Property of a deceased's estate1933 Rudge 350cc RadialRegistration no. PSL 474Frame no. 50821Engine no. 8056 (see text)The full potential of Rudge's four-valves-per-cylinder design was slow to emerge, but in 1928 Graham Walker's works '500' became the first motorcycle to win a road race - the Ulster Grand Prix - at an average speed in excess of 80mph, a feat which led to the introduction of the legendary 'Ulster' sports model. Early engines deployed parallel valves in a pent-roof combustion chamber; then in 1930 a trio of 350s appeared at the Isle of Man with radially-disposed valves, this new arrangement demonstrating its superiority when Rudges finished 1, 2, 3 in the Junior TT. This Rudge belonged to the current vendor's late father, who acquired it in 2001. The father was a keen motorcycle enthusiast, spending his spare time tinkering with bikes in the garage and going on various organised motorcycle rides. The Rudge has been kept dry stored in the garage since he passed away two years ago. In 2009 the engine was overhauled and fully documented by Rudge specialist Colin Chapple (detailed invoice on file). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as '109'. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, correctness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Accompanying documentation consists of a current V5C; Rudge Enthusiasts' Club invoice; and the aforementioned Colin Chapple invoice.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
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c. 1963 Honda 50cc CZ100 'Monkey Bike'Registration no. not registeredFrame no. S00995Engine no. C100E-64545With 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 overhead-valve four-stroke single that incorporated a three-speed gearbox with automatic clutch. 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 fit into the boot of a car. Immensely popular as paddock transport the world over, they are currently much in vogue.This early Monkey Bike was purchased by the current vendor 10 years ago in its present condition. We are advised by the vendor that the machine is fully serviced and that it runs very well, although it has only been used for display purposes in the owner's kitchen and may therefore require recommissioning before being ridden. There are no documents with this Lot.Offered with keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1962 Francis Barnett 199cc Falcon 87 ProjectRegistration no. 545 DBE (see text)Frame no. DF91742Engine no. V20T 7379Post-WW2, Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 Associated Motor Cycles' own engine was fitted to many models. In the Falcon's case, the 199cc AMC engine was first fitted to the Falcon 87 for 1960. Production ceased in 1966. It is not known when the elderly vendor acquired this Falcon 87, which displays a total of 31,986 miles to odometer. Surface corrosion is evident throughout and it is obvious the machine has not been used for some considerable time. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, it comes with its original RF.60 logbook. It should be noted that the vehicle registration number '545 DBE' has lapsed from the DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding, and will need to apply to the DVLA to re-register. 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
1964 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. T120 DU9129Engine no. T120 DU9129Hurriedly prepared for its debut at the 1958 Earls Court Show (it was too late for inclusion in the 1959 catalogue) Triumph's Bonneville arrived at a time when young motorcycle enthusiasts wanted style as well as substance and had the money to pay for it. Finished in striking two-tone Tangerine/Pearl Grey with matching mudguards and black cycle parts, the bike was a real looker, and the name 'Bonneville', chosen in honour of Johnny Allen's record-breaking achievements with his Triumph-powered streamliner at the eponymous Utah salt flats, was an inspired piece of marketing. Its newness notwithstanding, the Bonneville remained recognisably similar to Edward Turner's Speed Twin of 1938. Unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of the 350 and 500 twins though, and this innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. The café racer's favourite since its launch in 1959, the Bonneville continued in this new form as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster. This collectible T120 Bonneville dates from 1964, by which time most of the handling problems associated with the earlier versions' twin-downtube frame had been rectified by the successor single-tube design. The Triumph was restored in 2000 by Sean Kelly's Restoration Replication in California. Sean Kelly (of Johnson Motors fame) owned the shop next to Bud Ekins' workshop. Never run since the restoration's completion, the Bonnie will require recommissioning before further use. Offered with NOVA confirmation printout.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
1930 Scott 498cc Super SquirrelRegistration no. WJ 282Frame no. unable to locate ('469' stamped to top yoke)Engine no. Z3328ABuilt in 1930 and first registered on 8th January 1931, this Scott Flying Squirrel was purchased by the current vendor from a Mr Doug Lovell of Willingdon, Sussex (who was the recorded keeper) in 1964 for £30. Our vendor used to go out every Sunday on the Scott, which has also been taken to France, Holland and Belgium on many occasions, always proving to be reliable. The vendor is selling only because of his advancing years, but he has thoroughly enjoyed the many adventures he had on the Scott. Last taxed for the road in 2014, the machine will need safety checks and recommissioning prior to returning to the road (we are advised that the worn rear sprocket needs attention). The late Ken Lack of Norton Lees, Sheffield has undertaken a lot of maintenance on this machine. Works carried out include renewing the bottom-end bearings, con-rods and crank pins (1985); reboring the cylinders and fitting new pistons (1989); and fitting needle roller bearings to the high and low gears in the gearbox (supplied by Ken and fitted by the vendor). In addition, the radiator core has been renewed and the magneto rewound. Accompanying paperwork consists of service and information sheets; a copy of The First Scott Scene (BMS); an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1952); and old/current V5/V5C documents. It should be noted that, at time of cataloguing, we were unable to locate a frame number, and that those quoted in the registration documents differ, almost certainly due to clerical errors.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
Raleigh Chiltern Gent's Bicycle with Power Pak Cyclemotor AttachmentCyclemotors were a popular means of cheap transport in the early 1950s; the Power Pak being a 49cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine complete with fuel tank, which attached to a bicycle's seat stays and drove the rear tyre by means of a friction roller. It was claimed that the Power Pak could be fitted in only 20 minutes. Designed and manufactured by Sinclair Goddard & Co Ltd of London W2, this high quality cyclemotor remained on sale until the early 1960s, by which time the market for economical basic transport had been taken over by the moped. This particular Power Pak is attached to a Raleigh Chiltern gent's bicycle. Accompanying paperwork consists of an instruction book; International Cycle Motor News bulletins; old V5 New Keeper's supplement referring to a 'Sinclair Goddard' (perhaps the cyclemotor's previous host); and copies of technical literature. There is no registration document with this Lot. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1924 Coventry Eagle 293cc Model S29Registration no. XU 1794Frame no. BS8018Engine no. F/E 26566/D (see text)This early Vintage-era Coventry Eagle is powered by a 293cc sidevalve JAP engine while the transmission consists of a Sturmey Archer three-speed gearbox and clutch with belt final drive. It is a rare model and possibly the only one of its type still in existence. Our vendor purchased the machine locally in 1993 for the sum of £2,050 (receipt on file). The current vendor, John Hodson, is the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club's Coventry Eagle marque specialist. Indeed, John has written the most comprehensive publication on the make, Coventry Eagle – The History of a Motorcycle Company.Last used circa two years ago, since when it has been kept dry stored in the garage under sheet, the machine is only being sold due to John's advancing age and a recent hip operation. Following a period of inactivity, 'XU 1794' will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; expired MoTs (most recent 2005); the aforementioned purchase receipt; and a DVLA SORN letter. It should be noted that the V5C/V5 records the engine number suffix as '1P', whereas the actual suffix is 'D'. 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
Property of a deceased's estate 2002 CCM 604E SupermotoRegistration no. VU02 OEJFrame no. SMZHA60EM1B600774Engine no. 920167Clews Competition Motorcycles came into being in 1972 when proprietor Alan Clews purchased the stock of BSA's defunct competitions department. Clews already had plenty of experience in developing his own BSA-based scramblers, and the acquisition enabled him to offer complete machines. Clews finally abandoned the BSA-based design in the early 1980s, merging his company with Armstrong and turning to Rotax engines. In more recent times CCM has reinvented itself as supplier of bespoke limited-edition motorcycles aimed at the 'hipster/custom' market. The muscular Supermoto offered here, though, belongs to the interim period and clearly shows signs of CCM's off-road heritage. Other than the registered keeper is the second owner, nothing is known of the machine's history. The current odometer reading is 1,839 miles and the engine turns over. Accompanying spares include a Rotax tool roll; two mirrors; spare cylinder and piston (suitability unknown); sidestand; motorcycle lifting device (boxed); and spare front and rear wheels shod with apparently unused Pirelli tyres. Offered with a V5C. No keys (buyer to source).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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1977 Kawasaki KH250B ProjectRegistration no. NMW 845R (see text)Frame no. KH250B-007702Engine no. S1E031656Capitalising on the success of the outrageous Mach III 500, Kawasaki introduced a range of basically similar two-stroke triples in 1971: 750 H2, 250 S1 and 350 S2. The latter pair were virtually identical, the S2 differing from its smaller sibling only by its larger bore and carburettors. Claimed maximum power of the 250 was 32bhp and top speed 104mph. Model designations changed to 'KH' in 1976 and the following year the KH250 was updated with the KH400's cycle parts and front disc brake. Its condition and completeness unknown, this dismantled project is offered for restoration and sold without documents. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the VRN's validity and will need to apply for a replacement V5C. Offered with a workshop manual, the machine is sold strictly as viewed.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1930 AJS 248cc OHC 'Dopey' Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 145201Engine no. R137406• Works engine used at the 1930 Isle of Man TT• Featured in Motor Cycling magazine in 1939• Known ownership history• Present ownership since 2007In 1927 AJS's works racers appeared with a new overhead-camshaft engine, which superseded the pushrod 'Big Port' that had served the Wolverhampton factory so well since the early 1920s. But unlike rivals Norton and Velocette, whose racers used a vertical shaft and bevel gears, AJS chose to drive the camshaft by chain, its distinctive cast alloy case extending forwards to the front-mounted magneto. A catalogued model from 1928, the 'cammy' AJS was built in 347 and 498cc capacities initially, dry-sump lubrication being an unusual feature of the engines, which were carried in open diamond frames. Success did not come immediately, but after initial lubrication problems had been overcome and the valve timing altered, Walter Handley brought the 'cammy' AJS its first major success in 1929, finishing second to Velocette's Freddie Hicks in the Isle of Man Junior TT. George Rowley won the 350 race at the German TT and the Austrian Grand Prix that year, and there were several more major international successes before the season's end.Along with the rest of the range the camshaft models had received saddle tanks with purple side panels for 1929. A 248cc version followed in 1930 boasting a redesigned cylinder head and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Looking like scaled down versions of the larger models, four were entered for the 1930 Lightweight TT in the Isle of Man to be ridden by Leo Davenport, Jimmy Guthrie, South African J G Lind and Freddie Hicks, although the injured Hicks would be a non-starter. It was a perfect debut for the new OHC 250, Guthrie winning the race at record speed with Lind finishing 5th. Sadly, by this time AJS were in serious financial trouble and although the 350 and 500 OHC racers featured in the 1931 catalogue the little 250 never made it into production. There is no record of the factory ever racing the 250 after the 1930 TT, which seems to have been its only competitive outing. It was common practice at this time to break up racing machines when their useful life had ended, and to dispose of valuable components via the trade. Almost certainly this was the fate of AJS's four 'cammy' 250s.The overhead-camshaft racer offered here was the subject of an article by the highly respected journalist, Cyril Quantrill, published in Motor Cycling magazine on 30th August 1939, which states that its engine is one of the four used by the works team at the 1930 TT. The engine is said to have been acquired by ex-TT and Brooklands rider, Rex Barber when AJS production relocated from Wolverhampton to Plumstead following the Matchless takeover of 1931. Rex Barber had worked and ridden for AJS so would have had good connections with the factory. Quantrill makes no comment about which rider used this particular engine at the 1930 TT, so in all probability Barber himself did not know.According to Quantrill, Barber rehashed the engine for grass track use and installed it in a modified R7 frame, fitting a three-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox. (In fact, the frame's number - '145201' - suggests that it dates from 1931 and is therefore from an S7, 'S' being AJS's letter code for that year). Together with Barber's AJS R7 350, the quarter-litre bike - nicknamed 'Dopey'- was ridden with considerable success in South-Eastern Centre grass track events by W C Lock.Quantrill records that on Dopey's 'first appearance on a grass track, at the season's opening Brands Hatch meeting, it gave the handicappers a nasty jar by winning the Grand Prix handicap with a good half lap in hand'. The engine was reported to use Racing Ethyl fuel and a compression ratio of 12:1, revving safely to 8,000rpm. Quantrill tested 'Dopey' at Brands Hatch, lapping at a respectable 46.75mph, and confessed himself amazed by its performance and handling – 'and I gather several regular competitors have also been not a little astonished by its speed in the capable hands of Lock'.Dopey's subsequent ownership history can be traced via correspondence and other documentation on file. It appears that by August 1946 the machine was owned by Mr D H R Gray of Chatham, Kent, who had acquired it from the same W C Lock who had raced it before the war. Apparently it was owned subsequently by a Mr N Nichols of Penryn, Cornwall before being offered for sale by a 'lady owner' at Brooks Olympia auction on 30th November 1996 (Lot 157). (A Mrs Irene Nichols of Penryn - presumably his widow - is recorded as a previous owner, from December 1989, on an accompany copy V5 document). The machine was illustrated in the sale catalogue with a modified (plunger suspended) frame, Burman gearbox and no exhaust system, though it was stated that most of the original parts were offered with it together with the 'original' gearbox. The next recorded owner (from 2nd January 1997) is well known collector Mr Paul Ingham of Middleton-in-Lonsdale, followed by Geoffrey Stuart St John of Chedworth, Gloucestershire, who acquired the machine in June 1999 and restored it to its current condition and specification. Dopey was acquired by its next recorded owner (the current vendor) in January 2007 and since then has been kept in heated storage as part of an important private collection. We are advised that the machine has not been run since the restoration, though the engine has been turned over regularly, and therefor will require re-commissioning prior to further use.The history of motorcycling, and racing in particular, is littered with fascinating 'what-might-have-beens'. AJS's overhead-camshaft 250 racer certainly falls into that category, especially when one considers what Excelsior achieved with the Manxman during the 1930s. The model's discontinuation resulted not from any shortcomings of the design, but rather as a sad consequence of AJS's dire financial position: there was simply not enough money to carry on. As far as is known, Dopey's engine is the sole surviving relic of this doomed project, which nevertheless would go down in history as providing AJS with its final Isle of Man TT victory of the inter-war period.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
1977 Honda CB400F Super Sport ProjectRegistration no. UDG 493SFrame no. CB400F-1078833Engine no. CB400E-1074636Rightly regarded as one of the outstanding classics of the 1970s, the Honda CB400 Four first appeared in 1974. Described as 'the poor boy's muscle bike', the CB400F boasted a combination of a four-cylinder overhead-camshaft engine in a 250-sized package that endowed it with a performance better than many 500s. With a stylish four-into-one exhaust, six gears and rear-set footrests, it was every boy-racer's dream and a huge commercial success. Comparing it to the opposition, Bike magazine reckoned the CB400F 'represents a brilliantly engineered concept. It retains its appeal on several fronts: it's a four-stroke, and an awful lot of people are biased towards four-strokes; it's as quick as the two-strokes, yet on average road use will give considerably better fuel consumption; its handling is noticeably better than the two-strokes; and who can dispute that it's easily the best sounding 400?'Acquired by the vendor in 1999, this CB400F currently displays a total of 29,674 miles to the odometer. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over) it represents a potentially most rewarding project. Offered with an old-style 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two BSA C11 engine casingsnumbered XC11 T.1075. with matching casing numbers 292518 and the other numbered ZC11.29157 with flywheel together with BSA stamped C11 conrod, crank pin, cylinder head and other sundry items, completeness and condition unknown, close inspection advised. (2)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
1973 Triumph Trophy Trail 500cc Frame no. TR5TPH19549Engine no. TR5TPH19549The unit 500 Triumphs were winners at the Daytona 200 race in 1966 and 67, and were used for the British ISDT team on more than one occasion. A variety of Tiger, and Trophy-named models appeared over the years, and in 1973 the Trophy Trail made its debut. Also known as the Adventurer, it was intended for use both on- and off-road, and fitted into the vogue for trail bikes at the time. Its main market was the USA, and the majority were sent there, but it was also sold in the UK. This example is one which has been repatriated from USA, and has a recorded mileage of only 1657 miles, which the vendor believes to be correct, and supported by the original appearance of the bike. Re-commissioning will be required. Documentation comprises the original US Title document, a NOVA document, and a duty payment 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
Property of a deceased estate1962 Velocette 499cc MSSRegistration no. AOO 515Frame no. RS14750Engine no. MSS 12824The third of Velocette's overhead-valve, high-camshaft, single-cylinder designs, the 500cc MSS was announced in 1935. First of these new models had been the 250cc MOV of 1933, which was joined for 1934 by a long-stroke 350cc version: the MAC. For the MSS, Veloce combined the MAC's 96mm stroke with a larger bore to create its new '500',which featured a new frame derived from that of the racing KTT. The MSS 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. This MSS belonged to the lady vendor's late father for over 50 years. Carrying a tax disc that expired in 2015, the Velo was last ridden circa five years ago, since when it has been dry stored under dust sheets. (The father passed away in June 2022.) Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the motorcycle's completeness, originality, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Accompanying paperwork includes the original RF.60 logbook; current V5C document; expired MoTs (most recent 2017); DVLA correspondence; and various receipts/invoices.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
1969 BSA 654cc ThunderboltRegistration no. PUJ 91GFrame no. A65T DC 21243Engine no. A65T DC 21243This 1969 A65 is among the last of the models produced before the oil-in-frame version, and its design results from a long and successful development programme that started in 1961. According to the enthusiast vendor, the entire motorcycle is finished to concours standard having been restored by him (in 2015), as has much of his large private collection. Many of the collection's motorcycles are BSA A65 models that he inherited from his good friend, the well-known A65 specialist, David Jenner (now sadly no longer with us). This Thunderbolt is finished in a highly attractive metallic blue with black oil tank (beneath a blue panel), while the frame and all other black-finished parts have been professionally powder coated. All components have been refurbished or are brand new, particularly all chrome items. The BSA has been mechanically restored to a very high standard, with the engine having a standard-size bore; minus 0.010' big-ends; and a minus 0.020' timing-side bush (all new). Presented in 'like new' condition, having been stored within the vendor's dehumidified private museum, this is probably the best A65 Thunderbolt currently available. Running as well as it looks, this outstanding example is offered with a BSA OC dating certificate; a V5C Registration Certificate; and MoT to April 2024. 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
1975 Yamaha RD350Registration no. TAY 875N (see text)Frame no. 351-602204Engine no. 351-602204Light as a '250' and powerful as a '500', no range of motorcycles better exemplifies the Japanese approach to making a '350' than Yamaha's characterful two-stroke twins, the first to make an impact in the UK being the YR3. The YR5 followed and then in 1973 came the first of a new family: the RD350. Together with Yamaha's other two-strokes, the new RD350 featured reed valves, an innovation that made for superior breathing and a broader spread of power. The cycle parts remained much the same as those of the preceding YR5, but for the important adoption of a front disc brake. The private vendor purchased this matching-numbers example at Bonhams' Stafford sale in 2005 (Lot 518). Following its purchase, the Yamaha was MoT'd and issued with a new V5C document in the current vendor's name, since when it has been kept in dehumidified storage and not touched (V5C, MoT and tax disc on file). Currently displaying a total of 26,963 miles on the odometer, the machine is presented in apparently very good original condition, ripe for sympathetic recommissioning or restoration (the engine turns over). A chrome-plated swinging arm is the only listed deviation from stock. It should be noted that the Vehicle Registration Number 'TAY 875N' features a 2005 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number.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
c.1958 MV Agusta 175cc ABRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 920212Engine no. 920177MV Agusta introduced its first production four-strokes at the Milan Show in 1952, with manufacture of the 175cc CS, CSS, and CST commencing in 1954. The newcomers' advanced overhead-cam, unitary construction engine set them apart from most of the opposition, while their cycle parts too were state-of-the-art, consisting of a duplex loop frame incorporating the engine as a stressed member; oil-damped telescopic front fork; swinging-arm rear suspension; and full-width alloy hubs. MV's overhead-cam 175s lasted until 1959, by which time they had effectively been superseded by the AB range of pushrod overhead-valve models: Turismo, Turismo Economica, America, and America Lusso. The vendor advises us that this MV Agusta 175 AB benefits from a full rebuild. The machine has belonged to our vendor for the last four years but has not been used in that time. Recommissioning will be required before further use. Note the non-standard twin-leading-shoe front brake. There are no documents with this Lot.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The last works BSA trials bike 1969 BSA D18 Bantam 175ccRegistration no. U048374Frame no. CDF56Engine no. BD05145B175This prototype Bantam was ridden in period by off-road star Mick 'Bonkey' Bowers, who was employed by the BSA factory for many years up to and including its closure in November 1971. Latterly he worked in the factory's research and development centre at Umberslade Hall. In the late 1960s Mick was involved with Michael Martin (Bantam development chief and brother of Brian) in the development of a trials Bantam. The machine offered here is the last of these development models (see Michael Martin's fascinating letter on file & an article from Classic Dirtbike magazine Summer 2022). It was ridden by Mick to innumerable Midland Centre wins from 1969 to 1971 and to 19th place in the 1971 Scottish Six Days Trial. He also rode it to the Midland Centre Championship title. The machine has a factory-made alloy cylinder barrel and head, plus a factory-made wide-ratio gearbox, which provided a low second but a very high top gear for road use. Its BSA 'four bolt fix' front forks are non-standard and much shorter than production forks. It also features a one-off fully chromed frame. Mick sold the bike in 1972/1973 to a Yorkshireman, who sold it to John Radcliffe from whom Mick bought it back several years later. The Bantam subsequently passed to Alan Wright, who rode it to two wins in the Two-day Scottish Classic (1992, 1996). Mick confirms the Bantam's provenance in a letter on file. 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
1984 Laverda RGS1000Registration no. A799 LFXFrame no. LAV1000RGS*1828*Engine no. LAV1000 RGS *1828*A revised, less peaky version of the new-for-'82 120-degree Jota engine distinguished the RGS from Laverda's other 1,000cc triples, though the most obvious difference was the aerodynamic half-fairing that blended smoothly into the generously sized fuel tank. Less obvious was the lowered frame and altered steering geometry that made the RGS more stable and easier to handle than its predecessors; it was much quieter too, yet the more restrictive silencers had seemingly little effect on the performance of a machine that, even in its new 'civilised' form, could still reach 140mph and race through the standing quarter mile in a little over 12 seconds. Our vendor purchased this RGS in 2012 from marque specialist Phil Todd. Since then the machine has undergone restoration and recommissioning in both 2015 and 2022. The 2015 refurbishment was carried out by Laverda guru Keith Nairn (Laverda Scozia), whose bill detailing the works is on file together with another from Sahibs Auto Electric for a new starter in 2017. In 2022 approximately £1,200 was spent in preparation for The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Currently displaying a total of 35,085 miles to the odometer, the RGS is offered with the 2012 purchase receipt; a V5C document; and expired MoTs from 2017/2018. However, the MoT database confirms the machine is MoT'd until 20th April 2023. 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
1974 Honda CB750K2Registration no. RVW 124MFrame no. CB750-2089976Engine no. CB750E-2733442•A trend-setting design•Highly sought after today by collectors•Restored by a previous owner in 2019Fifty-plus years on, it is hard to imagine the impact the Honda CB750 had on the motorcycling world when it was unveiled to a stunned public at the 1968 Tokyo Show. True, there had been plenty of four-cylinder motorcycles before, but these had been built in relatively small numbers and aimed at the wealthy few. Here for the first time was a mass-produced four within the financial reach of the average enthusiast, and one whose specification - overhead camshaft, disc front brake, five-speed gearbox, electric starter, etc - made the opposition look obsolete overnight. A trend-setting design of immense significance and one of the truly great classic motorcycles, the CB750 is highly sought after today by collectors. This Honda CB750K2 had already been fully restored when it was purchased by the previous owner in 2019 (there are documents on file dating from the previous ownership detailing parts fitted, etc). Last run by the previous owner in May 2021, the machine was described by them as 'in excellent condition in every respect, benefiting from a recent service and new battery'. Sadly, lack of secure storage had forced its sale. Purchased by the current vendor in July 2021, the machine has not been run since acquisition and will therefore require recommissioning. Carefully stored since purchase, accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C Registration Certificate, sundry restoration bills, expired MoT's and tax discs, a Honda service repair manual, a parts list 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
Property of a deceased's estate1968 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. AHJ 902GFrame no. T120R DU89806Engine no. T120R DU89806As the 1960s dawned, unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of Triumph's 350 and 500 twins, and that innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. The café racer's favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued in this new form 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 purchased from Chariots Specialist Cars, Kettering in 2016 (invoice on file). The Bonnie carries a tax disc that expired in 2014 and is believed to be an older restoration. Following a period of inactivity, it will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the vendor advises us that a new battery has been fitted). Accompanying documents include a current V5C; Triumph Owners Motorcycle Club dating certificate; expired MoTs; DVLA correspondence; and sundry invoices/bills. 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
1973 Norton 750cc Commando FastbackRegistration no. MLL 85LFrame no. 208282Engine no. 208282The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the Commando used the preceding Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox, and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted MCN's 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. It might have been a little down on top speed compared to rivals such as BSA-Triumph's 750cc triples and Honda's CB750 four, but the Commando more than made up for this minor deficiency with superior mid-range torque and steadier handling. The sole model available became the 'Fastback', so called because of its streamlined seat cowl, when the range was extended by the addition of a conventionally styled, 'S' version in 1969. First registered on 16th February 1973, this Fastback was purchased locally for his private collection by the current vendor in May 2017. The machine will require recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (we are advised that an engine oil leak needs attention, it being assumed that the new cylinder barrel is porous). Rear-set footrests have been fitted but an original footrest and brackets are included. Accompanying documentation consist of a SORN (issued 2017) and a V5C Registration Certificate. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1966 Triumph 649cc T120 Bonneville TT SpecialRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. T120TT DU31492Engine no. T120TT DU31492The café racer's favourite since its launch in 1959, the Bonneville continued as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports model after the switch to unitary construction of the engine/gearbox in 1963. An alloy cylinder head equipped with twin carburettors helped the 'Bonnie' motor produce 46bhp at 6,500rpm, and the model was reckoned good for a top speed approaching 120mph. The USA had long been Triumph's most important export market, and to cater for local tastes a 'TT Special' (also known as the 'Competition Sports') Bonneville was introduced in 1964. The Triumph twin was already a formidable force in American flat-track racing, and the TT Special's stripped-down look, smaller fuel tank and short, open exhaust pipes echoed the style of the racers. By this time a maximum output of 52bhp was claimed for the Bonneville, while the TT Special engine produced 54bhp courtesy of 11.2:1 pistons (up from the T120 roadster's 9.0:1). A crankcase under-shield, tachometer-only instrumentation, larger-section front tyre, and an absence of lighting further distinguished the TT, which came with lowered overall gearing reflecting its intended role as primarily a dirt bike. This matching-numbers TT Special was purchased as a restoration project (in pieces) and has been restored by the vendor. It should be noted that the compression ratio has been returned to the roadster's 9.0:1. There are no documents with this Lot. Recommissioning 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1938 Triumph 498cc Speed TwinRegistration no. FVX 323Frame no. TH4593Engine no. 40-5T-29837• Recently restored and repainted in Triumph's trademark Amaranth Red• First year of production model, fitted with a 1940 engine• Landmark British motorcycleAlthough Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin caused a sensation when it appeared at the 1937 National Motorcycle Show, few could have guessed how influential it would be, establishing a template which would be adopted by all the major British factories in the following decades. Although there had been vertical-twins before previous designs suffered excessive bulk, while the Speed Twin was lighter and narrower across the crankcases than the contemporary single-cylinder Tiger 90, whose cycle parts it shared.The Speed Twin proved an enormous success for Triumph, setting it on the road to prosperity. Performance proved superb for a road-going 500, with 85mph being readily attainable, and Triumph made sure The Motor Cycle's test model was perfectly set up before handing it over; it averaged an impressive 93.75mph top speed, prompting the tester to remark that this was 'truly an amazing performance for a fully equipped 500'. Just as importantly the twin was readily brought to life, its brace of 250cc pistons being easier to kick-start than the equivalent single.This is a beautifully presented first-year example of Turner's landmark machine, with freshly applied trademark Amaranth Red paintwork and chrome. Although fitted with a (rebuilt) later 1940 engine this has been partnered with the rest of the machine for most of its life. Various invoices are on file along with a V5C. The motorcycle now only awaits fitting of a new wiring harness (supplied) and recommissioning before offering the potentially delightful experience of owning and riding a landmark motorcycle. Keys 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
Ex-Hugh Viney 1955 Matchless G3LC TrialsRegistration no. OLD 865Frame no. 6286 (see text)Engine no. 56/G3LC 1811 (see text)•'OLD 865' first registered to AMC Ltd in 1955•Used at the Leighton Buzzard Rally in 2018'OLD 865' is a 1956 Matchless G3LC Trials that was first registered to Associated Motor Cycles Ltd on 9th December 1955. A works machine, it is listed in Don Morley's book Classic British Trials Bikes as ridden (as an AJS) by AMC's star rider Hugh Viney in the 1957 season. Don Morley has confirmed that Hugh Viney did ride 'OLD 865', albeit just once; beyond that, nothing is known of its works history. One important thing to note is that the frame has been modified to shorten the wheelbase by 1', no doubt to render the machine more competitive. This is evidenced by the fact that the primary chain-case has been cut and re-welded, while the engine plates are non-standard. In December 1957 the machine was sold to John Hartle for his off-season fitness training. John Hartle enjoyed an illustrious career in road racing; he was signed by MV Agusta for the 1958 Grand Prix season, racing alongside John Surtees, and finished runner up to Surtees in both the 350cc and 500cc World Championships that year. At the Isle of Man TT Hartle became only the second rider and first Englishman to lap at over 100mph. He was fatally injured in a crash at Scarborough in 1968. The Matchless passed to its next owner in January 1959 and then through various other hands, while most recently it stood for several years in a garage in Harpenden. The machine was gifted to the current vendor by the widow of the previous owner, Denis Bradwen Warren of Hertfordshire, and last ran at the Leighton Buzzard Rally in 2018. It should be noted that number '2' of the frame number appears to be double stamped, as does the number '1' of the engine number. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's authenticity, completeness, originality, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Accompanying paperwork consists of the original RF.60 logbook and current V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1982 BMW 980cc R100RSRegistration no. BRE 88YFrame no. 6079260Engine no. 6079260Just a few years after introducing the R90/6 and R90S, BMW upped the capacity of its range-topping flat-twins to 980cc for the 1977 season in the form of the R100/7 series, the flagship of this new line-up being the fully-faired R100RS superbike. Although styled like a super-sports machine, the R100RS was more of a sports-tourer, which did it no harm whatsoever in BMW's traditional market sector. This R100RS was purchased new by the vendor in August 1982. Since acquisition the BMW has been used exclusively for long-distance touring, twice visiting the Southern 100 in the Isle of Man and often ridden on 350-400-mile trips to and from Wales, the Peak District and other far-flung destinations. Currently displaying a total of 27,896 miles on the odometer, the machine has not been ridden for at least 4-5 years and will require thorough servicing and a new battery before further use. Prior to being laid up the BMW was regularly maintained by the enthusiast owner, who is only selling on account of his advancing years. The machine comes with instruction manuals, a parts list, a comprehensive history file, and a good selection of new service parts to help the successful purchaser. A pair of detachable leather panniers and a spare screen are included in the sale. Close inspection of this very nice example is highly recommended.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
1958 AJS 347cc 16MS Trials TrimRegistration no. 961 UYEFrame no. A66712Engine no. 55/16MS 24136AJS announced the model 16M as soon as possible after the war, and it was to remain in the range, with variations, until 1966. 961 UYE was purchased by the deceased owner at an indeterminate time and we believe that he worked on the machine before registering it in 2014. To this end, he obtained a dating certificate from the AMOC. The certificate confirms that the machine with this frame left the factory in December 1958. The engine has been replaced with an earlier one, and the machine has undergone a conversion to trials trim. It is fitted with alloy central oil and petrol tanks, together with alloy rims and mudguards, The taxation class is 'Historic', and it is presently SORNed. Whilst the bike has not been used for some months, and has been kept in dry storage, it will require light re-commissioning. It requires no key, and documentation comprises a current V5C, the aforementioned dating certificate, and sundry papers.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1951 Bianchi 250cc Stelvio ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 85994Engine no. 85994Founded in the late 1890s, Bianchi made little impact outside Italy before WW2 despite an innovative approach which saw a team of unitary construction, twin-overhead-cam 350s entered in the 1926 Isle of Man TT. All three finished but disappointingly low down the field, and Bianchi would not return to the Isle of Man until after WW2. Despite its Island setback, Bianchi was a force to be reckoned with in Continental racing with its OHC 350s and 500s well into the 1930s. In the post-war period the company's road range consisted mainly of lightweights. Since being purchased in 2019 at Bonhams Auction of the Morbidelli Museum, the vendor has purchased a new exhaust pipe, silencer, and seat but little else has been done. Offered with a NOVA declaration.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
1965 Honda CB125J Rolling Chassis ProjectRegistration no. GXE 80C (see text)Frame no. none visibleOffered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this distressed and engine-less Honda CB125 has the pressed steel chassis, cycle parts and leading-link front fork typical of the Japanese manufacturer's technology of the late 1950s/early-to-mid 1960s, before tubular steel frames and telescopic forks became the norm. Surface corrosion is evident throughout. It should be noted that the vehicle registration number 'GXE 80C' has lapsed from both the DVLA and HPI databases. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the VRN and will need to apply to the DVLA to re-register the machine. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1979 BMW 980cc R100RSRegistration no. DUC 217VFrame no. 6097621Engine no. 6097621Just a few years after introducing the R90/6 and R90S, BMW upped the capacity of its range-topping flat-twins to 980cc for the 1977 season in the form of the R100/7 series, the flagship of this new line-up being the fully-faired R100RS superbike. Although styled like a super-sports machine, the R100RS was more of a sports-tourer, which did it no harm whatsoever in BMW's traditional market sector. 'BMWs have always managed to give you a unique and almost uncanny feeling of complete security and stability at speed,' observed Bike magazine's Peter Watson. 'The ability to maintain cruising speeds of over 100 mph for as long as your licence holds out must be one of the machines' most attractive features. The RS even manages to improve on this reputation.'The current vendor owned this R100RS 30 years ago and repurchased it three years ago, since when he has done little with it. He advises us that the machine benefits from an uprated starter and new brakes, tyres, battery, side stand and crash bars. Last run towards the end of last year, the machine is described by the private vendor as in generally good condition. Offered with a V5C registration document.Offered with keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1994 Moto Guzzi 750 Strada ProjectRegistration no. L404 ULXFrame no. *30294*Engine no. LT*01232Moto Guzzi's long-running, 90-degree, v-twin engine layout was retained for a new range of Lino Tonti-designed middleweights planned during the 1970s. The scaled-down Guzzi debuted as the V35/V50 in 1976. Lightweight and compact - characteristics that endeared it to smaller riders - Guzzi's smaller v-twins were economical, well engineered and handled superbly. The final development of this family, the V75, arrived in 1985. This example of the latter was purchased by the elderly vendor in 1996. The last MoT was issued in 2002 at 7,108 miles and the machine has been unused since (the current odometer reading is 7,112 miles). The last documented service was undertaken in January 1997 at 5,800 miles (see service log on file). A potentially most rewarding project that will require recommissioning and or restoration to a greater or lesser extent, the machine is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with old/current V5C documents. 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
Antig-Jawa 500cc Grass-track Racing Motorcycle The sports of speedway, grass-track, and long-track racing are closely related, the principal differences being the composition of the track surface and the length of the circuit, long tracks typically being 800-1,000 metres in length compared to around 400 metres or less for a speedway venue. The machines too share many basic characteristics, though long trackers are lengthier and have two-speed gearboxes and different, longer-travel front suspension. With their much longer straights, long tracks allow for significantly higher speeds. Long track engines will, generally, be tuned for greater top-end power to take advantage of these long straights. Just as in speedway, the JAP engine ruled the roost in long track's formative years, before the Czech-built Jawa/ESO began to assert itself in the early 1960s. In turn, Jawa's dominance of both speedway and long-track racing would be challenged by the four-valve Weslake engine, and Jawa responded by introducing a new double-overhead-camshaft, four-valve motor in the late 1970s. Available in speedway/long-track variants as the Type 894/895, this engine was adequately powerful (producing up to 65bhp) but rather top heavy, and was superseded by the more compact, single-overhead-camshaft Type 896/897, this being the final development of Jawa's classic upright single. This four-valve Jawa engine and gearbox are installed in an Antig frame, the machine being presented in restored condition. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large model beam engine made for Samuel Dracup & Sons, Bradford manufacturer's of looms. The model has fly wheel driven regulator, beam driven water pump on cast base with 15" fly wheel, This model appears to have been made for stationary display rather than a fully functional working model. It is well engineered and has all the moving parts required to freely turn the engine over by hand. It would benefit from cleaning, 31 1/2" x 25", G-E (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A large locomotive boilered under type compound steam engine made by Frank Baines circa 1945. All parts fabricated from steel, brass and bronze, no casting have been used in the construction. Non reversing engine with centrifugal regulator, water pump driven from crank shaft, rivited steel boiler with water and pressure gauges mounted on wooden tile base. This is a model of exceptional quality, engineered and finished to gold medal standard. Never been steamed. Complete with glass display case, E (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A 2" scale coal fired Fowler Showmans Traction Engine, well made model with twin compound cylinders and regulator, Dynamo driving canopy lights, boiler fitting including water gauge, pressure gauge, water injector gears and water pump, livery and finish of paint work fair, no current boiler certificate (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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