wife obviously supported the lifestyle too. Cool stuff.

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@inflation1139 2026-04-28

He better not try the Tea , he might have a heart attack.

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