Our next-door neighbor had a bike exactly like this one and I can still hear the distinctive exhaust note and can picture those wide whitewall tires, which I thought was unusual to see on a motorcycle. He never let me ride it for some odd reason as we let him ride our Yamaha 100 street bike. This 1967 Honda CA77 305 Dream is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Galion, Ohio and the seller is asking $2,500. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Sam61 for the tip!
Honda’s Dream bikes started in the mid-1950s with a 250-cc C70, followed by a C75, the 305-cc version. Pressed steel frames were a big thing back then and Honda also had pressed steel handlebars on early bikes. The 1960s came along and with that came the C72 and C77, both with pressed steel handlebars. The CA72 and CA77 had regular tube handlebars as we know today and that’s what this bike is, a C77 305 Dream. Hagerty is at $2,400 for a #4 fair-condition example and $4,300 for a #3 good bike. This looks like a good deal if it checks out in person.
It’s hard to argue with the cosmetic condition of this example from the photos, but this seller mentions it has a salvage title. We don’t know what that’s about or if it’ll be harder to register and license it in your state. I’ve never been either blocky or chunky, but that’s how Motorcycle Classics magazine describes the look of the Honda Dream. My ’67 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet had a pressed steel frame as did a lot of motorcycles in this era. The 1960 through 1963 Honda Dreams are often referred to as “early” bikes, and those from 1964 through 1969 are “late” models.
The engine is Honda’s 305-cc OHC four-stroke parallel-twin with around 23 horsepower. It has both electric start and kick-start and the seller says it runs and rides great. Power is sent through a four-speed manual to the rear wheel and in case you’ve noticed, all of Honda’s 305-cc motorcycles had a 77 in the name. The CA77 as seen here is a great all-around bike but not known for its sporty side. It’s wearing new tires, and everything sounds like it works as it should other than the headlight. Have any of you owned a Honda Dream?
Thanks SG and Sam..love all the motorcycle posts. One look at that comfy “loaf of bread 🍞” seat and 20+hp.. be a fun ride.
When I saw the cover photo, I said to myself….. ” I bet Scotty G. Wrote this up…”…
Yep…. I was right. I think I’m spending too much time on Barnfinds, when I can guess who wrote what…..This is one great looking bike. Very nice lines Love the black paint, and the white walls on it too. The chrome, everything looks nice. Really nice bike, really great find too.
It looks like a nice bike, but I’d want to know the story about the salvage title. Sometimes they’ve been wrecked, but sometimes they’re stolen and stripped. A lot of bikes went down in those days, so the damage may have been mostly cosmetic. The price doesn’t look bad for what’s there.
My Dad brought home a 67 305 Dream in 1969, we shared it for two years until he sold it and got a 1970 Honda 125 dirt bike. The Dream was exactly this bike, but without the white walls. I wish he had kept the Dream, I did some damage thinking I could motocross the Honda and the 72 Suzuki TS-185J that followed it in 1973.
I still have the Suzuki, restored it in 2005. I can’t imagine riding it on dirt after a $3500 restoration, now I start it once a year and ride around the ‘hood for five or ten minutes. At my age that tires me out. And the dog can’t go with me.
Heard a song on the “oldies” channel, “Dream Lover” by Bobby Darin, one of my favorite tunes. Did you know he died in 1973 at 37 after complications of heart surgery? While I don’t think it was his intent, the Dream motorcycle always reminded me of that song. I tell ya’, I spend some time on FB Marketplace, ( whispering, SGs biggest weapon is the “other” category) and all kinds of this kind of stuff is coming to light. Naturally, Spring will bring out bikes, but it’s the amount of vintage bikes, at seemingly cheap prices that is alarming. Why,, an Electra Glide for under $5gs??? A Limey for $3? Like here, “price firm”, then the big slashing begins, so much for a firm price, huh. Been for sale 26 weeks? If I wasn’t so afraid of my own shadow, I’d be on my way to,,,,where now? OHIO, as in way to go Ohio? Oh, jeez, these are never in your back yard. The Dreams and even more rare Benlys, shook the image of this small Asian putt-putt, to a real road bike that could keep up with Sportys and BSAs( single carb models) and just about any 2 stroke. The 305 was probably the most dependable twin, and laid ground for the Scrambler and Super Hawk, for all out fun. The Dream was for a more subtle crowd. 1969 changed everything with the 750/4,, and the Dream seemed horribly out of date. Great find.
Had an identical 1965 model, right down to the white wall tires. Bought it for $800. Promised my wife I’d never ride it (and I didn’t) but restored it and took it to shows. Ran like a charm. Loved it but garage space became critical and it was time for it to go. Sold it to an individual who loved it as much as I did for $1800.
Best friend in High School worked P/T at a Honda dealer. He bought one in ’67. We would switch vehicles occasionally, he’d drive my ’61 Stude Lark and I his bike. Was a fun ride. Forwarding this to him (in Ia.) and see if he wants to waltz down memory lane. As for title, was in the biz for a while. Means was totaled (normally frame damage) and used another bike for parts to rebuild. Have to go thru rigorous inspection to get R-title and back on the road. Kills resale value (50%) so that’s why cheaper than Hagerty. Buy for $2K and put a classic plate on. Then who cares?
I bought mine 20+ years ago & drove 6 + hours to Ohio. have a 68 same exact. I will rent a U Haul & p/u but no room. if you a fan BUY!
I think you meant pressed steel forks, not handlebars. Good price for this.
david, they definitely had pressed steel handlebars on the early bikes, as somewhat seen here:
https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/c1960-honda-c77-305cc-dream-motorcycle-1176×588.jpg
“The C75 was the 305cc version of the C70. It had a square head-light and shock absorbers, leading link forks, pressed-steel handlebars and were somewhat unusual in appearance.”
You should buy it, Mason! 👍🏻
My cousin had a ’67 250 Dream. It was reliable to a fault, even when my cousin installed a knobby tire on the rear and used it for hill-climbing. A friend of mine had a ’59 305 Dream. That was the one with the upswept exhaust pipes. Those pipes made it the ugliest bike I ever saw. But it was also reliable. Those 250/305 engines were well built. I have to say that they were amongst the best.
But I never liked the looks of the Dream. It was nothing compared to the Hawk/Super Hawk. But just the same, there were those who thought they were great. And that’s OK with me.
If I was to get a 250/305 it would have to be a Hawk or a Scrambler. Those have made my favorites list.
Like so many vehicles from the past, this was one I never would have looked twice at back in the day. In the mid 70s, one of my friends had one, white. I never gave it a second glance. I just felt bad for him because he didn’t have a CB750 like mine. Until he did. But now I see the beauty and allure of these. Definitely aged well. (the bike, not me)
I had a white Honda Dream for one day. I drove it in a rainstorm and it stopped. I parked it in Cincinnati, Ohio and planned on coming back the next day to the neighborhood where I left it. I drove it twelve miles. Behold, it was gone! Might be mine repainted black. This happened in the mid eighties.