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Property of a deceased's estate'MV Agusta' Child's MotorcycleRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. 2220 0594Engine no. none visiblePowered by a single-cylinder air-cooled two-stroke engine, this 'MV Augusta' child's motorcycle has no connection with the renowned racers from Gallarate. Notable features include cable-operated drum brakes; a 1-into-4 megaphone exhaust system; telescopic front fork; hydraulic shock absorbers; 'Made in Italy' and 'MV Agusta' badges to the upper fork yoke; and a 'Classic Bike Show 1998 Exhibitor' sticker to the fairing. Standing unused for many years, the machine is offered for recommissioning/restoration and thus is sold strictly as viewed (it should be noted that the engine does not turn over). There are no documents 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 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.1967 BSA 250cc B40/C15 StarRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. C15G 1568 and 40-4020A (see text)Engine no. C15G 1568In September 1958 BSA introduced a new '250' that would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. This newcomer, the C15, featured a compact overhead-valve engine with unitary four-speed gearbox, which was housed in a conventional cradle frame with bolt-on rear subframe. Alternator electrics and coil ignition were features, early models being distinguished by a distributor-type points housing.This C15 is an older restoration offered in need of further recommissioning or renovation. Its history is not known. It should be noted that the displayed registration 'NHV 102E' is not recorded in the HPI/DVLA database; therefore the machine is offered unregistered and without documents. Furthermore, although the frame has been stamped 'C15G 1568' this is not a BSA stamping. The actual frame number is '40-4020A', which would appear to indicate the frame started life as part of a B40.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

1966 Royal Enfield Continental GTRegistration no. YTF 23DFrame no. 72428Engine no. GT16082A development of the popular Crusader, the Continental was introduced for 1963. The newcomer used the Super 5's tuned, 20bhp engine and five-speed gearbox but eschewed the latter's leading-link fork in favour of conventional telescopics while adding a rev counter, fly screen, dropped handlebars and (on some bikes) an Italian-style 'jelly mould' tank to the package. Pioneered on the Continental, the policy of including as standard all the performance-orientated 'extras' that customers might want to fit later was an enormous success, and this concept was extended further by the Crusader's ultimate development - the Continental GT - which arrived in November 1964. For his/her £270 the GT owner got clip-on 'bars, rear-set footrests, a racing-style glassfibre tank, and 'bacon slicer' brake cooling discs up front, in addition to an extra 1.5bhp. With its café racer styling, brisk performance and excellent handling, the GT was every young motorcyclist's dream and a well-deserved success for the Redditch concern.This Continental GT has had three previous keepers since 1978 (according to the HPI check sheet) and has belonged to the current vendor since 2021. An older restoration, the machine has 11,392 miles recorded on the odometer and displays tax disc that expired on 31st March 2013. Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.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.1921 ABC 398ccRegistration no. unregistered (see text)Frame no. 3051Engine no. 3051Designed by Granville Bradshaw and produced by the Sopwith Aircraft Company, the ABC drew heavily on its designer's wartime experience in the development of air-cooled aero engines. A ground-breaking design, the ABC engine was a 398cc overhead-valve flat twin with integral four-speed gearbox. Legend has it that the power unit was designed in under three weeks, but Bradshaw did not stop there, going on to pen the duplex loop frame and sprung front and rear forks that marked out the ABC as one of the most advanced motorcycles of its day. It was fast too, J L E Emerson breaking the one-hour record twice at Brooklands, the second time at an average speed of 70.44mph, a feat that necessitated exceeding 80mph on occasions. Despite these successes, this promising design was hamstrung by production difficulties and price increases, only 3,000-or-so being made up to 1921 when the Sopwith factory ceased manufacture, though production of a modified version was continued by Gnome & Rhone in France.Although this ABC displays the registration 'XL 4652', that number is not recorded in the DVLA/HPI database. Offered without documents, the machine is an older restoration starting to show its age and is offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). Notable features include lights, a BTH magneto, and some nickel-plated fittings.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

1923 BSA 4¼hp Model H2Registration no. SG 7240Frame no. B6066Engine no. 7725The first motorcycles made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company in the early 1900s used proprietary engines such as the Belgian Minerva, and it was not until 1910 that the firm introduced a model entirely of its own design and manufacture. The first to feature the marque's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc (3½hp) sidevalve single, built initially with single-speed, belt-drive transmission and later with a three-speed countershaft gearbox. Well engineered and equally well made, this first BSA proved an enormous success and changed little over the next few years, though for 1912 a two-speed hub gear was available together with an all-chain drive model suitable for sidecar work. For 1914 the range was augmented by a 557cc (4¼hp) long-stroke version featuring a strengthened frame and the new three-speed gearbox, which was designated Model K if fitted with chain-cum-belt transmission or Model H with fully enclosed all-chain drive.This Model H2 was resident in Glasgow and then Orkney before returning to the mainland circa 1970. The vendor advises us that the magneto has been overhauled; the engine rebuilt with a new piston and bearings; and new wheel spindles and bearings fitted. The vendor has enjoyed riding the BSA, which he says 'starts first kick' and has been widely admired. Last run in November 2023, the machine is offered with an old-style logbook and a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estatec.1924 Scott 596cc Super SquirrelRegistration no. SV 6797Frame no. 100 and 2808 (see text)Engine no. Y7833Bradford-born inventor Alfred Angas Scott's experiments with two-stroke motorcycle engines began in the closing years of the 19th Century. Scott's original design for a vertical twin two-stroke engine incorporated the central flywheel with 180-degree overhung cranks and slim connecting rods that would characterise his products from then onwards. The first complete Scott motorcycle prototype followed in 1908, its twin-cylinder engine, two-speed foot-change gear, and all-chain drive marking it out as an exceptionally advanced design for its day.Like most of their rivals, Scott recognised the value of publicity gained from success on the racetrack – in particular the Isle of Man TT - and first entered the event in 1909, becoming the first two-stroke to start in a Tourist Trophy race. Back-to-back victories in the 1912 and 1913 Senior events would be the highlights of the firm's TT record. Two-speed and three-speed models were offered in 1924, with engine capacities of 498cc and 596cc.Previously registered as 'DS 7629', this three-speed Super Squirrel is an older restoration offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). It should be noted that the frame is stamped '100' in the usual place and '2808' to the side of the steering head, the latter number being recorded on the accompanying 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1954 BSA 123cc Bantam D1Registration no. OVS 997Frame no. BD2S 33853Engine no. DD 1031Many a now-mature motorcyclist's first two-wheeled experience will have been gained aboard a BSA Bantam. Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc - on the D3 Bantam Major, introduced for 1954 - and then, finally, to 172cc; optional plunger rear suspension became available in 1950 together with battery electrics, direct lighting having been used hitherto, while the next major changes to the cycle parts saw introduction of swinging-arm rear suspension and a sturdier telescopic front fork on the Bantam Major in 1956. While larger-engined versions came and went, the original 123cc D1 Bantam in its updated, plunger-suspended form remained available until 1963, one of its foremost users being the GPO's Royal Mail division, whose red-liveried machines (used for telegram deliveries) were a familiar sight on city streets. The Bantam remains a firm favourite to this day.This plunger-suspended Bantam D1 is offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5 Registration Document and HPI/DVLA check sheets.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 Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1924 BSA 249cc Model B 'Round Tank'Registration no. PD 302Frame no. B2638Engine no. B2614A top-selling model for BSA in the 1920s, the versatile Model B, or 'Round Tank', was used by just about every tradesman whose job required cheap personal transport. Popular with learners - the fact that the gearbox had only two speeds and that both brakes operated on the rear wheel were attributes guaranteed to re-assure novices - the reliable 250 sidevalve provided many with their first motorcycling experience. Advanced features, for a lightweight, included all-chain drive and pumped lubrication, though the traditional sight feed and auxiliary hand pump were retained. A three-speed version - identifiable by its black tank - was added for 1926 and then the following year a wedge-shaped tank replaced the much-loved original.This rare survivor appears to be in highly original condition. The tank has been repainted at some point but clearly a very long time ago. Remains of the original nickel plate can still be seen and even the tyres appear to be of the period. The old-style continuation logbook dating from 1950 states the approximate date of first registration was 4th June 1924, and records taxation until 1956. The BSA was registered to a Mr Waveral Blake of Oxted, Surrey. Offered with a 1958 tax disc, BMS parts list, and a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1921 EXCELSIOR 250cc LADIES MODELRegistration no. WC 1256Frame no. 100Engine no. C3943Bicycle makers in the late nineteenth century, Excelsior turned their efforts to creating motorcycles in the reign of Queen Victoria. Their motorcycle production was of single-cylinder machines, with J.A.P. engines initially, turning to Villiers engines for a range of smaller machines in the 1920s, plus Blackburne engines, before building the overhead camshaft Manxman machines in 250, 350, and 500 versions during the 1930s. They also created the 250cc Mechanical Marvel, and won the Lightweight TT on two occasions, in 1929 and 1933. During WWII they created the Welbike for British paratroopers, which later transformed into the Corgi. WC 1256 was purchase by the vendor almost ten years ago, and kept as part of a small collection. It was purchased at auction, and was one of a pair of Excelsiors – his and hers, the other being a conventional small capacity Excelsior for the husband, and this one, a much rarer two-speed Ladies Model, for his wife. Unsuccessful in buying the gents model, he was able to purchase this one. It is believed to have been restored at some time in the past, but has been well-stored ever since, acquiring a nicely patinated look, with many original features. It has not been ridden or run in the present ownership, and will, therefore, require re-commissioning and safety checks before use on the road by a new owner. A suitable mount for a lady (or gentleman) to enter the Banbury Run. Documentation comprises a current V5C, a duplicate VE60 green registration book issued in April 1970, two old purchase receipts, and sundry papers.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

1955 BSA 123cc Bantam D1Registration no. unregisteredFrame no. BD2S38420Engine no. DDB1166This BSA Bantam is presented the bright red livery of the Royal Mail and dates from a time when the latter was part of the GPO (General Post Office). However, it is not known whether or not this is an original Royal Mail machine. The Bantam was purchased in March 1995 from Bill Brown's Motorcycle Centre in Whitehaven, Cumbria and comes with the related receipt. This receipt records the registration number as 'TKT 697'; however this registration is not listed in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. The machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). It has Wipac ignition and hence no requirement for a key.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 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 estate1928 Brough Superior Overhead 680 ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. 792Engine no. GTOY/G 19014 (see text)•Current ownership of over 50 years•Wonderful Vintage 680 project•Matching frame, engine and petrol tankWith the SS80 and SS100 well established by the mid-1920s, it was decided to add a smaller and cheaper alternative to these two 1-litre models to the Brough Superior range. JAP was already producing a 674cc sidevalve v-twin engine and this unit, redesigned to accommodate overhead valves, went into Brough's new 'Overhead 680'. First shown to the public at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1926, the 'Miniature SS100', as George Brough called it, entered production for 1927 and was an instant success.Already dismantled when acquired by the late owner almost 50 years ago, this Overhead 680 project consists of a frame; Castle fork components; fuel tank (numbered '1962', correct for frame '792'); four-stud Sturmey Archer gearbox casing (numbered 'HW36172' and correct for 1928 but not original to this machine); outer case numbered '118130' (no connection to this machine); mudguards; and boxed sundry spares.The Brough is offered with a 1946 continuation logbook for the registration 'RL 8515', which may assist the successful purchaser in applying to retrieve and re-register the motorcycle with its lapsed registration. It should be noted that the engine suffix 'G' appears to be a JAP factory error ('C' being the suffix for 1928 and 'G' for 1938); however, the serial number appears to be a JAP stamping correct for the period (the BSOC concurs). Brough Superior Club records confirm matching frame, engine and tank numbers (copy documents on file).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

Property of a deceased's estate1961 BSA 500cc Gold Star DBD34Registration no. 427 ASMFrame no. CB32 10809Engine no. DBD34GS 6058For the majority of enthusiasts the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.This DBD34 Goldie was purchased 'rebuilt and unregistered' by the deceased owner's husband, and registered to him in September 1983 (receipt on file). The machine consists of a frame and engine both dating from 1961; however, they did not start life together. A Gold Star with frame number 'CB32 10809' was originally despatched to Kings Motors in Wolverhampton as a DBD34 Clubman on 19th May 1961, while the engine is from a DBD34 Special Competition Model, despatched on 2nd February 1961 to BSA in the USA. Notable features include alloy wheel rims; an Amal GP carburettor; and the close-ratio RRT2 gearbox (stamping OK). Standing unused for some years, the machine is offered for recommissioning and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of two V5C Registration Certificates and HPI/DVLA check sheets.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 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 Collection1952 BSA 498cc Star TwinRegistration no. LDT 474Frame no. ZA7S 33376Engine no. AA7 S 2166 (see text)Announced in September 1946, the A7 was BSA's first production parallel twin. Mechanically it followed Triumph lines but made do with a single camshaft rather than the Triumph's two. Unusually, the gearbox bolted directly to the rear of the engine in semi-unit style. The entire ensemble was housed in an unsprung duplex loop frame. A sports version - the Star Twin - arrived for 1949 boasting plunger rear suspension as standard, twin carburettors, and a power output boosted from the stock 27 to 31bhp. The engine was extensively revised for 1951 along the lines of the newly introduced Bert Hopwood-designed A10 650, and then in 1954 BSA's twins range was greatly expanded with the arrival of four new models featuring swinging-arm rear suspension. The introduction of the new duplex frame meant that the A7's bolted-up gearbox had to go, but otherwise the engine remained much as before, though the new Shooting Star sports roadster featured an alloy cylinder head and detachable inlet manifold.This Star Twin's current registration dates from 2001, which is likely when the late owner acquired it. Offered for recommissioning or restoration (the engine turns over), the machine comes with BSA Service Sheets, SORN paperwork and a V5C Registration Certificate stating that it 'was registered and/or used. Declared manufactured 1952'. Please note the V5C and HPI incorrectly record the engine number as 'AA752166', an obvious clerical error.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 Royal Enfield Projectframe numbered 15239 (overstamped) and engine, numbered 15239 (overstamped); with gearbox, forks and wheels. Offered without documents. 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: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1966 Matchless 745cc G15CSRegistration no. BVG 152EFrame no. 119343Engine no. G15CS/119343Following the handful of G15s built for export only in 1962 and fitted with AMC's own 750cc engine, the concept was revived in the middle of the decade using the Norton Atlas engine in the existing G12CSR frame. By this time Norton production had been shifted to AMC's Plumstead factory, and in a further move towards product rationalisation the new G15 roadster (and similar AJS Model 33) was fitted with Norton hubs and Roadholder forks. CSR sports roadsters and trail-styled CS models followed soon after, and these Norton-powered models were the only AMC twins left in production by the end of 1966. Manufacture ceased the following year and today these relatively rare AMC/Norton hybrids are becoming increasingly collectible. This rare, matching-numbers G15CS was despatched on 25th December 1966 to Berliner Motors in New Jersey, USA. The machine was imported from Ontario, Canada circa 1998 and registered in the UK on 15th August 1999. Our vendor purchased the Matchless in November 2009, since when it has been used sparingly in the summertime only and dry stored since purchase; it last ran earlier this year. Accompanying paperwork includes an AJS & Matchless OC dating certificate; old Canadian registration documents; expired MoTs and tax discs; numerous bills; photocopied literature; old/current V5C documents; and a detailed invoice relating to extensive restoration carried out in 1998 at a cost of £1,931.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.1934 Ariel 600cc Model 4F Square Four ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. Y7690Engine no. UA198Designed 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. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this 4F/6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. The '500' was dropped after 1932 but the '600' continued until the end of 1936, its place being taken by the totally redesigned Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine. The '600' reappeared for 1939 as the 4F, redesigned along the lines of its larger sibling, but did not resume production after the war.This dismantled Square Four consists of a frame with forks, headlamp and front mudguard attached; a repainted tank (missing some instruments); an engine; and sundry other spares (unrestored). The 1954 continuation logbook for the lapsed registration 'OC 7686' may assist the successful purchaser in applying to retrieve that number and re-register the motorcycle.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 selection of Puch Maxi sparescomprising of a frame; engine (numbered 1532358); forks and other associated parts, 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1961 AJS 348c Model 8Registration no. 383 ATP Frame no. 11618 (overpainted)Engine no. 61/8 2630Associated Motor Cycles returned to the 250cc class in 1958 with a brace of all-new singles of neat design. Shared by the AJS Model 14 and Matchless G2, the four-stroke, overhead-valve power unit incorporated its oil tank within the crankcase (following Royal Enfield practice) and appeared to be of unitary construction, although a separate gearbox was retained. The cycle parts comprised an open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel, which was complemented by a telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. A 350cc AJS Model 8/Matchless G5 version arrived for 1960 as an alternative to AMC's traditional 'heavyweight' 350s and remained in production until the end of 1962. Super sports 'CSR' roadsters arrived that year and continued in production after the basic G2/14 was dropped in July 1963, finally disappearing from the range in 1966. Acquired by the late owner in October 1997 and last taxed in 1998, this AJS Model 8 is an older restoration which is offered for recommissioning or further restoration (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of a V5C Registration Certificate, HPI/DVLA check sheets, and an expired MoT (1998).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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1979 Triumph 749cc T140D BonnevilleRegistration no. YDE 598VFrame no. T140D CA19507Engine no. T140D CA19507The final phase of Triumph twin development began in 1972 with the first appearance of the new enlarged-to-750cc version of the Bonneville, the increase in bore size necessitating a new crankcase to accommodate the larger barrel. Other improvements included a new ten-stud cylinder head, triplex primary chain, stronger transmission and a disc front brake. A five-speed gearbox, introduced on the preceding 650 Bonneville, was standard equipment on the 750. Despite the age of the basic design and strong competition from Japanese and European manufacturers, the Bonnie remained for many years the UK's top-selling 750 and was voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' in 1979.The T140 offered here was purchased by the vendor over 2 years ago and is only being sold due to arthritic knee and dodgy back but since purchase it's been used and enjoyed whilst being run with some updated features such as the use of Mikuni carburettors (offered with the original carburettors), Norman Hyde 12 inch front disk, belt drive primary and clutch, electronic ignition and spin-on oil filter. The petrol tank and side panels were repainted as they were faded and needed refreshing. Documentation consists of a V5C, quantity of invoices, expired MoT's and a T140 Bonneville sales brochure. Offered with key.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 estate1922 New Imperial 347ccRegistration no. BF 6069Frame no. D1065S (see text)Engine no. 1C/E 9396/PBuilder of the last British-made machine to win the Lightweight 250 TT in the pre-war era (in 1936), New Imperial was unsurpassed for innovation during the 1930s, with models featuring pivoted fork rear suspension and unitary construction of engine and gearbox. The marque was established in 1900 when Norman Downs acquired a cycle company in Birmingham, which he reorganised as New Imperial Cycles. The firm's first motorcycles, designed along Werner lines, were shown at the 1901 Stanley Show in London but were not well received. Not until 1910 did Downs try again, launching a conventional JAP-powered model - the Light Tourist - that would prove an outstanding success. In racing, New Imperial concentrated on the 250 class, winning the Isle of Man TT trophy for 250cc machines in 1921 and their first Lightweight TT in 1924, a feat repeated the following year. On the commercial front, the late 1920s saw production facilities expand and proprietary engines abandoned in favour of New Imperial's own power units.An older restoration that still presents nicely, this sidevalve JAP-engined New Imperial '350' is offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). Notable features include acetylene lighting and a Smiths 60mph speedometer. The machine comes with a V5C registration document that records the frame number as 'D1065' (omitting the 'S' suffix).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

1961 Norton 350cc Navigator DeluxeRegistration no. LSV 413Frame no. 96464/19Engine no. 96464/19The Navigator was the first derivative of the all-new Jubilee 250 twin that had been introduced in 1958. Designer Bert Hopwood's original conception had called for integral cylinder barrels and 'heads, but convention won the day and separate components were used in production. Built in unit with the four-speed gearbox, this modern-looking engine was installed in a Francis-Barnett derived frame with fabricated 'down-tube'. Towards the end of 1960 the 350cc Navigator was announced. The motor was bored and stroked and the cylinder block became a one-piece casting. Otherwise changes were few, although the cycle parts were up-rated with the Roadholder front fork and 8' diameter brake. The Deluxe version came with then fashionable rear enclosure. Motor Cycling managed to get 89mph out of 'their' Navigator Deluxe, which even when subjected to journalistic abuse returned a respectable 56mpg. Production of the Navigator Deluxe ended in 1963, while the standard model lived on for a couple more years. This unrestored Navigator Deluxe is finished in two-tone black/grey. Notable features include 12-volt electrics, a Commando MkIII oil pump modification, and a set of panniers. Accompanying paperwork consists of an old-style buff logbook and a V5C Registration Certificate.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

Property of a deceased's estatec.1922 Triumph 4hp SDRegistration no. FC 4740Frame no. 321817Engine no. 82580 PRRThe first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally bicycle manufacturers - was building its own power units. Triumph's famous 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 model in 1914. Equipped with three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox, it was Triumph's revised 4hp - the Model H - that did such sterling service in WWI, some 30,000 'Trusty Triumphs' seeing action with Allied forces. Up-dated with chain final drive for 1920, it became known as the 'SD' (Spring Drive) because of its clutch-mounted coil-spring shock absorber, and formed the basis of the later four-valve Ricardo model.An older restoration that presents very well, this wonderful Vintage-era Triumph boasts a profusion of delightfully original fixtures, fittings and other details, and is worthy of the closest inspection. Notable features include Lucas 'King of the Road' acetylene lighting; Brooks leather saddle; sprung footboards; tyre inflator; leather-fronted tool boxes; front spring cover; patent markings, etc. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered with a V5C document (incorrectly recording the engine capacity as 350cc).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

Property of a deceased's estate1954 BSA 350cc Gold Star CB32Registration no. FEC 86GFrame no. CB32 588 (see text)Engine no. CB32 GS 154BSA's Gold Stars continued as the 'BB' models after the new swinging-arm frame was introduced in 1953, changing to 'CB' designation for 1954. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in the autumn of 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much improved lubrication system and, in the case of the 350 only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350 equivalent of the final 'DBD' version. First registered for the road in 1968, this 350 Goldie previously belonged to racer Roy Capner and, reputedly, was raced by him (there is a photograph on file of Roy on a Manx Norton, annotated '1957 Junior' on the reverse). No other history is known. It should be noted that the frame serial number (not the prefix) appears to have been restamped, and that there are no identifying stampings on the gearbox. Partly dismantled, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition and completeness being unknown (the engine turns over). Some detached parts accompany it. Close inspection advised. Offered with old/current V5/V5C documents.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 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 estate1953 Sunbeam 487cc S8 Registration no. HTP 891Frame no. S8-6802Engine no. S8-340A wartime design by Erling Poppe, the Sunbeam inline twin was introduced by BSA, owners of Sunbeam Cycles Limited, in 1947. A luxury tourer inspired by the pre-war BMW, it was of advanced specification with overhead-camshaft engine, shaft drive and plunger rear suspension. The clutch housing and four-speed gearbox bolted directly to the back of the engine, which was rubber mounted in the duplex loop frame, an innovation that required a flexible joint in the exhaust system ahead of the silencer. The first S7 version was equipped with balloon tyres, a feature not carried over to the deliberately more conventional, and also lighter and cheaper, S8 introduced in 1949. The front fork and 7' brake were now standard BSA components and there were numerous other changes made in the interests of rationalisation. Never as popular as BSA's more performance orientated models, the gentlemanly S7 and S8 remained in production until 1957. Finished in an unusual colour for the model (perhaps RAF Blue?), this S8 is an older restoration offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). It should be noted that the incorrect saddle is loose and that there is an unusual 12v generator to the front. The machine is offered with a V5C document, an original instruction manual.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

1938 Vincent-HRD 998cc Rapide Series-A Registration no. FTN 938 Frame no. DV1476 Engine no. V1017 1938 Vincent-HRD 998cc Rapide Series-A Registration no. FTN 938 Frame no. DV1476 Rear frame no. DV1476 Engine no. V1017 •One of only 79 built •All owners post-1955 identified •Once owned by former VMCC President John Griffith •Present ownership since 2002 •Meticulously restored with no expense spared between 2004 and 2017 •Comprehensive history file Of all the many makes and models of motorcycle produced during the 1930s, there are two outstanding v-twin-engined thoroughbreds that feature at the top of every knowledgeable enthusiast's 'fantasy barn find' league table: the Brough Superior SS100 and Vincent-HRD Series-A Rapide. These days the chances of finding an example of either hidden behind a pile of straw bales are slim indeed, all the more so in the case of the ultra-rare Series-A Rapide, a mere 78 of which were produced between late 1936 and the summer of 1939. (Expert opinion differs on this point, but most authorities favour a total in the high 70s). By way of comparison, production of the rival SS100 ran into the hundreds. The Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip C Vincent acquired the name, jigs, tools and patterns of the recently liquidated HRD Company. ('HRD' stood for Howard Raymond Davies, the Isle of Man TT winner who had founded the firm in 1924). Vincent moved production from Wolverhampton to Stevenage, pioneering his own design of sprung frame on an entirely new range of machines. Like Davies, Vincent relied on proprietary engines but increasing dissatisfaction with suppliers led to the creation of Vincent's own engine in 1934. A 500cc high-camshaft overhead-valve single, this all-new power unit was designed jointly by PCV and his Chief Engineer Phil Irving who, so legend has it, came up with the idea of a 1,000cc v-twin after seeing two drawings of the single superimposed on one another. By producing a v-twin in this fashion, many of the existing single-cylinder components could be utilised, thus reducing costs, an important factor for the fledgling concern. Despite its plethora of external oil pipes - an arrangement that gave rise to the famous 'Plumber's Nightmare' sobriquet - the Series-A v-twin is undeniably handsome, its high-set camshafts and relatively short cylinders endowing this magnificent motorcycle with a muscular, broad-shouldered look. On test, the prototype engine proved to be as powerful as its looks suggested, delivering a maximum of 45bhp at 5,500rpm on a relatively low 6.8:1 compression ratio. It was installed in a new version of Vincent's sprung frame equipped with Burman four-speed gearbox, girder front fork and powerful twin front brakes, the complete machine tipping the scales at an admirable 430lbs. On the road the Series-A Rapide fulfilled all of its maker's expectations, proving capable of reaching 110mph, comfortably faster than the rival JAP-powered SS100. The prototype Series-A Rapide was proudly displayed on Vincent's stand at the 1936 Motor Cycle Show at Olympia but only a handful were sold in 1937, the first full year of production, as the motorcycling public remained sceptical of the upstart firm's performance claims. This scepticism was soon dispelled by the exploits of the works Series-A racers piloted by Manliffe Barrington and 'Ginger' Wood, the latter shattering the Donington Park lap record in 1938 and returning a staggering standing quarter-mile time of 11.75 seconds at the Gatwick sprint. The outbreak of WW2 in 1939 brought production of all Series-A models to a halt, and when Vincent resumed production in 1946, it was with the all-new Series-B. By July '39 when the last Series-A twin was built, the model had been in production for a little over 30 months, and the fact that so few were made has in no small part contributed to this legendary model's mythic status. It is estimated that around 60-65 Series-A Vincent twins survive worldwide today, and for one to be offered for sale is an event of exceptional importance. The current vendor purchased this Series-A Rapide in Japan in 2002. The Vincent had been purchased from a UK auction in October 1990 by dealer George Pollard on behalf of a known Japanese collector. Our vendor ran the frame and crankcase numbers past the VOC's then Registrar Gordon Powell and he confirmed that they matched. As purchased, the machine was a 'basket case' consisting of the complete frame assembled with the rear wheel, and numerous boxes of bits, many of which were incorrect. The flywheels had recently been sent to the UK for reconditioning by a specialist, and Carrillo con-rods and a pair of new pistons were included. In 2004 all the parts were crated up and sent to the UK. This Series-A Rapide, with engine number 'V1017' and frame number 'DV1476' was dispatched from the works in February 1938 and sent to dealers Adams & Gibbon in Newcastle-upon-Tyne by rail. Three Series-A Rapides (out of a total production of 79) were dispatched to Newcastle-upon-Tyne: one to a private purchaser and two to Adams & Gibbon. The registration 'FTN 938' was issued in Newcastle upon Tyne on 1st March 1938. The Works Order Form (copy on file) lists the specification and records that the machine was built and signed off by Ted Hampshire and test ridden by Mr Vincent among others. Also on file is a photocopy of an old-style green logbook listing six owners from 1955, the fourth being John Panter Griffith of Harrow, the former VMCC President and founder of the Stanford Hall Collection. The fifth was a Mr David Arthur Oliver of Middlesex. The last owner listed is Herbert Ronald McRae of Ruislip, who acquired the Vincent in 1961. The machine appeared in the 1962 and 1968 VOC yearbooks with the owner recorded as Mr McRae. It would seem that 'V1017' was one of two Series-A Rapides (the other being 'V1046') in Mr McRae's collection of eight pre-war Vincents. An old-style V5 registration document on file records Bernard Vincent Draper of Devon as the owner in 1990. Mr Draper roughly assembled the bike and re-registered it as 'BSK 184' ready for sale at the aforementioned auction; it was then exported to Japan using this document. With the assistance of the VOC, the vendor was able to retrieve the original registration number, 'FTN 938', which was reinstated in December 2017. It would appear that many of the Vincents in the McRae collection were disassembled and that, prior to dispersal, bikes were built up using available parts, many of which did not belong together, as was the case with 'V1017'. Swapping the post-war Brampton forks for the correct pre-war type, the vendor had the latter retubed by Ray Daniels of Birmingham.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estateBSA 343cc B40 Military Motorcycle ProjectRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. None VisibleEngine no. B40GB JH6511Introduced 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.Partially repainted in Army Green, this dismantled B40 project consists of a frame, swinging-arm, shock absorbers, tool boxes, rear mudguard, pannier cradles, engine (mounted to stand), exhaust, fork shrouds, top yoke, wheels and sundry other components. 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 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

Property of a deceased's estateNorton 350cc Model 40 Manx Racing MotorcycleFrame no. M10 0102 (see text)Engine no. 58232 (see text)After its successful debut on the 1950 works machines, Norton introduced the Featherbed frame on its over-the-counter Manx racers in 1951. An improved frame with welded-on rear subframe appeared in 1954 together with a revised, short-stroke version of the classic double-overhead-camshaft engine; both 350 and 500 models adopting near 'square' bore/stroke dimensions. Subsequent developments were mainly concerned with improving power and reliability, though there was a new double-sided front brake for 1962, the final year of Manx production. This 350 Manx was purchased from Brooks' sale of the Autokraft Collection in March 1999 (Lot 38, see catalogue extract). An older restoration, the machine has been built up from a variety of parts, including the four-leading-shoe front brake. Note the incorrect and non-factory 'M10' frame stamping (should be '10M').Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises us that the engine and frame stampings are not Norton; however, the frame and engine appear to be OEM Norton parts, and '58232' corresponds with a 1954 Manx. Gearbox number 'MX 1098' is a Norton stamping and was originally in Manx '82785' (date 1959). The clutch has been made up (part of it is a road item). Norton factory records confirm engine number '58232' formed part of a machine despatched to 'Bradbury Beavers'. Nicely built to a good specification, the Manx is presented in age-related condition and without documents. Its history since acquisition is not known. 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

A selection of believed mostly Matchless 400cc Silver Arrow componentscomprising engine, numbered A1991; rear frame numbered 1371, rear rack, petrol tank, and two mudguards. Some parts believed remanufactured, condition, compatibility, and completeness 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

Property of a deceased's estate1980 Puch MV50 Sports Moped Ex-Post OfficeRegistration no. LAO 880WFrame no. 7479553Engine no. 7479553The advent of 'Sixteener Special' mopeds in the 1970s allowed the Austrian firm of Steyr-Daimler-Puch, long-established as makers of two-stroke lightweights, to grab a substantial slice of the UK 'learner' market with model such as the Grand Prix and MV50. Meanwhile, the popular Maxi range continued to cater for commuters.This Puch MV50 was formerly in service with the Royal Mail and was based at Carlisle Head Post Office. The Puch appears to have been sold into 'civilian' use in 1986, passing to a Mr Geoffrey Chester of Lancashire, its first private owner. The machine is offered for recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered with an old-style V5 Registration Document and HPI/DVLA check sheets.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 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 Collection1953 Ariel 998cc Square Four MKIIRegistration no. GVH 353Frame no. ES614Engine no. XJ602Designed by Edward Turner, creator of Triumph's legendary Speed Twin, the first Ariel Square Four appeared at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930. Conceived as an overhead-camshaft 500, the model grew to 601cc before a total redesign saw it emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, in 1937. Anstey-link plunger rear suspension became an option in 1939 but would not be offered again until 1946, when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type. An exercise in weight-shedding saw the cast-iron cylinder head and barrel replaced by alloy components for 1949, the revised model, now capable of 90mph-plus, being known as the Mark I. Introduced in 1953, the 'four pipe' MkII elevated the Square Four into the league of genuine 100mph motorcycles. Square Four production, along with that of all other Ariel four-strokes, ceased in 1959. 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 following and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts.Last taxed in 1985, this Square Four is an older restoration offered for recommissioning or more extensive renovation (the engine turns over). The machine comes with some marque related literature; an original Owner's Guide; Draganfly Motorcycles spares catalogue; an old V5; and an old-style logbook (issued 1959) showing that it was attached to sidecar at that time.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 believed c.1931 Douglas 350cc Enginenumbered EV1190, 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

2007 Ducati 996cc Monster S4RRegistration no. OU07 CGOFrame no. ZDMM405AA58075289Engine no. ZDM996W4E016138While its large-capacity sports models were grabbing the headlines by dominating the World Superbike Championship, it was the relatively humble Monster that was Ducati's real success story, selling worldwide by the container-load and thus ensuring the Italian company's survival. Designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and introduced in 1993, the Monster single-handedly kick-started the continuing revival of 'naked' motorcycles. The fact that it was achieved by raiding the parts bin and combining the major components of existing models, only serves to underline the brilliance of Galluzzi's original concept. Finished in eye-catching all-black livery, and featuring a Ducati-approved Termignoni full titanium exhaust system, this stunning UK-supplied Monster S4R currently displays a total of only 3,629 miles on the odometer (please note: instruments replaced at 958 miles). The Ducati is believed to have been on private display for several years as a 'work of art', hence the relatively low mileage. Purchased by the vendor in 2021 and used sparingly, it comes with all its original booklets, manuals, bills, and the original customer handover document. A Ducati indoor cover and rear paddock stand are included in the sale together with two keys and the all-important red key, which appears unused. Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.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

1999 Kawasaki 676cc W650Registration no. T292 JJWFrame no. JKAEJ650AAA003034Engine no. EJ650AE003057With the growing popularity of nostalgia-inspired 'retro' styled motorcycles, it was entirely predictable that Kawasaki would reprise its iconic Z1/900/1000 range in the form of the Zephyr. What no one expected was that the Japanese manufacturer would look back even further – to the W1 of the 1960s – and produce an updated version of one of the first big four-strokes to be badged as a Kawasaki. Introduced in October 1965, the W1 was inspired by the BSA A10 650 twin but differed considerably in internal detail. Although it remained an air-cooled vertical twin, the W650 departed even further from the original BSA conception, boasting a shaft-driven overhead camshaft, electric starter and disc-braked cycle parts. Brilliantly styled and well equipped, it appealed to those who craved 1960s style but had no time for the oil leaks, dodgy electrics and general unreliability associated with British bikes of the period. The example offered here has had two previous owners and was acquired by our vendor in 2001. Used mainly for touring, the machine was ridden and serviced regularly until the outbreak of the Covid epidemic. It last ran circa 2018. Recommissioning, including a new battery, will be required before the Kawasaki returns to the road. The machine comes with an owner's manual, service booklet, SORN paperwork, and a current V5C. The genuine Kawasaki luggage rack and Givi Monokey panniers are worthy of note.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

The Clive Wood MBE Collectionc.1920 ABC 398ccRegistration no. unregistered (see text)Frame no. 2487 (see text)Engine no. 3114 (see text)Designed by Granville Bradshaw and produced by the Sopwith Aircraft Company, the ABC drew heavily on its designer's wartime experience in the development of air-cooled aero engines. A ground-breaking design, the ABC engine was a 398cc overhead-valve flat twin with integral four-speed gearbox. Legend has it that the power unit was designed in under three weeks, but Bradshaw did not stop there, going on to pen the duplex loop frame and sprung front and rear forks that marked out the ABC as one of the most advanced motorcycles of its day. The late vendor purchased this ABC at Bonhams' Harrogate sale in November 2005 (Lot 367). The catalogue description was as follows: 'The engine, frame, wheels and fuel tank of this example were restored some years ago. Only assembled relatively recently, the machine will require recommissioning before use. A supplementary mechanical oil pump is the only listed deviation from standard.'It should be noted that neither the frame nor engine numbers match those on the V5 or HPI check for the registration 'XG 2781'; accordingly, this motorcycle is offered unregistered and without documents. Frame number '2487' is listed in the VMCC's Register of Machines (third edition) as being registered as 'MD 7141' (now assigned to a Jaguar) and 'then' listed as having engine number '2606' fitted. The machine is offered for recommissioning or further restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns).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

2015 Norton Commando 961 SportRegistration no. FJ65 BKZFrame no. *SAYCMM01SFY000859*Engine no. 501-1050•Purchased from new•One owner from new•Circa 4,300 miles from newFew motorcycle makers (outside Italy) have had as troubled a history as Norton, which over the last 40 years has undergone periodic revivals, all of which, ultimately, failed. Norton's enduring fascination stems from a reputation forged on the world's racetracks during the first six decades of the 20th Century, when the silver-and-black bikes from the Bracebridge Street factory swept all before them. Development and production of a new Commando model had begun by Kenny Dreer of Oregon in the late 1990s, and this all-new design was further developed at Norton's factory at the Donington Park race circuit. Recognisably related to the last Commando of the 1970s, the new café racer-style Norton roadster boasts an over-square (88x79mm) air-cooled overhead-valve twin-cylinder engine incorporating a 270° crankshaft and counter-balancer. A maximum output of 82bhp (at the rear wheel) is claimed, giving a top speed of over 130mph. Deliveries of the new Norton Commando 961 commenced in 2009 with the SE model, which was followed by the Café Racer and Sport. The Commando 961 continues to be manufactured under the auspices of Norton's new Indian owners, the TVS Motor Company.This Norton Commando 961 Sport was purchased new from the factory on 25th September 2015 by the current vendor. We are advised by the vendor this machine comes with full service history: two years at the factory followed by six at Norton dealer Krazy Horse. New 'de-cat' exhausts were fitted on 27th November 2015 (see bill on file); the original exhausts are available and the machine also comes with a factory service manual and a charger for the lithium battery. Last run in August 2023, the machine was MoT'd in 2023 at 4,301 miles (current reading 4,356 miles). Offered with a current V5C document.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

1929 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel ProjectRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. 3573MEngine no. PY2383AAlthough recognisably derived from the earliest designs, the Scott motorcycle of the 1920s gained steadily in both complexity and weight, a particularly significant development being the introduction of a three-speed countershaft gearbox for 1923. Like its major rivals, Scott was well aware of racing's publicity value and the allure of models with a TT connection, so the adoption of an optional full-frame tank, like that of the works racers, for the new Flying Squirrel was not surprising. Launched at the Olympia Show in 1925, the 'Flyer' came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter the most expensive machine in the range. Subsequent models further benefited from racing, gaining the duplex frame and bigger brakes (first seen on the 1926 works bikes) and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the '27 TT machines. This Vintage-era Flying Squirrel 'barn find' is offered from the collection belonging to the vendor's late father, who purchased it in the 1970s. The Scott was dry stored in a former chapel until the owner passed away in 2023. There are various spares with this Lot including a fuel tank and two sets of crankcases: 'FY3341A' and 'FY2485A' (damaged). Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a purchase receipt dated April 1974. (The engine turns over and gears select.)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

1977 Suzuki 739cc GT750 ProjectRegistration no. RMD 145RFrame no. GT750-70615Engine no. GT750-77498Launched at the Tokyo show in 1971, Suzuki's new GT750 flagship was, as its name suggests, more Gran Turismo than outright sports bike. First of a family of Suzuki two-stroke triples, the newcomer retained the cylinder dimensions of the existing T500 air-cooled twin, but with the added refinements of water-cooling and an electric starter. Top speed was around 115mh, but more important was the effortless cruising capability. Modifications were not long in coming, the GT750K gaining twin front disc brakes (replacing the original double-sided drum) for 1973. 'It's solid and utterly secure at the ton and comfortably relaxing in a way that only a heavyweight cruiser can be, but it's also perfectly manageable trickling along at walking pace,' declared Bike magazine, testing the GT750L. Production ceased at the end of 1977. Supplied by Grimstead's Motorcycles of Ilford, Essex, this late GT750 comes with an old-style V5 registration document recording the keeper as one Ian David Chantler, who acquired it in 1990. The odometer reading is 18,774 miles but no other history is known. The machine is offered as a restoration/recommissioning project and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). A service manual and a parts catalogue come with it.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.1936 Triumph L2/1 ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. L1742Engine no. T1.L6.2955Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival at Meriden as Triumph's Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250 to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/1sidecar tug. Endowed with distinctive timing-gear covers - a feature Page would employ at BSA later in the decade - the engines were simple yet robust in construction, and amenable to a fair degree of tuning in the case of the overhead-valve units. This L2/1 consists of a frame; forks; engine and gearbox and is sold as seen 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 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.1934 Montgomery J.A.P 500cc Projectcomprising frame numbered 6225, displaying the vehicle registration number ADU 565, engine numbered KOCZ/D 37825/S, with rear mudguard attached. Together with two wheels, two mudguards, incomplete magneto and dynamo parts, gearbox components, cylinder head, rocker box, saddle, incomplete carburettor, and sundry spares. Condition, completeness and suitability of parts unknown. Close inspection advised. It should be noted, the HPI report and old V5C list a different engine number. Offered with old V5. (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

Property of a deceased's estate1951 Triumph 498cc 5T Speed Twin ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. inaccessibleEngine no. 5T 4367 NAAlthough Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin caused a sensation when it appeared at the 1937 Motorcycle Show, few of its admirers can have guessed how influential the design would prove to be. And whereas previous vertical twins had suffered from excess bulk, Turner's was lighter and narrower across the crankcase than the contemporary single-cylinder Tiger 90, and from certain angles looked just like a twin-port single. Performance proved exemplary for a road-going 500, better than 100mph being attainable under favourable conditions. Boasting Triumph's newly introduced telescopic front fork and the Turner-designed sprung hub, this early post-war Speed Twin is missing its saddle and rear mudguard. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the Triumph comes with a 1951 logbook for the registration 'AEC 372' (not recorded in the DVLA/HPI database), which may assist the successful purchaser in retrieving the number and re-registering the machine.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

One of only 34 made 1949 Vincent 998cc Black Lightning Series-C Frame no. RC5130C (see text) Rear frame no. RC5130 Engine no. F10AB/1C/3230 Crankcase mating no. BB98 / BB98 •The 14th production Black Lightning produced •One of two delivered new to Poland •Ordered for sidecar racing •Raced successfully in Poland by Tomasz Kamiński •Brought back to the UK in 1972 •Present ownership since 1976 •Professionally restored circa 1999/2000 and unused since •'Barn find' condition for recommissioning/restoration At a time when almost all major motorcycle manufacturers offer 1,000cc superbikes of broadly similar performance, it is hard to imagine the status enjoyed by the big Vincent v-twin in its 1940/50s heyday. This was a time when the average family saloon was barely capable of reaching 70mph, and not until the arrival of Jaguar's XK120 was there a production sports car that could live with the thundering v-twins from Stevenage. With a top speed approaching 120mph and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was quite simply the fastest production road vehicle of its day. At the pinnacle of Vincent production sat the Black Lightning: a competition model produced in limited numbers and affordable only by enthusiasts with the deepest of pockets. It is also notable as one of very few motorcycles immortalised in song: by folk/rock hero Richard Thompson (Vincent Black Lightning). It was Rollie Free's capture of the 'world's fastest production motorcycle' record in 1948 on a tuned Series-B Black Shadow that led directly to Vincent marketing a racer of similar specification to Free's machine: the Black Lightning. His motorcycles' design innovation and engineering excellence notwithstanding, Philip Vincent well understood that it was performance that grabbed the headlines and stimulated sales. Season-long racing was prohibitively expensive but a one-off speed record attempt was more affordable, and the latter was the obvious choice for cash-strapped Vincent, all the more so because it was already producing the world's fastest production vehicle (both two and four wheeled): the Black Shadow. The most famous and spectacular Vincent record attempt is that undertaken by Free, who rode multi-millionaire oilman John Edgar's special factory-prepared Black Shadow to a speed of over 150mph on the Bonneville salt flats in Utah in 1948, the first time that an un-supercharged motorcycle had surpassed that figure. The photograph of Free, lying prone on the Vincent wearing only swimming trunks and running shoes, is one of motorcycling's most reproduced images. To enable Free to reach 150mph, the power of the Shadow engine ('1B/900') had been boosted from 55 to around 70bhp by means of - amongst other things - a raised compression ratio, Mark II (Lightning) cams, Amal TT carburettors, and 2'-diameter, straight-through exhaust pipes, all of which found their way on to the production Black Lightning. First exhibited at the 1948 Earls Court Show, the Lightning came equipped for racing with rev counter, alloy wheel rims, Elektron (magnesium alloy) brake plates, and a gearbox modified for quicker changes. For many years it had been assumed that around 20 examples of this, the ultimate Vincent v-twin, had been built between 1948 and the end of production in 1955, though more recent research has established that the total was 34 (one with a Series D engine), while a further half-dozen-or-so engines were supplied for use in racing cars. This Vincent Black Lightning is one of a pair (the other being '4652/2752') despatched to Poland towards the end of 1949. Factory records show '4652/2752' being delivered on 15th November 1949 and this machine exactly 14 days later. This was a time when the ruling communist authorities in the Eastern Bloc states controlled almost every aspect of daily life; private citizens were not allowed to import goods for their own consumption – much less complete motorcycles – so the brace of Vincents was ordered by the Centrala Handlowa Przemyslu Motoryzacyjnego Motozbyt (Commercial Headquarters of the Automotive Industry Motozbyt or CHPM for short). The 13th and 14th production Black Lightnings produced, the two CHPM machines were intended for sidecar racing; the one offered here is the 14th, CHPM No. 2. The accompanying photocopy Works Order Form shows that this machine was built with Girdraulic forks; Amal TT10 racing carburettors; 280km/h speedometer; straight-through exhaust; racing mudguards; 52T and 56T sidecar-gearing rear sprockets; and a Lucas KVFTT magneto, and was delivered without lights or a horn. The Black Lightning was tested by 'CJW', believed to be Works Manager Jack Williams, father of Peter. Engine builder Denis Minett's famous notebook records that the Black Lightning also had sidecar mounting brackets and sidecar springs fitted (see extract on file). Fast forward 20-plus years and we find Vincent Owners' Club member Ian Harper touring the Eastern Bloc in 1971 on his 'Green Meanie' special. While in Warsaw, Ian met two motorcycle enthusiasts, Andrzej and Woyciech Echilczuk, who told him that they knew of a Vincent somewhere in the city. It turned out to be one of the 'Polish Lightnings' (that offered here) and little more than a year later the brothers had tracked down the second ('4652/2752'). Ian ended up making two separate trips to bring the Black Lightnings back to the UK. The two Vincents were brought back dismantled, this one having been classed as 'scrap' by the engineer charged with issuing the necessary export paperwork (copy on file), while a little subterfuge was employed to bring '4652/2752' safely back home. It should be noted that this report (dated 19th August 1972) records the frame number as 'RC5130', not 'RC5130C' as it is now. The full story of the retrieval of the Polish Lightnings was published in MPH (January and February 2012 editions) and also in The Classic MotorCycle magazine (February 2018). Copies of both articles are on file. According to the Echilczuk brothers, this Black Lightning had been raced with considerable success by Tomasz Kamiński between 1950 and 1954 when it was taken over by one Branecki. The Vincent was later sold and raced by the privateer Nowacki, passing to someone called Trzcinski before being acquired for Ian Harper by Andrzej Echilczuk from someone called Ankiewicz. Back in the UK, Ian Harper did little to the two Lightnings before selling both to former Vincent factory tester and racer Ted Davis, later the company's Chief Development Engineer. Writing in MPH (December 1982 edition) Davis recalled: 'I actually road tested these two when they were first built and could remember the odd specification: steel rims, touring footrests, wide bars, etc.' Its late owner acquired this Black Lightning from Ted Davis circa 1976. (The other Polish Lightning, '4652/2752', is now in The National Motorcycle Museum.) Correspondence on file shows that marque specialist Bob Culver restored this machine for its late owner circa 1999/2000. We are advised by the VOC Machine Registrar Simon Dinsdale that the headstock fitted presently is of the early type (not the later design that this example would have left the factory with), which has been stamped with the number 'RC5130C' (please note the works record records 'RC5130'). It is not known when this substitution was carried out, although presumably after the Vincent left Poland (see above). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com.

1914 Triumph 4hpRegistration no. BF 9671Frame no. 255963Engine no. 27885 PTIThe first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally bicycle manufacturers - was building its own power units. The company was soon involved in racing, and the publicity generated by competition success - Jack Marshall won the 1908 Isle of Man TT's single-cylinder class for Triumph - 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. Like rival manufacturers, Triumph were keen to exploit their Isle of Man credentials and added the TT Replica - a stripped-down, single-speed, sports roadster - to the range. Acquired by our vendor in 2021, this Veteran-era Triumph has been restored and is presented in overall very tidy condition. Accessories include a lighting set and a Watford 60mph speedometer. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C document and a Sunbeam MCC Pioneer Certificate, the latter incorrectly listing the engine number. 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

Property of a deceased's estatec. 1954 MV Agusta 125cc PullmanRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. 510147Engine no. 513984Much better engineered than any British contemporary, MV's 125cc two-stroke was powered by a neat, unitary construction, single-cylinder engine featuring detachable transfer ports. A development of this engine went into the unusual Pullman model of 1953, which combined elements of both the scooter and motorcycle. One of the Pullman's most distinctive features was its frame, which employed a large-diameter curving front down-tube, while the foot-boards, single sprung saddle, twist-grip gear change and small wheel/wide tyre combination were clearly scooter inspired. In 1955 it was joined by the Super Pullman, which despite the name was a proper motorcycle of entirely new design, albeit still a 125cc two-stroke.Purchased from Holland, this Pullman comes with an undated hand-written account of its restoration. The machine is offered for recommissioning or further restoration and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). It should be noted that there is no speedometer.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 estate1924 AJS 350cc Model E4Registration no. OM 856Frame no. 34696Engine no. 34696 (brass plaque)The first AJS of 1911 was a single-cylinder sidevalve-engined lightweight displacing 292cc. That same year the company first entered the Isle of Man TT, making an historic breakthrough in 1914 when it won the Junior event, the first such victory by a single-cylinder machine. From then onwards, the 2¾hp (350cc) sidevalve model remained a fixture of the AJS range. Light in weight (around 200lbs), robust and adequately powerful, the model is widely regarded as one the finest of early Vintage sports machines.First registered on 20th December 1924, 'OM 856' was acquired by the late owner in June 1964. In 1983 the machine was involved in a road traffic accident, which saw the owner seriously injured, and comes with correspondence relating to its recovery and the costs of the extensive repairs required. Still carrying its last tax disc, which expired on 31st August 1983, the AJS has not been used since the rebuild's completion in the mid-1980s. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning or restoration to greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding (the engine turns over with compression). Accompanying paperwork consists of an old-style buff logbook (issued 1932); an old V5 document; and the aforementioned correspondence.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

Property of a deceased's estate1954 DOT 197cc TDHX TrialsRegistration no. GDO 762Frame no. H531069Engine no. 375A 773 (see text)In post-war years, Manchester-based Dot concentrated on the production of (mainly) Villiers-engined lightweights, becoming a major force in the trials and scrambles fields. The Dot was the most successful lightweight scrambler from the late 1940s to the 1960s when Greeves took over, often having the beating of larger-engined and better-funded rivals on numerous occasions. Dot also offered a trials model, although major successes in that discipline would not be achieved until 1958 and the return from National Service of star rider Eric Adcock, who would go on to win over 750 awards for the Mancunian manufacturer. This Dot's supplying dealer's plaque shows that it was sold new by Beamish (Motors) Ltd of Portslade, Sussex. Apparently an older restoration, the machine is offered for recommissioning or further restoration (the engine turns over) and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It comes with an old-style green logbook for the registration 'GDO 762'; however, that registration is not listed in the DVLA/HPI database; hence the machine is offered unregistered. It should also be noted that the logbook records a different engine number. Additional documentation consists of bills for parts dating from the 1970s, and three editions of the Dot Owners Club newsletter.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 Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1951 BSA 350cc Gold Star ReplicaRegistration no. 129 XULFrame no. ZB32.S.3201 (restamped)Engine no. .ZB32.GS.3201. (restamped)Possibly the most successful production racing motorcycle ever, the Gold Star formed the mainstay of Clubman's racing in the 1950s. In fact, it was its domination of the Isle of Man Clubman's TT which led to the event being dropped after Gold Star rider Bernard Codd's 1956 Senior/Junior double victory. Post-WW2, the Gold Star did not return to the BSA range until 1949. First displayed at the Earls Court Show in 1948, the 350cc ZB32 Goldie boasted the telescopic front fork first introduced on BSAs larger models for 1946 and came equipped with a new alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. For 1950 a 500cc version – the ZB34 – was added to the range and this larger Goldie was the first to switch to the new die-cast top-end, with separate rocker box, in 1951. The 350 followed suit in 1952. This BSA Gold Star Replica appeared in the 2013 TV drama series The Bletchley Circle (Series II) and Call the Midwife (Series 2). The call sheet for the former and photographs of the latter are on file. John Marchant acquired the BSA in December 2008. The purchase receipt is on file together and the machine also comes with some expired MoTs; a quantity of photocopied literature; numerous bills; instruction manual; BSA service sheets; and old/current V5C documents. A set of original crankcases (numbered ZB32.GS.3201) is included in the sale. This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1984 Yamaha XT600Registration no. A553 GALFrame no. *43F-002252*Engine no. *43F-002252*First launched in June 1983, the XT600 was introduced as an all-purpose enduro that could do the work commute during the week and off roading in the weekends. It featured upgrades such as disc brakes, four-valve engine and 12 volt electrics which presented a significant improvement over the XT 500 which was launched in 1975. Throughout its production life there were various models of the XT launched including the XT600E and XTZ600 but 1990 was the big change where it was fitted with chrome plated steel wheels instead of aluminium, exhaust pipe as the supporting frame member and an electric start (before only having a kickstart). This XT600 was purchased by the current vendor in 2020 and was used sparingly in his ownership, it has now has been deemed time to move it on for someone else to enjoy it. Offered with a current MoT until October 2024 and current V5C. 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

1938 Rudge 250cc SportsRegistration no. EUL 54Frame no. 178Engine no. 62785Known for technical innovation, Rudge singles were among the first to employ four-valve heads, while as early as 1925 rear-front linked braking was available, both features well ahead of their time. In competition Rudges acquitted themselves well, coming home 1-2-3 in the 1930 Isle of Man Junior TT, and 1-2 in the Senior race. The year before, team rider Graham Walker had won the Ulster Grand Prix, leading to the Rudge Ulster replica, guaranteed to do 100 mph. For the 1938 season the 250cc two-valve Sports, as seen here, was introduced. Sadly it would be among the last Rudges, as production ceased in December 1939 when the factory was switched over to radar manufacture for the war effort.This stunning 250 Sports has been owned the current vendor for the last 6 years and was completely restored before his ownership but with not being satisfied with some of the work carried out, he set about having the carburettor rebuilt and the rims rechromed with the original offset spokes. Offered with a V5C.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

The Clive Wood MBE Collection1929 Matchless 394cc Silver Arrow ProjectRegistration no. UV 7487Frame no. 845Engine no. A703By 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.This incomplete Silver Arrow 'barn find' is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (we have been unable to check whether engine turns over). Acquired by the late owner in June 2013, the machine comes with the associated receipt, a green continuation logbook (1977) and an old-style V5 registration document.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.1952 MV Agusta 123.5cc Monoalbero Racing MotorcycleFrame no. none visibleEngine no. none visible•Believed restored by Giancarlo Morbidelli•Formerly resident in Germany•Present ownership since 2015Although best known for their four-cylinder four-strokes, multiple World Championship-winning MV-Agusta built lightweights throughout its manufacturing career, and in its early days listed small two-strokes and even a scooter. The racing 125cc two-strokes were a major success, winning the arduous Milan-Taranto road race in 1950, '51 and '52, but at World Championship level the MVs were outclassed by the four-stroke FB-Mondial with its twin-overhead-cam engine. Count Agusta's response was to hire Gilera's chief designer Piero Remor together with its chief mechanic, Arturo Magni. However, the new Remor-designed 125cc four-stroke was not an immediate success, and it was only following Mondial's withdrawal from racing that MV bagged its first 125cc World Championship, Cecil Sandford taking the riders' title in 1952. The following year MV offered an over-the-counter racer for privateers, which was developed directly from the works bikes. Italian regulations for the domestic 'Formula Sport' stipulated that machines should have only a single camshaft and four gears, and so the monoalbero (single-camshaft) 125 racer was born. Like its bialbero (twin-cam) progenitor, the SOHC 125 employed a train of gears to drive its upstairs cam. Bore and stroke were 53x56mm and the motor breathed via a 27mm Dell'Orto racing carburettor, eventually producing a maximum of 16bhp at 10,300rpm. The cycle parts were virtually an exact copy of the '52 works bikes', featuring a tubular duplex loop frame, telescopic front fork with central hydraulic damper, and swinging-arm rear suspension. Brakes were full-width aluminium-alloy: 7' diameter at the front, 6' at the rear. Dry weight was 165lbs and the top speed over 90mph. Because Italy's long-distance road races, such as the Moto Giro d'Italia and Milan-Taranto required that machines be street legal and possess lights, a flywheel generator formed part of the specification. The MV Agusta monoalbero 125 racer proved an enormous success, remaining in production until 1956 and continuing to offer privateers a competitive ride in the 125cc class for many years thereafter. The late owner purchased this delightful little MV at a UK auction in October 2015, at which time it was described as 'restored by Giancarlo Morbidelli' and in 'excellent condition'. There is a Technische Abnahme TüV Hessen sticker to the number roundel, suggesting the MV was previously resident in Germany. Since acquisition the machine has formed part of the late owner's extensive private collection and, having been stored in controlled conditions and unused, will require recommissioning and safety checks prior to further 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 Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1938 Velocette KSS Mark IIRegistration no. EHA 568Frame no. MS4584Engine no. KSS 8450The Percy Goodman-designed, overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924. Of 348cc, the new engine employed a single overhead camshaft driven by vertical shaft, and was unusual in having a very narrow crankcase, an arrangement determined by the existing transmission and frame design, which made for a stiff crankshaft assembly. By the end of the 1920s Veloce's range of K-Series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy, and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes. Introduced for the 1936 season, the MkII version of the KSS/KTS represented a major redesign, featuring many improvements including a new aluminium-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve-gear, plus the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS.Purchased in a dismantled condition from our 2017 Spring Stafford Sale (lot 103), this KSS MkII was subsequently restored to a good order, including a complete engine rebuild by Paul Fox (of Fox Craft, Stockbridge) and Dave Lindsley magneto and dyno rebuild. A switch/valve was fitted to stop dry-sumping (and the machine cannot be started unless switched on). Only being sold due to a change in circumstances, the vendor was in the process of completely the electrics (which will need to be finished). Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and an old-style logbook (issued 1945) listing six previous keepers to the current owner. Also included are a spare head, barrel and pistons.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

1978 Benelli 750cc SeiRegistration no. EMV 83TFrame no. BC*8046*Engine no. BC*008489*•The world's first production six-cylinder motorcycle•Delivered new to Spain•Present ownership since 2015•Professionally restored•Stored since completion in 2016Despite a racing heritage second to none, Benelli was in trouble by the late 1960s and fell into the clutches of Argentinian industrialist Alejandro De Tomaso in 1971. Under De Tomaso's stewardship the revitalised company was soon grabbing the headlines with a host of new models, none more startling than the 750cc Sei (Six) of 1972, the world's first production six-cylinder motorcycle. The fact that Benelli was able to produce the design so quickly despite lacking previous experience of this type of engine was easily explained: it looked like a Honda CB500 'four' with two extra cylinders, which in effect was just what it was. Even the bore and stroke dimensions were identical to those of the Japanese unit. Production proper began in 1974, but the Benelli was soon overshadowed by Honda's own CBX1000 'six', forcing the Italian company to respond with the 900 Sei in 1980.This Benelli Sei was purchased in Spain from Juan Luis Ramos Corcin, owner of the Benelli since at least 1987, on 1st June 1994 by Frank Richard Kletschkus of Berlin, who subsequently moved to the UK in 1998, bringing the bike with him. The machine was registered as 'EMV 83T' in August 1998. The vendor bought the Benelli from Mr Kletschkus in 23 October 2015 at approximately 44,000 kilometres (circa 27,300 miles). The Benelli was then passed to a well known Italian bike specialist for restoration, during which every part was stripped for renovation or replacement. The frame was refinished in original black cellulose and the bodywork changed to red (from blue) to suit the owner's preference. In addition, the engine and gearbox were completely rebuilt and the instruments changed to UK specification. The engine rebuild included fitting electronic ignition and having the cam followers Tufftride hardened (originally they were chromed). Since the rebuild was completed in late 2016 the machine has covered a mere eight miles. It is very nicely presented, the restorer having paid close attention to detail during the rebuild.The Sei has remained in the vendor's private collection since purchase (stored in a 'bike bubble') and only run on rare occasions at local shows. It was last run in March 2024 and is described by our vendor as in excellent condition. Accompanying documentation includes an instruction manual (in Italian); an original USA sales brochure; Spanish paperwork relating to registration and purchase; and a bill of sale between Mr Kletschkus and our vendor dated 2015. The machine also comes with restoration bills; a V5C document (which incorrectly records the engine number as BC8489); and a USB stick containing images of the restoration. Keys present.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

1968 Honda CB450 K1 Frame no. CB450 3004651 Engine no. CB450E 30047141968 Honda CB450Registration no. FND 413FFrame no. CB450 3004651Engine no. CB450E 3004714The arrival of Honda's CB450 in 1965 should have dispelled any lingering doubts about Japan's intention to compete in all sectors of the motorcycle marketplace. Known affectionately as the 'Black Bomber' after its black finish, the CB450 was Honda's largest model when launched and capitalised on experience gained with a succession of smaller twins. Nevertheless, the CB450 departed from Honda's usual practice in numerous ways, in particular its twin overhead camshafts, torsion-bar valve springs, and constant-velocity carburettors. The tubular frame - replacing Honda's traditional fabricated spine type - was another departure from the norm. With a top speed exceeding 100mph and a standing quarter-mile time in the 14-second bracket, the refined CB450 sounded the death knell, not just for the traditional British '500', but for the entire UK motorcycle industry.This CB450 was imported from Kansas, USA and first registered in the UK in 2014 (see US history email correspondence on file). Apparently the Honda was barn-stored from 1970 until 2010 when it was recommissioned. The odometer reading is only 632 miles and the machine is presented in original condition. Since its arrival here the Honda has had two former keepers and was acquired by our vendor in October 2019. Last run in March 2024, the machine is described by our vendor as in excellent condition throughout. Accompanying paperwork consists of a dating certificate, an HPI check sheet, Photocopy of State of Kansas title and a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 BSA 499cc Gold Star DB34Registration no. 897 ENO (See text)Frame no. CB32 3013Engine no. DB34GS513This 1955 Gold Star has a history which is rapidly disappearing in the modern world – its present, second, owner has been its custodian since it was less than a year old – a total of 67 years. It was despatched by BSA on 14th September 1955 to Reg Smith Motors of Dagenham in Clubman's Trim, with the same engine and frame it retains to this day. It was registered on 6th October 1955 by the dealer, and sold to Jack Paul Humphreys of Gidea Park, Essex on 15th October. He traded it back to Reg Smith on 9th April 1956, and it was purchased by the present owner on 16th May 1956. In 1960 a DBD cylinder head was purchased from Eddie Dow and fitted to the bike (the original head comes with the machine). Thereafter, it was used by him until 1962 when it was put into storage. Eventually having time to renovate the BSA, the vendor advises that he carried out a restoration of the machine in 2022, and a list of parts purchased for this is in the history file. Although restored, 897 ENO has not been used on the road since restoration, and indeed, the bike has never been put onto the DVLA database. Prospective buyers must therefore note that they will need to do this before the machine can be used on the road. Documentation comprises the original RF60 buff log book, and the aforementioned list of parts.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

1931 Sunbeam 344cc Model 10 OHV Twin-portRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. R1252Engine no. SS1238Sunbeam first adopted overhead-valve engines in the mid-1920s having established its not inconsiderable sporting credentials with sidevalve machines. Changes to the OHV engine were confined mainly to its top-end: early flat-tankers featured a straight-ahead exhaust port, then later in the 1920s the fashionable twin-port cylinder head became an option before Sunbeam standardised a single-port design in 1934. Pushrod enclosure had arrived by 1930 to be followed a couple of years later by partial enclosure of the rocker gear. Introduced in the autumn of 1930, the all-new Model 10 featured an OHV twin-port engine incorporating an in-sump oil reservoir; its conventional cycle parts were lighter than hitherto, and for the first time there was no fully enclosed chain case on a Sunbeam roadster. The Model 10 was a capable performer of exceptional frugality, over 100mpg being achievable. The late owner purchased this Sunbeam Model 10 at Bonhams' Harrogate sale in November 2012 (Lot 423, invoice on file). At the time it was described as follows: 'Restored to a high standard and kept in storage, this very rare Sunbeam remains in good order and should require only the minimum of recommissioning before returning to the road.' Today the machine is a nicely presented older restoration that requires recommissioning (the engine turns over and gears select). There is no registration document with this Lot.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

1968 Velocette 499cc Venom ThruxtonRegistration no. SHN 306FFrame no. RS19566Engine no. VMT 696•One of the most highly prized of British sporting 'singles'•Only three owners from new•Restored in the early 2000s•Present ownership since 2015'Prestige machine of the pushrod range was the Venom Thruxton 500. It incorporated all the accumulated experience gained in the years the Venom Clubman has been raced in long-distance events, plus the development of the 12 and 24-hour record breaker.' – C E A 'Titch' Allen, The Velocette Saga.Production race successes, notably in the Thruxton 500 Mile event prompted Veloce Ltd to adopt that name for their newly introduced top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1964. Based on the existing Venom, the Thruxton featured a tuned engine with revised big-valve cylinder head, Amal GP carburettor, clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests and a twin-leading-shoe front brake as standard equipment. Although the Thruxton took its name from the eponymous Hampshire racing circuit, arguably its finest hour came in 1967 when Manxman Neil Kelly won the '500' class in the Isle of Man TT's Production race, newly introduced for that year. Although much admired by the café racing fraternity, the Thruxton's necessarily high price limited its appeal to a select handful of wealthy connoisseurs. It is thought that as few as 1,100 were made by the factory (with a further 55-60 assembled from parts by main dealers) and today the Thruxton is one of the most sought-after of post-war Velocettes.This particular Thruxton was supplied new by The Kart House of Darlington to Norman Robson of Crook, County Durham. The late owner purchased the machine at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2015 (Lot 285). The previous owner, only its second in almost 50 years, had acquired the machine circa 1990 and meticulously restored it to what in 2015 was described as 'as new' condition. Completed around 2005, the Thruxton was run and exhibited at shows all over the Northeast of England. 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

1936 Triumph 249cc Model L2/1Registration no. DKK 528Frame no. L.1826 and F1319Engine no. 1.L6.1948.Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival at Triumph as Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/1 sidecar tug.This handsome Val Page-designed Triumph has been used in the film Enigma (2001), the TV film Gathering Storm (2002) and two TV series: Just William and Foyle's War (see photographs on file). The Triumph was purchased for £10 in 1972 from a Mr R L Sapworth of Dartford, Kent and has belonged to the Marchants ever since (purchase receipt on file). Mr Sapworth was the recorded keeper in 1942, as recorded in the old-style continuation logbook dated 1954, which shows that 'DKK 528' was continuously taxed between September 1954 and July 1958. While in the present ownership the Triumph has been used on various VMCC runs and events (its VMCC Register Number is '11166'). Also on file is a quantity of old MoTs dating back to 1977; old/current V5/V5C documents; a quantity of invoices dating from 1980 and 2001; and old tax discs for the period 1978 to 2014 as well as an original 1957 tax disc on the machine. A copy of Pitman's The Book of the Triumph and various photocopied instruction and parts manuals are included in the sale.This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1939 Velocette 348cc KSS MkIIRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. MS 5905Engine no. KSS 8935By the end of the 1920s, Veloce's range of K-Series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes. Introduced for the 1936 season, the MkII version of the KSS/KTS represented a major redesign, featuring many improvements including a new aluminium-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve-gear, plus the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS tourer. In this form the KSS resumed production post-war in November 1946 before being updated, together with the other road models, with (optional) Dowty Oleomatic telescopic front forks in August 1947. Expensive to produce, the KSS was dropped from the range at the year's end.An older restoration currently displaying a total of 23,960 miles on the odometer, this KSS MkII is offered with a 1965 continuation logbook for the lapsed registration 'BV 9246', which is not recorded in the HPI/DVLA database. Nevertheless, the logbook may assist the successful purchaser in retrieving the original registration and re-registering the motorcycle.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

c.1960 Ducati 175cc Formula 3 Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. 415 RTFFrame no. 504Engine no. F504'As early as 1959... Ducati phased out its Gran Sport models in favour of the new Formula 3 series... the 175 (1959-61), the 125 (1959-61) and the 250 (1961-62). All three were pure-bred, hand-built racing motorcycles, built for Italian Formula 3 competition.' – Mick Walker, Ducati- The Racing Story. Although visibly similar to their road-going equivalents, the Formula 3 models were very different motorcycles featuring sand-cast crankcases and special engine internals, while the camshaft bevels and primary drive featured straight-cut gears. The gearbox was a four-speeder. Lower and lighter than the roadster versions, the frames featured a lowered steering head, shorter forks, and a shorter swinging arm. Brakes were upgraded to racing specification. Ducati quoted a maximum power output of 16bhp for the 175. Hand built in small numbers, the Formula 3 Ducatis were necessarily expensive; indeed, in the UK the 175 cost more than a 500cc Manx Norton! Understandably, production of these exotic Formula 3 models was limited, perhaps amounting to fewer than 100, making any genuine example extremely rare today.It should be noted that the registration '415 RTF' is not recorded in the HPI or DVLA databases; therefore this Ducati is offered unregistered and without documents. No history is known other than the fact that the deceased owner searched auto-jumbles to acquire parts to reassemble the machine. Recommissioning will be needed before it returns to the road (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 Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1932 Coventry Eagle 150cc Silent SuperbRegistration no. XG 1548Frame no. 65362Engine no. 4168Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Coventry Eagle built a diverse range of machines using proprietary engines, mainly those of J A Prestwich, from 1901 to 1939. A landmark development for the company was the introduction in 1927 of a two-stroke lightweight featuring a novel pressed-steel frame, and this method of construction spread to larger models the following year. Although Coventry Eagle manufactured its own small-capacity two-stroke engines, the majority of its 'strokers' used Villiers power, like the example offered here. In 1932 only two models were made with the 150cc engine fitted, the Eclipse and Silent Superb. Both being very similar and the main difference being the Albion gearbox being fitted with either a two speed (Eclipse) or three speed (Silent Superb).Purchased by the vendor in 2017, it was restored before acquiring it and has been dry stored and cared for since. The vendor has advised he has had it running recently and that the petrol tank has been recently restored to his high standards. Sadly not much is known of its previous history but is offered with 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com