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Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader
CategoriesMotorcycles
FrequencyMonthly
Total circulation
(2014)		48,081
Founded1978[1]
Final issue2014
Company
  • Walneck's, Inc. (1978–1997)
  • Trader Publishing (1997–2012)
  • Causey Enterprises LLC (2012–2014)
CountryUnited States
Based inWoodridge, Illinois
LanguageEnglish
Websitewalnecks.com
ISSN1051-8088
OCLC22125719

Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader was a motorcycle magazine begun in 1978 by motorcycle enthusiasts and swap meet organizers[2] Buzz and Pixie Walneck.[1] The first issues were flyers that listed motorcycle parts for sale; demand for parts and complete motorcycles subsequently resulted in the publication growing into a large, full color magazine that contained over 120 pages during its peak. In 1997 the Walnecks sold the magazine to Trader Publishing, which enabled international distribution. In 2012, it was sold again to Causey Enterprises LLC, who redesigned the magazine extensively, however ceased publishing in 2014. The magazine was established and originally headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois[3] before it was sold to Norfolk, Virginia-based Trader Publishing.

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In addition to classified ads for motorcycles, parts, accessories and related services, the magazine also featured columns written by Buzz Walneck (who remained as the magazine's editor until 2012), as well as a number of other writers. It also included reprints of classic motorcycle tests and reviews, typically from Cycle World, as well as listings for large national motorcycle auctions and Buzz Walneck's swap meets. In the early 1990s, Walneck was responsible for tracking down Roadog, a large, custom-built motorcycle that was the subject of popular posters, and purchasing one of two existing examples; the magazine subsequently contained many articles about his search for the bike.[4] Buzz Walneck frequently appears at motorcycle events and auctions,[5][6] and is an adviser to Sotheby's regarding vintage motorcycles.[7] Walneck's ceased publishing in 2014, however other magazines have followed a similar format, including Moto Retro Illustrated.[8] In 2014, Walneck resumed publishing his own magazine called The Buzzzzz Rag using the original Walneck's format.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Us". walnecks.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  2. ^ Black, Lisa (May 17, 2008). "Motorcycle promoter cancels swap meet over fears of violence". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  3. ^ Walneck's Classic Cycle-trader. Causey Enterprises, LLC. p. 7. ISSN 1051-8088. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  4. ^ Mueller, Jim (July 8, 2001). "It ain't nothin' but a Roadog". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Criss Angel Motorcycles on Auction Block". motousa.com. December 9, 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  6. ^ Cherney, Andy (September 16, 2011). "AUCTIONS AMERICA BY RM EXPANDS ITS VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE EVENT CALENDAR". motorcyclecruiser.com. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  7. ^ Wright, David K. (2002). The Harley-Davidson Motor Company: A 100-Year History. CarTech. p. 118. ISBN 9781884089596.
  8. ^ "Mitch Boehm's New Retro Magazine Hits The Mail". RoadRacingWorld.com. August 18, 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  9. ^ "About Us". buzzzzzrag.com. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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