Seneca, South Carolina
- Seneca, South Carolina
- Solo Practice
- CAGA · Verify
About
Gentleman’s Choice Motorcycles, based in Seneca, South Carolina, is operated by Jim Petty, a CAGA-designated appraiser. The company buys, sells, and restores vintage and classic motorcycles with particular expertise in Indian motorcycles. Petty has participated in multiple cross-country Cannonball motorcycle runs for antique motorcycles.
Services & Specializations
Gentleman’s Choice Motorcycles provides buying, selling, and restoration services for vintage and classic motorcycles. The company also offers sales of motorcycle parts and motorcycle memorabilia. Jim Petty provides advisory services on purchases of classic and antique motorcycles.
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Full Bio
Jim Petty operates Gentleman’s Choice Motorcycles in Seneca, South Carolina, as a CAGA-designated appraiser with a passion for vintage and classic motorcycles. He specializes in Indian motorcycles and has deep expertise in pre-1930 machines. Petty has demonstrated his knowledge and commitment through participation in three organized Cannonball runs for antique motorcycles (2010, 2012, and 2014), traveling coast to coast with restored machines from 1915 and 1927. His business buys, sells, and restores vintage motorcycles while also offering parts and memorabilia sales. Petty welcomes inquiries from collectors and enthusiasts seeking appraisals, restoration services, or advisory guidance on classic and antique motorcycle purchases.
Notable Engagements
Petty participated in three organized Cannonball runs for antique motorcycles, including the inaugural event in 2010 and subsequent events in 2012 and 2014, riding with notable figures including Motorcycle Hall of Famer Buzz Kanter and Cris Sommer Simmons.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Jim Petty, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America

