Season 4 of "American Pickers" arrived in 2011, bringing with it many more picking adventures with Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. The seventh episode, titled "Pinball Mania," saw the guys visit Texas and look around a massive collection of vintage cars and automotive pieces. While the automobile graveyard outside was impressive in its own right, they really struck gold once they stopped in the nearby warehouse. Almost immediately, Mike set his sights on a Harley rooster tail-style fender, and given its rarity, coupled with the fact that one could build a whole new bike around it, he had to have it.
Despite his obvious interest in the piece, the seller, John, made it clear that he wasn't 100% sure about letting the frame go. After all, it's not exactly easy to track down, and he mentioned he'd held onto it for roughly 30 years or so. Even still, Mike didn't let it go as their tour continued, eventually convincing John to open up the door for negotiations. When it was all said and done, they settled on the price of $1,750 — leaving Mike room to earn $750 once he sells it for his asking price of $2,500. Not bad for a run-down chunk of an antique motorcycle.
As they always have, Mike and Frank outdid themselves with yet another remarkable discovery. It'll never cease to amaze how something seemingly as inconsequential as dated Harley parts could turn a significant profit and that the "American Pickers" are always able to spot such diamonds in the rough.
