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The John Hobbs Collectionc.1903 G&W 'Minerva' ProjectRegistration no. AN 270 (see text)Frame no. 1704Engine no. 7906 (see text)Although a latecomer to bicycle manufacturer, the Belgian Minerva concern was among the first to offer a viable proprietary engine for motorcycles. Nominally of one horsepower, the 211cc unit was designed for attachment ahead of the cycle's front down-tube - a location which became known as the 'Minerva position' - and was of advanced configuration, employing a mechanically operated inlet valve instead of the automatic type favoured by rival manufacturers. As well as building complete powered machines of its own, the company served the much larger proprietary engine market, supplying many Continental manufacturers as well as those in Britain, notably: Ariel, Matchless, Phoenix, Quadrant, Royal Enfield, and Triumph.This interesting machine is fitted with a Minerva engine and is offered as an unfinished rolling project. Some modern machined parts are present, while the tank panel, levers, controls and sundry other parts are missing. The crankcase numbers are matching (7906). The registration 'AN 270' has lapsed from the HPI/DVLA database; however, there is a 1947 RF.60 logbook present which lists a Mr Percival Collett as being the registered keeper in 1947. It also lists the machine as a G&W 2HP, previously fitted with engine number 2355 and its date of original registration under the Roads Act, 1920 as 29 December 1903. G&W potentially relates to 'Guy and Wheeler' who produced and assembled motorcycles from 1902, the firm using a variety of engines including Minerva, Peugeot and Fafnir. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine will require restoration to a greater or lesser extent, and prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding. Offered with the aforementioned log book and two photographs.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1950 Norton 500cc Model 30 International to Clubman SpecificationRegistration no. GNT 275Frame no. E11 30000Engine no. E11 30000One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling history, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. The Inter's Arthur Carroll-designed overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers for the preceding two years, and although it retained the classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions and shaft-and-bevels cam drive of the existing CS1, was entirely new. Based on the works bikes and intended for racing, the International could nevertheless be ordered with refinements such as lights and a kickstart-equipped gearbox. By the time production halted in 1939 it was being built with a four-speed foot-change 'box and plunger rear suspension (the 'Garden Gate' frame), reappearing after the war in similar guise save for the adoption of the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. This International Norton comes with a Science Museum dating letter stating that it was built on 19th May 1950 with Clubman fittings and despatched to an agent called Ross in Wem, Shropshire (annotated 'Moss'). Restored in 1970, the machine comes with the related bills, which may be found within the accompanying comprehensive file of receipts. The file also contains a Norton Triumph dating letter, an old-style logbook, an old-style V5, a current V5C, and a current MoT. Last run 18 months ago, the machine is described by the private vendor as in very good condition and highly original. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Norton 490cc Model 30 InternationalRegistration no. POK 676Frame no. 11 59193Engine no. 59193 11One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension, reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. The Inter would remain fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, all-alloy engine and 'laid down' 'box. Expensive to make and challenged by cheaper parallel twins of comparable performance, the Inter ceased to be catalogued after 1955 but could still be obtained to special order until 1958. A matching-numbers example, this International comes with its original logbook recording it first registered to Colmore Depot Ltd of Birmingham, who would go on to sell the Norton twice more. There are four private owners listed up to July 1962. Our vendor has owned the Inter for the last four years and has done little with it other than occasional summer runs. Accompanying paperwork includes two instruction manuals; some bills and expired MoTs; and 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1958 Francis-Barnett 197cc Falcon 81Registration no. 533 CNYFrame no. 84991Engine no. 662B 1094Founded by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett in 1919, Francis-Barnett became part of Associated Motor Cycles in 1947 and was joined there in 1951 by James. The two marques' model ranges became ever more similar until the transfer of Francis-Barnett production to the James factory in 1962 ushered in an era of unashamed 'badge engineering'. After WW2 Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered firstly by Villiers engines, though from 1957 AMC's own power units were fitted to many models. In the early 1950s the Falcon used the Villiers 8E 197cc engine and by 1956 was being built with a swinging-arm frame, partially enclosed centre section and 18' wheels. For 1958 the model received the Villiers 10E engine, becoming the Falcon 81. Tony East acquired this Falcon 81 in January 1990 from a Mr Gibbons of Duddington, its owner since January 1980. The machine is presented in fully restored condition and looks gorgeous, having covered only seven miles since the rebuild's completion. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style continuation logbook dating from 1966; sundry invoices; MoTs from 1974 and 1992; instruction manuals (x3); a spares list; and an old-style 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1957 NSU 247cc SupermaxRegistration no. SGF 234Frame no. 1833178Engine no. 3229115 (799874 on V5C)NSU produced some outstanding and influential designs in the 1950s, foremost of which was the 250cc Max, introduced in 1952. The Max used a pressed-steel frame (entirely enclosing the rear suspension) and a leading-link front fork, but its most unusual feature was the Albert Roder-designed 'Ultramax' connecting-link drive for the single overhead camshaft. A luxury tourer, the Max was no lightweight so acceleration was leisurely, but once at its maximum of 75-80mph could be cruised there all day with the minimum of fuss. The ultimate version, the Supermax, appeared in 1956 boasting conventional twin-shock rear suspension and a slightly more powerful engine. What hadn't changed though, was the exemplary standard of reliability, build quality and finish that had characterised the Max line from the start. Production of the Supermax, along with that of all other NSU motorcycles, ceased in 1963. Tony purchased this Supermax in 1999 from Mr Colin Archer of Woking, who had acquired it in 1996. Restored throughout and last taxed until July 2006, the machine is offered with pre/post restoration photographs; expired MoTs; sundry invoices; Bryan Small restoration invoice totalling £3,069; maintenance manual and parts list (plus photocopies); and old/current V5/V5C documents. Two 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Velocette 247cc Viceroy ScooterRegistration no. MAN-158-J (Isle of Man)Frame no. S266Engine no. obscuredIll-timed, expensive and unattractive, the Viceroy was Velocette's belated attempt to climb on the scooter bandwagon at a time when people were switching from two-wheeled transport to cheap cars. Velocette being Velocette, the Viceroy did not follow the successful template established by the (predominantly) Italian opposition but was unique in its specification, being powered by a 247cc flat-twin two-stroke engine, which was suspended from a single large-diameter main frame tube. Both the clutch and four-speed gearbox were sourced from the LE, and thus final drive was by shaft. The transmission formed the pivoting rear suspension arm and was damped by a single shock absorber, while the front fork came from the LE and the 12' wheels carried 6' brakes. Topping it all off was voluminous bodywork featuring a protuberant single headlight, a combination that was both overweight and ugly in the extreme. Inevitably, the Viceroy was a commercial failure and was gone by 1965, though the engine carried on in the DMW Deemster scooter. Formerly registered '27 BWD' in the UK, this rare Viceroy was first registered in the Isle of Man in April 1976 and to Tony East in December 2010. The machine was last taxed in July 2011 and currently displays a total of 2,149 miles on the odometer. Restored throughout, the Vogue also comes with its IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate (listing engine number 'SE263'), old IoM logbook, and an original owner's handbook and service manual.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1921 Rudge 499cc TT MultiRegistration no. OE 7688Frame no. 765680Engine no. 18198This beautiful Rudge Multi is accompanied by a V5C and a continuation logbook. It left the factory in March 1920, but wasn't registered until January 1921. Victor Hooton of Bicester, the owner from 1960 and for many years afterwards, is believed responsible for the nicely mellowed older restoration. According to Rudge Multi expert and ex-club librarian Phil Barfield, the frame and engine pairing are original, as is the Multi gear (no. 12082). He advises that this must be one of the last TT Multis fitted with the Cyril Pullin inspired short frame which results in a smaller motorcycle with a shorter wheelbase and slightly steeper fork angle. Subsequently the 'universal' frame was employed in order to streamline production. Phil also pointed out that fitted optional extras are the 20' rear wheel (giving better gearing in hilly areas), a pedal starter, and a clutch.The vendor acquired the Multi in 1997 in exchange for a veteran Triumph and some additional cash. He says that it had been running very well until, in 1999, the magneto expired. The Rudge has not been run since, because it was around this time that he became seriously involved in his son's kart racing activities, and his vintage motorcycling ceased for many years. Clearly a magneto overhaul will be required, and general recommissioning will be required following a long period of inactivity. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. No keys are required or supplied.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered for sale by former World Champion Kork Ballington; the 1979 World Championship-winning1979/1980 Kawasaki KR250 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 601F 8003Engine no. 601E 8003•Kork Ballington's 1979 and 1980 World Championship works machine•Five Grand Prix wins in 1980•Purchased directly from the factory in 1982•Grand Prix winner's trophies included•Valuable spare parts kitFew machines in Grand Prix racing's modern era have enjoyed such a lengthy period of dominance as the Kawasaki 'tandem twins' which ruled the 250 and 350 classes from 1978 to 1982, winning 72 GPs and securing eight World Championships for the Japanese manufacturer. A radical design, the KR250/350 employed the rotary inlet valves that had been a feature of previous Kawasaki two-strokes, but avoided the associated disadvantage of excess width (when applied to a conventional parallel twin) by using two inline cylinders with separate geared-together crankshafts. As well as the advantage of asymmetrical inlet timing, the use of direct crankcase induction via rotary disc valves enabled an extra transfer port to be accommodated in the cylinder where the inlet port would have been, while the tandem arrangement also left more room for the side transfer ports. After an inauspicious debut season in 1975, the KR250 took a Grand Prix sabbatical in 1976, returning to the fray in '77 in heavily revised form with altered crankshaft phasing and mono-shock rear suspension. Mick Grant scored the KR's debut GP victory at Assen that year and followed up with a win in Sweden, but it was not until Kork Ballington's arrival the following year that the KR posed a serious championship threat. The South African went on to secure both the 250 and 350 World Championships in 1978 and '79, while German Anton Mang took the 250 World Championship in 1980 and '81 and the 350 title in 1981 and '82. This KR250 is a 1979 model used for that season and in 1980, the last year Kork Ballington competed in the 250cc World Championship. This bike has pedigree: it is one of two that were available to Kork throughout 1979 and 1980 (there were no new bikes were made for 1980) and has been confirmed by former Kawasaki crew chief, Ken Suzuki as the World Championship-winning machine from 1979. In 1979 Kork secured seven wins on his way to the World Championship (Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, Great Britain, Czechoslovakia and France). In 1980 he had bagged five victories (Spain, France, Finland, Great Britain and Germany) and a 2nd place from seven starts when illness forced him to miss three rounds of the Championship, namely the Yugoslavian, Dutch and Belgian, which undoubtedly robbed him of the opportunity to collect his fifth World title. He finished 2nd in the World Championship that year. This Kawasaki KR250 carries the No. 1 plate as Kork had won the 1979 250cc World Championship. The KR250 is in excellent original condition and was in perfect running order when last started. Kork acquired the machine from the factory in 1982, and it has not been ridden since 1980 apart from periodically being started and ridden up the street outside his home! After the last start-up in 2018, Kork gave it a complete strip and clean, assembled it dry and has kept it in his climate controlled trophy room. It had slight damage to the magnesium water pump cover, which was repaired. The frame and cycle parts are as last raced in 1980, and the slick tyres are still on it. There is a comprehensive spares kit including possibly the last new crankshaft kits on the planet together with cylinders, pistons, rings and lots of other valuable parts (list available). To quote Kork: 'one could run the bike for many years if careful'.The trophies from the following five Grand Prix wins will be included in the sale also:Spanish GP at Jarama 18/5/80French GP at Paul Ricard 35/5/80German GP at the Nrburgring 24/8/80British GP at Silverstone 10/8/80Finnish GP at Imatra 27/7/80A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine, ex-works, World Championship racing motorcycle of impeccable provenance and presented in very good condition throughout. A signed copy of Kork's autobiography, Ballington Uncorked, come with it, and he hopes its new owner will get as much pleasure from owning the machine as he has.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Chris Conn, Steve Jolly1967 Rickman Métisse-Aermacchi 350cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. R187Engine no. *3C10473H2*• In-period Isle of Man TT history• Known ownership history• Present ownership since 1994• Restored by Bernie AllenRickman factory records show that frame number 'R187' was sold new in May 1967 to Chris Conn, one of Britain's top privateers and a regular member of the 'Continental Circus'. Conn finished 5th in that year's Isle of Man Junior TT, very possibly on this machine. In 1968, sponsor Frank Higley ran the machine for future works Triumph rider Steve Jolly, who finished 17th in that year's Junior TT on the Higley Aermacchi. Jolly's 'S F J' initials are still stamped on the top yoke. Arthur Butler bought the Rickman Métisse-Aermacchi from Frank Higley in the early 1970s, having been told that it had been raced by Tony Godfrey as well as Conn and Jolly. The current vendor purchased the ex-Higley Aermacchi from Arthur Butler in Ireland in April 1994 and asked noted machine builder and restorer Bernie Allen to restore it for him. In a 1999 Classic Racer article detailing the motorcycle, the vendor said: 'When I saw one of Bernie's beautifully turned-out Manx Nortons at Silverstone, I approached him and asked if he'd consider doing an Aermacchi'. - He was amazed to discover that Bernie was a long-time friend of Arthur Butler, then living in County Waterford and had actually ridden the machine on a couple of occasions. -'Bernie did his usual immaculate job'. The damaged crankcases were replaced with a new set sourced from marque specialist Dick Linton, who also supplied much useful information, while a new tank and seat unit were purchased from MRD Métisse. Interspan ignition was fitted as part of the rebuild. Since 2000, the motorcycle has remained unused, kept as part of the owner's private collection. Recommissioning will be required before it returns to the racetrack. Perusal of the 1999 Classic Racer magazine article (September edition) detailing the machine and Steve Jolly is highly recommended. A copy of the article is on file and the machine also comes with the 1994 purchase receipt; various hand-written notes concerning its career; and a screenshot photograph of Jolly racing it in the 1968 TT. Close examination of this highly specified racer is strongly 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.Saleroom notices:The old crankcases now accompany the machine.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1998 Benelli 49cc Pepe ScooterRegistration no. EMN 338W (Isle of Man)Frame no. ZBNBA030IWP100373Engine no. obscuredNow Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes of the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Pepe motor scooter offered here. Many Italian motorcycle manufacturers tried climbing aboard the scooter bandwagon in the years immediately following WW2, sometimes with peculiar motorcycle/scooter hybrids, but none was a successful as either the Vespa or Lambretta. 'Quirky' does not do justice to the exuberant styling of this modern-day Benelli scooter, which comes with original Benelli paperwork from 1998 and Italian Ministry of Transport documentation. The machine has covered only 646 kilometres and is presented in age-related condition. Offered with an instruction book and old/current IoM registration documents (missing second '0' in the frame number due to a clerical error). Two keys present.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1936 Velocette 349cc MAC Scrambler SpecialRegistration no. DHX 35Frame no. MA 4156Engine no. MAC 17425In 1933 Veloce Limited augmented its established range of overhead-camshaft models with an overhead-valve 250 - the MOV. The newcomer's power unit was a 'high camshaft' design with enclosed valves, and the compact and sprightly machine featured a four-speed gearbox equipped with the company's new foot-change mechanism. The following year an overhead-valve 350 built along MOV lines appeared. This was the long-stroke MAC, which was subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, the trio of overhead-valve Velocettes continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks. The MAC gained an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head for 1951, as well as Velocette's own telescopic front fork in place of the previous Dowty, and was further updated with a swinging-arm frame in 1953. The MAC was last produced in 1960.Converted to scrambles specification, this Velocette MAC has been used sparingly by the current vendor, and it is this lack of use that forces its sale. There are numerous old tax discs, MoTs and bills on file, one of the latter being for an engine bottom-end rebuild and gearbox overhaul by Nick Payton of Cavendish in 1996. Following a period of inactivity, recommissioning is recommended before further use. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the motorcycle's completeness, originality and mechanical condition prior to biding. Offered with old/current V5/V5C registration 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2003 Ducati 998 S Biposto Registration no. KE03 KWLFrame no. ZDMH200AAZB018303Engine no. ZDM998W4B-1001507• One owner from new• 2,066 miles from new• Converted to single-seat Monoposto using all Ducati factory parts• Numerous carbon fibre enhancements• MoT'd to June 2024Although Ducati's water-cooled 8-valve v-twin had been around in its original 851 and 888 incarnations for six years and indeed, had already won three World Superbike (Riders') Championships, it was the arrival of the iconic 916 in 1994 that really captured the public's imagination. Styled by Massimo Tamburini, the 916 and its subsequent evolutions established Ducati as one of the world's foremost brand names. Universally recognised as icons of automotive art, Ducati motorcycles have been exhibited in some of the world's foremost museums, including the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. The Ducati 916 won the World Superbike Championship in its 1994 debut season and its evolutions three times after that. Enough said. For 1999, the stronger and much improved 996cc engine of the limited-edition 916 SPS was standardised on the new 996 model, while a Ducati Corse works development took Carl Fogarty to his fourth World Superbike Championship that same year. The final iteration of Tamburini's vision, the 998, arrived in 2002 and was one of the first models to feature the new Testastretta (narrow head) engine, designed by former Ferrari engineer, Angiolino Marchetti. The 998cc Testastretta had first appeared in the limited production and confusingly named 996 R, and this same engine went into the 998 S for Europe. Purchased new by our vendor from Bob Hill Motorcycles in Hertford, this 998 S Biposto has been kept as more of an objet d'art, seeing little actual use and never in inclement weather (the current odometer reading is 2,066 miles). The machine is registered as a Ducati Biposto (two-seater) but the vendor had Bob Hill convert the motorcycle to single-seat Monoposto using all Ducati factory parts. It has the factory stand; Termignoni exhaust with ECU remap to suit by JHP Racing (Ducati Coventry); Ducati Corse frame plugs; and numerous carbon fibre parts: air box, air tubes, headlamp holder, fairing support brackets, footrest heel plates, chain cover, clutch cover, ignition key scrape protector, and tank protector.Servicing has been carried out by Millsport Ducati in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The machine was MoT'd in June 2023, this being the last occasion it was ridden. It comes with sundry bills, old/current V5/V5C registration certificates, original Ducati documentation, and two keys.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. MAN 1830 (Isle of Man)Frame no. 27163 (see text)Engine no. T100 27163Although 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. Performance was exemplary for a road-going 500, around 85mph being attainable by the Speed Twin while the Tiger 100 sports version was even faster. The latter's performance was boosted by the use of high-compression forged pistons and polished ports and internals, the result being a machine that could touch 100mph in road trim and exceed it with the silencer end-caps removed. When production resumed in 1946, the T100 reappeared with telescopic forks in place of the original girders, and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war version's magdyno. Along with the rest of the twins, the Tiger could also be ordered with the optional 'sprung hub' that conveyed a measure of rear suspension. An older restoration, this Tiger 100 comes with an old/current Isle of Man registration documents listing Tony East as recorded keeper in 2001. A Sussex British Motor Cycle Owners Club dating letter states that the Triumph was dispatched on 29th May 1952 to a Tom O'Loughlin of Kendal. The machine is offered with an original workshop manual and replacement parts list; Isle of Man tax discs dating from 2002, 2003, 2005; and a large quantity of invoices including one from restorer Bryan Small for £9,813. It should be noted that the frame number has been restamped.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Triumph 490cc T100SSRegistration no. SUF 481HFrame no. XD35686Engine no. XD35686 T100SIntroduced for the 1960 season, the Tiger 100A was the first sports version of Triumph's unitary construction 500 twin, the 5TA. A raised compression ratio and 'hotter' cams helped the Tiger to a top speed in the region of 90mph, while the retention of a single carburettor meant that fuel economy did not suffer unduly. The T100A's replacement, the Tiger 100SS built between 1961 and 1970, featured an abbreviated rear 'bathtub' enclosure in its first incarnation together with larger-diameter wheels and a slightly more powerful engine equipped with coil ignition. By the end of the 1960s, changes to the Tiger 100 had included an improved frame with stiffened top tube, 12-volt electrics (along with the rest of the twins) and the adoption of a twin-leading-shoe front brake.First registered on 10th July 1970, and dating from the final year of production, this matching numbers example boasts a fully traceable history back to the first registered keeper. Believed to have undergone restoration by the immediately preceding owner c.2002, during which a two-into-one high-level exhaust was added to resemble a Trophy, the machine is described as being in generally good condition, albeit showing signs of aging. It is not known when it was last started and will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent prior to returning to the road. Offered with a substantial history file that includes a large quantity of restoration invoices, MOT certificates, V5, old style V5C, V5C and photocopies of the buff logbook and older V5s, owner's handbook and replacement parts catalogue.2 keysFootnotes: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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1966 Greeves 246cc 24RDS SilverstoneFrame no. 24RDS 101Engine no. CCA330Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast aluminium beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter, via a succession of highly successful off-roaders, to clubman's road-racer. Greeves' first road-racer, the Silverstone, was introduced for the 1963 season following the success of Reg Everett's converted scrambler. The production bike used a modified 24MDS scrambler frame, narrowed at the rear, and was powered by a Villiers 36A engine fitted with Greeves' own alloy cylinder barrel and head. An Amal GP carburettor and expansion chamber exhaust were standard equipment and the motor produced 31bhp at 7,400rpm. Progressively developed through versions RAS to RFS until 1968, the Silverstone provided many an aspiring star with their first taste of road racing and today remains a popular mount in classic/historic racing's 250 class. Its '101' frame number suggests that this machine is the first 1966 24RDS production model produced. There is a one sheet of information present identifying the owner as Tony Wall of Wall & Sagar Ltd, who entered the Greeves in the 1966 Manx Grand Prix, lapping in practice at 88mph but retiring from the race. He also achieved top three places in races across the UK, including Mallory Park, Oulton Park Cadwell Park. Sold by Tony Wall to Tony East, basic safety checks and recommissioning will be required before the machine returns to the racetrack.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1929 Ariel 250cc Model LF ProjectRegistration no. UU 7991Frame no. L1640Engine no. L6464 (see text)In 1926, Ariel's Chief Designer Val Page laid down the basis of the company's four-stroke singles range. The following year he moved the magneto behind the engine and thus established the form in which the Ariel single would survive for the next 30 years. Offered here is an example of the overhead-valve twin-port Model LF (there was also a sidevalve version, the Model LB). An incomplete project missing mudguards, handlebars, saddle, carburettor, exhaust system and sundry other components, this 250 Ariel is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the V5C and HPI list engine number 'L3324', indicating that the engine has been changed. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1997 Honda CB50 DreamRegistration no. P933 HNTFrame no. AC15-1002634Engine no. AC15E-1002632A miniature masterpiece, the CB50 Dream was conceived to commemorate Honda's early racing history in the 'tiddler' class, which commenced on the latter's 1962 inauguration with the RC110. Introduced in 1997, its modern equivalent - the CB50 Dream - produces 7.0bhp at 13,500rpm with maximum revs a further 1,000 up the scale. The gearbox is a six-speeder and the Dream weighs in at an anorexic 157lbs dry. Immensely popular in Japan, the Dream 50 has been produced in various versions over the years, spawning an entire cottage industry of accessory and component suppliers.This delightful Dream was first registered in the UK in May 2005 and has covered 642 miles believed from new. The vendor has fitted the Dream with a big bore kit taking it to 89cc (going from 3hp to a powerful 7hp!) and was used recently by the vendor. Currently MoT'd until March 2024, it is accompanied by a V5C, dating letter from Honda, MoT and brochure. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1946 Triumph 498cc Speed TwinRegistration no. JUG 803Frame no. TF 6281Engine no. 465T 75050Although 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. True, there had been vertical twins before; indeed, Turner's predecessor at Triumph - Val Page - had designed one a few years previously, but the Coventry firm's newcomer established a formula that would be adopted by all of Britain's major motorcycle manufacturers in the succeeding decade. 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, this early post-war Speed Twin has belonged to our vendor since 2015. During his ownership the following works have been undertaken: electrics rewired; speedometer reconditioned; new horn fitted,and the carburettor and magneto replaced. In 2015 the Triumph was overhauled and serviced, including refurbishment of the cylinder head with new valves and seats. Last used in 2015, the machine will require recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered with a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1959 Triumph 498cc 5TA ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see Text)Frame no. 15824Engine no. 5TA 15824Introduced in September 1958, the 5TA Speed Twin was the second of Triumph's new family of unitary construction vertical twins, joining the 350cc Twenty One (3TA) launched the previous year. The 500 closely followed the lines of its 350 predecessor, there being little to distinguish it mechanically apart from a larger bore, raised gearing and larger-section rear tyre. The 'bathtub' rear enclosure introduced on the Twenty One was retained for the 500. This machines engine and frame numbers appear to match and is fitted with crash bars front and rear. Offered for restoration with some rust evident, its condition and completeness is unknown. Imported from Sri Lanka some years ago, documents list the machine as first registered new May 1960. Offered with a NOVA, the machine will require registration by the buyer following restoration.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1956 BSA 148cc Bantam D3Registration no. 233 BHAFrame no. CD3 6616Engine no. none visibleMany a now-mature motorcyclist's first two-wheeled experience will have been gained aboard a BSA Bantam, a model that was produced in various forms for over 20 years. The introduction of the first 172cc model - the D5 - for 1958 marked a number of important developments, the most important of which were a stronger big-end bearing and improved lubrication. A raised compression ratio and larger carburettor increased maximum power to 7.4bhp and the top speed to 59mph. This Bantam was purchased by the late vendor around 35 years ago where he set to restoring it shortly after but hasn't been used since so will need recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road. Offered with a V5C, V5 and expired MoT's. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2011 Ducati 848 Evo Registration no. unregisteredFrame no. *ZDMH602AABB016847*In 2007 Ducati announced the Ducati 848 for the following year which was to replace the iconic 748. It was effectively a sports motorcycle dressed in a full fairing and powered by a 848cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine. It was manufactured for six years from 2008 to 2013 which also included several variations showcasing the popularity of the 848. In 2010, Ducati released the Ducati 848 EVO which featured minor modifications from the standard 848 and resulted in an increase in performance. Ducati re-thought the engine and equipped it with higher-compression cams, resulting in a six-hp increase. The 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 140 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm. Featuring a six-speed manual transmission to handle the additional power with a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch, while the rear wheel was spun by a final chain drive to a top speed of 261 kph (162 mph). The 848 EVO also packed a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities. These modifications made it a truly exceptional model and would make for a great track bike for any aspiring riders throughout the world. The example offered here is unregistered and has only covered 9 miles from new. This unique motorcycle was designed and painted by Rage Design and has been stored correctly and was recommissioned by the current owner in 2019. It is accompanied by a Ducati manual on CD. This motorcycle would make an excellent addition to any Ducati collection and is considered by many to be great for track days.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1910 FN 498cc FourRegistration no. FX 406Frame no. 35582Engine no. U644• The world's first practical four-cylinder motorcycle• Requiring recommissioning• Enlarged 498cc exampleLike BSA, La Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre ('FN' for short) began as a munitions manufacturer, turning to the production of motorcycles in 1900. Today the Belgian company is best remembered for its sensational four-cylinder models, the first of which appeared in 1904 and was first exhibited publicly at the 1905 Paris Cycle Show. Designed by Paul Kelecom, the FN was the world's first practical four-cylinder motorcycle, its smooth, almost vibration-free operation setting it apart from rival singles and v-twins. Advanced for its day, the 362cc air-cooled four featured 'atmospheric' inlet and mechanical (side) exhaust valves; a robust five-bearing crankshaft; individual crankcase oil wells for the connecting rods; and reliable Bosch magneto ignition. Shaft final drive was another innovation. Supported on ball bearings, the driveshaft ran inside the right-hand frame member to a bevel gear on the rear axle. At first there was no clutch, the direct-drive machine being started by pedalling away until the engine fired. Two brakes (drum and rim-type) both operated on the rear wheel. The engine was enlarged to 410cc in 1906 and 498cc in 1910. In 1911 the factory introduced its own two-speed transmission, similar to that already offered by Horstmann in Britain, which was contained within the drive-shaft housing. An older restoration that presents well, this early FN Four was last taxed in 2013 and is believed to have seen little use since. Little else is known about this wonderful example. The accompanying duplicate RF.60 logbook lists a Mr Albert William Coffin of Preston, Yeovil as a previous owner in 1957 whilst the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club Pioneer Certificate lists notable collector Mr J. F. Weekly of Hants as owner in 1981. Offered with the aforementioned log book, Pioneer Certificate, together with current/old V5C's and a 2008 MoT. The machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1925 Scott 498cc Three Speed Super SquirrelRegistration no. XX 3453 (see text)Frame no. 364 (see text)Engine no. Y7803• Well known bike in Scott circles• Only three owners in 98 years• Wonderful & extensive history fileBeing substantially easier to ride in traffic than a two speeder of the same era, and much lighter than the later duplex framed 'Flyers', Scott's Three Speed Super Squirrel has become increasingly sought after in recent times.This example's history is well documented. In addition to the V5C and a continuation buff logbook, it comes with a substantial history file including magazine articles about this very bike, period photographs, original bill of sale, factory engine and road test certificates, etc. Well known Scott enthusiast Glyn Chambers acquired the bike in 1979 following the death of the original owner. Glyn's notebook (included) records that the Scott was run with a different engine from 1986 until 2017 when he installed the overhauled original engine no. Y7803, now with a 498cc top end. During Glyn's ownership the bike was used extensively, and it became well known in Scott circles. Sadly his health began to deteriorate, and in June 2021 he sold it to the vendor who embarked on a comprehensive rebuild. Due to his own health issues the vendor is now unable to ride, but on completion he had a friend ride it for a brief road test. The vendor's account of the rebuild and the road test report are supplied. Various items were not re-fitted to the bike, and are supplied separately: rear carrier, acetylene headlamp (with brackets) and tail-light, additional electric rear light, horn, decompression bar and valves, also a 600cc block, two pistons, two conrods etc.It should be noted that both the continuation logbook and V5C display 364 as the frame number. According to his notebook, in December 1994 Glyn scraped the frame, and 393 was revealed. Ian Parsons, the current Club Registrar, confirms that the Scott factory had several frame number sequences: thus other Scott models could have the same frame number as a 3 speed Super. A letter dated 9.1.1995 from the late John Underhill (then Scott Owners Club Registrar) to Glyn confirms that 393 does not appear in the factory despatch records for a Three Speed Super. Ian Parsons suggests that the most likely reason for this discrepancy is that a replacement frame was fitted back in the day, but that the change of frame number was not notified to the authorities. Following the correspondence with John Underhill, Glyn fitted a removable plaque bearing 364 above the stamped 393. Accordingly prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the vehicle's registration number prior to bidding.Few miles have been covered since the rebuild, therefore the engine will need running in, and the usual 'shaking down' will be required. It should be noted that there is a small weep from the radiator. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. No keys are required or supplied.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1969 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. TTU 828HFrame no. PD33097 T120REngine no. PD33097 T120RThe café racer's favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued into the 'unitary construction' era as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster, arriving at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. By this time the frame had been sorted and 12-volt electrics standardised, while welcome improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals; independently adjustable ignition points; Amal Concentric carburettors; and a long overdue twin-leading-shoe front brake. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the Umberslade Hall-designed 'oil-in-frame' models in November 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group. Belonging to the last Bonneville generation built before BSA-Triumph switched to the oil-in-frame range, this example was imported from the USA and has belonged to our vendor since 2014. It was first registered in the UK on 11th October 2016. Works carried out since acquisition include replacing the carburettors; painting the cycle parts; rewiring and adding indicators; fitting a new front wheel rim; and replacing the tyres, speedometer, and front and rear suspension. Kept in dry storage and used sparingly, the machine was overhauled and serviced in 2021 and was last used in 2022. Presented in very good order throughout although some recommissioning will be required before the Bonnie returns to the road. Offered with a dating letter, two keys and a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Greeves 249cc 25DC Sports TwinRegistration no. 110 XVWFrame no. 61/3219Engine no. 734B 9136Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder roadsters of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing – appeared, powered by the four-speed Villiers 249cc 2T engine. For 1959 the 25D was renamed Sports Twin, its designation changing to 25DB. It cost £199 15s, with the scrambles models' 'paddle fin' hubs an optional extra at £4 10s. For 1961 the 250 and 350 roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame with the one-piece rear sub-frame, becoming the 25DC and 32DC respectively.Restored throughout and very nicely presented, this Greeves Sports Twin was judged 'Best Villiers' at the 34th International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford in 2014. The accompanying V5C document shows that Tony acquired the machine in 2013 and that previous owner Mr Neil of Hoxton had acquired it in April 1983, while the old-style V5 shows that the owner prior to Mr Neil was a Mr Fowler of Chelmsford. Tony purchased the Greeves from Pete's Bikes at the Kempton Park autojumble. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1907 FN Single ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 21709Engine no. 382In 1900 FN's first powered two-wheeler had been produced by mounting a clip-on engine in a bicycle frame, and in December the following year the first production model arrived, powered by a 133cc single-cylinder engine. FN's single-cylinder models evolved gradually, growing in size firstly to 188cc before arriving at 285cc in 1913, by which the atmospheric inlet valve had given way to a mechanically operated one. This Lot comprises a frame, forks, wheels, engine, shaft, flywheel cover, handlebars, rear mudguard, driveshaft, rack and stand. There are no documents with this Lot. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1954 Triumph 649cc Tiger 110Registration no. 110 YMN (Isle of Man)Frame no. 48498Engine no. T110 48498A development of the Thunderbird tourer, the T110 prototype performed brilliantly in the 1953 ISDT, thus providing the production version - launched later that year - with invaluable publicity. The first Triumph with swinging-arm rear suspension, the T110 came with a revised 649cc engine incorporating a stronger crankshaft, high-compression pistons, larger inlet valves and 'hotter' cams. The T110 remained in production into 1961, one of the most important developments along the way being the introduction on this model for 1956 of the aluminium-alloy 'Delta' high-compression cylinder head, which increased power and pushed the T110's top speed towards 120mph. This Tiger comes with a Triumph dating letter stating it is a 1954 T110 dispatched on 16th of January 1954 to a Mr Pickering in Shrewsbury. Also on file is an old-style Isle of Man logbook dating from 2001 (when Tony was the registered keeper) and a current IoM registration document. Restored throughout and last taxed until end of October 2012, the Tiger had 2,075 recorded miles at time of cataloguing. Additional documentation includes Bryan Small's invoice for the restoration totalling £9,395; a substantial quantity of invoices dating from 2000; an instruction manual; and a replacement parts list.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1993 Jawa 49cc Babetta MopedRegistration no. noneFrame no. TLV210121NK394523Engine no. 394523Although they were marketed under the well-known Jawa name, Babetta mopeds were made by Jawa's business partner, Povazske Strojarne (PS). The first Babetta had been conceived to meet the demands of the Dutch and German markets, where legislation required bicycle-like mopeds equipped with pedalling gear and large (23') wheels. This was the Type 28, first seen in 1970; a version with smaller (16') wheels soon followed. Continuously developed and expanded, the Babetta family would turn out to be enormously successful in Continental Europe, selling by the tens of thousands. During the 1970s the Babetta was fitted with electronic ignition, a 'first' for a moped. Production quality dropped markedly following the break-up of the Eastern Bloc, with many exported examples being deemed unroadworthy. Production ceased in 1997. Believed original and unrestored, this Babetta displays a total of 5.5km on the odometer. There is no registration document with this Lot, which 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 Triumph 498cc 5T ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see Text)Frame no. 019343Engine no. 5T 019343The 500cc Triumph Speed Twin was the first commercially successful parallel-twin cylinder motorcycle and almost every major motorcycle manufacturer of its time copied or emulated it. By the time this particular model Speed Twin arrived in 1958, the bike had received a number of important updates, starting with the 1946 change from girder to telescopic forks. In 1950 came a cosmetic makeover, highlight being the iconic 'streamline design' headlight nacelle. A big change came for 1955, when a swingarm and twin shocks provided modern rear suspension. Offered for restoration, the machine appears largely complete but the engine is seized. The odometer shows 4,743 miles (not warranted) whilst the engine and frame numbers appear to match. Offered with a NOVA, the machine was imported from Sri Lanka some years ago and will require registration by the buyer following restoration.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1968 Norton 745cc P11Registration no. KTL 69EFrame no. 122680Engine no. P11/122680While the Norton-Villiers range as a whole contracted, there was one new model for 1967: the Norton P11: another Atlas-engined hybrid but this time one built using the Rickman-style Reynolds 531 frame of the Matchless G85CS scrambler. With the Commando's arrival later that same year, the days of the P11 were numbered and production ceased at the end of 1968.Despatched new to the Berliner Motor Corporation in New York, USA in June 1967, this example of one of the rarest and most sought-after of post-war Nortons was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2012. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. He loved the look of the P11, so much so, it stood proudly in the hallway. The Norton had been registered in the UK for the first time on 10th November 2005 although it would appear that it has been in the UK since at least 1996 (see dating document). 'KTL 69E' had one keeper in this country prior to the late owner. Unfortunately, no other history is known.Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; copy of previous-keeper V5C; some expired MoTs (most recent 2018); AJS & Matchless OC dating sheet; various invoices/bills; marque related literature; and a reproduction workshop manual. A P11 ignition distributor is included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Sun 197cc ChallengerRegistration no. UMN-453 (Isle of Man)Frame no. overpainted (see text)Engine no. 046B 66703Sun concentrated on Villiers-engined lightweights and first introduced the 197cc 6E-powered Challenger in 1951. This handsome model was well specified, coming as standard with telescopic front fork, plunger rear suspension, lights, battery and a proper electrical system. A swinging-arm frame was new for 1954, by which time the Villiers 8E had been adopted, and in this form the Challenger lasted until 1958. This example of one of the rarer Villiers-engined lightweights is offered with its old Isle of Man logbook (issued 1969), which records the frame number as 'WMC/871/SA' and engine number as '046B 66073'. The Sun also comes with a partial IoM registration certificate (not in Tony's name) recording a Mr Korkill as keeper in 2008 (also the registered keeper in 1986 in the old-style logbook). Restored throughout, the machine is offered with restoration invoices recording a engine rebuild costing £2,146; an original spare parts list; and a copy of Pitman's The Book of the Villiers Engine.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1938 Triumph 350cc Tiger 80Registration no. JFO 914Frame no. TL.5199Engine no. 8-T80 9022• Acquired by Tony East in 1999• Acquired by Tony East in 1999• Invoices totalling £8,192Edward Turner's arrival at Triumph in 1936 resulted in extensive improvements to the existing range. A brilliant stylist, Turner transformed the Val Page-designed overhead-valve singles by adopting sports specification engines, high level exhausts, chromed fuel tanks, and an evocative new name: Tiger. Frames, forks, engines, and gearboxes were all improved for 1937 and a trio of randomly selected Tigers successfully completed a series of arduous speed trails to secure the Maudes Trophy for Triumph later in the year. Today, Turner's Tigers are widely recognised as the most stylish sports roadsters of the period and thus are highly sought after. Restored throughout, this Tiger 80 was acquired by Tony East in April 1999 and last taxed for the road to the end of May 2010. Accompanying paperwork includes numerous bills relating to the Tiger's restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1999 totalling £8,192; a previous owner purchase receipt (dated 10.10.95 when it was sold by Newton & Smyle Motorcycles on behalf of collector Bob Threader to a Mr Wilks of York); three old MoTs (most recent expired 2010); an original 1938 parts catalogue; and old/current V5C registration documents. The odometer reading was 95 miles at time of cataloguing.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1959 Triumph 490cc 5TA Speed TwinRegistration no. 748 XVSFrame no. H7571Engine no. 5TA H7571When Triumph adopted unitary construction for its vertical twins, the 5TA Speed Twin (introduced in September 1958) would be the second model of this new family, joining the 350cc Twenty One/3TA launched the previous year. The 5TA closely followed the lines of its '350' predecessor, there being little to distinguish it mechanically apart from a larger bore, raised gearing, and larger-section rear tyre. The controversial 'bathtub' rear enclosure introduced on the Twenty One was retained and the Speed Twin came finished in the model's traditional Amaranth Red. This Speed Twin was purchased by the vendor's late father in 2006 and subsequently restored. Last used in 2015, the machine has been dry-stored under a protective film of oil and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. A good example, presented well, '748 XVS' is offered with a parts catalogue and various manuals; a quantity of old MoTs, tax discs and SORN paperwork; and old/current V5Cs.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1953 Sunbeam 489cc S7Registration no. HET 861Frame no. overpaintedEngine no. S8 10812A wartime design by Erling Poppe, the Sunbeam inline twin was introduced by BSA, owners of Sunbeam Cycles Limited, in 1947. A luxury tourer, 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 of 1949. This Sunbeam S7 was purchased in Carlisle in the Lake District in August 2005 at a time of flood, having been submerged in the water. Fortunately, the machine was complete and the paintwork in excellent condition. The Sunbeam was brought to the Isle of Man and completely stripped down and rewired. Water had penetrated all parts of the machine, which required total restoration. This lovely Sunbeam S7 is said to be easy to start, very quiet when running, and possibly the most comfortable machine in the collection. The Sunbeam is offered with its original buff logbook; old tax discs dating from 1965; two Stewart Engineering invoices dating from 1968; Roy Bacon correspondence; an old-style V5C document; and a quantity of very useful instruction manuals, parts lists, photocopied technical literature, etc.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1937 Triumph 500cc Tiger 90Registration no. DLU 432Frame no. TH.1190Engine no. 7-T90 2718• Acquired by Tony East in 1998• Restored by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1998/1999• Last taxed in May 2012'In 1932 they (Triumph) were fortunate enough to gain the services of Val Page who joined them from Ariel... Page was quiet, modest, a gentleman and a brilliant engineer who saw that the hard times called for well designed motorcycles without frills or gimmicks. Cheapness, reliability, simple construction and easy maintenance were what was needed and he set to work to provide these features in a range of singles that were to carry the firm to the end of the decade and through the war.' - Roy Bacon, Triumph Singles.Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival as Triumph's 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. 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. Edward Turner's arrival at Triumph in 1936 resulted in extensive improvements to the range. A brilliant stylist, Turner transformed the Page-designed overhead-valve singles by adopting sports specification engines, high level exhausts, chromed fuel tanks and a new name: 'Tiger'. While its smaller siblings survived until the outbreak of war in 1939, the 500cc Tiger 90 was not produced after 1938, having effectively been superseded by the faster – and cheaper – Speed Twin. This rare pre-war Triumph single comes with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1952) recording licensing up to 1965 and the names of three owners: two in the London area and one (the last) in Buckinghamshire. Tony East acquired 'DLU 732' in November 1998, the previous owner being a Mr Arthur Hodges of Essex, its keeper since 1996. Accompanying paperwork includes numerous invoices relating to the Tiger's restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1998/1999 totalling £6,912; some Tennant-Eyles invoices for mechanical work in 1984; old/current V5C documents; and five old MoTs (most recent expired 2010). An original parts catalogue and a Pearson maintenance book are included in the sale. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the Tiger was last taxed in May 2012 and currently displays a total of 553 miles on the odometer.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2000 Yamaha XV 1600cc Road StarRegistration no. W864 UUJFrame no. JYAV02E4YA005360Marketed as the Road Star in North America and the Wild Star in Europe, Yamaha's mighty XV1600 cruiser was first introduced in 1999. Not that you'd know it was a Yamaha, as only the model name appeared on the tank. If success among Japanese cruisers is measured by their similarity to Harley-Davidsons, then the big XV must rank among the very best, looking every inch a modern take on the traditional Milwaukee product. From 1999 to 2003 the XV1600 used a 1,602 cc v-twin engine; from 2004 onwards one of 1,670cc. Belt final drive was used throughout. Cruisers are not about maximum power; it's torque that counts, and the long-stroke XV motor delivers it by the bucket load, 99lb/ft being available at a lowly 2,250 revs.The late owner purchased this beautiful XV1600 from DK Motorcycles of Staffordshire in June 2000 with zero miles. Used sparingly in the early years of use, the machine has been mothballed ever since, briefly escaping captivity in August 2015 for its first MOT (see 2015 MOT certificate on file, displaying 1,896 miles). Following the late owners recent passing, the family have taken the difficult decision to part with the big Yam, it deserving a new home and regular use. The machine benefits from a recent MOT (expiring 10 July 2024) but will likely require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore sold strictly as viewed. Offered with 2000 Sales Order sheet and PDI, old V5, current V5C, Datatag correspondence, MOT history, Owners Manual, Warranty Book and keys. It presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a one-owner example of this appreciating classic with exceptionally low mileage.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1966 Lambretta SX 150 Registration no. not registeredFrame no. SX150 x756034*Engine no. SX150 * 755560*By the late 1950s, the scooter had begun to evolve into a larger and faster machine capable of two-up touring. Piaggio led the way with its 150 GS, to which Innocenti responded with the Lambretta TV 175. The latter was all new and incorporated innovations (for Lambretta) of enclosed chain drive and a four-speed gearbox. While the styling was an undisputed success, the engine proved troublesome and the first TV was a failure. Chastened, Lambretta went back to the drawing board to create one of its all-time greats: the 'Li'. Built as a '125' or '150', the classic Li used the bore/stroke dimensions of the preceding 'D' Series but housed its entirely new engine in modern bodywork similar to that of the TV. The Li twins subsequently underwent a series of styling alterations, ending up with the handlebar-mounted headlight and 'slimline' styling that is for many enthusiasts the definitive Lambretta look. By the early 1960s the TV had been revamped as the Series 2, using a bored-to-175cc version of the proven Li engine, while the 'high performance' concept pioneered by the TV was duly extended to Lambretta's smaller models in the form of 'Special' and 'SX' versions. Apparently in original and unrestored condition, the example offered here was purchased from Bonhams' sale at Alexandra Palace in September 2018 (Lot 27), since when it has been kept in a temperature-controlled environment. Recommissioning will be required. There are no documents with this Lot. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1950 BSA 500cc B34 Competition ModelRegistration no. NHN 201Frame no. ZB31 6329Engine no. ZB34 282BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. In January 1946 it was joined by a Competition variant, the B32, which boasted a high-level exhaust system, 21' front wheel, additional chromium plating, a crankcase shield and lowered gearing. An alloy cylinder barrel and head, broadly similar to those used on the contemporary Gold Star but retaining a separate pushrod tunnel, became available as B32 options from 1949 onwards, as did plunger rear suspension in common with the rest of the 'B' singles range. From January 1947 there had been a similar 500cc model - the B33 - in the roadster range, and in April of that same year the B34 competition version, essentially the same as the B32 apart from the larger engine and changes to the gearing, made its debut. Production ceased in 1957. First registered on 16th March 1950, this B34 has belonged to the vendor since 2000 and has been used regularly for VMCC rallies, winning numerous awards. We are advised that the magneto has been rebuilt and that the machine is believed to be pretty much to factory specification. Offered with a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1980 Triumph 744cc T140D SpecialRegistration no. RGF 100VFrame no. T140D EA22404Engine no. T140D EA22404The T140D Bonneville Special launched in 1979 was essentially a cosmetic update of the classic T140, but did feature some updates carried over from the limited edition Silver Jubilee. The 7 spoke cast wheels are a stand-out feature. As well as the classy style, they still offer real character as a weekend rider and are much lighter than the large 4 cylinder bikes from Japan that were their main competition at the time. Production of the T140D ended in March 1980 so this bike, registered 10th May 1980, appears to be a late one. The bike appears remarkably original, with matching engine and frame numbers. Fitted with front and rear disk brakes and presented in very nice black paintwork with gold pin striping, some mild tarnishing to the bright work is evident. Last taxed 1999, 13,342 miles are recorded to the odometer. The vendor has owned the machine since November 1992 and the V5 from that time lists '4 former keepers'.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1931 Ariel 250cc Model LFRegistration no. KJ 3485Frame no. J1060 (see text)Engine no. J1126In 1926, Ariel's Chief Designer Val Page laid down the basis of the company's four-stroke singles range. The following year he moved the magneto behind the engine and thus established the form in which the Ariel single would survive for the next 30 years. Ariel's range at this time encompassed a dazzling variety of models: vertical engines, sloping engines, side valves, overhead valves - two or four per cylinder - all were represented alongside Edward Turner's revolutionary Square Four.Most probably an older restoration, this twin-port Ariel was last taxed in 2009. The machine is offered with an old-style RF.60 logbook, current/old V5C's and an expired 2008 MoT. It should be noted that there is another frame numbered 'J1060' offered in the spares section of this sale. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the authenticity of the frame fitted. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1929 Ariel 250cc Model LFRegistration no. RY 8226Frame no. L4501Engine no. L3644Ariel's design department was blessed with a surfeit of talent as the Selly Oak firm entered the 1930s, Chief Designer Val Page having under his wing both Edward Turner and Bert Hopwood. It was Page though, who had laid down the basics of Ariel's four-stroke singles range in 1926, moved the magneto behind the engine for '27 and thus established the form in which the engine would survive for the next 30 years. Ariel's range at this time encompassed a dazzling variety of models: vertical engines, sloping engines, side valves, overhead valves - two or four per cylinder - all were represented along with Turner's revolutionary Square Four.Offered here is an incomplete example of the overhead-valve twin-port Model LF 'Colt' (there was also a sidevalve version, the Model LB). Last taxed in March 1993, the machine appears to be an older restoration (the rear mudguard transfer has been preserved), although the tank paint is possibly original. Requiring recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding. Accompanying documentation comprises a V5C (listing previous owner William Dent of Twickenham), a 1992 Verralls purchase invoice, a continuation logbook (listing previous owners John Barker and Kenneth Hunnisett of Furlongs Alfriston), a selection of old MoT's and a photograph.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1980 Suzuki GS1000SNRegistration no. OBM 190VFrame no. 5284447Engine no. 145699The Suzuki GS1000 offered here is an officially imported UK-specification model and is registered as an Historic Vehicle in the vendor's name, having had four former keepers. Currently displaying a believed genuine total of 53,000 miles on the odometer, the Suzuki benefits from a recent engine top-end rebuild (piston rings and valve stem seals). The fuel tank is said to be clean and sound internally, although the tank and cowling would benefit from a respray. Other paintwork is good. The seat has been re-covered and the base and foam are sound. The side panel lugs require repair. A new battery has been fitted and the electrics are described as tired but functional, as is the switch gear. The clock and isolator switch work. The OE wheels are sound but would benefit from refurbishment. Tyres have plenty of tread but are old. Aeroquip hoses are fitted throughout and the hydraulics are good, with all brakes functioning. The Motad 4-into-1exhaust system is sound. Our vendor purchased the Suzuki in February 2023 as a project but finds it is too heavy for him to move about easily, hence the decision to sell. The machine last ran in July 2023. Offered with a V5C document. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000RX A1Registration no. C202 DNWFrame no. ZXT00A-010367Engine no. ZXT00AE016703• Professionally restored by Jap Retro• Only a couple of hundred miles since the rebuild• Stored as part of a private collectionKawasaki followed up its trend-setting GPz900R Ninja superbike of 1984 with the GPZ1000RX. Introduced in the autumn of 1985, Kawasaki's new flagship sports bike boasted an engine stretched to a full one litre together with a new wrap-around steel perimeter frame complete with aluminium swinging arm and Unit-Trak rear suspension. The latter had been carried over in modified form from the GPz900R, as was the air-damped front fork and anti-dive brakes. Rubber mounted in the chassis rather than a stressed member as it had been in the '900', the heavily revised engine now produced 125bhp, an increase of 13 horsepower over the smaller GPz. Sixteen-inch wheels were fitted at both ends, the rear shod with a massive (for the time) 150/80 section tyre. Wrapped around the new frame was a larger, more smoothly contoured fairing with integrated indicators, bungee hooks and passenger grab rail, its superior aerodynamics, and those extra horses, enabling the GPZ1000RX comfortably to exceed its predecessor's top speed of around 150mph despite a slight gain in weight. But while the iconic GPz900R would live on in the Kawasaki range until 1997, the GPZ1000RX lasted only a couple of years before being superseded by the ZX10. Today it is one of the rarest of the big Kawasakis. The fastest production bike of 1986, this first-generation A1 model was acquired by our vendor a few years ago in running condition and without excessive mileage (32,528 at time of cataloguing). He wanted to return the machine to 'as new' condition so entrusted it to a professional restoration company (Jap Retro) for a total, 'last-nut-and-bolt' strip and rebuild using new parts where required. On completion the GPZ was ridden for only a couple of hundred miles and then stored in the vendor's private collection. The rebuild is fully documented by images on a memory stick, which is available for prospective purchasers to view on request. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. Accompanying documents include a current V5C and a quantity of MoT certificates (most recent expired 2019), while it should be noted that the HPI report records the previous colour as black. Two 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1954 Velocette 500cc MSSRegistration no. TVK 493Frame no. RS4058Engine no. MSS 10359The MSS tourer disappeared from Veloce Limited's range in 1948 while the company concentrated on the LE, reappearing in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and Hall Green's own telescopic front fork. The engine too was updated, gaining 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm together with an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. Following the introduction of the Venom and Viper sports models, sales of the touring MSS gradually declined throughout the 1960s; only 22 were made in 1969 and the last examples left the factory in 1970.This MSS comes with a V5C document showing that Tony East acquired the machine in 1995 from a James Plant of Moseley, Birmingham, who was the recorded keeper in 1973 according to the old-style duplicate logbook on file. These Velocette singles can be tricky to start, especially when hot, but this one boasts the not inconsiderable convenience of an electric starter. Fully restored circa 1996 and last taxed until 31st March 2015, the machine comes with Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £6,067; various instruction manuals and a 1980s spare parts list; BMS service sheets; some old MoTs; and instructions for the electric starter kit. At time of cataloguing the odometer reading was 257 miles.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1929 Ariel 250cc Model LFRegistration no. YC 5097 (see text)Frame no. L3209Engine no. L1585Ariel's design department was blessed with a surfeit of talent as the Selly Oak firm entered the 1930s, Chief Designer Val Page having under his wing both Edward Turner and Bert Hopwood. It was Page though, who had laid down the basics of Ariel's four-stroke singles range in 1926, moved the magneto behind the engine for '27 and thus established the form in which the engine would survive for the next 30 years. Ariel's range at this time encompassed a dazzling variety of models: vertical engines, sloping engines, side valves, overhead valves - two or four per cylinder - all were represented along with Turner's revolutionary Square Four.Offered here is an example of the overhead-valve twin-port Model LF (there was also a sidevalve version, the Model LB). Offered for restoration, the machine comes with an old-style logbook (listing a Mr Sydney Pitt as owner in 1947) but it should be noted that the registration 'YC 5097' has lapsed from the HPI Database therefore prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1938 BMW 494cc R51Registration no. EOB 432Frame no. 505238Engine no. 501136 (see text)• Advanced BMW Model for 1936• Present family ownership since 2009In 1936 BMW announced their advanced new R5 model featuring hydraulically damped telescopic forks, a welded tubular frame, coil ignition, overhead valves, hairpin valve springs with rocker boxes of a new shape, and for the first time on a BMW, a positive stop foot operated gearchange. For 1938 the R5 was upgraded by the addition of plunger rear suspension and became the R51. This was not an inexpensive motorcycle: in 1938 it sold for £123 at a time when Triumph's Speed Twin could be bought for under £77.The vendor purchased this lovely R51 in 2009 from John Lawes of BEMW in Derby. Since acquisition it has been stored in a dehumidified garage and has seen little use other than on local runs and vintage rallies. It was last started in July this year when it fired up on the third kick after standing for some years. According to the vendor it 'starts and runs nicely', and 'there are no known faults'. During the current ownership both wheels have been rebuilt and new tyres fitted, a pair of new old stock carburettors have been sourced and fitted, and the mudguards have been professionally resprayed. It should be noted that the engine currently fitted is believed to be from a BMW R5 of the previous year.Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. Three keys are supplied, two of the old bakelite type, and one pressed steel spare.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1955 DMW 225cc CortinaRegistration no. VHT 832Frame no. 2P487EEngine no. ER993A-11707 (see text)After a tentative start in the late 1930s, Dawson's Motors Wolverhampton (DMW) commenced production of a range of Villiers-powered lightweights in 1950. The firm built its first competition (trials) models in 1952 and introduced a scrambler a couple of years later. There was a new frame and new engines for 1954, the former being a somewhat unusual combination of square-section tubes and steel pressings. Up front there were telescopic forks (Earles-type leading-link forks were optional), while at the rear the oval-section tubular swinging arm boasted snail-cam chain adjustment at the pivot point in the frame's pressed-steel centre section. This frame was used for various models, the Cortina version being powered by the 225cc Villiers 1H engine. This rare British two-stroke was registered to Tony East's partner Pat in October 2014 having previously belonged to a Mr Thomas Stubbs of Derbyshire. Presented in restored condition throughout, the machine comes with the purchase receipt; old/current V5/V5C registration documents; and a photocopy of its original buff logbook. It should be noted that the V5C still lists the original engine number ('993A.6849'). One key 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1937 Ariel 497cc Red HunterRegistration no. APM 916Frame no. overpainted (see text)Engine no. CD577Val Page's arrival at Ariel in 1925 as Chief Designer would trigger a welcome upturn in the firm's fortunes. Page designed new models to replace the existing range, the first of which - a pair of singles displacing 600cc (sidevalve) and 500cc (overhead-valve) - debuted later that year. In 1932 the sports versions were christened 'Red Hunter' and under Page's successor Edward Turner developed into fast and stylish machines. A framed article from The Classic MotorCycle magazine (February 1994 edition) states that this Red Hunter was 'restored last winter and promptly taken on a 2,000 mile trip to the TT', remarking 'That it gave no trouble is a testament to the quality of the restoration.' A framed copy of the article comes with the machine. Also on file are various invoices from 1992; a notebook dating from March 1992 detailing the engine rebuild; a quantity of old MoTs; Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £5,548; an Ariel owner's guide; a V5C and an old V5. The latter records the frame number as 'XC734' but the actual number is more likely to be 'XG734', indicating a 1938 model. Last taxed until 31st July 2006, the Red Hunter displayed a total of 505 miles on the odometer at time of cataloguing.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1940 Velocette 249cc MOVRegistration no. 441 YUVFrame no. 11505Engine no. MOCAT 250DM (see text)In 1933 Veloce Limited augmented its overhead-camshaft range with an overhead-valve 250 - the MOV - that would spawn an entirely new range of OHV singles. The newcomer's engine was a 'high-camshaft' design with enclosed valves, and the compact and sprightly machine featured a four-speed gearbox equipped with the company's new foot-change mechanism. The following year an overhead-valve 350 built along MOV lines appeared. This was the long-stroke MAC, subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, Velo's overhead-valve trio continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks. The MOV was dropped at the end of 1948.This MOV comes with various invoices, mostly from Grove Classics, dated 2013-2015. There is also a Velocette OC dating letter confirming frame '11505' was manufactured in 1940; copies of marque-related literature; and a V5C document. It should be noted that the engine number is not a Velocette factory stamping. Sold strictly as viewed. Key not required.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1975 Ducati 239cc Mark III ProjectRegistration no. KDS 263NFrame no. DM239 104599Engine no. DM239 113067Designed by the legendary Fabio Taglioni, Ducati's first overhead-camshaft single appeared in 1955. Desmodromic valve operation was a feature of the racing versions and would later be applied to the sportier roadsters. The first major revision to the original design occurred in 1967 when the 'wide case' engine was introduced, which featured an aft engine mount wider than before and numerous other improvements, the most significant being a stronger big-end assembly. Mid-way through 1968, the Mark III was introduced in both valve-spring and Desmo versions, differences between the two being confined almost entirely to the cylinder head. Noteworthy subsequent developments included further increases in big-end size; the adoption of a Grimeca double-sided front brake; and the introduction of electronic ignition on the final Mark IIIs in 1973. last produced in 1975, the latter came in blue/gold (valve-spring) and yellow (Desmo) colour schemes, while a Brembo front disc brake was an option on the Desmos. This Mark III was acquired by the vendor, its fourth owner, in 1979. The machine had been crashed and the frame repaired before then, while the tank and bodywork were acquired later. The engine was rebuilt in the 1980s and the Ducati was last on the road in 1996. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this exciting project is offered with copies of the 1996 MoT and old V5; a lengthy list of components purchased and their costs.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 Velocette 200cc LE MkIIIRegistration no. 4357 POFrame no. 2456/34Engine no. 2456/3Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. This LE is an example of the MkIII which was introduced for 1959, its principal improvement being a four-speed, foot-change gearbox with kick-starter. In addition, the speedometer, ammeter and light switch were moved from the leg shield to the headlamp shell. The Velo comes with an old-style buff logbook recording the date of first registration as 1st August 1959 and first owner as Frederick Thomas Sapping Haslemere, who kept it until May 1966. (As is so often the case, the V5 incorrectly lists the previous owner as the first keeper.) Tony East purchased the machine in 1987, and in 1989 it took part in the LE Velo Club's annual rally at Stanford Hall. An older restoration, the LE was last taxed to 31st July 2002 and had 7,799 miles showing on the odometer at time of cataloguing. Accompanying paperwork includes an original 1967 tax disc (affixed to logbook); the aforementioned V5 document; an LE owner's handbook, service manual and spares list; some old MoTs; and Bryan Small's restoration invoices totalling £1,810. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200Registration no. GY58KZGFrame no. 5HD1LA6159K412716Engine no. LA69412716Introduced in 2008, the XR1200 was styled like Harley-Davidson's XR750 flat-track racers, which have dominated that branch of US motorcycle sport since time immemorial. It was first seen in prototype form at the 2006 Cologne Show, the resulting favourable reaction encouraging H-D to commit to full production. The XR1200 was a member of the long-running Sportster family, though with its riding dynamics further refined to enable it to compete with other retro-style 'nakeds' such as Ducati's GT1000 and Moto Guzzi's Griso. Indeed, the XR1200 was of special significance for Harley-Davidson as it was designed exclusively to meet the needs of the European market. The Milwaukee manufacturer would seem to have succeeded in its goal, MCN declaring that the XR1200, 'performs and handles better than any Harley before.' The fuel-injected version of Harley's familiar air-cooled v-twin engine had an increased compression ratio, raised rev ceiling and 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust system, resulting in a maximum power output of 90bhp and 74ft/lbs of torque. The vendor describes this example as being in excellent condition and recently started. It has only covered 6,861 miles since new, the current second owner having acquired it in February 2017 and riding it for a mere 1,800 miles. The last service, which included a new rear tyre, was carried out at Warrs in May 2017. The most recent MOT was valid until May 2018, after which it was declared SORN and carefully stored. Included in the history file is the original Shaw Harley Davidson purchase invoice, a 2008 Sportster Models owner's manual, a Warrs invoice, V5C, an old-style V5C, and a collection of previous MOT certificates. Please note that the V5C does not correctly record the engine number.2 keysOffered 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1953 Garelli 49cc Mosquito 38BFrame no. 707327Engine no. 707327The late 1940s and early 1950s were austere times in Europe, where a populace worn down by six years of war was eager to get its hands on any kind of motorised transport, no matter how modest. This period was the cyclemotor's heyday, one of the most successful designs being the Mosquito, which was produced by the famous Garelli factory in Italy. Described by a contemporary road tester as 'an attractive little power unit that can be fitted in a few minutes to any standard bicycle'. Following a period of inactivity, this Mosquito is offered for re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation includes 'East Anglian Cyclemotor Club' dating certificate, original handwritten purchase letter, original Italian Certificato per Ciclomotore and NOVA declaration.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Honda ST70 Dax 'Monkey Bike' ProjectRegistration no. DXD 13JFrame no. ST70-1031441With the launch of the CZ100 In 1960, Honda created the class of machine known as 'Monkey Bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single, and an ultra-short wheelbase, small wheels and a vestigial fuel tank were all features of a machine which, in the case of the folding handlebar version, could be fitted into the boot of car. The vendor has owned this Dax for many years and it was just sitting 'in bits' at the back of his workshop. During 'lockdown' he decided to put it back together and return to the road. The vendor rode the Honda for a year and then the engine failed. He has now decided to sell it as a project (without the engine) for someone else to rebuild and have fun with. Offered with a 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1927 Harley-Davidson 61ci 'Model J' Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. BF 9642Frame no. 27F11968Engine no. 27J12205 (see text)• Present family ownership since 2012• First registered in the UK in 2021• An older restoration• Requires recommissioning1909 marked the appearance of Harley-Davidson's first v-twin motorcycle, though it was not until the adoption of mechanically operated inlet valves in 1911 (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) that production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve', this 'F-head' (inlet-over-exhaust) engine - built in 61ci and 74ci capacities (1,000cc and 1,200cc respectively) - would remain in production for the next 20 years. The Harley single's transmission arrangements - direct drive by means of a leather belt - were continued at first on the twin, but the need to make better use of the engine's power characteristics, particularly for sidecar pulling, prompted the introduction of a two-speed rear hub for 1914, by which time chain drive and a proper clutch had been adopted. Later that same year a conventional, three-speed, sliding-gear transmission with 'step starter' was introduced on the top-of-the-range version of the twin which, with full electrical equipment, was listed from now on as the 'Model J'. Periodically revised and up-dated, the 'J' had gained a front brake, stronger fork and pumped lubrication by the time production ceased in 1929.Imported by a previous owner (date unknown), this Model J was purchased by the vendor's late relative in 2012 but not first registered in the UK until 2021. It was in its current restored condition when purchased but has been unused for many years since. We are advised that the deceased owner had the sidecar manufactured to accommodate family members. It is fitted with a brake but otherwise the sidecar's origin and specification are not known. It is not known when the machine last ran, and recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before further use (the engine turns over, with compression). Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a 2012 V62 Application to Register an Imported Vehicle; a 2013 receipt for various electrical works; and a current V5C document. It should be noted that the frame and engine numbers listed suggest that the motorcycle is made up of both Model F and Model J components. Furthermore, the engine number is not an original factory stamping (per the AMCA dating letter); accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and correctness of the machine's components prior to bidding. The machine also comes with a quantity of photocopied parts listings; a photocopied rider's handbook; and keys for the ignition and sidecar boot.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Greeves 246cc 24DC Sports SingleRegistration no. WMN-250 (Isle of Man)Frame no. 24DC124Engine no. 452D 2709First registered to one J M Banks (Monty Banks Motorcycles) of Cambridge Heath, East London, this machine is one of the last six 24DC models completed before production ceased in 1962 (see file). It has a glassfibre fuel tank and mudguards that were widely used in 1963 but would have been a special order for this example. Previous owner and Isle of Man resident David Wright purchased this Sports Single from well-known Greeves collector Andrew King in November 1998, at which time it was UK-registered as 'JSK 868'. To conform with Manx legislation, the Greeves was re-registered as 'WMN 250' in June 2000. According to David it was tidy and rideable, but he did have the engine rebuilt by Villiers Services. The Greeves was used mostly on local VMCC runs and also in Northern Island, taking part in the Antrim Coast Run on several occasions. The Greeves never let David down in 11 years of ownership (see email on file). In October 2009 David sold the Greeves to Tony East, who immediately set about fully rebuilding it to his museum standard. The machine currently displays a total of 5,430 miles on odometer and was last taxed in May 2017. Accompanying documentation includes IoM registration documents; numerous invoices; photocopy old V5; miscellaneous paperwork; correspondence; old tax discs; and a quantity of photocopied technical and historical literature. The machine also comes with a letter from Andrew King and a Monty Banks supplier's plate.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1955 BSA 499cc B33Registration no. not registeredFrame no. CB31.3114 (see text)Engine no. BB33.6530A development of the 350cc B31, the 500cc B33 was manufactured from 1947 to 1960. BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was a new introduction for 1945, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic forks, the B31 was available from 1949 with optional plunger rear suspension and switched to a swinging-arm frame, along with the rest of the range, in 1954. The B33 engine closely followed B31 lines but with larger (85mm) bore and heavier flywheels, while cycle parts were identical apart from a larger-section rear tyre. A good, solid, all-round performer by the standards of its day, the B33 could top 80mph, cruise comfortably all day at 70mph and return in excess of 70mpg. This BSA B33 was acquired by Tony East in February 1995. The machine comes with numerous invoices including those relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1995 at a cost of £5,509. The BSA was last taxed in July 2006 and currently displays a total of 1,776 miles on the odometer. Additional paperwork consists of six MoTs (most recent expired 2006) and an original BSA spares catalogue and service sheet. It should be noted that the frame number appears to have ben restamped. There are no registration 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1959 Raleigh 49cc RM1 MopedRegistration no. USK 279Frame no. MA07886Engine no. 10-59-2 6600Britain's best-known and longest-surviving bicycle maker, Raleigh also manufactured motorcycles from 1899 to 1905, and from 1919 to 1933. More recently, the Nottingham company offered a range of mopeds plus a scooter in the late 1950s/1960s, the majority of the moped range being built-under-license Mobylettes. Before the arrival of the Mobylette range however, Raleigh produced the RM1 moped using an own-brand Sturmey-Archer two-stroke engine. Built ONLY between May and December 1959, the grey-finished RM1 featured a lady's-style bicycle frame, fixed drive (no clutch) and drum brakes.This Raleigh was purchased by the late vendor in 1995 and was laid up in his workshop as a long term project to restore. Offered for restoration, it is offered with a V5 and service manual.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1954 Triumph 649cc ThunderbirdRegistration no. OLN 805Frame no. 48992 (see text)Engine no. 6T 48992Always a step ahead of their rivals, Triumph followed up the trend-setting Speed Twin 500 of pre-war days by being first in the field with a 650cc parallel twin. Announced in September 1949, the 650 Thunderbird was Triumph's response to demands for more power emanating from American racers and British sidecarists alike. When displayed at the Earls Court Show in October, the new 650cc twin featured the headlamp nacelle and fuel tank with luggage grid first seen on Triumphs the previous year. An interesting change to the Thunderbird for 1952 was the adoption of an SU carburettor in place of the original Amal, a specially prepared machine managing a staggering 155mpg at a steady 30mph on a factory organised economy run. The model remained in production in fundamentally its original form, though with progressively updated cycle parts, until the arrival of the unitary construction 650 range in 1962. One of the most significant developments along the way was the introduction of a swinging arm frame for 1955, but prior to that time Triumph twins could be ordered with the optional 'sprung hub' - designed by the Speed Twin's creator Edward Turner - that offered a limited amount of rear suspension movement.This Thunderbird was purchased by the late vendor in 2014 (purchase receipt on file) where it was used occasionally for summer runs and dry stored. It should be noted that the frame number has been restamped therefore prospective bidders must satisfy themselves to the originality of this machine. Accompanying paperwork consists of the aforementioned purchase receipt, current V5C and BMS maintenance and instruction manual.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1951 Mini-Motor 50cc & Gent's Raleigh CycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. none visibleEngine no. C50090Z'Thousands found them ideal for short trips, whether to station, office or shops, and they were soon seen about in large numbers.' - Roy Bacon, British Motorcycles of the '40s & '50s. An Italian design, the Mini-Motor 'clip-on' engine was manufactured in the UK by Trojan Ltd of Croydon, Surrey and sold in large numbers at a time when there was an immense demand for cheap motorised transport. The self-contained, 49.9cc two-stroke power unit was mounted above a bicycle's rear wheel, which it drove via a crankshaft-mounted friction roller, and was capable of propelling a cycle at speeds of up to 22mph. It also possessed impressive 'green' credentials, being claimed capable of up to 240 miles per gallon! This particular Mini-Motor is attached to a gent's Raleigh bicycle and is offered for restoration.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com