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A collection of silver bracelets and bangles and one silver tone metal bracelet. The lot to include a hallmarked silver bracelet with engine turned design to punched hole clasp, hallmarked for Chester, 1946. The bracelet also inscribed with 'Rose Queen Barbara from 26th June 1948'. A Victorian hallmarked silver hinged bracelet with metal beadwork, hallmarked for Birmingham 1884. A hallmarked silver bright cut engraved expandable bangle, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1981. Two silver engraved expandable christening bangles, marked silver. A silver curb link identity tag bracelet with box clasp, unmarked however surface tests indicate silver. A silver tone metal engraved hinge bracelet with box clasp, safety chain broken. Bracelets diameters measure 4cm - 6cm. Curb link chain bracelet measures 21.5cm. Total weight 221.8g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate. 

An opal and diamond-set cluster ring, in 18ct yellow gold, size J1/2, together with a 9ct yellow gold engine-turned toothpick; 8.8 grams

A small collection of silver, comprising a silver milk jug of reeded boat form on four ball feet, a pair of silver oval silver salts, a silver cream jug (handle split), a pair of oval silver napkin rings with engine-turned decoration, a silver napkin ring with pierced decoration, an Irish silver sauce ladle, a silver fiddle pattern serving spoon, a silver fiddle pattern teaspoon, a silver butter knife, a silver fork, a silver sugar sifter spoon, a silver two handled sugar bowl (handle split), a silver mustard spoon, and a white metal napkin ring marked 925, together with five silver plated mustard spoons. Total weighable weight 19.4 grams

A mixed collection of silver and silver plate, comprising two silver propelling pencils, a silver vesta case, a medal commemorating the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, 77mm diameter, cased, an early 20th-century silver photograph frame, a silver three-piece dressing table set with engine turned decoration, a silver-backed hand mirror, a damaged silver ring stand and silver handled button hook, a set of twelve silver coffee spoons with matching sugar tongs, boxed, a set of six silver coffee spoons, boxed, four silver apostle spoons in associated case, four sundry silver spoons, a white metal spoon stamped 800, together with two cases of silver plated spoons, five silver plated spoons and silver plated pill box.

An Evolution pressure washer with an Evolution 4 stroke petrol engine, hose, lance

A Hayter Ranger 48 petrol rotary lawn mower with Briggs & Stratton Quantum engine

A Lawnflight petrol lawnmower with a Briggs & Stratton engine

A HONDA HR194 PETROL SELF PROPELLED LAWNMOWER, with grassbox (condition report: engine turns, but not tested any further)

TWO SILVER ITEMS, to include a rectangular form cigarette case, engine turned pattern, gilt interior, hallmarked 'A E Poston & Co Ltd' Birmingham 1941, together with a single silver napkin ring, hallmarked 'A & J Zimmerman Ltd' Birmingham 1923, approximate gross weight 247 grams, 7.94 ozt (condition report: general moderate wear, overall condition good)

A GENTS 9CT GOLD 'ROAMER' WRISTWATCH, AF automatic, round silver engine turned pattern dial signed 'Roamer Lime Light, Automatic 17 Jewels', baton markers, date window at the three o'clock position, polished case, personal engraving to the case back reads 'J.E.PRESTON W.M.G 25 Years Service 1976', inside case back hallmarked 9ct London 1975, stamped 06413, movement signed 'Roamer 104', approximate case width 33.2mm, fitted with a worn stretch link bracelet (condition report: will require some attention, the Perspex cover is free from case, non-running, discoloration to the dial, would benefit from a gentle clean and polish, we cannot guarantee the working order of any watch)

A SELECTION OF SILVER AND WHITE METAL ITEMS, to include a child's christening bracelet, stamped silver, a silver Albert chain, with hallmark, a ring, unmarked, an engine turned silver napkin ring, a set of four silver plain napkin rings, all with silver hallmarks, approximate total weight 101.9 grams, 3.2 ozt

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY 18CT GOLD HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH, hand wound movement, round white dial, signed 'J.W. Benson London', Roman numerals, subsidiary second dial at the six o'clock position, yellow gold half hunter case with engine turned pattern and black enamel roman numerals, approximate case width 51mm, inside case back hallmarked London 1912, dust cover engraved for service, movement signed A5983 The Ludgate J W Benson Patent No 4658 best London make to H.M. the Queen Ludgate Hill London, approximate gross weight 121.8 grams (condition report: general moderate wear, winds and runs at the time of cataloguing, time keeping not tested, we cannot guarantee the working condition of the watch, glass missing from case)

TWO LIGHTERS, to include a boxed gold plated 'S.T.Dupont' engine turned pattern lighter, signed to the base 'S.T.Dupont, Paris, Made in France', fitted box and instruction manual, together with a textured white metal 'Bijou' lighter (condition report: light wear to both, neither have been tested for working order)

A SILVER CIGARETTE BOX, of a rectangular form, engine turned pattern with vacant cartouche, hinged cover with wooden interior and divider, hallmarked Birmingham 1930, rubbed makers mark, length 16cm x width 9cm x depth 6cm (condition report: small dinks in places, slightly stiff to open)

An H.Samuel 'acme lever' half hunter silver pocket watch, the white dial with Roman numerals and engine-turned decoration to case, with watch key

An early 20th century silver pocket watch by A. Yewdall, Leeds, the white dial with Roman numerals and a subsidiary ten minute dial marked non magnetic, with engine-turned pattern, hallmarked for London 1925 Imported with watch key

SMTHE 4 Zugsets, Spur H0.Alle 4 Artikel einzeln u. OVP.#52: gelbe Diesel-Trieblok 4500HP Gas Turbine (BR X-52) der Union Pacific Railroad. Modell aus Metallguss/Blech, Kunststofffenster, mit 2 Lokführerfiguren. Beidseitig 1-Licht-Spitzensignal. Digital schaltbar. Mit Ersatzteilen, einer Tube "ProtoSmoke", sowie einem DCS-Katalog zur digitalen Steuerung der Lok. Zustand: Z1-.#3978: grau-schwarze Dampflok "4-6-6-4 Steam Engine" (BR 3978) mit Tender der Union Pacific Railroad. Modell vollständig Metallguss/Blech, beidseitig 1-Licht-Spitzensignal. Kunststofffenster, Lokführerkabine mit 2 Lokführerfiguren. Mit diversen Soundfunktionen, digital schaltbar. Mit Original-Anleitung, Original-Handbuch, einer Tube "Grease", Ersatzteilen u. DSC-Katalog zur digitalen Steuerung der Lok. Zustand: Z1-.#5014: grau-schwarze Dampflok 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex Steam Engine "Erie" ("Russian Iron"), BR 5014. Modell vollständig aus Metallguss/Blech, Kunststofffenster, Lokführerkabine mit 2 Lokführern. Vorne 1-Licht-Spitzensignal, hinten 2 Schlusslicht-Reflektoren. Mit diversen Soundfunktionen, digital schaltbar (DCC-Receiver), mit Ersatzteilen u. einer Tube "ProtoSmoke". Zustand: Z1-.#80-2371-3: R17 2-Car Subway Set Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 2 Triebwagen schwarz-gelb (BR 36725, BR 36742), Kunststoffmodelle, Kunststofffenster. Ohne Motor. Mit Original-Anleitung. Zustand: Z1-.Gesamtzustand: Z1-, top Zustand!

Australian sterling silver napkin ring engine turned by SD & Co together with an English hallmarked napkin ring,

George V silver engine turned cigarette case marked Hamilton & Co London 1926. Approx weight 84 grams

Original vintage advertising poster: For Modern Motorcycling 250 Crusader Sports Royal Enfield. Dynamic artwork showing three different views of the 250 Crusader Sports motorcycle model in black and white: a man riding the motorbike at full speed; the bike viewed from the back; and a close-up detailed view of the handlebar, headlight and speedometer against three colour panels in red and blue with the text between the images and below in stylised black and red letters. Royal Enfield was founded in 1893; their 250 cc models were manufactured in the late 1950s and early 1960s as the largest engine that a learner motorcyclist could ride without needing to pass a test. Horizontal. Good condition, restored minor losses and tears, staining, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 51x76, year of printing: 1960.

Property of a deceased's estate1955 Triumph 499cc Tiger T100Registration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. 57079Engine no. T100 57079The Tiger 100 sports version of Edward Turner's trend-setting Speed Twin reappeared in 1946 with telescopic forks in place of the original girders and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war magdyno. Produced almost unchanged for the next three years, the Tiger gained Triumph's distinctive headlamp nacelle in 1949 when the range was restyled. An alloy cylinder head and barrel were adopted for 1951, while a swinging-arm frame and 8'-diameter front brake were fitted from 1954 onwards. Triumphs of the Edward Turner era are among the most stylish of post-war British motorcycles, and the Tiger 100 with its handsome all-alloy engine is one of the most charismatic and sought after of them all. Registered to the late owner in June 1975, this example currently displays a total of 2,035 miles on the odometer, which is believed to be the distance covered since an older restoration. The machine is offered in need of extensive recommissioning or possibly further restoration: the paintwork would likely respond well to detailing and the brightwork to being re-plated. It should be noted that the registration 'LAY 236' is not recorded in the HPI/DVLA database; however, the accompanying 1964 continuation logbook may assist the successful purchaser in retrieving that registration and re-registering the motorcycle under its original number.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1950/1947 Norton 350cc International/Manx Special Registration no. not registeredFrame no. E11 29093Engine no. 11093One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm (490c) bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension, reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. The Inter would remain fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, all-alloy engine and 'laid down' 'box. As confirmed by marque specialist Barry Strickland, this Norton 'special' incorporates a 1950 International Model 30 frame and a 1947 350cc engine, built to Manx specification and clearly constructed for race use. The crankcase is also stamped '71x88' (the bore and stroke for a 350) but is pre-1950. (The stamping of bore and stoke on the engine mainly ceased after 1939 but did sometimes appear post-war.) Other notable features include 1950 Manx wheels (hubs) and Manx tanks. The Manx rear hub/brake plate was only fitted in 1950 and is quite rare. Mainly made up from various parts, this is still a nice example with a lovely patina. The machine is offered without documents and sold strictly as viewed. Its history since acquisition is not known.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1932 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square FourRegistration no. GY 3625Frame no. T178Engine no. T828•Early overhead-camshaft Square Four•Only two owners since 1933•Present ownership since 1977•Stored as part of a private collection of Ariels•Seen for the first time in decadesDesigned by the legendary Edward Turner, the Ariel Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. A supercharged example was raced at the Isle of Man TT in 1931 without success, which was hardly surprising as its makers had envisaged the model as more of a luxury tourer than an out-and-out sports machine.Although launched as a '500' (actually 498cc), the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger 4F6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. The '500' was dropped after 1932 but the '600' continued until the end of 1936. In 1937 a total redesign saw the concept re-emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making the Squariel an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists. To date, the innovative Ariel Square Four remains unique in motorcycling history; a true 'gentleman's motorcycle, this refined yet characterful machine retains an enthusiastic and loyal following, and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts.Exuding patina and offered for sympathetic restoration and/or 'oily ragging', the current vendor purchased this early Square Four in June 1977 (paying £425 for the machine) from a Mr Richard Charles Manning of Chingford, who had bought it in 1933. Ridden when acquired, a notable modification from standard specification includes a foot change. 'GY 3625' has been kept in store since purchase as part of a private collection of Ariels, and still carries a tax disc that expired in 1953. Seen for the first time in several decades, the machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1947); old/current V5/V5C documents; and a certificate of insurance from 1952-1953.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Vincent 998cc Rapide Series-C ProjectRegistration no. JRV 555 (see text)Frame no. RC10831 Rear Frame no. RC10831Engine no. F10AB/1/8931 Crankcase no. B93B•Matching numbers project•Entry-level access to Vincent twin ownership•Two owners since 1968•Present ownership since 1997•Dismantled when acquiredThe magnificent Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance ever since the Series-A Rapide's arrival in 1937. Philip Vincent's stress on appearance and performance is legendary, and his machines bristled with innovative features: adjustable brake pedal, footrests, seat height and gear-change lever. The finish was to a very high standard commensurate with the cost of the machine, which was virtually double that of any of its contemporaries. But above all else it was the v-twin's stupendous performance that captivated motorcyclists, whether they could afford one or not. With a top speed approaching 120mph, and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was the fastest road vehicle of its day.The Series-C Rapide we offer comes with a VE60 continuation logbook (issued 1968) and comes with the vendor's own personal logbook detailing works carried out since he acquired the machine in 1997, together with a few receipts/invoices. The first entry records the Rapide's purchase from one John Abbott (the only keeper listed in the aforementioned logbook); it was a 'basket case' when acquired, though including a number of new parts. The last entry is dated 2021 when the project stalled and refers to the flywheel assembly being rebuilt by Alpha Bearings at a cost of £1,250, although there is no related paperwork in the file. Nothing has been done since then. While the project cannot be guaranteed to be complete in every item, all the significant components are present, and the only parts known to be missing are the kickstart arm and a rear stand.Although the aforementioned VE60 gives the date of first registration as 29th June 1954, it appears that the bike was despatched from the factory on 9th April 1952 according to the VOC. It should be noted that the registration 'JRV 555' is not recorded in the DVLA database. However, the RF60 may assist the new owner when applying to DVLA to register the machine under its original registration. No doubt the VOC may be able to assist with this.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Clive Wood MBE Collection1959 Greeves 197cc Scottish TrialsRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. 59/1083Engine no. 076D 3861Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products that really put it on the map. The off-road range was extensively revised for 1958, gaining new frames with increased ground clearance together with a narrower rear sub-frame and swinging arm. Villiers' 197cc 9E sports engine was used for both the Scottish trials and Hawkstone scrambler, suitably modified to suit the particular application. The name 'Scottish' had been adopted following Jack Simpson's victory in the Scottish Six Days Trial's 200cc category in 1957.This Greeves Scottish is an older restoration offered for recommissioning, or possibly more extensive renovation, and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Although the machine displays the registration '562 RVW', that registration is now assigned to another vehicle, hence it is offered unregistered.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1956 MV Agusta ProjectRegistration no. UnregisteredFrame no. 633537Engine no. 632847Disappointed by the poor sales of its 1960 line-up, which featured a trio of newcomers with engines displacing 99, 235 and 300cc, MV Agusta returned to the more traditional capacity classes for 1961, launching the all-new Centomila in 125 and 150cc variants. They were powered by an overhead-valve four-stroke single built in unit with a four-speed gearbox, which went into MV's familiar set of lightweight cycle parts. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were very expensive - typically costing almost as much as a British 500 in the UK - which explains why so few of these exquisitely engineered little bikes were sold in this country.Believed to date from circa 1956, this MV Agusta project is believed to be a 125cc model. Offered dismantled and incomplete, this rewarding project comprises a frame, engine, headlamp, speedometer, petrol tank, dual seat, toolbox, mudguards, hubs, wheel rims, and sundry parts. Its condition and completeness is unknown, and is therefore offered strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1951 Vincent 998cc Series-C Black ShadowRegistration no. MGK 445Frame no. RC/9137 (see text) Rear frame no. RC/1/7381 (see text)Engine no. F10AB/1B/7237 Crankcase mating no. SS4 / SS4• Present family ownership since 2001• Dry stored since last ridden in 2017• Requires recommissioningThis Series-C Black Shadow previously belonged to the lady vendor's late father, Gordon Hemms, who acquired it in 2001. The Vincent was passed to our vendor in 2015. Displaying a total of 13,229 miles on the 5' Smiths speedometer's odometer at time of photography/cataloguing, the Shadow was last ridden in November 2017, since when it has been dry stored. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.A sidecar-gearing rear sprocket is currently fitted because, according to the vendor, her father preferred to ride the machine in this lower-geared form. However, two new sprockets for solo use are included in the sale together with some other spares and a few tools.Vincent Owners' Club records show that engine number 'F10AB/1B/7237' originally formed part of a Series-C Black Shadow built in July 1951 and originally registered as 'MGK 445'. The rear frame member, number 'RC/1/7381', is originally from a Series-C Comet that left the factory in November 1950. Bonhams has been unable to establish the origin of the upper frame member currently fitted to this Vincent; the upper frame is stamped 'RC/9137', which suggests that it began life in a Comet; it is also of a later type than one would expect to find in a machine built in 1951 (as advised by the Vincent Owners' Club). The accompanying RF.60 logbook (issued in 1962) records the frame number as 'RC/9137', indicating that the upper frame may have been changed/restamped prior to 1962. Therefore, as with all lots in this sale, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's authenticity, completeness and correctness as well as the status and validity of the registration number prior to bidding.Additional paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; VOC dating certificates from 2001 (x2); expired MoTs and tax discs; various VOC Spares and other receipts; and the 2001 handwritten purchase receipt, the seller being a Mr B Herbert.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1969 Norton 745cc Atlas Café RacerRegistration no. BIJ 4150Frame no. J122/58594Engine no. 20/113098/PFirst seen in prototype form in 1962, the 745cc Atlas represented the biggest stretch yet applied to Norton's parallel twin. Built for export only initially, the Atlas was fundamentally a larger-engined version of the existing 650SS, using the same Featherbed frame/Roadholder fork cycle parts. The arrival of the similar-capacity Isolastic-framed Commando in 1967 spelled the end for the Atlas, which disappeared from the range towards the end of 1968. Today this muscular road-burner is highly sought after by collectors.The Norton café racer 'special' offered here incorporates an early wideline Featherbed frame from a 1954 Dominator 88 and an Atlas engine dating from 1965. The registration dates from 1969. We are advised the machine was rebuilt in 2015 and the magneto refurbished 2017 with a Brightspark surface condenser; there is also a regulator/rectifier with capacitor, so no battery is required. Other notable features include LED indicators and tail light; a Bob Newby racing clutch and belt drive; Bartel alloy fuel and central oil tanks; Borrani alloy wheel rims with stainless spokes; Avon Roadrider tyres; Commando TLS front brake; rear-set footrests; clip-on handlebars; and short Gold Star silencers. Last run in March 2024, the machine is offered with sundry bills, an old-style logbook and a V5C document. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1977 Honda CB400FRegistration no. UnregisteredFrame no. CB400F-2100996Engine no. CB400FE-2101004Now regarded as one of the classics of the 1970s, the Honda 400 Four first appeared in 1974. Described as 'the poor boy's muscle bike', its combination of a four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine in a 250-sized package endowed it a performance better than many 500s. With a stylish four-into-one exhaust, six gears and rear-set footrests, it was every boy-racer's dream and a huge commercial success. Comparing it to the opposition, Bike magazine reckoned the CB400 'represents a brilliantly engineered concept. It retains its appeal on several fronts: it's a four-stroke, and an awful lot of people are biased towards four-strokes; it's as quick as the two-strokes, yet on average road use will give considerably better fuel consumption; its handling is noticeably better than the two-strokes; and who can dispute that it's easily the best sounding 400?' The late owner purchased this CB400F from Bonhams' Harrogate Sale in November 2008 (Lot 410), at which time it was said to be in generally good, running condition, albeit unregistered. It is believed the Honda was imported from the USA. Currently displaying a total of 16,444 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered for recommissioning or more extensive restoration and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 Vincent 998cc Black KnightRegistration no. SGX 135Frame no. RD12916F Rear frame no. RD12916FEngine no. F10AB/2/11016 Crankcase mating no. J19V•One of the rarest of post-war Vincents•Two owners since 1966•Present ownership since 1987•All matching numbers•Used occasionally, but most years until 2016•On museum display since 2016Philip Vincent believed that provision of ample weather protection combined with enclosure of engine and gearbox would make the Series-D the ultimate 'gentleman's motorcycle'. The enclosed Rapide and Black Shadow were known as the 'Black Knight' and 'Black Prince' respectively. Sadly, its creator's vision of the Series-D as a two-wheeled Grande Routière just did not conform to the public's perception of the Vincent as the ultimate sports motorcycle. The firm lost money on every machine made, and when production ceased in December 1955 around 460 Series-D v-twins had been built, some 200 of which were enclosed models. This Black Knight was purchased by the current owner on 20th April 1987 having previously belonged to one Gareth Thomas Davies of Wrexham. Mr Davies had purchased the Vincent from Comerford's of Thames Ditton on 13th July 1966 (order form on file). Some restoration had been carried out by him, but not completed. The present owner kept a detailed personal logbook of work done, trips taken and mileage totals, together with some receipts/invoices. The recorded mileage when purchased was 33,429. The present owner completed the restoration, fitting a new wiring harness, and returned the Vincent to the road. The machine was used on a VOC rally to Germany and a number of other trips before being laid up for a few years. The vendor then carried out a full strip and rebuild in 1995, including painting the cycle parts and rebuilding the engine/gearbox unit. During the renovation it was noted that the gearbox internals were very good. Use thereafter included a trip to the Isle of Man and a Continental tour in 2001 through Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Another Continental tour was completed in 2002. Further trips were taken, including one to Scotland in 2003 and another to the Isle of Man Rally 2007. On 22/7/2007 the speedometer was removed for maintenance (removed one reading 47,997miles, temporary one fitted reading 35,662). The original speedometer was refitted on 23/8/07 and now reads 48,789 miles. The last recorded reading on the temporary speedometer was 36,454 miles. Last used on the road in 2012, the Vincent was placed on museum display in 2016 at 49,428 miles. The Black Knight has a pair of detachable Craven panniers, plus a pair of new panniers made by Phil Primmer to a design by Neville Higgins. Having been on museum display since 2016, it will require recommissioning and basic safety checks before returning to the road. Accompanying documentation includes old/current V5/V5C documents; a quantity of invoices/receipts; some old MoTs and tax discs; and the aforementioned personal logbook.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1967 Triumph 649cc Bonneville T120RRegistration no. BVG 78EFrame no. T120R DU61978Engine no. T120R DU61978The Triumph Bonneville name originated with the 1956 world record attempt at Bonneville salt flats in Utah by Jonny Allen on a streamlined Tiger 110 which achieved a speed of 214mph and, despite the fact that there was some doubt over the record, due to the legality of the timing equipment used, the subsequent publicity was irresistible, and the Bonneville name became synonymous with sporting Triumph twins for all time. BVG 78E was imported from the USA by a friend of the present owner in 1991. The vendor advises that the bike was restored by the previous owner, but in 1992 he was affected by ill health and sold the machine to the vendor, when the mileage was 9,828 (original purchase receipt on file). The vendor has used the bike only sparingly in the intervening years, and the mileage reading now is 12,983.For practical purposes, the owner has fitted a slightly later twin leading shoe front brakeplate, but the original single leading shoe version is included with the machine.Not used regularly for some years, BVG 78E has been started this year, a new battery has recently been fitted, and it should only require light re-commissioning and basic safety checks before returning to the road. Documentation consists of an old V5, an old-type V5C, the original Florida US Title document, some old MoTs, a few invoices from the restoration, and the vendor's aforementioned purchase receipt.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Clive Wood MBE Collection1930 Matchless 400cc Silver ArrowRegistration no. VU 754Frame no. 1781Engine no. A1781•Technologically interesting narrow-angle v-twin•One of fewer than 2,000 made•Offered for re-commissioning/restorationUnlike the vast majority of Britain's motorcycle manufacturers, which were located in the Birmingham and Coventry areas, Matchless were based in Plumstead, South London. The name 'Matchless' first appeared in the 1890s on cycles manufactured by H H Collier, whose sons Charlie and Harry would later join him in the business. The firm's first - experimental - motorcycle appeared in 1899 and its first production model in 1902. Already an accomplished cycle racer, Charlie Collier soon turned to racing Matchless motorcycles, as did his brother, and both Colliers would be on the start-line for the inaugural Isle of Man TT race in 1907, Charlie winning the event's single-cylinder class. These early Matchless models were JAP powered but in 1912 the firm introduced a 500cc single of its own design. Nevertheless, within a short time it had gone, along with all the other singles, and for the next several years Matchless built only v-twins. Single-cylinder models were reintroduced after WWI.By the early 1930s Matchless had no fewer than three different V-engined machines in the range: models 'X', 'A' and 'B', the latter pair being better known as the Silver Arrow and Silver Hawk respectively. Introduced for the 1930 season, the 394cc Silver Arrow looked like a single cylinder machine but was in fact a narrow-angle (26-degree) sidevalve v-twin, the closely spaced cylinders being contained within one casting topped by a single cylinder head. Its engine aside, the Silver Arrow was conventional enough, though linked brakes and a sprung frame were features found on few rivals. A switch from a three-speed to a four-speed gearbox at the end of 1930 was the only one significant upgrade made during the model's lifetime. Like many advanced designs before and since, it failed to fire the imagination of enthusiasts with sporting pretensions; sales were disappointing, fewer than 2,000 being sold in the four years of production. Today the Matchless Silver Arrow is both rare and sought after. Acquired by the late owner in April 2011, this Vintage-era example of Matchless's middleweight v-twin is believed to be an older restoration. The accompanying HPI check records the machine as previously registered and/or used, while the V5C incorrectly records the engine number as 'A1118'. A potentially most rewarding project, the machine is offered for recommissioning or restoration and is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:Pat Gill of the AJS and Matchless Owners Club kindly advises us that a previous owner of this machine, was Les Smith from Leicestershire.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An autojumblers lotincluding a BSA engine numbered D8557 C, believed c.1936 500cc Empire Star; a quantity of mudguards, petrol tank, saddles and saddle frame, together with a selection of Vintage/Veteran wheel components, and wheel with gear hub, and sundry other parts, condition, completeness and compatibility of parts unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

JAP Speedway Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. indecipherable (see text)This interesting JAP speedway machine has been owned by the late owner for the last 40 or so years where it was used at events and taken to various shows for static display, sadly its mechanical condition isn't known but the 4 stud JAP engine has compression and turns freely and smoothly with the plug removed. It's fitted with an Amal Type 27/602 carburettor, AEI (BTH) magneto, AMC Norton clutch and 22' rear/23' front wheels. Sadly not much is known of this Speedway machines history but offered with it is a display board which features the legendary Cyril Roger sat on the bike at an event in 1982 and has his plate which adorns the rear mudguard, the late owner believed it was an ex Cyril Roger's bike however no documented evidence has currently come to light regarding its previous history. It should be noted only a partial amount of the engine number is visible which reads JO 62 however the rest is indecipherable.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1932 James 499cc Model D2 Grey GhostRegistration no. YVL 971Frame no. R3366 (see text)Engine no. D2/428•Rare v-twin model•One of the last James four-strokes•An older restorationLike so many famous and not so famous motorcycle firms, that founded by Harry James in 1880 started out as a bicycle manufacturer. Based initially at Sparkbrook and then Greet in Birmingham, the James Cycle Company built its first motorcycle in 1902. From the mid-1930s onwards James began concentrating on the lightweight two-stroke models for which it is best remembered, but before then the top-of-the-range 499cc v-twin was being built in sidevalve and overhead-valve forms, and there was even a speedway version of the latter. For 1931 these were typed C1 (OHV) and C2 (sidevalve) with the names 'Flying Ace' and 'Grey Ghost' respectively. They were re-designated D1 and D2 the following year. Renamed 'Flying Ghost', the sidevalve v-twin was the last to go, disappearing from the range at the end of 1935.'YVL 971' was previously sold at Bonhams' Beaulieu sale in September 2015 (Lot 12). At that time we said: 'This Model D2 was purchased by the immediately preceding owner's late father some 38 years ago. It would appear that the machine had remained as it was found in the late 1970s and no attempt was made to restore it. The James was offered as an incomplete restoration project at Bonhams' Beaulieu sale in September 2012 (Lot 514) where it was purchased by the current vendor.' Our vendor has owned the James since 2022.In 2015 the James had been offered fresh from refurbishment/restoration, works carried out having included the stripping, repainting and replacement of bearing, chains, brake linings, fastenings, battery, etc. The girder forks were stripped, cleaned and repaired where necessary, then reassembled with new adjustment nuts and grease nipples, etc, while the wheels were rebuilt with stainless steel rims and spokes. The fuel tank was rust-proofed and sealed with ethanol-resistant sealer, then re-sprayed and lacquered. 'YVL 971' also features new Feked silencers and custom-made stainless steel exhaust pipes.Both cylinders were re-bored and fitted with new pistons and rings, while the obsolete valves with ¼' diameter stems were replaced with Triumph valves with larger-diameter stems and collets. The valve seats were re-cut and the oil pump refurbished by Peter Rosenthal. A reconditioned dynamo and new electronic charging regulator were fitted and the ignition system upgraded to electronic. This new system comprises two pick-ups in the magneto housing (retaining the manual advance/retard mechanism); two trigger units mounted under the fuel tank; two coils under the seat; and an on/off switch on the battery box.Now, some nine years post-rebuild, this older restoration would benefit from detailing and attention – in particular to the rear grab handle. A rare model, the machine is offered with numerous invoices; some restoration photographs; a substantial quantity of photocopied James literature; copy old V5C and current V5C documents, incorrectly recording the frame number as 'P3388'.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Clive Wood MBE Collection1931 Norton 490cc Model 18Registration no. YVL 733Frame no. 45690Engine no. 52472Like the majority of their contemporaries, Norton relied on the sidevalve engine until the 1920s when the existing and well-tried 490cc unit was used as the basis for the firm's first overhead-valve design. Newly introduced for 1923, Norton's Model 18 OHV sports roadster quickly established a reputation for both speed and reliability when a standard engine assembled from parts was used to set a host of records, including a new 12 hours mark. The Model 18 retained its essentially Vintage characteristics until 1931 when the range was extensively redesigned, dry-sump lubrication and rear-mounted magneto being standardised, the most obvious external alteration in its appearance before then being the adoption of a 'saddle' tank for 1929. There were numerous improvements made to the engine throughout the 1930s, including enclosure of the valve gear, while Norton's own four-speed foot-change gearbox replaced the old Sturmey Archer in 1935. Production of an essentially unchanged 1939 model resumed after WW2.This Norton Model 18's current registration dates from August 2014, which is believed to be when the late owner acquired it (the accompanying V5C states that it 'was registered and/or used. Declared manufactured 1931'). An older restoration, the machine is offered for recommissioning or possibly more extensive renovation and thua is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1971 Ducati 350cc Racing MotorcycleEngine no. 12409Formerly owned and rebuilt by Rob Pearson, this Ducati 350 racer was purchased by the previous owner in 2009 via classic racing specialists, TGA. The owner had intended to race the Ducati but his plans changed and so the machine was offered for sale at Bonhams' Stafford auction in April 2012 (Lot 375) where it was purchased by the current owner (since deceased). At that time we said: 'Rebuilt with new bearings throughout, the engine is a MkIII 'wide case' incorporating a Carrillo con-rod; 30-32-30 crankpin with new bearing and thrust washers; 76.6mm Asso forged piston (11:1 compression ratio); fully gas-flowed head with 40mm diameter inlet and 36mm exhaust valves; new Colsibro valve guides; coil spring conversion; VeeTwo camshaft; and Pazo electronic ignition. Drive is transmitted via straight-cut primary gears and a rebuilt clutch to a standard Ducati five-speed gearbox. A 36mm Amal Concentric Mk2 smooth-bore carburettor delivers the mixture, which post-combustion exits via a Gibson high-level exhaust said to meet the usual noise regulations. The suspension consists of Marzocchi forks and Hagon adjustable shock absorbers, while the 18' alloy WM2 wheels are shod with virtually new Avon racing tyres. There is a Robinson double-sided twin-leading-shoe brake at the front and a 160mm Ducati stopper at the rear. The glassfibre fuel tank has been professionally treated to prevent ethanol damage.' Having been stored in controlled conditions and unused since purchase the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A selection of Matchless Silver Arrow engine componentscomprising an engine bottom end, numbered A907; engine cases, numbered A1118; two cylinder barrels with manifolds, and two cylinder heads. Condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A selection of Matchless Silver Arrow engine componentscomprising an engine bottom end, numbered A999; engine cases, numbered A1968; two cylinder barrels, and two cylinder heads. Condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Clive Wood MBE Collectionc.1953 James 125cc CadetRegistration no. VFC 907Frame no. J5/008489Engine no. 618A 6512James's first post-war '125' was the ML, a 122cc Villiers 9D-engined machine derived from a successful military design. It was superseded in 1948 by a new model similar to the 98cc Comet but using heavier cycle parts and the 10D engine. For 1950 the 122cc machine was named 'Cadet', and by the time the J5 model offered here was made featured the 13D engine and revised cycle parts incorporating a telescopic front fork and plunger rear suspension.This matching-numbers James Cadet comes with its original buff logbook showing that it was first registered to Kings Motors (Oxford) Ltd and sold new in May 1954 to one Margaret Reading of Abingdon. Acquired by the late owner in 1988, the James is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the accompanying V5 states that the machine was 'previously registered and/or used prior to date of registration shown above' (1986).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Matchless 400cc Silver Arrow enginenumbered A1947, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1965 Triumph 200cc Tiger CubRegistration no. CAG 837CFrame no. T20 857Engine no. T20 857'Britain's lowest-priced '200', the Triumph T20 Tiger Cub, impresses even a seasoned tester with its outstandingly good all-round performance and value. This four-stroke lightweight is game for a genuine 64-65mph; it will cruise energetically all day in the mid-fifties; and it will return fuel consumption figures little short of remarkable, whatever the throttle openings used.' - Motor Cycling. This Cub's date of first registration is recorded on the V5C as 6th April 1965, hence the 'C' suffix. However, the low frame and engine numbers ('T20 857') appear to suggest an early example from circa 1954. Alternatively, they may suggest a machine from 1966 when Triumph reset the numbers, starting from 'T20 101' again. Unfortunately, neither of these explanations is adequate: 1954 models had plunger frames, while in 1966 the engine was a different type, with the number stamped in a different place. Nevertheless, the Cub appears to be a nice useable example of a 'starter' classic.The elderly owner purchased the machine at the Stafford Show in April 2023, hoping it would provide him with a lightweight mount as he was no longer able to manage the heavier machines he had owned previously. Unfortunately, he has found that he is not confident enough to return to the road, hence the decision to sell the Cub. Documentation consists solely of a current V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 Harley Davidson 1207cc model JDRegistration no. to be advised (see text)Frame no. 28JD7791Engine no. 28JD7791•Believed to have been supplied new in New Zealand•Imported c.2010•Offered with a NOVA confirmation1909 marked the appearance of Harley-Davidson's first v-twin, though it was not until the adoption of mechanically operated inlet valves in 1911 (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) that production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve', this 'F-head' (inlet-over-exhaust) engine - built in 61ci and 74ci capacities (1,000cc and 1,200cc respectively) - would remain in production for the next 20 years. The Harley single's transmission arrangements - direct drive by means of a leather belt - were continued at first on the twin, but the need to make better use of the engine's power characteristics, particularly for sidecar pulling, prompted the introduction of a two-speed rear hub for 1914, by which time chain drive and a proper clutch had been adopted. Later that same year a conventional, three-speed, sliding-gear transmission with 'step starter' was introduced on the top-of-the-range version of the twin which, with full electrical equipment, was listed from now on as the Model JD. Periodically revised and up-dated, the Model J had gained a front brake, stronger fork and pumped lubrication by the time production ceased in 1929. We are told that this lovely model JD was supplied new in New Zealand to Roy Tomlin. In 1984 he sold it to the vendor's uncle. In 2010 it was sold to the vendor who imported it to the UK. Recommissioning was put on hold due to the demands of building of a light aeroplane, but was recommenced in 2023. Work has included fitting a new battery, condenser, and a new exhaust system supplied by Geloman, the renowned H-D specialist in Germany. The old rusted out (believed not original) exhaust is supplied. A video of the machine running in February of this year is available on request. It has not been ridden for many years, and further adjustments may possibly be required.Until now the bike has not been registered in the UK, but a new V5C should be in place by the time of the sale. An old New Zealand registration document, other NZ paperwork, a dating certificate from the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (Europe), reproduction handbooks, and sundry spares including new reproduction footboard rubbers are supplied. The vendor advises us that the machine is fitted with sidecar gearing but he believes that a sidecar has never been fitted. He has also pointed out that the linkage for the parking brake is missing but that it isn't necessary for solo use. Separate keys are supplied for the ignition, lights, and toolbox. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1969 MotoBi 250cc Sport SpecialRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. S*478730Engine no. S*3550The now-defunct Italian manufacturer MotoBi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later MotoBi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when MotoBi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. MotoBi was reabsorbed by Benelli in 1962 and sometime later the bikes were re-badged as Benellis. Nothing is known of the history of this MotoBi Sport Special, which is believed to be a '250'. There are no documents with this motorcycle, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Clive Wood MBE Collectionc.1922 BSA 4.25hpRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. T1826Engine no. R2591The first model to feature BSA's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc (3½hp) sidevalve single, which was soon complemented by a 557cc (4¼hp) long-stroke version, built initially with single-speed belt drive transmission and later on with a three-speed countershaft gearbox in the case of the Model K, to which the Model H added chain final drive.A document on file states the following: 'This machine has been built up using its 557cc side-valve unit from 1921... Later brakes have been fitted (1926) to this bike. Much restoration work has been completed but further work is required. The fitted engine and gearbox are believed to be good but have not been run during the present ownership... It has had a lot of time and money spent on it and is about 95% complete... The work that has been carried out is to a very high standard with no expense spared.' It should be noted that we have been unable to verify any of the claims made in this document; thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed: incomplete and requiring completion. Missing parts include the final drive chain case; rear chain; rear light; gearbox top cover; kickstart lever; and control cables. The machine comes with a dating document and some photocopied literature. There is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1964 Matchless 646cc Monarch G12CSRRegistration no. BGF 404BFrame no. A85802Engine no. G12CSR/x9843The Matchless G12CSR sports model was christened with the name Monarch for 1962. From 1963 a 'Speed kit' was available to buyers who aspired to even faster road work, or production racing. In 1964 the sports model was also endowed with the Norton Roadholder forks and wheels as standard. As with the BSA Gold Star also in this sale, the vendor of this Matchless has owned it for a large part of his life. He purchased it brand new in 1964 from Joe Francis Motors Ltd, only a short distance from the Plumstead Matchless factory, on 7th May 1964. With it, he specified the optional tachometer, and also bought the Speed kit, which comprised twin Amal monobloc carburettors, high compression pistons, special camshafts, and cam followers. Whilst he fitted the twin carbs, he never fitted the rest of the kit which remains unused, and is offered with the machine. Another improvement was the fitting of a John Tickle twin leading shoe front brakeplate (original included). He used the Monarch from 1964 until 1967 when he took it off the road and laid it up in storage, where it has remained ever since, having covered only 13,646 miles from new. Whilst it has suffered cosmetically, and the engine is seized due to the extended storage, it does however, provide a new owner with a unique restoration project with a fascinating back-story. Offered strictly as viewed and for restoration. Documentation comprises the original VE60 green log book, a current V5C, and the original bill of sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1990 M.R.D Rickman Métisse Aermacchi 350cc Racing Motorcycle Frame no. unnumberedEngine no. C327/C327•Built by MRD in 1990•Classic Manx Grand Prix finisher in 1991 and 1992•Present ownership for 20 years•Raced and paraded with the CRMC•Last used in 2019Rickman's first purpose-built road-racer came about following an approach from sponsor Tom Kirby, for whom the Rickmans built a frame to house the Matchless G50 engine. Kirby's star rider Bill Ivy won first time out on the new machine at Mallory Park in March 1966, defeating the cream of Britain's road-racing stars in the process. That Rickman should build a version to accommodate the horizontal Aermacchi single-cylinder engine was first suggested by rider/frame-maker Marly Drixl (of Drixton fame), who wanted to improve the handling of his stock Aermacchi racer. Accordingly, the Rickmans redesigned the frame's front down-tubes and engine cradle while leaving the rear part essentially unchanged. The result was a frame weighing in at 24lb, 4lb less than the original. The Rickman frame soon became a 'must have' for any competitor riding an Aermacchi. When the Rickmans gave up frame making, the rights to their designs passed in 1983/84 to Pat French's firm, MRD Métisse, which continued to cater for the increasing 'classic' market.Built by MRD in 1990, the Aermacchi Métisse offered here boasts Rickman 41.5mm forks; a Rickman front disc brake and Lockheed caliper; and a Yamaha TD2 rear drum brake. The engine incorporates original Aermacchi 350cc crankcases, cylinder barrel and head, while specification highlights include a Carrillo con-rod; 11.2:1 compression-ratio Omega piston (74.5mm bore); N6 cam with Stellite followers; straight-cut timing gears; Dyna twin-plug ignition; Amal 36mm smooth-bore carburettor; and racing valves, guides, springs, caps and collets. Power is transmitted via a bespoke straight-cut primary drive to a dry clutch. Other notable features include a Krober rev counter; alloy wheel rims (Borrani front, Dunlop rear); Avon tyres; Norton Lockheed brake lever/reservoir; and a custom Gibson exhaust.This machine raced in the 1991 Classic Manx Grand Prix, retiring from 7th place with a puncture (fastest lap 93.4mph). It also raced in the 1992 Classic Manx, finishing in 11th place. Outings in the 1993 and 1994 Classic Manx races both resulted in retirements. Thereafter the Aermacchi was raced and paraded with the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club until the 2020 season. It last ran in September 2019. Our vendor describes the machine as in generally excellent condition, benefiting from a new aluminium fuel tank, resprayed fairing and re-covered seat. A small selection of spares including clutch plates, sprockets, spark plugs, cables/pipes, valves, etc is included in the sale. The machine is offered with a CRMC Registration Certificate for Group 1 Period 2; a photograph of it competing in the Manx Grand Prix; and some details noted down by the previous owner.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of believed mostly Royal Enfield partsincluding an engine bottom end, numbered 6449 and 16122; empty crankcases numbered RL385; 20910 and 2238; empty crankcases numbered 20821 and 300 to plaque; together with a gearbox numbered RL982 HHZ 4 867; a petrol tank; silencer; and sundry engine components. Condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Formerly the property of James May, 'Captain Slow' of 'Top Gear' and 'The Grand Tour' fame; featured in 'Classic Bike' magazine1970 Honda CB750Registration no. TUX 97HFrame no. CB750-1027653Engine no. CB750E-1027879•Very early example•Delivered new in France•Purchased by James May in 2013•Present ownership since 2018This early Honda CB750 was purchased by James May in August 2013 from marque specialist David Silver, who had sourced it from France, and was the subject of an article written by James for Classic Bike magazine (Why a Honda CB750 Will Make You Happy, October 2013 edition, copy on file).In his article James explains the difficulties of precisely determining the model's identity:'The true K0 was a very short-lived transition model (just 121 examples were made) between the first so-called 'sand-cast' engine bikes... and the subsequent improved K1.'So my bike has the chunky, fluted side panels, an unpainted front caliper, and the baffling slider on the left bar that changes the function of the switchgear button from horn to flasher...'However, this machine has several features characteristic of the improved K1 introduced late in 1970, including the pressure-die-cast engine finish, while the frame number places it in the first batch produced: too early for a K0 and too early for the French market. Further research may prove to be enlightening.Our vendor purchased the Honda on 19th May 2018 (bill of sale on file). Also in the file is an advertisement from Motorcycles Unlimited detailing the machine's French-market features including: extra lighting cut off switch to left handlebar; rear reflector numberplate holder; right-hand light switch with parking light facility; and longer baffles in the exhaust. There are various French documents on file, including the original guarantee card with supplying dealer's stamp; a Honda France specification sheet dated June 1970; and an old French Carte Grise (1999).Additional paperwork includes James May's 2013 application form to register an imported motor vehicle; scan of an old V5C in James May's name; David Silver's 2013 sales invoice; sundry bills for service parts; some old MoTs (last expired September 2018); and a current V5C. The machine was last taxed to the end of June 2022. Offered with key.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Clive Wood MBE Collection1941 Matchless 347cc G3L Military MotorcycleRegistration no. 427 HPYFrame no. 24222Engine no. 41 / G3L 70089 (see text)The outbreak of war in September 1939 found the British Army ill prepared for hostilities, not the least with regard to its transportation arrangements. The result was the wholesale commandeering of civilian motorcycles for despatch, reconnaissance, convoy patrol and other duties. Almost every major British manufacturer supplied machines to the Army, although these were invariably adapted pre-war roadsters rather than purpose-built military designs. Among the most popular was the Matchless G3, a relatively lightweight and sporty 350cc model that had first been assessed for possible military use in 1933. Updated with a single down-tube frame and telescopic front fork, the 'Matchbox' continued as the G3L from 1941. By the time hostilities ceased in 1945, more than 63,000 G3Ls had been delivered, and post-war the model would go on to establish itself as one of the finest trials bikes of the day.This G3L was supplied to the War Department on a contract dated February 1941 and subsequently fitted with an engine supplied under another contract, a not uncommon occurrence with WD machines (see email printout on file). Acquired by the late owner in 1987 and last taxed to 31st July 1991, the Matchless is an older restoration offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). The machine comes with an expired MoT (1991) and an old-style V5. Detached panniers are included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2017 Avinton 1,647cc Collectors GTRegistration no. AV67 DMYFrame no. VF9CK0000139610057Engine no. UA00003•Rare and exclusive hand-made 'muscle bike'•Built to the owner's personal specifications•S&S v-twin engine•Only premium quality chassis components used•Fewer than 1,000 miles covered from new•Well documentedHeaded by French engineer Cedric Klein, Avinton Motorcycles specialises in made-to-order muscle bikes. For this particular Avinton model, customers could choose from six different specifications and three alternative riding positions; it is highly unlikely that there are two bikes exactly identical. Our vendor selected the Collector GT version, which has a slightly higher handlebar position for comfort, and opted for the highest specification for all other components. He was invited to the factory in France to check on the build's progress.Avinton's Collector GT is powered by an American-built 1,647cc S&S Super Stock v-twin engine producing 120bhp and 123ft/lb of torque. Belt primary drive transmits the power via an Evolution clutch to an Andrews five-speed cassette gearbox. The engine is a stressed member of the large-diameter tubular frame. There is a bespoke aluminium alloy swinging arm, while the suspension is courtesy of Öhlins at both ends; the steering damper likewise comes from the famous Swedish firm. Beringer six-piston callipers grip the twin floating front brake discs, while there is a single disc with four-pot calliper at the rear. The Avinton rolls on Marchesini Racing forged alloy wheels, finished in gold.Built to the vendor's specifications in 2017, the Avinton bristles with special features: the 'tank' does not contain any fuel (the reservoir is in the tail section behind the seat), while the oil is contained within the frame. Hand made, the exhaust system combines carbon fibre and stainless steel, and carbon fibre is also used for both mudguards. All other fittings are either made by hand or selected from the world's foremost components suppliers.Offered for sale by the original owner, this stunning creation has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since it left the factory and is presented in commensurately good condition, barely run-in. Not surprisingly, the owner reports that the bike never fails to draw a crowd. Very few were made, and it's pretty much guaranteed you'll never park next to another one.Accompanying documentation consists of V5C Registration Certificate and a folder of information including photographs of the Avinton under construction; original sales catalogues; the original build sheet/invoice itemising the specification; and instruction books for the Öhlins suspension and the installed BikeTrac alarm/tracker. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Norton Dominator 99 projectRegistration no. 53 AMAFrame no. M14 72749Engine no. 20033 E1In 1955 Norton updated their '88' (500cc) Dominator by boring and stroking the engine to produce the '99' (600cc) version seen here. By 1960, the 99 had received the 'Slimline' Featherbed frame with oil damped Roadholder forks, Girling shocks and full width hubs offering improved braking. With its increased compression and impressive handling, the 99 offered viable competition to the popular Triumph 650s of the time, and was a good seller for the Norton brand, running until 1962.This '99' cafe racer project is offered for restoration and we're advised by the vendor that the late owner had the bottom end recently refurbished ready for the restoration to start. Offered with an old style V5, invoices and manual.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A believed c.1936 BSA 496cc motorcycle projectcomprising frame numbered D6780, crankcases numbered D5.558 C, 4-speed gearbox, spare engine numbered R 3937, together with two wheels, various mudguard sections, silencer, gearbox shell, carriers, and sundry spares. Offered with V5C for the vehicle registration number VSJ 632, with the frame number recorded therein as D8780, and engine number D8557. Condition, completeness and suitability of parts unknown. Close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Ducati 900SSRegistration no. G709 ESCFrame no. DM906SC *000217*Engine no. 000611In Cagiva ownership from 1985, Ducati continued to offer developments of the Fabio Taglioni-designed Pantah while developing an entirely new family of water-cooled models that would debut towards the decade's end in the form of the legendary 851 Superbike. At the same time, the Paso tourer's Weber carburetted 904cc air-cooled engine was put in the 750 Sport chassis to create the 900 Super Sport, its name recalling a famous model from the Bologna firm's not too distant past. Other noteworthy features included 17' wheels, larger Brembo brakes and Marzocchi suspension. An interim model produced for little more than a year pending the arrival of an extensively revised model of same name, the 1990 900SS is one of the rarest of the Ducati v-twin family.Owned by the current vendor since 2013, this unrestored 900SS is offered with a current MoT until March 2025 albeit it may be beneficial to do a full service or a complete restoration to get it back to its former glory. Offered with a V5C, HPI report and MoT certificate. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Ducati history which is slowly coming to the forefront of collectors.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estatec.1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. B40 GB221Engine no. B40 GB221Introduced in September 1958, the unitary construction C15 replaced the outgoing C12 and would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. The first new C15-based model to feature an enlarged engine was the 343cc B40, an addition to the line-up for 1961. Many B40s would see service with the British Armed Forces, which ordered 2,000 following an extended reliability test. A number of modifications were made to the military-specification B40, including a lower compression ratio of 5.0:1; Zenith 'butterfly' carburettor; cut-down, moto-cross oil tank; external, cartridge-type oil filter; fork gaiters; and a fully-enclosed rear drive chain. Although the 'civilian' B40 disappeared from the range at the end of 1967, military production continued for another couple of years, the last machines being delivered in 1970. The B40 would remain in military service well into the 1970s.The military B40 retains its original MoD identity plate and has the batch number '68ET29' chalked on the fuel tank. Its history since acquisition is not known and the machine is offered without documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1971 Triumph 490cc T100R Daytona Café RacerRegistration no. WOP 629JFrame no. obscured by fuel tank (NE01342 to V5C)Engine no. NE01342 T100RCompetition success in the USA prompted Triumph to adopt the 'Daytona Tiger' name for their top-of-the range sports '500' in 1966, Buddy Elmore having won that year's prestigious Daytona 200 race on a works twin, a feat Gary Nixon repeated the following year on his way to the first of back-to-back AMA titles. With the relaunch of the BSA-Triumph range in November 1970, by which time it had gained the 650's excellent twin-leading-shoe front brake, the 'Tiger' part of the name was dropped and the Daytona's model designation changed to 'T100R'. However, the proposed closure of Triumph's Meriden factory led to a workers' occupation of the plant in September 1973. When the plant eventually reopened, the two 500cc models in production immediately prior to the shutdown – the T100R Daytona and the TR5T Trophy Trail – were not revived. The current vendor acquired 'WOP 629J' on 27th March 1991 and not long after had the engine completely stripped and rebuilt by Fowlers of Bristol. Since the rebuild's completion the Triumph has been kept in dry storage, covering a mere 68 miles. The displayed mileage at the time of photography/cataloguing was 22,514. Accompanying documents include a old/current V5C Registration Certificates; old MoTs (most recent expired April 2013); DVLA correspondence; and a Footman James Agreed Certificate of Insurance (2017). One key present.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1937 Excelsior 350cc ManxmanRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. MG643Engine no. CXB149/CXB149Although it had proved fast enough to win the 1933 Lightweight TT in Syd Gleave's hands, Excelsior's complex 'Mechanical Marvel' proved something of a disappointment thereafter, and at the end of the 1934 season the Tyseley firm opted for something simpler: the Manxman. A single-overhead-camshaft, two-valve design, the Manxman was built in 250, 350 and 500cc capacities. Road and race versions were offered, though the 500 was only ever marketed as a sports roadster. Although it never won a TT, the Manxman enjoyed considerable success in international racing and the Manx Grand Prix, Denis Parkinson winning the Lightweight race three times on the trot between 1936 and 1938. Notable Manxman developments included the switch to a shorter-stroke 250 engine in 1937 and the adoption (also applied to the 350) of an aluminium-alloy cylinder head with right-hand exhaust port. This lighting-equipped Manxman is believed to be an older restoration. It should be noted that the registration 'EWL 312' is not recorded in the HPI/DVLA database; however, the accompanying 1967 continuation logbook may assist the successful purchaser in retrieving that registration and re-registering the motorcycle under its original number.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estatec.1951 Vincent 998cc Series-C RapideRegistration no. XVV 234Frame no. RC9637/C Rear frame no. RC/1/7257Engine no. F10AB/1/7638 Crankcase mating no. UU63 / UU63•Assembled from parts•Present ownership since 2020•Dry stored since acquisition•Requires recommissioningWhen Vincent resumed production at the war's end it was with the all-new Series-B. Its rear suspension aside, the Series-A Vincent-HRD had been conventional enough: tubular steel frame, girder forks, separate gearbox, etc but with the Series-B Messrs Vincent and Irving effectively established the marque's reputation for the defiance of convention in the pursuit of engineering excellence. For a start there was no 'frame' as such, merely a fabricated box attached to the cylinder heads that served as the oil tank and incorporated the headstock and attachment point for the rear springs. The gearbox was integral with the engine, and the swinging arm pivoted directly in the engine/gearbox casings, features commonplace today but unusual 60 years ago. Only in his retention of the pre-war Brampton girder fork did Phillip Vincent appear to be lagging behind other manufacturers, almost all of which had switched to telescopics. Introduced in 1946, the Vincent-HRD Series-B Rapide was immediately the fastest production motorcycle on sale.In 1948 the Vincent range began to be up-dated to Series-C specification. The most significant changes made concerned the suspension, there being a revised arrangement at the rear incorporating curved lugs for the seat stays and hydraulic damper between the spring boxes, while at the front the new models boasted Vincent's own 'Girdraulic' fork: a blade-type girder fitted with twin hydraulic dampers. These advances began to find their way onto production models during 1948 but it would be 1950 before all Vincents left the factory in Series-C specification.The Rapide offered here has been assembled from parts: the upper frame 'RC9637/C' is from a Series-C Rapide despatched to the Copes dealership in Dudley in October 1951; the rear frame is from a Series-C Comet despatched to a dealer called Bannister in Chatham in November 1950; and the engine 'F10AB/1/7638' is from a Series-C Rapide despatched to a dealer called Blacknell's in Nottingham in September 1951. 'XVV 234' is an age-related registration number.The late owner acquired the Vincent in 2020, since when it has been kept dry stored. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; DVLA SORN correspondence; 2017 VOC letter relating to age-related registration; 2017 VOC dating certificates (x2); and 2016 email correspondence from previous owner John Renwick to the VOC Machine Registrar.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1914 Triumph 4hp Model ARegistration no. SV 9507Frame no. 250134Engine no. 30911The first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm was building its own power units. The company was soon involved in racing, and the publicity generated by competition success greatly stimulated sales. By the outbreak of the Great War the marque's reputation for quality and reliability was well-established, leading to substantial orders for 'Trusty Triumphs' for British and Allied forces. The 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp (550cc) model for 1914.This Veteran-era Triumph was purchased at auction from a deceased's estate in 2019. At that time the machine was described as restored many years ago and used on many occasions by the late owner for rallies and other events. The motorcycle is nicely patinated and presented in tidy condition. Accessories include a lighting set and a Gladstone bag on the rear carrier. Accompanying documentation includes old/current V5C documents; old MoTs and tax discs; SORN paperwork; marque-related literature; and a Sunbeam MCC Pioneer Certificate, the latter incorrectly listing the frame number and engine capacity. Recommissioning will be required before road use.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1986 Suzuki RG500 ProjectRegistration no. C795 DVSFrame no. HM31A-101299Engine no. 00101520Based on its World Championship-winning RG500 racer that had carried Britain's Barry Sheene to his two World titles (in 1976 and 1977), Suzuki's Gamma roadster retained the same square-four engine layout, geared-together crankshafts, and disc-valve induction. A box-section aluminium frame, 'Full Floater' rear suspension, and triple disc brakes completed the picture. More racetrack focussed than Yamaha's rival RD500, the Gamma, with its 130mph-plus top speed, 11.5-second quarter-mile time, and superlative handling and brakes, remains the closest anyone got to offering a modern Grand Prix 500 for the road; indeed, many found their way onto the world's racetracks. Not surprisingly, the RG500 was an immense success with the seriously speed-addicted, and today this legendary model is highly sought after by collectors of modern Japanese classics.This RG500 was purchased by the late owner in 1990 and used for many trips including a memorable trip to the Isle of Man. The bike was dry stored for many years until the late owner started a rebuild at the beginning of 2023. The engine was removed and taken to the world renowned two stroke expert, Stan Stevens, for a complete rebuild. The invoice for the work by Stan Stevens is on file and the engine is ready to be refitted into the chassis. A fault was discovered in the swinging arm (a known fault) and a good replacement was sourced. A fantastic opportunity to complete the restoration on these ever increasingly popular two stroke Suzuki's, offered with a V5 and the aforementioned invoice from Stan Stevens.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com