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Preisdatenbank abonnierenof regulation type, the first with arsenal markings, in its scabbard (mounts with areas of pitting); the second with a portion of its scabbard; the third (pitted); the fourth a British 1903 pattern bayonet; a German model 1894/98 bayonet, and a further bayonet; and a steel ramrod for a military rifle, with threaded terminal, all contained in a japanned tin trunk with copper alloy escutcheon engraved ‘C. Sloane Stanley Esq.’, the first: 58.0 cm blade (7)
Original vintage National Savings poster: Character Wins Achievement The National Savings Habit Develops Character featuring colourful illustrations - a steam train approaching a signal marked Foresight; men and husky dogs with sledges fighting again the snow and wind marked Endurance; lifeboat men on their way to help a ship in rough seas marked Courage; two workers at the top of a chimney high above a city street marked Self-Control; two rock climbers high above the countryside marked Perseverance; a classic car race marked Sound Judgement; an elderly couple sitting on a dock, the lady knitting and the man holding up a model ship with boats and people on the beach behind them marked Patience; and a propeller plane flying over clouds with land and ships and sea visible below marked Self-Reliance - with the text in the centre. No 216 issued by the National Savings Committee Westminster SW1. Printed for HM Stationery Office by Howard Jones Roberts and Leete Ltd London. Very good condition, restored small tear on left margin, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Nowell Edwards , size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1935.
Original vintage advertising poster for the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz: Even in winter drive safely Please visit us this Autumn and Winter Our complete Winter brochure will give you more details and information. Great design featuring a black and white photograph of a brand new Mercedes-Benz model W111 on a snowy road with a skier passing by in front of some snow topped buildings and a church spire and a mountain peak in the background, four smaller photographs showing the winter services provided by Mercedes Customer Service including oil and snow chains for the tyres, the text in German with the Mercedes Benz logo. Large size. Good condition, minor tears in top margin, folds and creases in margins. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 118.5x84, year of printing: 1960s.
Original vintage advertising poster: For Modern Motorcycling 250 Crusader Sports Royal Enfield. Dynamic artwork showing three different views of the 250 Crusader Sports motorcycle model in black and white: a man riding the motorbike at full speed; the bike viewed from the back; and a close-up detailed view of the handlebar, headlight and speedometer against three colour panels in red and blue with the text between the images and below in stylised black and red letters. Royal Enfield was founded in 1893; their 250 cc models were manufactured in the late 1950s and early 1960s as the largest engine that a learner motorcyclist could ride without needing to pass a test. Horizontal. Good condition, restored minor losses and tears, staining, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 51x76, year of printing: 1960.
Original vintage advertising poster for Norton - The Norton Navigator 350 cc High Camshaft Twin Built in the light of experience A supreme example of Norton craftsmanship - featuring two black and white images of the new motorbike model over a central yellow line with the stylised text above and below. Founded by James Lansdowne Norton (1869-1925) in Birmingham in 1898, Norton Motorcycles is an English motorcycle company that started manufacturing motorcycles in 1902 and Norton-built engines in 1908; the company produced almost 100,000 military motorcycles during World War Two and continued their pre-war racing success in the 1950s with their Norton Manx Racer bikes; the Norton Navigator model was produced between 1960-1965; in 1973 Norton took over BSA-Triumph to form Norton Villiers Triumph but the company faced financial problems; the marque was relaunched in 2008 and the company is now based in Donington Hall in Leicestershire. Horizontal. Fair condition, staining, small tears on margins, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 50x75, year of printing: 1960s.
Original vintage advertising poster published by BSA motorcycles to promote its new BSA 250 Star Model C15 featuring a shiny red BSA 250 motorbike in the centre with smaller vignettes on the sides highlighting the latest technological improvements on this model including Pillion Seat and Footrests, Headlamp Nacelle, Cradle Frame and Telescopic Forks, Rear Suspension, Absorption Silencers, 100% Rubber Mounting and Full Width Hubs with detailed images and descriptions. BSA motorcycles (1919-1972) was one of the largest British manufacturing companies that produced motorcycles made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA); the company merged with Norton Villers Triumph in 1972, which was liquidated in 1978 and the brand name was bought by the BSA Company Limited. The BSA C15 model was a 250 cc single-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1958-1967. Horizontal. Fair condition, folds, staining, tears, creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 75x50, year of printing: 1959.
Property of a deceased's estate1950/1947 Norton 350cc International/Manx Special Registration no. not registeredFrame no. E11 29093Engine no. 11093One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm (490c) bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension, reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. The Inter would remain fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, all-alloy engine and 'laid down' 'box. As confirmed by marque specialist Barry Strickland, this Norton 'special' incorporates a 1950 International Model 30 frame and a 1947 350cc engine, built to Manx specification and clearly constructed for race use. The crankcase is also stamped '71x88' (the bore and stroke for a 350) but is pre-1950. (The stamping of bore and stoke on the engine mainly ceased after 1939 but did sometimes appear post-war.) Other notable features include 1950 Manx wheels (hubs) and Manx tanks. The Manx rear hub/brake plate was only fitted in 1950 and is quite rare. Mainly made up from various parts, this is still a nice example with a lovely patina. The machine is offered without documents and sold strictly as viewed. Its history since acquisition is not known.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1932 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square FourRegistration no. GY 3625Frame no. T178Engine no. T828•Early overhead-camshaft Square Four•Only two owners since 1933•Present ownership since 1977•Stored as part of a private collection of Ariels•Seen for the first time in decadesDesigned by the legendary Edward Turner, the Ariel Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. A supercharged example was raced at the Isle of Man TT in 1931 without success, which was hardly surprising as its makers had envisaged the model as more of a luxury tourer than an out-and-out sports machine.Although launched as a '500' (actually 498cc), the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger 4F6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. The '500' was dropped after 1932 but the '600' continued until the end of 1936. In 1937 a total redesign saw the concept re-emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making the Squariel an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists. To date, the innovative Ariel Square Four remains unique in motorcycling history; a true 'gentleman's motorcycle, this refined yet characterful machine retains an enthusiastic and loyal following, and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts.Exuding patina and offered for sympathetic restoration and/or 'oily ragging', the current vendor purchased this early Square Four in June 1977 (paying £425 for the machine) from a Mr Richard Charles Manning of Chingford, who had bought it in 1933. Ridden when acquired, a notable modification from standard specification includes a foot change. 'GY 3625' has been kept in store since purchase as part of a private collection of Ariels, and still carries a tax disc that expired in 1953. Seen for the first time in several decades, the machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1947); old/current V5/V5C documents; and a certificate of insurance from 1952-1953.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1956 MV Agusta ProjectRegistration no. UnregisteredFrame no. 633537Engine no. 632847Disappointed by the poor sales of its 1960 line-up, which featured a trio of newcomers with engines displacing 99, 235 and 300cc, MV Agusta returned to the more traditional capacity classes for 1961, launching the all-new Centomila in 125 and 150cc variants. They were powered by an overhead-valve four-stroke single built in unit with a four-speed gearbox, which went into MV's familiar set of lightweight cycle parts. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were very expensive - typically costing almost as much as a British 500 in the UK - which explains why so few of these exquisitely engineered little bikes were sold in this country.Believed to date from circa 1956, this MV Agusta project is believed to be a 125cc model. Offered dismantled and incomplete, this rewarding project comprises a frame, engine, headlamp, speedometer, petrol tank, dual seat, toolbox, mudguards, hubs, wheel rims, and sundry parts. Its condition and completeness is unknown, and is therefore offered strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collection1930 Matchless 400cc Silver ArrowRegistration no. VU 754Frame no. 1781Engine no. A1781•Technologically interesting narrow-angle v-twin•One of fewer than 2,000 made•Offered for re-commissioning/restorationUnlike the vast majority of Britain's motorcycle manufacturers, which were located in the Birmingham and Coventry areas, Matchless were based in Plumstead, South London. The name 'Matchless' first appeared in the 1890s on cycles manufactured by H H Collier, whose sons Charlie and Harry would later join him in the business. The firm's first - experimental - motorcycle appeared in 1899 and its first production model in 1902. Already an accomplished cycle racer, Charlie Collier soon turned to racing Matchless motorcycles, as did his brother, and both Colliers would be on the start-line for the inaugural Isle of Man TT race in 1907, Charlie winning the event's single-cylinder class. These early Matchless models were JAP powered but in 1912 the firm introduced a 500cc single of its own design. Nevertheless, within a short time it had gone, along with all the other singles, and for the next several years Matchless built only v-twins. Single-cylinder models were reintroduced after WWI.By the early 1930s Matchless had no fewer than three different V-engined machines in the range: models 'X', 'A' and 'B', the latter pair being better known as the Silver Arrow and Silver Hawk respectively. Introduced for the 1930 season, the 394cc Silver Arrow looked like a single cylinder machine but was in fact a narrow-angle (26-degree) sidevalve v-twin, the closely spaced cylinders being contained within one casting topped by a single cylinder head. Its engine aside, the Silver Arrow was conventional enough, though linked brakes and a sprung frame were features found on few rivals. A switch from a three-speed to a four-speed gearbox at the end of 1930 was the only one significant upgrade made during the model's lifetime. Like many advanced designs before and since, it failed to fire the imagination of enthusiasts with sporting pretensions; sales were disappointing, fewer than 2,000 being sold in the four years of production. Today the Matchless Silver Arrow is both rare and sought after. Acquired by the late owner in April 2011, this Vintage-era example of Matchless's middleweight v-twin is believed to be an older restoration. The accompanying HPI check records the machine as previously registered and/or used, while the V5C incorrectly records the engine number as 'A1118'. A potentially most rewarding project, the machine is offered for recommissioning or restoration and is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:Pat Gill of the AJS and Matchless Owners Club kindly advises us that a previous owner of this machine, was Les Smith from Leicestershire.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1932 James 499cc Model D2 Grey GhostRegistration no. YVL 971Frame no. R3366 (see text)Engine no. D2/428•Rare v-twin model•One of the last James four-strokes•An older restorationLike so many famous and not so famous motorcycle firms, that founded by Harry James in 1880 started out as a bicycle manufacturer. Based initially at Sparkbrook and then Greet in Birmingham, the James Cycle Company built its first motorcycle in 1902. From the mid-1930s onwards James began concentrating on the lightweight two-stroke models for which it is best remembered, but before then the top-of-the-range 499cc v-twin was being built in sidevalve and overhead-valve forms, and there was even a speedway version of the latter. For 1931 these were typed C1 (OHV) and C2 (sidevalve) with the names 'Flying Ace' and 'Grey Ghost' respectively. They were re-designated D1 and D2 the following year. Renamed 'Flying Ghost', the sidevalve v-twin was the last to go, disappearing from the range at the end of 1935.'YVL 971' was previously sold at Bonhams' Beaulieu sale in September 2015 (Lot 12). At that time we said: 'This Model D2 was purchased by the immediately preceding owner's late father some 38 years ago. It would appear that the machine had remained as it was found in the late 1970s and no attempt was made to restore it. The James was offered as an incomplete restoration project at Bonhams' Beaulieu sale in September 2012 (Lot 514) where it was purchased by the current vendor.' Our vendor has owned the James since 2022.In 2015 the James had been offered fresh from refurbishment/restoration, works carried out having included the stripping, repainting and replacement of bearing, chains, brake linings, fastenings, battery, etc. The girder forks were stripped, cleaned and repaired where necessary, then reassembled with new adjustment nuts and grease nipples, etc, while the wheels were rebuilt with stainless steel rims and spokes. The fuel tank was rust-proofed and sealed with ethanol-resistant sealer, then re-sprayed and lacquered. 'YVL 971' also features new Feked silencers and custom-made stainless steel exhaust pipes.Both cylinders were re-bored and fitted with new pistons and rings, while the obsolete valves with ¼' diameter stems were replaced with Triumph valves with larger-diameter stems and collets. The valve seats were re-cut and the oil pump refurbished by Peter Rosenthal. A reconditioned dynamo and new electronic charging regulator were fitted and the ignition system upgraded to electronic. This new system comprises two pick-ups in the magneto housing (retaining the manual advance/retard mechanism); two trigger units mounted under the fuel tank; two coils under the seat; and an on/off switch on the battery box.Now, some nine years post-rebuild, this older restoration would benefit from detailing and attention – in particular to the rear grab handle. A rare model, the machine is offered with numerous invoices; some restoration photographs; a substantial quantity of photocopied James literature; copy old V5C and current V5C documents, incorrectly recording the frame number as 'P3388'.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collection1931 Norton 490cc Model 18Registration no. YVL 733Frame no. 45690Engine no. 52472Like the majority of their contemporaries, Norton relied on the sidevalve engine until the 1920s when the existing and well-tried 490cc unit was used as the basis for the firm's first overhead-valve design. Newly introduced for 1923, Norton's Model 18 OHV sports roadster quickly established a reputation for both speed and reliability when a standard engine assembled from parts was used to set a host of records, including a new 12 hours mark. The Model 18 retained its essentially Vintage characteristics until 1931 when the range was extensively redesigned, dry-sump lubrication and rear-mounted magneto being standardised, the most obvious external alteration in its appearance before then being the adoption of a 'saddle' tank for 1929. There were numerous improvements made to the engine throughout the 1930s, including enclosure of the valve gear, while Norton's own four-speed foot-change gearbox replaced the old Sturmey Archer in 1935. Production of an essentially unchanged 1939 model resumed after WW2.This Norton Model 18's current registration dates from August 2014, which is believed to be when the late owner acquired it (the accompanying V5C states that it 'was registered and/or used. Declared manufactured 1931'). An older restoration, the machine is offered for recommissioning or possibly more extensive renovation and thua is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collectionc.1953 James 125cc CadetRegistration no. VFC 907Frame no. J5/008489Engine no. 618A 6512James's first post-war '125' was the ML, a 122cc Villiers 9D-engined machine derived from a successful military design. It was superseded in 1948 by a new model similar to the 98cc Comet but using heavier cycle parts and the 10D engine. For 1950 the 122cc machine was named 'Cadet', and by the time the J5 model offered here was made featured the 13D engine and revised cycle parts incorporating a telescopic front fork and plunger rear suspension.This matching-numbers James Cadet comes with its original buff logbook showing that it was first registered to Kings Motors (Oxford) Ltd and sold new in May 1954 to one Margaret Reading of Abingdon. Acquired by the late owner in 1988, the James is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the accompanying V5 states that the machine was 'previously registered and/or used prior to date of registration shown above' (1986).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1928 Harley Davidson 1207cc model JDRegistration no. to be advised (see text)Frame no. 28JD7791Engine no. 28JD7791•Believed to have been supplied new in New Zealand•Imported c.2010•Offered with a NOVA confirmation1909 marked the appearance of Harley-Davidson's first v-twin, though it was not until the adoption of mechanically operated inlet valves in 1911 (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) that production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve', this 'F-head' (inlet-over-exhaust) engine - built in 61ci and 74ci capacities (1,000cc and 1,200cc respectively) - would remain in production for the next 20 years. The Harley single's transmission arrangements - direct drive by means of a leather belt - were continued at first on the twin, but the need to make better use of the engine's power characteristics, particularly for sidecar pulling, prompted the introduction of a two-speed rear hub for 1914, by which time chain drive and a proper clutch had been adopted. Later that same year a conventional, three-speed, sliding-gear transmission with 'step starter' was introduced on the top-of-the-range version of the twin which, with full electrical equipment, was listed from now on as the Model JD. Periodically revised and up-dated, the Model J had gained a front brake, stronger fork and pumped lubrication by the time production ceased in 1929. We are told that this lovely model JD was supplied new in New Zealand to Roy Tomlin. In 1984 he sold it to the vendor's uncle. In 2010 it was sold to the vendor who imported it to the UK. Recommissioning was put on hold due to the demands of building of a light aeroplane, but was recommenced in 2023. Work has included fitting a new battery, condenser, and a new exhaust system supplied by Geloman, the renowned H-D specialist in Germany. The old rusted out (believed not original) exhaust is supplied. A video of the machine running in February of this year is available on request. It has not been ridden for many years, and further adjustments may possibly be required.Until now the bike has not been registered in the UK, but a new V5C should be in place by the time of the sale. An old New Zealand registration document, other NZ paperwork, a dating certificate from the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (Europe), reproduction handbooks, and sundry spares including new reproduction footboard rubbers are supplied. The vendor advises us that the machine is fitted with sidecar gearing but he believes that a sidecar has never been fitted. He has also pointed out that the linkage for the parking brake is missing but that it isn't necessary for solo use. Separate keys are supplied for the ignition, lights, and toolbox. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collectionc.1922 BSA 4.25hpRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. T1826Engine no. R2591The first model to feature BSA's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc (3½hp) sidevalve single, which was soon complemented by a 557cc (4¼hp) long-stroke version, built initially with single-speed belt drive transmission and later on with a three-speed countershaft gearbox in the case of the Model K, to which the Model H added chain final drive.A document on file states the following: 'This machine has been built up using its 557cc side-valve unit from 1921... Later brakes have been fitted (1926) to this bike. Much restoration work has been completed but further work is required. The fitted engine and gearbox are believed to be good but have not been run during the present ownership... It has had a lot of time and money spent on it and is about 95% complete... The work that has been carried out is to a very high standard with no expense spared.' It should be noted that we have been unable to verify any of the claims made in this document; thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed: incomplete and requiring completion. Missing parts include the final drive chain case; rear chain; rear light; gearbox top cover; kickstart lever; and control cables. The machine comes with a dating document and some photocopied literature. There is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1964 Matchless 646cc Monarch G12CSRRegistration no. BGF 404BFrame no. A85802Engine no. G12CSR/x9843The Matchless G12CSR sports model was christened with the name Monarch for 1962. From 1963 a 'Speed kit' was available to buyers who aspired to even faster road work, or production racing. In 1964 the sports model was also endowed with the Norton Roadholder forks and wheels as standard. As with the BSA Gold Star also in this sale, the vendor of this Matchless has owned it for a large part of his life. He purchased it brand new in 1964 from Joe Francis Motors Ltd, only a short distance from the Plumstead Matchless factory, on 7th May 1964. With it, he specified the optional tachometer, and also bought the Speed kit, which comprised twin Amal monobloc carburettors, high compression pistons, special camshafts, and cam followers. Whilst he fitted the twin carbs, he never fitted the rest of the kit which remains unused, and is offered with the machine. Another improvement was the fitting of a John Tickle twin leading shoe front brakeplate (original included). He used the Monarch from 1964 until 1967 when he took it off the road and laid it up in storage, where it has remained ever since, having covered only 13,646 miles from new. Whilst it has suffered cosmetically, and the engine is seized due to the extended storage, it does however, provide a new owner with a unique restoration project with a fascinating back-story. Offered strictly as viewed and for restoration. Documentation comprises the original VE60 green log book, a current V5C, and the original bill of sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Formerly the property of James May, 'Captain Slow' of 'Top Gear' and 'The Grand Tour' fame; featured in 'Classic Bike' magazine1970 Honda CB750Registration no. TUX 97HFrame no. CB750-1027653Engine no. CB750E-1027879•Very early example•Delivered new in France•Purchased by James May in 2013•Present ownership since 2018This early Honda CB750 was purchased by James May in August 2013 from marque specialist David Silver, who had sourced it from France, and was the subject of an article written by James for Classic Bike magazine (Why a Honda CB750 Will Make You Happy, October 2013 edition, copy on file).In his article James explains the difficulties of precisely determining the model's identity:'The true K0 was a very short-lived transition model (just 121 examples were made) between the first so-called 'sand-cast' engine bikes... and the subsequent improved K1.'So my bike has the chunky, fluted side panels, an unpainted front caliper, and the baffling slider on the left bar that changes the function of the switchgear button from horn to flasher...'However, this machine has several features characteristic of the improved K1 introduced late in 1970, including the pressure-die-cast engine finish, while the frame number places it in the first batch produced: too early for a K0 and too early for the French market. Further research may prove to be enlightening.Our vendor purchased the Honda on 19th May 2018 (bill of sale on file). Also in the file is an advertisement from Motorcycles Unlimited detailing the machine's French-market features including: extra lighting cut off switch to left handlebar; rear reflector numberplate holder; right-hand light switch with parking light facility; and longer baffles in the exhaust. There are various French documents on file, including the original guarantee card with supplying dealer's stamp; a Honda France specification sheet dated June 1970; and an old French Carte Grise (1999).Additional paperwork includes James May's 2013 application form to register an imported motor vehicle; scan of an old V5C in James May's name; David Silver's 2013 sales invoice; sundry bills for service parts; some old MoTs (last expired September 2018); and a current V5C. The machine was last taxed to the end of June 2022. Offered with key.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collection1941 Matchless 347cc G3L Military MotorcycleRegistration no. 427 HPYFrame no. 24222Engine no. 41 / G3L 70089 (see text)The outbreak of war in September 1939 found the British Army ill prepared for hostilities, not the least with regard to its transportation arrangements. The result was the wholesale commandeering of civilian motorcycles for despatch, reconnaissance, convoy patrol and other duties. Almost every major British manufacturer supplied machines to the Army, although these were invariably adapted pre-war roadsters rather than purpose-built military designs. Among the most popular was the Matchless G3, a relatively lightweight and sporty 350cc model that had first been assessed for possible military use in 1933. Updated with a single down-tube frame and telescopic front fork, the 'Matchbox' continued as the G3L from 1941. By the time hostilities ceased in 1945, more than 63,000 G3Ls had been delivered, and post-war the model would go on to establish itself as one of the finest trials bikes of the day.This G3L was supplied to the War Department on a contract dated February 1941 and subsequently fitted with an engine supplied under another contract, a not uncommon occurrence with WD machines (see email printout on file). Acquired by the late owner in 1987 and last taxed to 31st July 1991, the Matchless is an older restoration offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). The machine comes with an expired MoT (1991) and an old-style V5. Detached panniers are included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
2017 Avinton 1,647cc Collectors GTRegistration no. AV67 DMYFrame no. VF9CK0000139610057Engine no. UA00003•Rare and exclusive hand-made 'muscle bike'•Built to the owner's personal specifications•S&S v-twin engine•Only premium quality chassis components used•Fewer than 1,000 miles covered from new•Well documentedHeaded by French engineer Cedric Klein, Avinton Motorcycles specialises in made-to-order muscle bikes. For this particular Avinton model, customers could choose from six different specifications and three alternative riding positions; it is highly unlikely that there are two bikes exactly identical. Our vendor selected the Collector GT version, which has a slightly higher handlebar position for comfort, and opted for the highest specification for all other components. He was invited to the factory in France to check on the build's progress.Avinton's Collector GT is powered by an American-built 1,647cc S&S Super Stock v-twin engine producing 120bhp and 123ft/lb of torque. Belt primary drive transmits the power via an Evolution clutch to an Andrews five-speed cassette gearbox. The engine is a stressed member of the large-diameter tubular frame. There is a bespoke aluminium alloy swinging arm, while the suspension is courtesy of Öhlins at both ends; the steering damper likewise comes from the famous Swedish firm. Beringer six-piston callipers grip the twin floating front brake discs, while there is a single disc with four-pot calliper at the rear. The Avinton rolls on Marchesini Racing forged alloy wheels, finished in gold.Built to the vendor's specifications in 2017, the Avinton bristles with special features: the 'tank' does not contain any fuel (the reservoir is in the tail section behind the seat), while the oil is contained within the frame. Hand made, the exhaust system combines carbon fibre and stainless steel, and carbon fibre is also used for both mudguards. All other fittings are either made by hand or selected from the world's foremost components suppliers.Offered for sale by the original owner, this stunning creation has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since it left the factory and is presented in commensurately good condition, barely run-in. Not surprisingly, the owner reports that the bike never fails to draw a crowd. Very few were made, and it's pretty much guaranteed you'll never park next to another one.Accompanying documentation consists of V5C Registration Certificate and a folder of information including photographs of the Avinton under construction; original sales catalogues; the original build sheet/invoice itemising the specification; and instruction books for the Öhlins suspension and the installed BikeTrac alarm/tracker. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1989 Ducati 900SSRegistration no. G709 ESCFrame no. DM906SC *000217*Engine no. 000611In Cagiva ownership from 1985, Ducati continued to offer developments of the Fabio Taglioni-designed Pantah while developing an entirely new family of water-cooled models that would debut towards the decade's end in the form of the legendary 851 Superbike. At the same time, the Paso tourer's Weber carburetted 904cc air-cooled engine was put in the 750 Sport chassis to create the 900 Super Sport, its name recalling a famous model from the Bologna firm's not too distant past. Other noteworthy features included 17' wheels, larger Brembo brakes and Marzocchi suspension. An interim model produced for little more than a year pending the arrival of an extensively revised model of same name, the 1990 900SS is one of the rarest of the Ducati v-twin family.Owned by the current vendor since 2013, this unrestored 900SS is offered with a current MoT until March 2025 albeit it may be beneficial to do a full service or a complete restoration to get it back to its former glory. Offered with a V5C, HPI report and MoT certificate. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Ducati history which is slowly coming to the forefront of collectors.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estatec.1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. B40 GB221Engine no. B40 GB221Introduced in September 1958, the unitary construction C15 replaced the outgoing C12 and would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. The first new C15-based model to feature an enlarged engine was the 343cc B40, an addition to the line-up for 1961. Many B40s would see service with the British Armed Forces, which ordered 2,000 following an extended reliability test. A number of modifications were made to the military-specification B40, including a lower compression ratio of 5.0:1; Zenith 'butterfly' carburettor; cut-down, moto-cross oil tank; external, cartridge-type oil filter; fork gaiters; and a fully-enclosed rear drive chain. Although the 'civilian' B40 disappeared from the range at the end of 1967, military production continued for another couple of years, the last machines being delivered in 1970. The B40 would remain in military service well into the 1970s.The military B40 retains its original MoD identity plate and has the batch number '68ET29' chalked on the fuel tank. Its history since acquisition is not known and the machine is offered without documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1971 Triumph 490cc T100R Daytona Café RacerRegistration no. WOP 629JFrame no. obscured by fuel tank (NE01342 to V5C)Engine no. NE01342 T100RCompetition success in the USA prompted Triumph to adopt the 'Daytona Tiger' name for their top-of-the range sports '500' in 1966, Buddy Elmore having won that year's prestigious Daytona 200 race on a works twin, a feat Gary Nixon repeated the following year on his way to the first of back-to-back AMA titles. With the relaunch of the BSA-Triumph range in November 1970, by which time it had gained the 650's excellent twin-leading-shoe front brake, the 'Tiger' part of the name was dropped and the Daytona's model designation changed to 'T100R'. However, the proposed closure of Triumph's Meriden factory led to a workers' occupation of the plant in September 1973. When the plant eventually reopened, the two 500cc models in production immediately prior to the shutdown – the T100R Daytona and the TR5T Trophy Trail – were not revived. The current vendor acquired 'WOP 629J' on 27th March 1991 and not long after had the engine completely stripped and rebuilt by Fowlers of Bristol. Since the rebuild's completion the Triumph has been kept in dry storage, covering a mere 68 miles. The displayed mileage at the time of photography/cataloguing was 22,514. Accompanying documents include a old/current V5C Registration Certificates; old MoTs (most recent expired April 2013); DVLA correspondence; and a Footman James Agreed Certificate of Insurance (2017). One key present.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1914 Triumph 4hp Model ARegistration no. SV 9507Frame no. 250134Engine no. 30911The first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm was building its own power units. The company was soon involved in racing, and the publicity generated by competition success greatly stimulated sales. By the outbreak of the Great War the marque's reputation for quality and reliability was well-established, leading to substantial orders for 'Trusty Triumphs' for British and Allied forces. The 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp (550cc) model for 1914.This Veteran-era Triumph was purchased at auction from a deceased's estate in 2019. At that time the machine was described as restored many years ago and used on many occasions by the late owner for rallies and other events. The motorcycle is nicely patinated and presented in tidy condition. Accessories include a lighting set and a Gladstone bag on the rear carrier. Accompanying documentation includes old/current V5C documents; old MoTs and tax discs; SORN paperwork; marque-related literature; and a Sunbeam MCC Pioneer Certificate, the latter incorrectly listing the frame number and engine capacity. Recommissioning will be required before road use.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1986 Suzuki RG500 ProjectRegistration no. C795 DVSFrame no. HM31A-101299Engine no. 00101520Based on its World Championship-winning RG500 racer that had carried Britain's Barry Sheene to his two World titles (in 1976 and 1977), Suzuki's Gamma roadster retained the same square-four engine layout, geared-together crankshafts, and disc-valve induction. A box-section aluminium frame, 'Full Floater' rear suspension, and triple disc brakes completed the picture. More racetrack focussed than Yamaha's rival RD500, the Gamma, with its 130mph-plus top speed, 11.5-second quarter-mile time, and superlative handling and brakes, remains the closest anyone got to offering a modern Grand Prix 500 for the road; indeed, many found their way onto the world's racetracks. Not surprisingly, the RG500 was an immense success with the seriously speed-addicted, and today this legendary model is highly sought after by collectors of modern Japanese classics.This RG500 was purchased by the late owner in 1990 and used for many trips including a memorable trip to the Isle of Man. The bike was dry stored for many years until the late owner started a rebuild at the beginning of 2023. The engine was removed and taken to the world renowned two stroke expert, Stan Stevens, for a complete rebuild. The invoice for the work by Stan Stevens is on file and the engine is ready to be refitted into the chassis. A fault was discovered in the swinging arm (a known fault) and a good replacement was sourced. A fantastic opportunity to complete the restoration on these ever increasingly popular two stroke Suzuki's, offered with a V5 and the aforementioned invoice from Stan Stevens.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1982 Honda CB250RSARegistration no. UBW 234XFrame no. MC02-201994Engine no. MC02E-2020033Honda had traditionally favoured twin-cylinder models in the roadster quarter-litre class but for 1980 introduced a single-cylinder contender: the CB250RS. Boasting a single-overhead-cam, four-valve engine equipped with contra-rotating balancers, the diminutive RS was a lively and agile performer, endearing itself to urban commuters and dispatchers alike. And with sharp styling, a black-finished engine, alloy wheel rims and twin megaphone exhausts, it certainly looked the part and was a well-deserved success. It wasn't slow either: Bike magazine achieved a best one-way of 91.4mph flat on the tank, yet ridden less enthusiastically the frugal RS eked out 64 miles to the gallon.This CB250RSA (kickstart model) was purchased new by the current owner from Risborough Cycles in March 1982. The machine was used for commuting and trips to local speedway tracks and other motorcycle events. After a few years laid up, it was recommissioned in 1996 by Brian Gray at Powerbiking (invoices on file). The Honda was again laid up around 2009 and will need further recommissioning before use. It has covered only 14,196 miles in the hands of its one and only owner and still has the original Honda exhaust pipes and wheels, as well as a genuine Honda luggage rack and period Tower panniers. The machine is offered with an owner's manual; a couple of expired MoTs and tax discs; and old/current V5/V5C documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1958 Velocette 200cc Valiant Registration no. 248 AACFrame no. 2234-33Engine no. V200/2019A sports version of Velocette's LE must have seemed improbable but nevertheless the factory went ahead with the idea, launching the Valiant in 1957. More conventional than its predecessor, the Valiant boasted a tubular cradle frame, air cooling, overhead valves, twin carburettors and a four-speed, foot-change gearbox but was otherwise mechanically almost identical to the LE. Visually, the sporting Valiant could not have been more different but the model was expensive for a machine that was not a full 250 and sales were disappointing. Production ceased in 1964. This Velocette Valiant appeared in APB Films Ltd's 2012 production of The Bomb. The call sheet and other paperwork on file shows that John Marchant was owner at that time; however, the old V5C shows that John acquired the Velo from a Mr Parker of Hawick in 2014. Presumably, John had sold the Velocette to Mr Parker some time after 2012 and then bought it back from him in 2014. In the sales listing from 2014 it was described as being an 18,000-miles-from-new machine with original paint. The original buff logbook lists four owners between September 1958 and March 1977 (the HPI records five previous keepers). Also on file is a quantity of photocopied literature; a current V5C document; various manuals and a spares list; and a copy of Pitman's The Book of the Velocette.This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further use.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1988 Yamaha 1,198cc V-MaxRegistration no. E454 PMHFrame no. JYA1UT006GA 002331Engine no. 1UT 002331•Cult Status•Desirable first-generation V-Max•For recommissioning Few motorcycles attain cult status as soon as they are announced. Introduced in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max is one of those rarities, but given the fact that it was conceived as a street-legal dragster perhaps that is not so surprising. 'Ballistic Muscle' was how Bike magazine entitled its first road test of the 143bhp monster, declaring: 'When it comes to straight-line street rods, the V-Max is It.'The uninspiring basis of this tyre-shredding tarmac-scorcher was the Venture cruiser's water-cooled 16-valve 72-degree V4 engine, which was breathed upon by Yamaha's engineers and given a near-60% power increase. A five-speed gearbox, shaft final drive, an under-seat fuel tank (the 'tank' is an air box), and a massive 150/90x15 rear tyre were all part of the package, but arguably one of the cleverest touches was the V-Boost intake system. Electronically controlled and triggered by the ignition, V-Boost operated butterfly valves within the inlet tracts to dramatically increase power from around 6,000rpm, with the maximum available from 8,000 revs, thus enabling the V-Max to be relatively docile at low revs. 'The first time you roll it on in the gears you feel like you're hanging on to the outside of the space shuttle as it blasts off from Cape Canaveral,' declared Bike, 'although you can pussyfoot around with no drive-line snatch in top gear as low as 2,500rpm.'And as for the looks: with its broad-shouldered power plant, huge air scoops, and that monstrous rear tyre, the V-Max is one of the most inspired pieces of motorcycling styling of all time and one that still turns heads today. With Yamaha UK not officially importing the V-Max until 1991, and then only in restricted 90bhp form, demand was satisfied by a host of unofficial imports. Not until 1996 did Yamaha UK begin bringing in the full-power model. The original V-Max disappeared from the range in 2003, reappearing as an all-new version in 2009. Production of the second-generation V-Max ceased in 2016.Previously registered overseas and first registered in the UK in 1991, this example was manufactured in 1988 and thus is a desirable first-generation V-Max, the most sought-after by collectors. The machine is presented in age related condition, with accumulated dirt and possibly overpaint to the engine. The engine turns over but no attempts have been made to start it. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent with be required before further use and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of a V5C Registration certificate; a quantity of expired MoTs recording minimal use between tests; current MoT (expires 17th May 2024); old insurance paperwork; and an HPI report listing the previous colour as blue. 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.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1948 AJS 497cc Model 18 ProjectRegistration no. non registered (See Text)Frame no. 34671 (to saddle tube) and 012559 (to headstock)Engine no. 48/18 8922BAssociated Motor Cycles announced its post-war range of AJS and Matchless 'heavyweight' singles in June 1945. Coded Model 18 and G80 respectively, the two 500cc models shared the same 93mm stroke as their 350cc brethren, coupled to an 82.5mm bore. Housed in a rigid frame with Teledraulic front fork, the rugged overhead-valve engine drove via a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced, the latter initially for export only but available in the UK from 1950, models so-equipped being suffixed 'S'. This AJS Model 18 is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Although the machine displays the registration 'JYW 775', that number is not recorded in the DVLA/HPI database; therefore this motorcycle is offered unregistered and without documents. Its history is not known.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
From the estate of the late David Fletcherc.1968 OSSA 230cc Sport Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. over-paintedEngine no. M-324013●Rare Spanish two-stroke racing motorcycle●Present family ownership since the late 1970s●Considerable in-period race history●Offered for restoration●Substantial quantity of OSSA spares includedDave Fletcher's second OSSA (engine number 'M-324013') was purchased from a fellow competitor at Cadwell Park sometime in the late 1970s. Its origins and specification are not known. Together with his four-speeder (the preceding Lot), Dave raced this five-speed model at club level with considerable success for the next 10-or-so years, latterly in CRMC events. He took both bikes to the Manx Grand Prix in 1983. Dave rode the five-speeder in the Classic Manx Newcomers' race but crashed at Sulby Bridge on the first lap, fortunately without serious injury. The OSSA has been kept in dry storage since last raced in the late 1980s. Dave was in the process of rebuilding it but had not completed the task when he passed away. The engine's top end has been removed (the crankcase mouth being plugged with cloth) but is quite likely to be found among the accompanying spares (see below). Offered for restoration, these two OSSA racers (Lots ??? and ???) are the last remaining machines from Dave Fletcher's sizeable private collection, which was sold by Bonhams at Stafford in October 2014. This five-speed model comes with a vast quantity of rare OSSA spares, enough to maintain a small équipe for several years, which includes a spare engine (twin-plug); cylinder barrels and heads; pairs of crankcases; crankcase outer covers; flywheel assembly; pistons; carburettor parts; clutches; and fairings and screens (see images online).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1913 Triumph 550cc 'Model C'Registration no. BT 1163Frame no. 211607Engine no. 23281•Single family ownership for circa 100 years•An older restoration•Requires recommissioningTriumph's famous 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp (550cc) model for 1914. When this Model C was manufactured there were three other types in the 1914 range: two of 4hp (550cc) and one (the TT) of 3½hp (499cc), the major differences being the kind of transmission employed. 'BT 1163' has been in the vendor's family for circa 100 years, having first belonged to his grandfather. Restored circa 25 years ago by the vendor and his father, the Triumph has not run for at least 15 years and will require recommissioning before further use (the vendor advises us that the engine is free and not seized). Non-original parts are the seat, fuel tank caps, and leather tool bags, all of which were made from scratch. Also, the ignition and carburettor levers are slightly later types (originals available for restoration). Accompanying documentation consists of a 1913 Repairs & Spares Catalogue; reproduction 1912 brochure; DVLA correspondence; a 1923 tax disc; and a current V5C registration document. The machine also comes with a tool roll complete with tools.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collectionc.1935 Triumph 249cc Model 2/1 ProjectRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. F1050Engine no. 1.R5.1770Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his new employer's ageing range on his arrival at Coventry as Triumph's Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up consisted of overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the top-of-the-range 650cc 6/1sidecar tug. Endowed with distinctive timing-gear covers - a feature this most prolific designer would employ at BSA later in the decade – these new Triumph engines were simple yet robust in construction and amenable to a fair degree of tuning in the case of the overhead-valve units. Suitably embellished with extra chrome, the Page singles formed the basis for Edward Turner's sporting Tiger models from 1936 onwards.Presented in incomplete 'barn find' condition, this Model 2/1 twin-port is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1936 Triumph 493cc Model 5/5 Registration no. 656 XUGFrame no. S.2749Engine no. 5.S6.2902.• Present family ownership since 2007• Used regularly up to September 2019• Last started in 2024• Requires recommissioningJust as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival at Triumph as Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/1 sidecar tug. Endowed with distinctive timing covers for the magneto gear drive - 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. Suitably embellished with extra chromium plating, the latter formed the basis for Edward Turner's even more stylish Tiger models from 1936 onwards.The handsome twin-port machine offered here has a four-speed foot change, and the larger 8 inch front brake. '656 XUG' previously belonged to the current lady vendor's late father who acquired it in January 2007, and was passed on to her in 2014. The machine was used regularly up until September 2019, and at time of photography/cataloguing displayed a total of 21,319 miles on the Smiths 80mph speedometer's odometer. Presented in 'oily rag' condition, the Triumph was last started in February 2024; however, it will require some degree of recommissioning following a period of inactivity and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Accompanying documents include old/current V5C Registration Certificates; DVLA tax correspondence; and various bills/receipts for parts, including one for a Morgo single-plunger oil pump in 2020. Also included with the Lot is a selection of spare parts and a spare gearbox (number 'S6-4201').Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1955 AJS 350cc 7R Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 208 (overpainted)Engine no. noneBuilt from 1948 to 1963, Associated Motor Cycles' AJS 7R - known as the 'Boy Racer' - was one of the most successful over-the-counter racing motorcycles of all time. Almost all of Britain's road-race stars of the 1950s and '60s rode a 7R at some stage of their careers, and the model remains a major force in classic racing today. The 7R was conceived as a customer machine for sale to private owners, but was also campaigned by the factory. Although a new design by Phil Walker, the 7R with its chain-driven overhead-camshaft was very reminiscent of the AJS 'cammy' singles of pre-war days. While - initially - not as powerful as the Velocette KTT and Junior Manx Norton, the 7R's robust and simple construction endeared it to the privateer responsible for his own maintenance. While the duplex loop frame and Teledraulic front fork remained essentially unchanged throughout production, the engine underwent almost continuous revision, eventually producing 41bhp in 'short-stroke' configuration. AMC's own gearbox replaced the previous Burman in 1958.The AJS 7R offered here was purchased by the late owner from a UK auction in October 2015. The machine had belonged to the seller since 2009 and was described as a 'very original race bike' (although it should be noted the engine cases are aluminium and not magnesium). It was also said to have undergone a full restoration during 2014. Having been stored in controlled conditions and unused since purchase the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1954 Norton 350cc 'Model 40 International'Registration no. KFZ 1517Frame no. J122/56562Engine no. 58607One 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. Built in 2011/2012, this Norton 'special' consists of a 1954 International alloy engine in a 1954 Dominator 88 rolling chassis with extended oil tank. We are advised the cylinder head has been refurbished with new valves, guides and valve springs, while the crankshaft was fitted with a new big-end bearing by Norton International specialist Stu Rogers. In addition, Manx cams and a new piston/rings were fitted; the magneto refurbished; and the electrics rewired. Other notable features include an Amal TT carburettor; alloy wheel rims with stainless spokes; Bob Newby racing clutch and belt drive; Avon SM tyres; and a Gold Star silencer. Last run in March 2024, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1974 MV Agusta 750SRegistration no. RTT 72MFrame no. MV4C75 214041Engine no. 2140510•Delivered new to Germany•Professionally rebuilt to 'as new' condition in 1991•Present enthusiast ownership since 2012•Completely overhauled in 2019•Exceptional conditionDelivered new to Germany, this MV Augusta 750S was acquired by marque specialists Richard Boshier of PDQ Motorcycles in 1989 from a discerning motorcycle collector in Hamburg. Richard is probably the only MV specialist who actually worked on the 750s when they were new (in the 1970s he worked at SGT in Taplow, who were the importers).Between the summer and autumn of 1991, the MV was completely rebuilt and refurbished to 'as new' condition. This work was fully documented, listing items that were either replaced with new or totally restored. The new owner took delivery on 14th November 1991, at which time the odometer reading was 15,500 kilometres, and subsequently recorded every detail of its use and maintenance over the next 14 years. This included hand rotation of the engine every seven days while in winter storage!The second UK owner, a well-known collector of classic cars and motorcycles, acquired 'RTT 72M' in April 2005 at 28,330 kilometres. The current owner, a long-term member and former secretary of the MV Agusta Owners Club UK, bought the machine in August 2012. This 750S subsequently became the 'Jewel in the Crown' of his motorcycle collection.This 750S is one of approximately 186 examples of the model produced between late 1973 and early 1975, featuring disc brakes, Dell'Orto VHB 27A carburettors, larger combustion chamber, and larger inlet ports.In 2019 the MV was completely overhauled to ensure it was in excellent condition mechanically, the work being undertaken by MV specialists Chiltern Moto Classics. This was ahead of two filming exercises: one by Berlinetta Films and the other a photo-shoot at Brunel University.According to our vendor, the MV is in exceptional mechanical and cosmetic order, performing beautifully in all respects and a delight to ride. Although not concours, it is not far off. The MV has previously been entered into the Salon Privé Concours, exhibited at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, and displayed at local shows and events. Accompanying paperwork consists of restoration invoice, an MV Owners Club dating certificate, and a V5C document.This rare and desirable 750S is said to be a very useable machine that is as much at home on the racetrack as it is on the open road. It is recognised by Richard Boshier as one of the best currently available; indeed, according to him: 'This is undoubtedly the best regularly used MV 750S in terms of mechanical and cosmetic condition currently in the UK.'Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1974 Kawasaki 746cc Z2Registration no. KBJ 172NFrame no. Z2F05495Engine no. Z2E 005672•Rare Japanese Market 746cc Z2 •Rarely seen in the UK•For recommissioning Having established its performance credentials with the Mach III two-stroke triple, Kawasaki went on to ace the opposition again with the awe-inspiring Z1. The model had been planned in 750cc form in the late 1960s but was beaten to the showroom by Honda's CB750. Kawasaki's proposed superbike already had two overhead camshafts to the Honda's one, so its designers redrew the motor as a 900. Launched in 1972 at the Cologne Show, the 'Big Zed' set new road-bike performance standards, at least as far as straight line speed was concerned. With 82bhp on tap, top speed was around 130mph, but if the rider used all that power on twisty roads, things could get exciting. As a fast tourer though, the Z1 excelled. Mildly revised, the model was renamed Z900 for 1976. Characterful in the extreme, these early 'Big Zeds' are served by an enthusiastic owners club and are increasingly sought after today. Few bikes from Japan have had as big an impact on the motorcycling world.In January 1973 Kawasaki launched a 746cc version - the Z2 - specifically for the Japanese market, which was restricted at that time to motorcycles displacing less than 750cc. Reducing the Z1's bore/stroke dimensions from 66x66mm to 64x58mm resulted in an engine with a greater appetite for revs and a still respectable maximum output of 69bhp, some 13 horsepower down on its big brother. Overall gearing was lowered appropriately. An example of a classic Kawasaki rarely seen in the UK, this Z2 was first registered in this country on 22nd September 1983 and appears to be an earlier restoration (date unknown). The V5C states 'Customs Concession: Visiting Forces' - for advice contact HM Customs', indicating the manner in which the vehicle entered the United Kingdom, the V5C records 4 former keepers. The HPI report records the previous colour as blue, and there is dirt to the engine cases, which appear to have been repainted. The machine comes with one ignition key but it should be noted that this key does not seem to engage the saddle lock, which is presently unlocked. Accompanying documentation consists of a V5C Registration Certificate; some expired MoTs (most recent expired June 2018); and some insurance paperwork. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as 'Z2E' only. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required following a period of activity and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:This motorcycle was imported into the UK in 1983 through overseas armed forces channels and was subsequently given a 'Customs Concession.' If purchased by a UK buyer, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price and buyers premium per HMRC's instruction. Once the Import VAT is settled, Bonhams will proceed to request HMRC and the DVLA remove the Customs Concession Note from the V5C Registration Certificate.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collection1950 Norton 596cc Big FourRegistration no. BDC 942Frame no. E7 32921Engine no. E7 32921Norton relied on proprietary engines in its formative years - winning the inaugural Isle of Man TT with a Peugeot-engined machine - before introducing its own design of power unit in 1907. The long-stroke (82x120mm) sidevalve single displaced 633cc and the new model it powered became known as the 'Big 4'. Smaller capacity versions followed and in 1911 the 500 adopted the classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions which would characterise the half-litre (actually 490cc) Norton for the next 50 years. Norton's sidevalve engines were revised for 1914 and in 1921 the Model 16, as it had become known, received a new lower frame, becoming the 16H. Considered by many to be an ideal sidecar 'tug', the Big Four (and 16H) would be continuously up-dated for the next 30-plus years, many seeing service with Allied forces in WW2. Post-war, the Big Four was revised with a shorter (113mm) stroke for a capacity of 597cc before taking its final bow, alongside the16H, in 1954.Acquired by the late owner in 1988, this Big Four is an older restoration offered for recommissioning, or possibly more extensive renovation, and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with the purchase receipt, an expired MoT (1992) and an old-style V5.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estatec.1940 Norton 490cc Model 16H Military Motorcycle ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. W20097Engine no. W78614Introduced in 1911, Norton's new 490cc sidevalve single was among the fastest in its class, being the first machine under 500cc to be officially timed at over 70mph, which was some going for 1911. Small wonder that the slogan 'Unapproachable' began to be applied to the Norton singles at around this time. The 490cc engine was revised for 1914 and the following year gained a new frame with lowered riding position together with the option of a Sturmey Archer three-speed gearbox. When fitted with chain drive, the 490cc sidevalve single became the 'Model 16' in Norton's numbering system, changing to '16H' in 1921 when a new lower frame was introduced. The 16H saw service with the Allies throughout WW2, forming the majority of the 100,000-or-so Nortons supplied to British and Commonwealth armed forces. Machines were modified to meet the needs of their particular sphere of operations, and the 16H proved well suited to military work, being relatively simple in construction and easily maintained while possessing better-than-average ground clearance and good all-round performance.This ex-WD 16H is presented in unrestored age-related condition, ripe for sympathetic restoration. The engine has additional Army stampings, and the machine's original WD identity plate is still attached to the rear mudguard. There are no documents with this motorcycle, the history of which is not known. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1960 Norton 500cc Model 30 Manx Racing MotorcycleFrame no. R10M 86401Engine no. none•Engine built by Ray Petty•Entered by Bee-Bee Racing and ridden by Alistair Frame and Malcolm Lucas•Present ownership since 2008'With a history stretching back almost to the very dawn of motorcycling itself, the Norton single is without doubt the greatest of all the over-the-counter production racers.' - Mick Walker, Manx Norton.Dubbed 'Manx Grand Prix' in 1939, what would become the best-known racing motorcycle of all time had become simply 'Manx' when production resumed in 1946. Norton's over-the-counter Manx racers were much the same as their pre-war counterparts, with single-overhead-camshaft engine, 'square' cylinder head finning, upright gearbox and plunger-suspended 'garden gate' frames. Only the presence of the Roadholder telescopic front fork readily distinguished them from the '39 machines. 1949 brought the first significant change in engine specification, the Manx gaining a double-overhead-camshaft 'head like that enjoyed by the works bikes for many years, but the major development was the arrival of the Featherbed frame for 1951. The works' adoption of the McCandless-designed duplex-loop swinging-arm chassis the previous year had given the Nortons a new lease of life in Grand Prix racing, and Geoff Duke duly took both the 350 and 500cc world titles in 1951. The cycle parts remained essentially unchanged from then on apart from the adoption of a double-sided, twin-leading-shoe front brake for 1962. Manx engine development, though, continued steadily, latterly under Doug Hele's direction, until production ceased at the end of '62, among the most significant design changes being the adoption of 'square' bore and stroke dimensions for 1954 and coarser-pitch bevel teeth in 1957. Loved and admired by all that have ridden one, the Manx Norton in its many forms is a mainstay of today's classic racing scene.The example offered here features a 1960 frame and a 1957 engine. Incorporating new original crankcases, the latter reputedly is the last engine built by famed Norton tuner Ray Petty in 1985. The Manx was owned formerly by Mike Hoskisson of Bee-Bee Racing, and was raced by Alistair Frame and Malcolm Lucas in the Manx Grand Prix (the crankcase halves are stamped 'B' and 'B'.) The late owner purchased the Norton at a UK auction in October 2008, since when it has formed part of his extensive private collection. Having been stored in controlled conditions and unused since purchase the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1980 Honda 748cc CB750FRegistration no. JMT 467WFrame no. RC04-2118026 Engine no. RC04E-2117657After the iconic Honda SOHC 750 had taken the motorcycling world by storm, its replacement was a radical restyle, with a double overhead camshaft motor. Introduced in 1979, the new machine, also known as the KZ, featured twin front discs, Comstar wheels, and an extra 10 bhp over the SOHC K model. Acquired by the previous vendor in 2007, in need of cosmetic attention and some re-commissioning, 'JMT 467W' was treated to new paintwork, courtesy of Dream Machine (invoice on file), and a mechanical overhaul in January 2015 by RTR Motorcycles costing £1253.34 (invoice on file). It was used occasionally during 2015 but, due to work pressures, it has not been used since. Purchased by the current vendor in 2021 at the Bonhams Summer Sale (Lot 802), recommissioning commenced and was running during 2022 where the carburettors were balanced, however a fault occurred shortly after where it was discovered the clutch plates had stuck together. The clutch was stripped and cleaned and put back on the motorcycle but it hasn't been tested since but the engine does turn over still. A list of what the vendor carried out during the recommissioning is detailed below;•Petrol tank & seat rubbers replaced. Seat attachment points cleaned and repainted•Body Side covers rubbers•Starter clutch new roller kit fitted•Air / oil filters & oil drain sump bolt & washer replaced•4x spark plugs replaced•Battery replaced (trickle charger removed 28/01/2024 and negative connection disconnected)•Carburettor split into two but not fully disassembled before cleaning in the ultrasonic bath, covers top and bottom removed•Clutch cable, leaver & retaining pin replaced•Clutch assembly disassembled, cleaned & inspected (plates & springs above specified dimensions in the manual). Reassembled with new lock washer, castle nut, spring retaining bolts, adjuster bolt, case oil seal & gasket.•Clutch cover bolts •Left hand crankcase cover gasket•Accelerator cables replace •Pipe throttle grip and both hand grips replaceDocumentation comprises a current V5C, an old V5C, invoices, an expired MoT, and sundry papers.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estatec.1949 AJS 350cc 7R Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 1376 (see text)Engine no. 49/7R 676Built from 1948 to 1963, Associated Motor Cycles' AJS 7R - known as the 'Boy Racer' - was one of the most successful over-the-counter racing motorcycles of all time. Almost all of Britain's road-race stars of the 1950s and '60s rode a 7R at some stage of their careers, and the model remains a major force in classic racing today. The 7R was conceived as a customer machine for sale to private owners, but was also campaigned by the factory. Although a new design by Phil Walker, the 7R with its chain-driven overhead-camshaft was very reminiscent of the AJS 'cammy' singles of pre-war days. While - initially - not as powerful as the Velocette KTT and Junior Manx Norton, the 7R's robust and simple construction endeared it to the privateer responsible for his own maintenance. While the duplex loop frame and Teledraulic front fork remained essentially unchanged throughout production, the engine underwent almost continuous revision, eventually producing 41bhp in 'short-stroke' configuration. AMC's own gearbox replaced the previous Burman in 1958. The AJS 7R offered here is an older restoration presented in age-related condition. It should be noted that the third digit of the frame number is illegible (believed to be a '7', but possibly a '4'). Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered without documents, its history unknown.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1953 AJS 498cc Model 18C TrialsRegistration no. JNT 855 Frame no. 4246/CEngine no. 53/18 S 1338 CAt the end of the rigid's development with the ultra lightweight model announced in September 1953, those gleaming black machines with proud gold (AJS) or silver lining (Matchless) were the acme of the trials manufacturers' art, and were almost an exact replica of the highly successful works machines.' – Don Morley, Classic British Trials Bikes, Osprey, 1984. Using models based on the wartime Matchless G3 military machine, Associated Motor Cycles dominated the UK trials scene in the years immediately after WW2. Stars such as Hugh Viney and Gordon Jackson riding for AJS, and Artie Ratcliffe and Ted Usher for Matchless, won countless national events while clubmen everywhere favoured the Plumstead marques' products more than those of any of their rivals. At this time most riders favoured the 350cc mount for trials, 500cc models such as this one being comparative rarities, and today these reliable and easily managed models are much favoured in Pre-'65 trials events.Acquired by John Marchant in March 2001, this AJS Model 18 Trials comes with a history file containing sundry bills; some expired MoTs; a quantity of photocopied literature (including a spares list); and old/current V5/V5C documents.This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further use.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1953 Norton 500cc Model 30 DOHC Manx Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. H11M2 48831 (see text)Engine no. H11M2 48831Dubbed 'Manx Grand Prix' in 1939, what would become the best-known racing motorcycle of all time had become simply 'Manx' when production resumed in 1946. Norton's over-the-counter Manx racers were much the same as their pre-war counterparts, with single-overhead-camshaft engine, 'square' cylinder head finning, upright gearbox and plunger-suspended 'garden gate' frames. Only the presence of the Roadholder telescopic front fork readily distinguished them from the '39 machines. 1949 brought the first significant change in engine specification, the Manx gaining a double-overhead-camshaft 'head like that enjoyed by the works bikes for many years, but the major development was the arrival of the Featherbed frame for 1951. The works' adoption of the McCandless-designed duplex-loop swinging-arm chassis the previous year had given the Nortons a new lease of life in Grand Prix racing, and Geoff Duke duly took both the 350 and 500cc world titles in 1951. The cycle parts remained essentially unchanged from then on apart from the adoption of a double-sided, twin-leading-shoe front brake for 1962. Manx engine development, though, continued steadily, latterly under Doug Hele's direction, until production ceased at the end of '62, among the most significant design changes being the adoption of 'square' bore and stroke dimensions for 1954 and coarser-pitch bevel teeth in 1957. Loved and admired by all that have ridden one, the Manx Norton in its many forms is a mainstay of today's classic racing scene.Norton factory records confirm that this machine was despatched to 'Vidal, Spain'. The late owner purchased the Manx from Brooks' sale of the Autokraft Collection in March 1999 (Lot 33, see catalogue extract). Marque specialist Barry Strickland advises that it is rare to see a long-stroke Featherbed Manx in such original condition: all matching, mostly all correct, and very nice. The machine has been fitted with the later Manx flat handlebars (the originals would have been of the 'swan neck' type, while the fly-screen and racing numberplate are missing. Its history since acquisition is not known. It should be noted that the frame number is only partially visible, the frame gusset having been drilled. Recommissioning will be required before the Manx returns to the racetrack. Apart from the aforementioned auction catalogue extract, there are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate2006 Ducati 999 BipostoRegistration no. MX55 HLF (see text)Frame no. *ZDMH400AE5B013888*Engine no. ZDM998W4B*007945*• Present ownership since 2011• Only 10,749 miles from newTo say that the arrival of the 999 struck the Ducati world like a thunderbolt would be a gross understatement, so different was the newcomer from what had gone before. Gone was the familiar pair of horizontal rectangular headlights that had characterised the iconic 916 and its successors, replaced by a pair of vertically stacked circular lights; the result could not have looked more different. Even the trademark single-sided swinging arm had gone, swapped for a conventional double-sided 'arm thanks to designer Pierre Terblanche's new vision of what Ducati's top-of-the-range superbike should look like. The model was introduced in 2002 as the 999 and 999 S, both of which used the 998cc Testastretta engine of the superseded 998. Today the quirky 999 has its own band of dedicated devotees, and there can be no denying that it represented a major step forward in performance terms over the outgoing 998. Supplied new by Ducati Manchester, this 999 Biposto was purchased by the current vendor's late brother in 2011. First registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 2011, it comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '15298'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 10,749 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. As one would expect of a pampered example, the machine comes with its original Ducati black leather wallet containing the owner's manual and stamped warranty/service booklet. The machine comes with a copy of the previous V5C registration document for 'MX55 HLF'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'MX55 HLF' features a 2011 '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. Additional documents include the handwritten purchase receipt of 2011; a copy of DVLA export paperwork; a 2011 MoT certificate; and various invoices/bills. The machine also comes with a paddock stand; bike cover; pillion seats (x2); a main seat, original exhaust system (used); and other sundry spares (close inspection advised). Three keys present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, 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 stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% 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. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N If 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 £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
As used in the Belstaff photoshoot and advertising campaign featuring David Beckham1963 BSA 250cc C15 ScramblerFrame no. C15C.461Engine no. C15 S 4196This BSA C15 Scrambler was used for the Belstaff clothing photo-shoot starring David Beckham (see copies of photographs on file). This production model was based on the works bikes ridden by Jeff Smith and Arthur Lampkin, who were placed 3rd and 2nd respectively in the 1961 European 250 Motocross Championship and 2nd and 3rd respectively in 1962. The C15 was purchased new from Lee & Covells of Ely, Cambridgeshire for £210 18s by a farmer, to ride around his fields at harvest time. He used it for a short period only, then it spent the next 25 years covered up in the farmer's barn. Around 1992, the farmer sold it to a friend, Alan Mills, who used it only for display at local Cambridgeshire shows. John Marchant purchased the BSA online in 2010. It remains in original condition, as sent out by the factory. All chrome, alloy are paintwork are factory original, and even the tyres are 1963 Dunlops. John has fitted electronic ignition, as the original energy transfer system was inadequate even when it was new, let alone decades later. The only other change is a folding right footrest, to allow for a short kickstart lever (changed in 1964 by Lee & Covells). The machine is offered with a file containing mainly photocopied literature. This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further use.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Norton Manx 500cc Model 30 Racing Motorcycle ReplicaRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. noneEngine no. 138•Built by the late engineer owner•McIntosh Manx frame•Molnar Precision engine•Requires finishing'With a history stretching back almost to the very dawn of motorcycling itself, the Norton single is without doubt the greatest of all the over-the-counter production racers.' - Mick Walker, Manx Norton.Dubbed 'Manx Grand Prix' in 1939, what would become the best-known racing motorcycle of all time had become simply 'Manx' when production resumed in 1946. Norton's over-the-counter Manx racers were much the same as their pre-war counterparts, with single-overhead-camshaft engine, 'square' cylinder head finning, upright gearbox and plunger-suspended 'garden gate' frames. Only the presence of the Roadholder telescopic front fork readily distinguished them from the '39 machines. 1949 brought the first significant change in engine specification, the Manx gaining a double-overhead-camshaft 'head like that enjoyed by the works bikes for many years, but the major development was the arrival of the Featherbed frame for 1951. The works' adoption of the McCandless-designed duplex-loop swinging-arm chassis the previous year had given the Nortons a new lease of life in Grand Prix racing, and Geoff Duke duly took both the 350 and 500cc world titles in 1951. The cycle parts remained essentially unchanged from then on apart from the adoption of a double-sided, twin-leading-shoe front brake for 1962. Manx engine development, though, continued steadily, latterly under Doug Hele's direction, until production ceased at the end of '62, among the most significant design changes being the adoption of 'square' bore and stroke dimensions for 1954 and coarser-pitch bevel teeth in 1957. Loved and admired by all that have ridden one, the Manx Norton in its many forms is a mainstay of today's classic racing scene.This Norton Manx was conceived as a personal project by the lady vendor's late engineer husband, who sadly died leaving it uncompleted. Starting circa 2008, the Manx has been built using only the best components from recognised specialists, including a 1961-specification Manx frame and swinging-arm from McIntosh Racing in New Zealand and an 86-bore engine from Molnar Precision in the UK. Other specification highlights include a Quaife five-speed gearbox, Bob Newby clutch, and BTH Components self-generating ignition. The Manx was intended for road use and has been equipped with lights and indicators. It is not known what further works would be required to finish the machine, which as a result is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation includes an extensive file of information on the build, including McIntosh's invoice and a spreadsheet listing components and their suppliers.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate,c.1942 Harley-Davidson 750cc WLC ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see text)Engine no. 42WLC3393Introduced in 1929 as a competitor to Indian's successful 750cc 'flat head' (sidevalve) v-twin, the Harley-Davidson Model D - better known as the '45' (its capacity in cubic inches) - really took off when the USA's entry into WW2 created an unprecedented demand for military motorcycles. Around 90,000 of the WL (military) version had rolled off the Milwaukee production lines before hostilities ceased, and the Harley '45' saw action in just about every theatre of war. De-mobbed Harleys helped meet the upsurge in demand for motorcycles in the immediate post-war years, doing much to establish the marque's reputation worldwide.Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this Canadian-built WLC Military Model has been repainted in civilian covers but still retains its wartime blackout headlamp. The Harley was purchased in 1984 (see letter on file). It should be noted that the registration number is not recorded in the HPI/DVLA database; however, there is a 1954 continuation logbook on file for the registration 'KVW 385', which lists the machine as a 1946 model as opposed to 1942 per the engine number. This logbook may assist the successful purchaser in retrieving that number and re-registering the vehicle under its original registration.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Clive Wood MBE Collection1951 Norton 490cc 500TRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. F3T 40263Engine no. 40263 F3TA season of extensive modification and experimentation, begun during the winter of 1947/48 by the legendary McCandless brothers, designers of Norton's peerless 'Featherbed' racing frame, resulted in the first appearance late in 1948 of an entirely new trials model: the 500T. The shorter and lighter WD 16H frame was used for the newcomer, which featured an ingeniously modified lower fork yoke that reduced the wheelbase to a more manageable 53'. In its original, 'all-iron' engined form the 500T tipped the scales at 320lbs, while the subsequent adoption of an alloy cylinder head and (later) a Wellworthy alloy barrel brought that down to 300lbs. The 500T was announced as a 1949 model at the 1948 Motor Cycle Show, by which time a young Geoff Duke had already won that year's Allan Jefferies Trial riding a 350cc-engined prototype. Numerous other works and privateer competition successes throughout the late 1940s and early 1950s confirmed that Norton had produced a machine as good as, if not better than, any other rigid-framed trials iron.This Norton 500T previously belonged to a Mr John Fuller of North Yorkshire, as evidenced by invoices on file, and has belonged to the late owner since at least 1990 (see NOC dating letter). An older restoration, the Norton is offered for recommissioning and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). There is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1923 BSA 4¼hp Model H2Registration no. SG 7240Frame no. B6066Engine no. 7725The first motorcycles made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company in the early 1900s used proprietary engines such as the Belgian Minerva, and it was not until 1910 that the firm introduced a model entirely of its own design and manufacture. The first to feature the marque's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc (3½hp) sidevalve single, built initially with single-speed, belt-drive transmission and later with a three-speed countershaft gearbox. Well engineered and equally well made, this first BSA proved an enormous success and changed little over the next few years, though for 1912 a two-speed hub gear was available together with an all-chain drive model suitable for sidecar work. For 1914 the range was augmented by a 557cc (4¼hp) long-stroke version featuring a strengthened frame and the new three-speed gearbox, which was designated Model K if fitted with chain-cum-belt transmission or Model H with fully enclosed all-chain drive.This Model H2 was resident in Glasgow and then Orkney before returning to the mainland circa 1970. The vendor advises us that the magneto has been overhauled; the engine rebuilt with a new piston and bearings; and new wheel spindles and bearings fitted. The vendor has enjoyed riding the BSA, which he says 'starts first kick' and has been widely admired. Last run in November 2023, the machine is offered with an old-style logbook and a V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1924 BSA 249cc Model B 'Round Tank'Registration no. PD 302Frame no. B2638Engine no. B2614A top-selling model for BSA in the 1920s, the versatile Model B, or 'Round Tank', was used by just about every tradesman whose job required cheap personal transport. Popular with learners - the fact that the gearbox had only two speeds and that both brakes operated on the rear wheel were attributes guaranteed to re-assure novices - the reliable 250 sidevalve provided many with their first motorcycling experience. Advanced features, for a lightweight, included all-chain drive and pumped lubrication, though the traditional sight feed and auxiliary hand pump were retained. A three-speed version - identifiable by its black tank - was added for 1926 and then the following year a wedge-shaped tank replaced the much-loved original.This rare survivor appears to be in highly original condition. The tank has been repainted at some point but clearly a very long time ago. Remains of the original nickel plate can still be seen and even the tyres appear to be of the period. The old-style continuation logbook dating from 1950 states the approximate date of first registration was 4th June 1924, and records taxation until 1956. The BSA was registered to a Mr Waveral Blake of Oxted, Surrey. Offered with a 1958 tax disc, BMS parts list, and a V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1921 EXCELSIOR 250cc LADIES MODELRegistration no. WC 1256Frame no. 100Engine no. C3943Bicycle makers in the late nineteenth century, Excelsior turned their efforts to creating motorcycles in the reign of Queen Victoria. Their motorcycle production was of single-cylinder machines, with J.A.P. engines initially, turning to Villiers engines for a range of smaller machines in the 1920s, plus Blackburne engines, before building the overhead camshaft Manxman machines in 250, 350, and 500 versions during the 1930s. They also created the 250cc Mechanical Marvel, and won the Lightweight TT on two occasions, in 1929 and 1933. During WWII they created the Welbike for British paratroopers, which later transformed into the Corgi. WC 1256 was purchase by the vendor almost ten years ago, and kept as part of a small collection. It was purchased at auction, and was one of a pair of Excelsiors – his and hers, the other being a conventional small capacity Excelsior for the husband, and this one, a much rarer two-speed Ladies Model, for his wife. Unsuccessful in buying the gents model, he was able to purchase this one. It is believed to have been restored at some time in the past, but has been well-stored ever since, acquiring a nicely patinated look, with many original features. It has not been ridden or run in the present ownership, and will, therefore, require re-commissioning and safety checks before use on the road by a new owner. A suitable mount for a lady (or gentleman) to enter the Banbury Run. Documentation comprises a current V5C, a duplicate VE60 green registration book issued in April 1970, two old purchase receipts, and sundry papers.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1961 BSA 500cc Gold Star DBD34Registration no. 427 ASMFrame no. CB32 10809Engine no. DBD34GS 6058For the majority of enthusiasts the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.This DBD34 Goldie was purchased 'rebuilt and unregistered' by the deceased owner's husband, and registered to him in September 1983 (receipt on file). The machine consists of a frame and engine both dating from 1961; however, they did not start life together. A Gold Star with frame number 'CB32 10809' was originally despatched to Kings Motors in Wolverhampton as a DBD34 Clubman on 19th May 1961, while the engine is from a DBD34 Special Competition Model, despatched on 2nd February 1961 to BSA in the USA. Notable features include alloy wheel rims; an Amal GP carburettor; and the close-ratio RRT2 gearbox (stamping OK). Standing unused for some years, the machine is offered for recommissioning and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of two V5C Registration Certificates and HPI/DVLA check sheets.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1966 Matchless 745cc G15CSRegistration no. BVG 152EFrame no. 119343Engine no. G15CS/119343Following the handful of G15s built for export only in 1962 and fitted with AMC's own 750cc engine, the concept was revived in the middle of the decade using the Norton Atlas engine in the existing G12CSR frame. By this time Norton production had been shifted to AMC's Plumstead factory, and in a further move towards product rationalisation the new G15 roadster (and similar AJS Model 33) was fitted with Norton hubs and Roadholder forks. CSR sports roadsters and trail-styled CS models followed soon after, and these Norton-powered models were the only AMC twins left in production by the end of 1966. Manufacture ceased the following year and today these relatively rare AMC/Norton hybrids are becoming increasingly collectible. This rare, matching-numbers G15CS was despatched on 25th December 1966 to Berliner Motors in New Jersey, USA. The machine was imported from Ontario, Canada circa 1998 and registered in the UK on 15th August 1999. Our vendor purchased the Matchless in November 2009, since when it has been used sparingly in the summertime only and dry stored since purchase; it last ran earlier this year. Accompanying paperwork includes an AJS & Matchless OC dating certificate; old Canadian registration documents; expired MoTs and tax discs; numerous bills; photocopied literature; old/current V5C documents; and a detailed invoice relating to extensive restoration carried out in 1998 at a cost of £1,931.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estatec.1934 Ariel 600cc Model 4F Square Four ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. Y7690Engine no. UA198Designed by the legendary Edward Turner, the Ariel Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this 4F/6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. The '500' was dropped after 1932 but the '600' continued until the end of 1936, its place being taken by the totally redesigned Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine. The '600' reappeared for 1939 as the 4F, redesigned along the lines of its larger sibling, but did not resume production after the war.This dismantled Square Four consists of a frame with forks, headlamp and front mudguard attached; a repainted tank (missing some instruments); an engine; and sundry other spares (unrestored). The 1954 continuation logbook for the lapsed registration 'OC 7686' may assist the successful purchaser in applying to retrieve that number and re-register the motorcycle.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1961 AJS 348c Model 8Registration no. 383 ATP Frame no. 11618 (overpainted)Engine no. 61/8 2630Associated Motor Cycles returned to the 250cc class in 1958 with a brace of all-new singles of neat design. Shared by the AJS Model 14 and Matchless G2, the four-stroke, overhead-valve power unit incorporated its oil tank within the crankcase (following Royal Enfield practice) and appeared to be of unitary construction, although a separate gearbox was retained. The cycle parts comprised an open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel, which was complemented by a telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. A 350cc AJS Model 8/Matchless G5 version arrived for 1960 as an alternative to AMC's traditional 'heavyweight' 350s and remained in production until the end of 1962. Super sports 'CSR' roadsters arrived that year and continued in production after the basic G2/14 was dropped in July 1963, finally disappearing from the range in 1966. Acquired by the late owner in October 1997 and last taxed in 1998, this AJS Model 8 is an older restoration which is offered for recommissioning or further restoration (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of a V5C Registration Certificate, HPI/DVLA check sheets, and an expired MoT (1998).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1922 New Imperial 347ccRegistration no. BF 6069Frame no. D1065S (see text)Engine no. 1C/E 9396/PBuilder of the last British-made machine to win the Lightweight 250 TT in the pre-war era (in 1936), New Imperial was unsurpassed for innovation during the 1930s, with models featuring pivoted fork rear suspension and unitary construction of engine and gearbox. The marque was established in 1900 when Norman Downs acquired a cycle company in Birmingham, which he reorganised as New Imperial Cycles. The firm's first motorcycles, designed along Werner lines, were shown at the 1901 Stanley Show in London but were not well received. Not until 1910 did Downs try again, launching a conventional JAP-powered model - the Light Tourist - that would prove an outstanding success. In racing, New Imperial concentrated on the 250 class, winning the Isle of Man TT trophy for 250cc machines in 1921 and their first Lightweight TT in 1924, a feat repeated the following year. On the commercial front, the late 1920s saw production facilities expand and proprietary engines abandoned in favour of New Imperial's own power units.An older restoration that still presents nicely, this sidevalve JAP-engined New Imperial '350' is offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). Notable features include acetylene lighting and a Smiths 60mph speedometer. The machine comes with a V5C registration document that records the frame number as 'D1065' (omitting the 'S' suffix).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1961 Norton 350cc Navigator DeluxeRegistration no. LSV 413Frame no. 96464/19Engine no. 96464/19The Navigator was the first derivative of the all-new Jubilee 250 twin that had been introduced in 1958. Designer Bert Hopwood's original conception had called for integral cylinder barrels and 'heads, but convention won the day and separate components were used in production. Built in unit with the four-speed gearbox, this modern-looking engine was installed in a Francis-Barnett derived frame with fabricated 'down-tube'. Towards the end of 1960 the 350cc Navigator was announced. The motor was bored and stroked and the cylinder block became a one-piece casting. Otherwise changes were few, although the cycle parts were up-rated with the Roadholder front fork and 8' diameter brake. The Deluxe version came with then fashionable rear enclosure. Motor Cycling managed to get 89mph out of 'their' Navigator Deluxe, which even when subjected to journalistic abuse returned a respectable 56mpg. Production of the Navigator Deluxe ended in 1963, while the standard model lived on for a couple more years. This unrestored Navigator Deluxe is finished in two-tone black/grey. Notable features include 12-volt electrics, a Commando MkIII oil pump modification, and a set of panniers. Accompanying paperwork consists of an old-style buff logbook and a V5C Registration Certificate.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estatec.1922 Triumph 4hp SDRegistration no. FC 4740Frame no. 321817Engine no. 82580 PRRThe first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally bicycle manufacturers - was building its own power units. Triumph's famous 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp model in 1914. Equipped with three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox, it was Triumph's revised 4hp - the Model H - that did such sterling service in WWI, some 30,000 'Trusty Triumphs' seeing action with Allied forces. Up-dated with chain final drive for 1920, it became known as the 'SD' (Spring Drive) because of its clutch-mounted coil-spring shock absorber, and formed the basis of the later four-valve Ricardo model.An older restoration that presents very well, this wonderful Vintage-era Triumph boasts a profusion of delightfully original fixtures, fittings and other details, and is worthy of the closest inspection. Notable features include Lucas 'King of the Road' acetylene lighting; Brooks leather saddle; sprung footboards; tyre inflator; leather-fronted tool boxes; front spring cover; patent markings, etc. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered with a V5C document (incorrectly recording the engine capacity as 350cc).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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