was the RG500 on sale in the us

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this came up a week and a half ago. with a photo of some 70,s vintage stereo to whet the appetite.
http://niagara.en.craigslist.ca/mcy/2105134779.html

White/Black/Red model. 23k, Lance Gamma Intake kit, after market pipes and stock system, steering damper, solo seat,various faring/body pieces

i thought i may be entitled to an early christmas gift and it's only two hrs. from me.
he replied 12,000 plus the spare parts were negotiable. clearly he has heard of their cult status.
no photos with the mail so i guess we can use our imagination.
maybe in a sealed crate, with a second crate of (alot) of spares.
does anyone know what they cost when new?