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"My Sin", perfume by LANVIN. France, 1960s.Glass bottle.Provenance: Spanish private collection, formed between 1970 and 1995.Wear and tear due to use and the passage of time.Measurements: 6 x 3,5 x 3,5 cm (bottle); 2,5 x 6,5 x 5,5 cm (base).Bottle of "My Sin", perfume by Lanvin, in moulded glass. Fragrance created in 1924. It is almost full. It has only the lower part of the box as a stand. Lanvin "My Sin" (Mon Péché) was created in 1924 by a mysterious Russian lady called "Madame Zed", who worked on several other Lanvin fragrances. My Sin was perhaps the last in a series of fragrances created for Jeanne Lanvin by the mysterious Russian perfumer, Madame Zed. The history of the house of Lanvin began with the fashion house's founder, Jeanne Lanvin, who was born in 1867 in Paris. She obtained her apprenticeship at Félix and later at Cordeau's, working in Barcelona. Returning to Paris, Jeanne Lanvin became mistress of her own affairs, and founded her own millinery fashion house on rue du Marché Saint-Honoré. Her next address on the extension of her headquarters would be 16 rue Boissy d'Anglais, while the final destination of her business, still standing to this day, is at 22, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

HEINRICH HOFFMANN & HENRY G. SCHLEVOGT(Czech Republic, 1875-1939 / 1904-1984); Bohemia, circa 1935.Perfumery box.Turquoise glass.Provenance: Spanish private collection, formed between 1970 and 1995.Measurements: 16.5 x 9.5 x 4 cm.Czech turquoise glass perfume box from the 1930s, decorated in relief with cherubs, garlands and flowers. Designed by H. Hoffmann and produced by the glassworks Curt Schlevogt - Gablonz for the Ingrid collection. The names Hoffmann and Schlevogt are synonymous with Czech Art Deco glass. Friends and partners, they manufactured their own designs, as well as producing pieces created by other leading designers of the day. They were especially renowned for their moulded glass pieces, often evoking the appearance of hard stones such as jet or lapis lazuli.American-born Curt Schlevogt established his own company focusing on the export of pearls from Jablonec in 1928. In the following years, however, his company also became heavily involved in the production of artistic glassware (tiny objects of applied glass made by moulding or blowing). This was probably caused by his son, Henry Günther Schlevogt, who was extensively involved in the introduction of this type of production at the Jablonec export company A. Sachs & Co. as its representative in the USA.At the 1934 spring fair in Leipzig, the Schlevogt company presented its moulded glass collection under the brand name "Ingrid". The collection was opened and gradually received new patterns. The most artistically impressive ones were the result of the company's collaboration with prominent artists such as Ladislav P?enosil, Zden?k Juna, František Pazourek, Artur Pleva, M. Petrucci, E. Rottenberg and many others. The company gained fame and favour among glass lovers mainly for its fashionable glass materials, jade, turquoise jade and lapis lazuli, of which a significant part of the collection was moulded at the Josef Riedl glassworks in Polubný. A supreme example of the artistic efforts of the Schlevogt company was its "ArtisticCrystallery - Ingrid" catalogue, which included figurative sculptures awarded the Grand Prix at the 1937 World Exhibition in Paris. Among the conventional Art Nouveau and Rococo models, functionalist designs or, eventually, variations on the Art Deco style and Bruno Mauder's designs (vases, jugs) predominated.

ÉMILE GALLÉ (Nancy, France, 1846 - 1904).Perfumer-atomizer, Art Nouveau, ca.1910.Cameo glass.Signed on the side.Provenance: Spanish private collection, formed between 1970 and 1995.Measurements: 17 x 8.5 x 6 cm (glass); 22 cm (total with atomiser).Art Nouveau perfume atomiser designed by Emile Gallé in orange and red cameo glass, acid-etched with floral decoration.Undoubtedly, Emile Gallé was a man totally representative of his time. He was a poet, an artist par excellence, capable of translating his emotions and desires into matter, someone who found in the alchemy of glass, in its light, in its nuances, a form of language. Because of this talent and his mastery, his glassworks became the most famous in France around 1900.Émile Gallé began his career working for his father, who owned a glass and ceramics factory, producing designs with floral and heraldic motifs. Very interested in botany, he studied it in depth during his youth, alternating with drawing classes. Between 1862 and 1864, at his father's request, he travelled around Italy, England and Germany, taking an interest in the applied arts but also in subjects that he would later reflect in his works, such as music, philosophy and nature. On his return he settled in Meisenthal, where his family's glass furnaces were located, in order to fully learn the craft of glassmaking. He also travelled to London and Paris to see the collections of their museums. In 1874 he took over his father's factory and soon achieved great international success, winning prizes at international exhibitions and selling his works to important collections and museums. In 1878 he presented his first creations at the Universal Exhibition in Paris, many of which were inspired by the Japanese artists Hokusai (1760-1849) and Hokkei (1780-1856). In this important exhibition, Gallé discovered three techniques that were to prove decisive for his production: the remarques of the Pantin glassworks, the cameo engraved glass of the English (inspired by the Portland Glass in the British Museum) and the superimposition of layers of different coloured glass presented by Eugène Rousseau. He was the founder and president of the Nancy School, whose principles he always followed. He introduced all kinds of experimental and innovative techniques into his works, as well as some traditional ones. One of these was the introduction of metal sheets between the different layers of glass, thus enhancing the magical effect of his most exclusive pieces. As far as possible, Gallé imposed the characteristics of a style that evolved into free and refined expressions, applying an enormous variety of themes and decorative techniques on opaque and coloured glass, which continue to amaze to this day. Today, pieces by Émile Gallé can be seen in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Brohan Museum in Berlin and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, among many others.

Art Nouveau Perfumer. Paris, France 1900.Moulded glass, acid-etched. Silver.Provenance: Spanish private collection, formed between 1970 and 1995.Measurements: 14,5 cm (height); 3,5 cm (largest diameter).Curious and rare Art Nouveau period perfume box, souvenir of the Paris International Exhibition of 1900, in moulded and acid-etched glass with the "Porte Monumentale" and coat of arms on the back. Foot and stopper in silver. Engraved initialsThe Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900 took place from 15 April to 12 November 1900 in Paris. It covered an area of 120 hectares and was visited by more than 50 million people from 58 countries. The Orsay Station (now the Musée d'Orsay), the Petit Palais, the Grand Palais and the Pont Alexandre III were built to celebrate the Universal Exhibition. The 1900 Exposition was the largest to date, for which the Parisian government began preparations in the city as early as 1892, culminating in a logistically larger event than had been planned in the first place. The call for the design of the main attractions was transformed into a collaboration between designers and architects, who together managed to realise the most visited constructions of the Fair. The Porte Monumentale: also known as the Salamandre, it was located at the eastern entrance to the Fair, in the Place de La Concorde; the gate was crowned by the statue La Parisienne, designed by the sculptor Moreau-Vauthier.

CRICKET - TESTIMONIAL & BENEFIT PROGRAMMES, a large quantity of Testimonial and Benefit Programmes (160 -180) from 1968 - 2009, most Counties players who had benefits or testimonials in the corresponding years are featured, some autographed, please note: a large number are duplicated.

CRICKET YEARBOOKS - WARWICKSHIRE, a collection of Yearbook / Annual Reports, 1951 - 2010 (47) (1952, 1954, 1966, 1971, 1972, 1988, 1989, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 missing) and two books, A Who's Who of Warwickshire CCC and The History of Warwickshire CCC

CRICKET YEARBOOKS - WARWICKSHIRE, a collection of Yearbook / Annual Reports, 1948 - 2008 (54) (1949, 1950, 1955, 1988, 2003, 2004, 2005 missing) a collection of ticket stubs, Members Passes and two books, A Who's Who of Warwickshire CCC and The History of Warwickshire CCC

First World War Ammunition/Transit box, wooden construction, metal handles to sides, vendor states the box belonged to his grandfather who he believes brought it back from France after WW1, 76 cm x 40 cm x 32 cm

G.RANGERS AUTOGRAPHS 1963 Album page removed from vintage autograph book with the autographs of the Rangers players who were playing in the Friendly v Real Madrid We have been instructed by our vendor who’s Father was a prominent figure in Football during the 1950’s & 60’s to offer some extremely rare autographs all of which were gained personally. Our clients Father worked for many of the top European clubs in dealing with all their requirements when playing European games or Friendly tours. He was employed by Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and many others.This unique autograph book gives a timeline of his work and the many friends he made during this time including some of the greatest footballers of this era.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1931 FA CUP FINAL HANKIE - BILLY BASSETT We are informed by the vendor that this was once owned by the great Billy Bassett, it was purchased a number of years ago from a gentleman who was offering for sale several of Bassett's items and this was included. Please see photo of the original advert.

HORSE RACING / GREYHOUNDS - VINTAGE BETTING TICKETS X 10 Circa 1930's / 40's Includes Wally King who was also the manager of Henry Cooper For the age most are in very good condition apart from slight marks on the backs which are plain where they were removed from a scrapbook

1928 FA CUP FINAL BLACKBURN ROVERS V HUDDERSFIELD TOWN SONG SHEET & ROSETTE Song sheet folds and a few small nicks, Rosette good for age These came from a vendor who also included the programme & ticket in our auction and he assures us that the Rosette was from the 1928 Final

Original vintage advertising poster - The last issue of Oz - featuring bold lettering that reads OZ, a magazine cover with photograph of nude people, a caricature of a man pointing his finger with speech bubbles - Well "I" think it's sick-sick-SICK! And anyone who disagrees with "ME" is under arrest! - the lettering next to a scared hissing cat reads - Sex, Drugs, Violence and Bolshevism (ho, ho) from - Richard Neville, Timothy Leary, Adolph Hitler, Martin Sharp, Heathcote Williams and other OZ favourites "Enough is Enough". Oz was an alternative underground counterculture magazine first published in Sydney in 1963, and London from 1967, the creators of Oz were prosecuted on charges of obscenity with final issue of the magazine released in 1973. Excellent condition Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 73x48, year of printing: 1973.

Original vintage advertising poster issued by the Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft (HAPAG) or Hamburg-America Line to promote the cruise ship steamers on their line. The poster displays a cut through view of the ship with all of the compartments on display showing passenger cabins, engine rooms and cargo storage. The ship is identified as Alert Ballin class, Albert Ballin (15 August 1857 – 9 November 1918) was a German shipping magnate. He was the general director of the Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft (HAPAG) or Hamburg-America Line, which for a time was the world's largest shipping company. Being the inventor of the concept of the cruise ship, he is known as the father of modern cruise ship travel. SS Albert Ballin was an ocean liner of the Hamburg-America Line launched in 1923 and named after Albert Ballin, the visionary director of the Hamburg-America line, who had committed suicide several years earlier. In 1935, the ship was renamed Hansa on orders from the German government. Towards the end of World War II, she was employed to evacuate civilians during Operation Hannibal, and sank after hitting a mine. She was later raised and refitted by the Soviet Union and was finally scrapped in 1982. Fair condition, creasing, tears, staining, paper losses, metal bars on top and bottom edges. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 68x99, year of printing: 1920s.

Original vintage advertising poster for Teruel Fiestas del Angel Festivales de Espana / Teruel Festivals of Spain that took place 3-12 July 1965, featuring a dynamic illustration of a Matador bullfighter with a black bull raging at him, set over white, blue, and yellow background. Fiestas del Angel is a traditional festival in the city of Teruel, Aragon, which commemorates the foundation of Teruel by Aragonese knights who with the help of a bull took the Muslim fortress. The festival is celebrated annually on the weekend closest to 10 July, the programme includes music, dancing, singing, street party, performances, and running of the bulls. Printed by Ortega, Valencia. Very good condition, minor creasing, small tear. Country of issue: Spain, designer: Casinos, size (cm): 33x23, year of printing: 1965.

Original vintage sport poster from Sprint - a Spanish cycling magazine for Tour de France 1969 29 June - 20 July, featuring a map of France with the route marked in red with the start in Roubaix and finish in Paris, marking 22 stages covering a distance of 4117km, the reverse of the poster features ?Quien es Quien? - Who is Who in the Spanish Cycling Federation with photographs, and short descriptions of the federation members. The 1969 Tour de France bicycle race was won by a Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx, followed by Roger Pingeon and Raymond Poulidor from France. Good condition, folds, tears, creasing, staining, double sided. Country of issue: Spain, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 63x48, year of printing: 1969.

Set of two rare original vintage Winter Olympic sport posters from a series published as an Alberta tribute to the athletes of the world who participated in the XV Olympic Winter Games held in 1988 in Calgary Alberta Canada.: 1. Poster celebrating the Swiss ski racers Verena Schneider (b 1964) and Maria Walliser (b 1963) "Switzerland Supreme! Two golds for Vreni Schneider Two bronzes for Maria Walliser Alpine Skiing February 20-26, 1988" featuring the two athletes on the winner's podium in black and white against the red and white Swiss flag with the text in stylised red and black letters vertically and with the Alberta logo and Canadian flag below. Very good condition, minor tears, faint creases. Country: Canada, year: 1988, designer: Unknown, size(cm): 57x34.; 2. Poster celebrating the blind Norwegian athlete Hans Anton Aalien (b 1958) "Hurrah for Norge! Hans Aalien, gold for Norway! 5km Exhibition Skiing February 17, 1988 - Hans Aalie is blind" featuring a black and white image of the smiling winner on the podium wearing his medal from the disabled event against the blue, white and red Norwegian flag, the text in stylised white and black letters vertically and above, also in Braille in the bottom white margin with the Alberta logo and Canadian flag below. Good condition, faint waving, minor scratches. Country: Canada, year: 1988, designer: Unknown, size(cm): 57x34.5.

Original vintage propaganda poster - Help Us To Help Them - The Personal Service League - Exists to Help those who are suffering from Unemployment through no fault of their own - featuring an illustration of a family in rags, with father and mother seated and a smiling child on father's back. The Personal Service League was a voluntary organisation concerned with helping ameliorate poverty during the Great Depression. Fair condition, folds, creasing, tears, small paper losses in top left corner, minor staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Angela Leonard, size (cm): 50x34, year of printing: 1930s.

Original vintage propaganda poster aimed at allied soldiers stationed in Europe after the World War Two - Going home? Don't be delayed by V.D. - a military poster from World War II raising awareness about the venereal disease and reproductive health. Design featuring an illustration by a German artist Franz Oswald Schiffers (1902-1976) who worked previously for the Nazi Propaganda Ministry, depicting a soldier in uniform tied up with a rope that forms letters 'VD' with a black and blue map of Europe in the background. Fair condition, tears, drawing, staining, paper losses in margins. Country of issue: Australia, designer: Franz Oswald Schiffers (1902-1976), size (cm): 58x41, year of printing: 1946.

Original vintage propaganda poster aimed at allied soldiers stationed in Europe after the World War Two - Almost! VD - a military poster from World War II raising awareness about the venereal disease and reproductive health. Design featuring an illustration by a German artist Franz Oswald Schiffers (1902-1976) who worked previously for the Nazi Propaganda Ministry, depicting a soldier in uniform with a suitcase at his feet looking at a sailing ship while standing at a pier stopped by a hand with large white letters 'VD'. Good condition, minor creasing, minor staining, small tears, small paper losses in margin. Country of issue: Australia, designer: Franz Oswald Schiffers (1902-1976), size (cm): 58x41, year of printing: 1946.

Original vintage propaganda poster aimed at allied soldiers stationed in Europe after the World War Two - Delayed! - a military poster from World War II raising awareness about the venereal disease and reproductive health. Design featuring an illustration by a German artist Franz Oswald Schiffers (1902-1976) who worked previously for the Nazi Propaganda Ministry, depicting a soldier chained to large white letters 'VD' on a pier looking at a city across the sea. Excellent condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: Australia, designer: Franz Oswald Schiffers (1902-1976), size (cm): 56x41, year of printing: 1946.

Original vintage artist print propaganda poster with a collage of images - planes dropping bombs with American eagles set over white stars, with lettering that reads - Go Ike Go / Try some of these hot peppers in your kraut stew you mothers / Whistle while you work, Hitler is a jerk, Mussolini broke his weeny, now it doesn't work. The artwork is printed on a paper with a Nazi post stamp pattern background with portraits of Hilter and a swastika in the centre. This poster was most likely made in the late 1950s or early 1960s as it references Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. Excellent condition, pattern on reverse. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 43x28, year of printing: 1950-60s.

Original vintage Soviet space program propaganda poster The World's First Orbital Station - is Soviet! featuring photographs of Vladimir Shatalov, cosmonaut pilot, Soyuz-4 ship commander, lieutenant colonel, Boris Volynov, cosmonaut pilot, Soyuz-5 ship commander, lieutenant colonel, Aleksei Yeliseyev, cosmonaut pilot, flight engineer, candidate of technical sciences, Yevgeny Khrunov, cosmonaut pilot, research engineer, lieutenant colonel. Soyuz 4 was launched on 14 January 1969, the test flight mission was to dock with Soyuz 5 that was launched on the next day, the spacecrafts docked on 16 January by Khrunov and Yeliseyev who had to spacewalk from one vehicle to the other to dock them, the test flight mission brought closer the Soviet lunar landing. Horizontal. Good condition, tears, creasing, staining, folds. Country of issue: Russia, designer: V. Cheredintsev, size (cm): 60x103, year of printing: 1969.

Original vintage anti-racism propaganda poster published by the Organisation of Solidarity with the People of Asia Africa and Latin America (OSPAAAL), an organisation founded in Havana Cuba in 1966 as a political movement to fight imperialism and defend human rights, producing revolutionary posters in Spanish, English, French and Arabic that were stapled into their Tricontinental magazine and sent to subscribers around the world. Dynamic design by the graphic designer Morante (Rafael Morante Boyerizo; b 1931) with the OSPAAAL logo and text above - Power to the People George - in honour of the African-American activist and Black Panther Party and Soledad Brothers member George Lester Jackson (1941-1971) who was shot dead by guards at San Quentin Prison following an unsuccessful escape attempt, featuring a black and white silhouette of the dying man with his blood running down in the red, white and blue colours of the American flag from three gun shot wounds against a white background. Horizontal.  Excellent condition. Country of issue: Cuba, designer: Rafael Morante Boyerizo, size (cm): 33x53, year of printing: 1971.

Original vintage World War Two poster Save Fuel for Battle (The Husband Who Waster the Hot Water), featuring a comical cartoon illustration by H. M. Bateman (1887-1970) depicting a gentleman shaving in the bathroom as lady enters and scolds him for wasting hot water. Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by Chromoworks. Issued by the Ministry of Fuel And Power Good condition, folds, tears on folds, creasing, staining, discolouration. Country of issue: UK, designer: H.M. Bateman, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1940s.

BronzeIndia , 12th century Pala Dynasty RevivalDimensions: Height 52 cm Wide 34 cm Depth 25 cm without black baseWeight: 16.100 grams without black baseAn outstanding, large bronze depicting the Vedic Sun God Surya standing on a three-tiered expansive throne with geometrical shape on several foots. Between the first and second tier we see his seven horses who are often pictured pulling his chariot, seven as the seven colours of light or the seven days of the week. In the center before him is a seated smaller deity. Surya is standing on a double reverse lotus base. He is wearing taller boots indicating a Central Asian origin and a short dhoti with pattern fastened around his waist with a belt. A knife in a sheath is attached to this belt and a large garland is dangling above his knees. His upper body is only decorated with a large chest ornament and he is holding his hands in front of him with the ring fingers touching the thumbs and holding the stems of two sunflowers. The face is calm and serene with a long slender nose and smooth cheeks. He is wearing a high tiara. An ornamental halo is positioned around the back of his upper body and two sunflower blossoms to his shoulders.

BronzeIndia , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 48 cm Wide 39 cm Depth29 cmWeight: 5.500 gramsIn India the boar is seen as a symbol of fertility but also Vishnu once appeared as a boar to save the earth, which was sunk into the ocean by the demon Hiranyaksha who had gained invincibility against all creatures he could name. He forgot about the boar, thus Vishnu turned into a boar, killed the demon and carried the earth back from the ocean on its tusks. This intricate mask shows a boar with bulging eyes and decorated with jewellery and a headpiece, the small tusks sticking out from the mouth.

BronzeSouth-India , 17th centuryDimensions: Height 8 cmWeight: 183,8 gramsFine statue of the Goddess of War. The base is a lotus throne with beaded rim. The ten-armed Durga is holding her weapons and ritual objects while standing on her mount and vahana, the tiger. She is slaying and ultimately decapitating the buffalo demon Mahishasura who was known for pursuing his evil deeds by shape-shifting. This scene called Mahishasuramardini “Crusher of Mahishasura” is a popular theme and has been reproduced in countless murals, manuscript paintings and even contemporary art.

Bronze fire-giltChina / Tibet , 17th centuryDimensions: 8 x 5 x 3,5 cmWeight: 302 gramsSeated astride his goat reclining on a rocky base, the animal’s head turned towards the deity, his right hand on the hind-part of the goat while the left is holding a bowl issuing a flame, wearing various garments, scarf draped around his shoulders, bejewelled, his elderly face displaying a serene expression, moustache and beard framing his mouth and chin and his hair combed in a chignon secured with a band, the reverse of base inscribed with his name.German private collection, according to records since before 2005 in EuropeAgni is the Hindu god of fire who was absorbed into the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon as guardian of the southeast. He is depicted riding a goat, and holding a pot of fire in his hand. For reference, see Rubin Museum, museum number: C2004.4.1, HAR6527Minor wear to gilding, very slightly chipped, resealed

Copper and Silver with semi-precious stones and partial gildingNepal , 19th centuryDimensions: Height 35 cm Wide 28 cm Depth 5,5 cmWeight: 2.905 gramsAn intricately designed travelling shrine or gau in rectangular shape with two eyelets at the top. The shrine's center is decorated with a seated Buddha image on a reverse lotus throne with ornamental halo framing the god who is gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. The Buddha is dressed in robes, his body part are designed with stone inlay in red colours. The effigy is surrounded by a myriad of floral ornamentals all over. The center part is divided from the outside be a rectangular frame with a line of turquise stones. The outer edge of the gau is also designed with flowers and ornamental twirls. The whole piece is created with rich stone inlay in various colours, shapes and sizes. The backside of the gau is also decorated with relief pattern of flowers and ornaments.

1949 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel ProjectRegistration no. MLG 464Frame no. 2244Engine no. PY2977Introduced in 1925, Scott's Flying Squirrel sports model came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive in the range. Subsequent improvements included the duplex frame and bigger brakes first seen on the works bikes in 1926, and the magneto-platform Pilgrim pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines.This Flying Squirrel was built from mainly 1930s parts and first registered in 1949. The accompanying original logbook lists only six owners including the vendor, who acquired the Scott in November 1968. The logbook notes a change of engine from 'FZ1425' (498cc) to the current 'PY2977' (596cc Power Plus) in May 1950, although the engine capacity remains uncorrected (likewise in the accompanying old-style V5). Running when stored in the mid-1980s, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1968 Matchless 497cc G80CS Registration no. NHU 457FFrame no. C11540Engine no. G80CS/ 5559Although they never possessed the financial resources of chief rival BSA, Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) established a formidable reputation in off-road competition in the 1950s, winning the British 500cc Moto-Cross Championship on four occasions, while in the USA, desert race victories by riders such as Walt Fulton and Bud Ekins ensured a healthy demand for AMC's Matchless G80CS and AJS 18CS scramblers. Production of the G80CS ceased in August 1965 but this example was not first registered until January 1968. Purchased from the preceding owner, who had struggled to kick it over because of the high compression, 'NHU 457F' is a lovely original example, currently displaying a believed-genuine total of 13,010 miles on the odometer. The engine does not turn over and the machine will need re-commissioning before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, this rare G80CS is offered with a V5C.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1977 Laverda 981cc 3CL ProjectRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. 5123Engine no. 5123Introduced in 1972, the 3C (later 3CL) was the first of Laverda's much admired family of classic three-cylinder 'muscle bikes' that would do so much to establish its reputation as one of Italy's foremost purveyors of high-performance motorcycles. Imported from Spain, this Laverda 3CL was purchased from Mdina Italia of West Sussex in 1994 by the current owner, who then commenced a full restoration. The engine was totally rebuilt and many other parts refurbished and repainted. However, the rebuild ground to a halt in the 1990s and the machine was then dry stored for the following 25-or-so years. Offered now for completion and accompanied by a large quantity of parts, some refurbished and others new or original items, this rare 3CL represents a most rewarding project for the successful purchaser. The machine is offered with the 1994 purchase receipt and a Spanish registration document. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1972 Honda CB125SRegistration no. EOB 698K (see text)Frame no. CB125S-1017697 Engine no. CB125SE 1015006This Honda CB125S belonged to the current lady vendor's late father who, sadly, has passed away, hence the decision to sell it. The vendor advises us that the machine was fully restored circa 10 years ago and was in running condition at that time, although it is now showing signs of deterioration. Thus the machine is offered for re-commissioning or more extensive restoration and is sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition being unknown. The odometer reading is 20,678 miles and the machine carries a tax disc that expired in 1981. No other history is known. There are no documents offered with this Lot; however, the registration number 'EOB 698K' is listed in the HPI/DVLA database. Nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the vehicle's registration number prior to bidding.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1973 Honda ST70 Dax 'Mini Bike'Registration no. OOW 610MFrame no. ST70-143209Engine no. ST70E-127120With the launch of the CZ100 in 1960, Honda created the class of machine known as 'monkey bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single, and an ultra-short wheelbase, small wheels and a vestigial fuel tank were all features of a machine which, in the case of the folding handlebar version, could be fitted into the boot of car.This Dax belonged to the lady vendor's late father, a motorcycle enthusiast who collected bikes for some 40-plus years. Sadly, he passed away in 2020, hence the decision to sell. Kept at home and ridden sparingly, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition being unknown. The 6,491 recorded mileage is believed genuine. Offered with an old V5.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1975 Yamaha 49cc FS1-ERegistration no. NUD 350P (see text)Frame no. 394-034130Engine no. 394-050877 (see text)This FS1-E belonged to the lady vendor's late father, a motorcycle enthusiast who collected bikes for some 40-plus years. Sadly, he passed away in 2020, hence the decision to sell. Kept at home and ridden sparingly, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition being unknown. (The odometer reading is 12,039 miles.) There are no documents offered with this Lot; however, the registration 'NUD 350P' is listed in the HPI/DVLA database but it should be noted that the engine number does not match that listed on the HPI report. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the vehicle's registration number and the originality of its components prior to bidding.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1981 Yamaha QT50Registration no. SFC 560XFrame no. 5F3-001223Engine no. 5F3-001223The Yamaha QT50 'noped' (moped without pedals) was produced from 1979 through 1992. Boasting a top speed of around 30mph, the QT50 featured a 49cc two-stroke engine slung beneath a simple frame consisting of a single large-diameter steel tube. Its maintenance-free shaft-drive was contained in the single-sided swingarm.This QT50 belonged to the lady vendor's late father, a motorcycle enthusiast who collected bikes for some 40-plus years. Sadly, he passed away in 2020, hence the decision to sell. Kept at home and ridden sparingly, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition being unknown. The last tax disc expired on 28th February 1993; unfortunately, no other history is known. The Yamaha is offered with an old (part) V5 document showing the last change of keeper as 27.2.92.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Numerically the last Rocket Gold Star built, Property of the late Alan Windsor 1963 BSA 646cc Rocket Gold StarRegistration no. 544 HORFrame no. GA10 1898Engine no. DA10R 10382The Rocket Gold Star offered here - frame number 'GA10 1898', engine number 'DA10R 10382' - is numerically the last Rocket Gold Star built and was despatched to Phillips Bros (Aldershot) Ltd on 10th September 1963. The earliest registration record available is an old-style continuation logbook issued in June 1972 to Mr David Shepherd of Mitcham, Surrey. Three further owners are listed and the machine appears to have spent the rest of its life in the South London/North Surrey area. In September 1977, Hartgate Ltd of Mitcham, Surrey sold the RGS to the immediately preceding owner, who has confirmed that he sold the machine to Alan Windsor in 1984.An older restoration, '544 HOR' displays a total of 83 miles on the odometer and carries a tax disc that expired on 31st July 2006. A Bob Newby belt primary drive kit is fitted and it should be noted that one of the centre stand lugs has broken and the centre stand is detached. It possibly has an electronic ignition fitted as well. The machine would respond to detailing and will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use (the engine turns over). Additional documentation includes sundry bills; assorted correspondence; a quantity of expired MoTs; and old/current V5C Registration Certificates. The machine also comes with an original BSA spares catalogue. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of the late Alan Windsor 1964 Honda CB160Registration no. AKO 57BFrame no. B160 1000039Engine no. B160E 9006549Launched in 1964, the CB160 followed the pattern of previous Honda parallel twins, though with 360-degree crankshaft layout rather than the larger twins' 180-degree type, and used the recently introduced tubular spine frame and telescopic forks. Small as a '125' yet packing a 16.5bhp punch, the CB160's excellent power-to-weight ratio and fine handling endowed it with performance at least equal to that of most British 250s. With an overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter, rev counter and a twin-leading-shoe front brake, the CB160's specification and degree of refinement was unmatched by any of its home-grown rivals. It is now one of the most desirable of early Japanese classics. Alan Windsor purchased this CB160 from his friend, the late Colin Seeley, in October 2015 (sales receipt on file). An older restoration, the Honda had previously belonged to Mr Kevin Fitzgerald, who took it to his home in France, and before him to one Charlie Williams (see letter on file). Colin Seeley had owned the machine since 2008 when it was re-imported from France. The current odometer reading is 29,988 miles. Re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before this charming little Honda returns to the road. The machine is offered with DVLA correspondence, a V5C document, and a (copy) workshop manual. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1976 Honda PC50 MopedRegistration no. GDR 227NFrame no. 2094501Engine no. 09120Built initially with an overhead-camshaft engine but subsequently with an OHV type, Honda's PC50 arrived in 1969. A simple to use, 'twist-'n-go' model with single gear and automatic clutch, the economical PC50 was soon almost as common a sight on UK streets as the ubiquitous C100 Super Cub. This PC50 was purchased new by her husband for its first lady owner, who never road it! Kept in storage, its registration passing from mother to daughter, the machine has covered a mere 11 miles from new. In July 2016, Dream Machine Motorcycles of Modbury sold the Honda to the current vendor, a well-known West Country dealership where it has since formed part of their collection of 'display motorcycles'. All oils have been drained, and re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the road. Offered with the 2016 sales invoice, a V5C and keys.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1968 Lawton Aermacchi 344cc Ala d'Oro Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. none•Believed purchased circa 1980•Believed a six-speeder•Comprehensive fileAermacchi is a household name among motorcyclists thanks to its heroic achievement of producing the most highly developed and successful overhead-valve racing single ever made: the 'Ala d'Oro' (Golden Wing). Alberto Pagani's 9th place on the 250's Dutch TT debut in 1960 demonstrated the bike's potential, which was confirmed the following week when Pagani finished 5th at the Belgian Grand Prix. The need for more power led to short-stroke engine dimensions (of 72x61mm) being adopted for 1964, by which time a '350' version had appeared. Although the pushrod Aermacchi never won a World Championship race, it did achieve a number of 2nd places, Alan Barnett's in the 1970 Junior TT on a Lawton Aermacchi being one of the most memorable. Despite a lack of ultimate success in Grands Prix, the Aermacchi single was outstandingly successful at national level and today, having benefited from another four decades of development, remains a competitive force in historic motorcycle racing. In the UK the Aermacchi name is synonymous with that of Syd Lawton of Lawton & Wilson, the Southampton-based importers, who took on the concession in May 1963. Crucially, Lawton had been a keen racer until a serious accident at the Isle of Man TT in 1953 put an end to his career, and he saw racing as a way to boost sales. As the official importers, Lawton & Wilson enjoyed a measure of factory support for their racing activities and carried out their own independent development programme. They received one of the first '350' dry clutch models for 1966, which was ridden by Dave Degens to good effect. Syd Lawton played an active part in the classic racing movement from the late 1970s onwards, supporting numerous riders including Richard Swallow. He died in 1997.It is not known for certain when the vendor purchased this '350' Aermacchi (believed to be a six-speeder) from Antrim Motorcycle Services, though there are bills on file dating back to 1980, some from Syd Lawton and Dick Linton, and others from the renowned Norton and Aermacchi tuner, Francis Beart. The Aermacchi was advertised as 'un-raced since 1970, first class condition'. Ridden by the owner, this Aermacchi was a class winner in the CRMC's Classic Bike Magazine Kenning Championship in 1983. Little use in recent times, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the racetrack.The machine comes with a comprehensive file of bills, technical data, illustrated parts lists, correspondence, a CRMC Machine Registration Certificate, and a dynamometer printout showing maximum power as 46.45bhp.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1982 Kawasaki KR250 Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 601F7818Engine no. TE 601 101•Engine professionally refurbished•Last used at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2014Few machines in Grand Prix racing's modern era have enjoyed such a lengthy period of dominance as the Kawasaki 'tandem twins' that ruled the 250 and 350 classes from 1978 to 1982, winning 72 GPs and securing eight World Championships for the Japanese manufacturer. A radical design, the KR250/350 employed the rotary inlet valves that had been a feature of previous Kawasaki two-strokes, but avoided the associated disadvantage of excess width (when applied to a conventional parallel twin) by using two inline cylinders with separate geared-together crankshafts. As well as the advantage of asymmetrical inlet timing, the use of direct crankcase induction via rotary disc valves enabled an extra transfer port to be accommodated in the cylinder where the inlet port would have been, while the tandem arrangement also left more room for the side transfer ports. After an inauspicious debut season in 1975, the KR250 took a Grand Prix sabbatical in 1976, returning to the fray in '77 in heavily revised form with altered crankshaft phasing and mono-shock rear suspension. Mick Grant scored the KR's debut GP victory at Assen that year and followed up with a win in Sweden, but it was not until Kork Ballington's arrival the following year that the KR posed a serious championship threat. The South African went on to secure both the 250 and 350 World Championships in 1978 and '79, while German Anton Mang took the 250 World Championship in 1980 and '81 and the 350 title in 1981 and '82. This particular KR250 is believed to have been campaigned by the French rider Jean-François Baldé, although, unfortunately, there is no firm documentary evidence to support this. Further research may yet prove fruitful but bidders should satisfy themselves as to the authenticity. Baldé had begun his Grand Prix career in 1973 in the 500cc class. He scored his first victory (riding a KR250 Kawasaki) in 1981 at the Argentine Grand Prix and went on to finish 2nd in the 250cc World Championship that year, his best-ever result. Consistency was the key to Baldé's success in 1981, the Frenchman scoring points in 10 out of the 12 rounds and finishing on the podium six times. His KR250 was outpaced in 1982 but on the KR350 he secured three World Championship victories, finishing 3rd overall at the season's end. He switched to Yamahas in 1983 and retired at the end of the 1989 GP season. In a 16-year career in Grands Prix, Baldé started over 200 races and finished on the podium's top step five times. Sadly, there were to be no points-scoring finishes in 1989.An excellent example, the Kawasaki was last used at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2014, although, sadly, the vendor can no longer remember who rode it. Re-commissioning will be required before further use. Copy KR250/350 service manuals are included in the sale.With the 250cc class now defunct at World Championship level, these purpose-built Grand Prix racers are becoming increasingly collectible and this KR250 represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire an example believed raced by one of France's foremost Grand Prix stars of the 1970s and 1980s.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1978 Maxton-Yamaha TZ750 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. none•One of only 16 Yamaha TZ750s made by Maxton Engineering•History unknown•Last used eight years ago•Requires re-commissioningAlthough Formula 750 had been intended as a class for modified production road bikes, Yamaha managed to get its purpose-built TZ750 racer homologated provided that at least 200 were built. Yamaha's new F750 contender drew on the Iwata firm's tried-and-tested two-stroke technology, its engine looking like two TZ350 twins on a common crankcase, although in actual fact few components were shared. The TZ350's 64x54mm bore/stroke dimensions were retained, giving the first TZ750 model (retrospectively re-designated TZ750A) a capacity of 694cc. Together with the contemporary YZR500 Grand Prix machine, the TZ750 was the first Yamaha road-racing motorcycle to feature reed valve induction, a measure considered necessary to broaden what would otherwise have been an unacceptably peaky power delivery. The TZ750 engine was built in unit with a six-speed gearbox and went into an entirely new, twin-shock frame that looked reminiscent of the Rob North-designed chassis used by the racing BSA-Triumph 750 triples. Despite the 'TZ750' moniker, displacement remained at 694cc until October 1974 when the second batch of TZ750Bs was released featuring a full-size (747cc) engine.Like the smaller TZ twins, the TZ750 was an enormous success, providing privateers the world over with the means to compete against the factory teams in Formula 750. Packed grids of near-identical bikes made for close racing, and no-one who witnessed these demanding machines being wrestled around UK short circuits, the Isle of Man TT course, or Daytona's bumpy banking will ever forget the sight. Recent research suggests that Yamaha eventually made slightly fewer than 800 of these spectacular motorcycles, which today are highly sought after by collectors and classic racers alike. Conceived at a time when rising power outputs were often more than factory frames and suspension could cope with, the TZ750 inevitably attracted the attentions of proprietary frame-makers, one of the foremost in the field being Cheshire-based Maxton Engineering. Designed and built by Ron Williams, Maxton frames and (later) suspension units were, and still are, regarded as among the best there is. This machine is one of only 16 Yamaha TZ750s made by Ron Williams. Unfortunately, nothing is known about when or by whom it was first raced. Last run eight years ago, the machine was crashed by the vendor at Spa Francorchamps, denting the left-side expansion chamber but otherwise causing only cosmetic damage, and has seen little use since. Full re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the racetrack. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1972 Machin-Yamaha 125cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. AS3-220205 (see text)• Frame built by Jack Machin• One of only a handful made• Modified Yamaha AS3 engine• Unused in the present ownership for almost 40 years• 'As last raced' conditionIt would be fair to say that during the 1970s and into the 1980s the Japanese manufacturers' frame and suspension technology left a lot to be desired, both on road and track. The result was the emergence of a cottage industry of bespoke frame makers such as Harris and Spondon in the UK, and Bimota and Nikko Bakker in Europe, plus a host of smaller enterprises on both sides of the Channel.The machine offered here incorporates a frame made by Jack Machin, brother of the late Steve Machin, the former British 250cc Champion who was tragically killed in a testing accident at Cadwell Park in 1974. Steve Machin and his business partner Dave Saunders operated out of the Machin & Saunders garage at West Barkwith near Wragby, Lincolnshire. They modified and prepared Steve's race bikes and those of their customers, including manufacturing frames for the racing Yamaha TD and TR twins. One of their projects was an extensively modified Yamaha AS3 125, for which Jack Machin constructed a new and vastly superior rolling chassis. The engine too came in for modification: the cylinder fins being removed, and an aluminium water jacket welded on. The water-cooling helped reduce the power-sapping cylinder distortion of air-cooled two-strokes once they got hot; no water pump was employed, the water circulating via the thermo-syphon principle. The machine offered here has an engine modified in this way, though whether it was originally sold as a complete motorcycle or as a rolling chassis to take the customer's own engine is not known.It is understood that Jack Machin made only two of these frames for the 125 class: one for himself (later sold to Clive Horton) and the other for club racer Dave Saltwell. Their effectiveness can be judged from the fact that Clive Horton used his to secure his only Isle of Man TT victory, which came in the 1974 Lightweight 125cc event. The whereabouts of Clive's machine are known, so by a simple process of elimination the Machin-Yamaha offered here must be Dave Saltwell's. Nothing else is known about the history of this machine, which was bought by the previous owner from an MCN advertisement in 1981. The motorcycle has been dry-stored since then and not been used. Its mechanical condition is not known and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed (it should be noted that there is damage to the engine number stamping). There are no documents with this Lot.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1972 Triumph 1,000cc T150 Trident 'Rob North' Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. VTM 22KFrame no. ME 0061Engine no. T150 DG 01969This Trident racer has belonged to the late owner since October 2008 and was already in Rob North specification when bought from Jon Blythe by previous owner John Young in March 2002 (purchase receipt on file). However, it should be noted that the V5C states that Mr Young registered the machine in 1999, which is supported by other documents. It appears Mr Young was also considering purchasing a different Rob North from John Blanchard (see file). An email on file from Jon Blythe states that the machine was built for him in 1980 around a Miles Engineering frame and used for racing in Holland where he lived (sales invoice on file). It also states that the engine features a 1,000cc Norman Hyde conversion and was rebuilt by Trevor Gleadall (who took over Les Williams' business) in 1998. The Trident last ran at Cadwell Park in 2021 and is presented in 'as last used' condition; re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the racetrack and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. Additional documentation consists of numerous bills; SORN paperwork; a quantity of old tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2016); and old/current V5/V5C documentsOffered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The ex-Les Graham, Swiss Grand Prix-winning 1948 Velocette 348cc KTT MkVIII Racing MotorcycleFrame no. SF 121Engine no. KTT 973•Originally owned and prepared by Reg Dearden•Raced by Les Graham throughout the 1951 season and into 1952•Known ownership history•Present ownership since 2005•Last run in 2012•Kept on museum display for the last 10 yearsWith its deep petrol tank, massively finned overhead-cam engine and purposeful appearance, the MkVIII KTT is unquestionably one of the most beautiful racing motorcycles ever made. The talking point of Velocette's new racer on its introduction in 1939 was swinging-arm rear suspension, an innovation first seen on the works bikes in 1936. By now tried and tested, the Velocette rear suspension comprised a pivoting fork made from tapered tubing and complemented by a pair of Dowty Oleomatic air-sprung struts. The rest of the cycle parts remained much as those of the rigid-framed MkVII. The engine, while basically the same as its predecessor's, incorporated a number of improvements intended to enhance power and reliability, and despite the springer's increase in weight over the rigid model, its superior performance and excellent handling made the MkVIII KTT a formidable competitor. Despite its pre-war origins, the MkVIII KTT proved good enough to provide Freddie Frith and Velocette with the 350cc World Championship in 1949, a year in which he won every Championship round, though in most cases courtesy of a special works twin-cam engine. Just 49 MkVIIIs were constructed prior to WW2 and a further 189 up to the end of production in 1950. Today the MkVIII KTT is one of the most sought after of all British racing motorcycles. Previously believed lost, the 1948 example offered here is Les Graham's Swiss Grand Prix-winning machine. Factory records show that this machine - engine number '973', frame number 'SF 121' - was sold new on 21st May 1948 to Fearnly's, a dealership in Manchester. Despite passing through a number of hands, it has remained in the North West of England for almost its entire life. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire in 1911, Les Graham began his racing career in the late 1920s but it was not until the late 1930s that a succession of good results on a home-prepared OK-Supreme got him noticed, leading to a job with the company. During WW2 Les Graham flew Lancaster bombers and was awarded the DFC. De-mobbed in 1946, he was approached by fellow racer and ex-RAF man, Wing Commander J M 'Jock' West, who offered him a job at Associated Motor Cycles that included riding the new AJS 'Porcupine' and 7R. After a difficult 1948 season bedevilled by unreliability and handling problems, Les won the first ever 500cc World Championship in 1949 aboard the improved Porcupine. He continued with AJS for 1950, finishing third in both the 350cc and 500cc World Championships, and at the season's end was offered a contract by MV Agusta. The Italian team was not contesting the 350cc class at that time, so for '51 Les used what was still, despite its age, one of the most competitive Junior-class mounts: the Velocette KTT. Riding the Velo, Les achieved good results at Mettet and Floreffe and finished 2nd at the Spanish Grand Prix, before triumphing over treacherously wet conditions to win the Swiss Grand Prix at Berne's Bremgarten Forest circuit. Les went on to win many more 350cc races in the 1951 season and the prize money the little Velo netted him was in excess of £5,000 (approximately £165,000 today). A further two Grand Prix wins in 1952 saw Les finish 2nd in the 500cc World Championship that year while he continued to race the KTT in the Junior class. In 1953, Les finally broke his Isle of Man TT 'duck', winning the Lightweight 125cc race for MV. Sadly, he was killed during the Senior event later in the week (see Classic Motorcycling Legends No. 6 'The Les Graham Story'). Les Graham's Swiss GP-winning KTT was owned by Manchester-based tuner/entrant Reg Dearden during the whole time that it was ridden by Les, and indeed was built by Reg specifically for Les to use in the 1951 season as his contract with MV was only for a 500cc ride. The bike proved to be extremely quick following modifications designed and made by Reg, to such an extent that Bertie Goodman (of Velocette) asked if he could take the engine for bench testing. This they did but not before Reg had replaced the special cylinder head with a standard one! Bertie could not understand why it was so quick, as it only produced a couple more brake horsepower than their factory models. Needless to say the secret was in the valve train!As far as Reg Dearden's son Nigel is aware, the only other person to ride the KTT after Les Graham's death was another of Reg's many riders, George Costain. Interviewed in Classic Motorcycling Legends (Issue 2), George Costain recalled riding it in the Southern 100. The KTT remained in Reg Dearden's hands until he sold it to Lancashire-based collector of classic racing motorcycles, Eric Biddle, circa 1968 (four years before Reg's death) on the understanding that Eric was to restore the machine and if it was ever offered for sale Reg would repurchase it. Sadly, this did not happen as Reg died in January 1972. As pictured in the catalogue, the bike is somewhat different from how it was when purchased by Eric Biddle. Notably, the front mudguard had two light alloy valances riveted onto each side to stop spray, and the seat was a one-piece affair, made by Les himself, with a rough hide top to stop him sliding about on it in the rain. On 9th March 1985, Eric Biddle sold the ex-Les Graham KTT to the late John Logan Thompson. John Logan Thompson's personal logbook records work carried out after acquisition, including re-bushing and repainting the forks, and fitting new head races, front/rear mudguards and exhaust system. As far as is known, the machine was not used while in John Logan Thompson's ownership. The current vendor - ex-patriot American, well-known classic racer and former podium finisher in the 125cc World Championship, Robert Lusk - purchased the ex-Les Graham KTT when the J L Thompson Collection was sold at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2005 (Lot 381). The KTT was immediately despatched to Velocette guru Ivan Rhodes for re-commissioning to race-worthy condition, and then actively campaigned by Robert and his friend, Peter Crew. A formidable competitor, Crew rode the 350cc KTT to respectable finishes against 500cc opposition in the 2006 and 2007 Goodwood Revival Meetings, only for the gearbox to fail in 2008 when the Velo was being shared by Robert and his son Chester, himself also a former 125 GP racer. Peter Crew found a suitable replacement gearbox and the rebuilt KTT was ridden by the late Colin Seeley at the Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park in August 2010, featuring on the front page of Old Bike Mart. Robert continued to race the Velo at CRMC meetings for the next few years before deciding to retire the machine from active competition while it was still in good condition. Displayed at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 2010, the KTT last ran in 2012 at the CRMC's Donington Park meeting and since then has been kept on static display in the vendor's private museum; re-commissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation includes various photographs (some copies showing the KTT racing in period); the two aforementioned copies of CML; and Peter Crew's maintenance, race settings and results logbook for 2006/2007 (Mallory Park, Oulton Park, Brands Hatch, Goodwood FoS, Lydden Hill, Donington Park, Goodwood Revival). By time of sale the KTT will have featured in Classic Racer magazine's March/April 2022 edition in an article by Alan Cathcart.Velocette MkVIII KTTs with important race history rarely come to market, so this Gra... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The ex-Cecil Sandford 1946 Velocette 248cc MOV Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. FNX 255Frame no. 3142Engine no. 6162•Unique British 250-class racer•Built by Arthur Taylor•Isle of Man TT competitor (1949)•Restored in 1999•Present ownership since 2010The machine offered here is one of the most successful of the many 'home brewed' British 250 specials that featured on the domestic racing scene in the 1940s and 1950s. A 1946 Velocette MOV, 'FNX 255' was owned and prepared by Shipston-on Stour Velocette agent, Arthur Taylor, competing at first in trials and scrambles events before being converted for road racing. Its rider was a young Cecil Sandford, Taylor's protégé and later his son-in-law, who would go on to become the 125cc World Champion for MV Agusta in 1952 and take the 1957 250 World title while riding for Mondial. He retired from racing when Mondial pulled out at the end of the '57 season and later took over the management of his father-in-law's motor business, A R Taylor Garages Ltd. After its conversion for road racing, the Taylor MOV was ridden in the Isle of Man Lightweight TT in 1949 by L R Higgins, who recounted the story in an article published in The Motor Cycle on 8th September 1949 (copy available). The little Velo had been prepared in Taylor's workshop by his chief mechanic, Ted Clark, under the supervision of Bob Burgess, formerly with Veloce Ltd. Remarkably, the cycle parts were left virtually standard apart from swapping the original girder fork for Dowty telescopics, most of the development work being concentrated on extracting more power from the pushrod engine. To this end the latter was equipped with a Wellworthy Alfin alloy cylinder barrel, an aluminium bronze head incorporating modified ports and valves, a Martlet high-compression piston and a larger-than-standard carburettor. After bench testing and fine tuning, the motor's maximum power had been raised to 20bhp on a 50/50 petrol/benzole mixture with 18-19 horsepower anticipated on 'Pool' petrol. 'This figure compared poorly with the power output of the Guzzis,' Higgins conceded, 'but was probably better than a great many of our British contemporaries.' Over on the Island the gear ratios were made closer, bottom gear being raised, and the little Velo set off on its first practice laps. On three successive mornings the MOV stopped with valve gear problems, leading to a rethink which saw the engine slightly de-tuned for the race in the interests of reliability. By the end of the week the Taylor Velocette had completed two non-stop trouble-free practice laps, although its top speed had been reduced from 92 to 85mph. In the race itself Higgins was enjoying a dice with the slightly faster New Imperial ridden by Reg Petty, only to slide off at Keppel Gate on the first lap. The Velo's Dowty forks were twisted in the crash making it impossible to continue. In his book, British 250cc Racing Motorcycles, Chris Pereira recounts that later developments included a post-war MAC alloy head modified to take hairpin valve springs, a megaphone exhaust system and an Amal TT carburettor. Despite its humble origins, the Taylor MOV was successfully transformed into a highly capable performer, especially on the shorter, tighter tracks. With Cecil Sandford riding it continued to win well into the 1950s, laying the foundations for his later success at international level. On occasions the MOV would get the better of pukka racing machines. Pereira quotes Sandford on a particular instance: 'I was due to ride one of the new Velocette works double overhead cam 250s at the Thruxton International meeting in August 1951. Arthur and I had taken the MOV with us just in case. It was a pretty awful wet day, which made me realise that the works bike, with its narrow power band, would prove tricky to ride in the prevailing conditions. I therefore made the decision to ride the MOV instead. This did not please team manager Bertie Goodman. My decision proved to be correct, and I won the race fairly easily on the MOV, with my team mates Bob Foster and Bill Lomas second and third on the works bikes.'The current vendor purchased the ex-Sandford MOV at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2010 (Lot 373). Restored in 1999 and presented in generally good condition, 'FNX 255' is offered with a comprehensive history file containing correspondence, photographs, press cuttings, and its original logbook listing A R Taylor Garages as the sole owner (inspection recommended). A rare opportunity to acquire a unique British racing '250' associated with one of this country's greatest World Champions. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1914 Royal Enfield 6hp Model 190 with Wicker SidecarRegistration no. OA 3856Frame no. 7218Engine no. 44130•Formerly the property of the late Dr Gordon Hadfield, FRCS•Many-time Banbury Run and Pioneer Run participant•Pioneer Run Finisher's Awards for the last 10 years•Last run in February 2022The origins of the Royal Enfield marque can be traced back to a small light engineering firm - George Townsend & Company - founded in Redditch, Worcestershire in mid-Victorian times. The firm moved into bicycle manufacture and by the turn of the Century had been reorganised as the Enfield Cycle Company, makers of the 'Royal Enfield'. The Redditch company built its first powered vehicles - De Dion-engined tricycles and quadricycles - in the closing years of the 19th Century and its first motorcycles around 1900. By 1904 the firm was concentrating on motor car production, resuming motorcycle manufacture in 1910 with a 2¼hp v-twin Motosacoche-powered lightweight. A 2¾hp version with two-speed gear and all-chain drive followed. The famous JAP v-twin-engined 6hp (770cc) sidecar outfit joined the range for 1912.The splendid machine offered here formerly belonged to the late Dr Gordon Hadfield, FRCS, who served the motorcycling community for many years. Gordon Hadfield began as a medic in the Army where he gained experience with motorcycling, which led to his career as a Medical Officer, serving at most of the British circuits. During his time as a Medical Officer, Hadfield gave first-aid attention to Messrs Duke, Hailwood and Agostini, among others. Later in his career, he became President of the FIM Medical Committee. Always an enthusiast, he owned this Enfield for many years, regularly finishing the Banbury Run and Pioneer Run. It is understood that the machine was restored in the 1970s.The current vendor purchased 'OA 3856' at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2010 (Lot 385). Since then the combination has been ridden successfully on the VMCC's Banbury Run and Scottish Veteran and Vintage Gathering (conquering hills of 1 in 6) and for the last 10 years has gained a Finisher's Award at the Pioneer Run. We are advised by the enthusiast vendor that the Royal Enfield is fitted with an ingenious electric starter, designed by Gordon Hadfield. Accompanying documentation includes an old-style logbook; old/current V5/V5C registration documents; and Pioneer Certificate number '1149'. Last run in February 2022, this charming Royal Enfield motorcycle combination is ready for its fortunate next owner to enjoy on this summer's Veteran and Vintage events.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the estate of the late Bill Grove 1921 Wooler 348cc Model BRegistration no. BD 5253Frame no. B290Engine no. 290•Owned by the VMCC's Wooler marque specialist, Bill Grove •An older restoration•Last used at the 2015 Beamish Run (Durham)A byword for engineering eccentricity, Wooler displayed its first motorcycle at the 1911 Olympia Show where it was hailed by the press as 'The greatest novelty in the Show'. The machine was the work of John Wooler, who would go on to design a succession of bizarre motorcycles over the course of the next 40 years. Wooler's first design was powered by a 230cc two-stroke engine that featured a double-acting piston in an enclosed cylinder. This highly unusual power unit was carried in a frame that employed plunger springing for both wheels, while another unique feature was the tapering, missile-shaped fuel tank, protruding in front of the steering head, which gave the machine a distinctly futuristic appearance, at least by the standards of 1911. A winged spanner was chosen as the company's emblem: referring to the fact that supposedly only two sizes of fastening had been used throughout the machine.No Woolers were produced during WWI and when production recommenced in 1919 it was with a horizontally-opposed twin-cylinder four-stroke boasting inlet-over-exhaust valve gear: the Model B. The two-stroke's frame and cycle parts were carried over, as was the protuberant fuel tank, though this was now of a more angular, coffin-like shape. A predominantly yellow colour scheme was adopted, giving rise to the famous 'Flying Banana' nickname. This rare Wooler belonged to the VMCC's marque specialist Trevor William 'Bill' Grove of Northamptonshire. The Wooler was purchased in 1993 from Bill's employer Mr E A Timson shortly before the Regent in this sale (Lot 509), both machines being 'basket cases' when acquired. Unfortunately Bill fell ill after the 2015 Beamish Run and the Wooler and Regent were put into storage where they have remained ever since. Both are older restorations presented in 'as last used' condition (the Wooler carries a tax disc that expired in August 2015). Sadly, Bill passed away in 2020, hence the reason for sale. Following a period of inactivity and storage, the machine will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. In 1996 Timson's presented Bill with a Certificate of Achievement for the Wooler's restoration (copy available but original being retained). Additional paperwork includes V5/V5C documents; a VMCC machine examiner's report; and a printed copy of Bill's illustrated restoration diary. The machine also comes with a quantity of mainly Wooler engine spares and some other original parts (including the remains of the fuel tank). Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the estate of the late Bill Grove 1920 Regent 688ccRegistration no. BS 9429Frame no. 69Engine no. E5-564•Owned by the VMCC's Regent marque specialist, Bill Grove•Exceptionally rare make•An older restoration•Not used since circa 2014 'Small manufacturer, who fitted 688cc Coventry-Victor flat twin sv engines into heavy frames of own design and manufacture.' – Erwin Tragatsch, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles. Some measure of Regent's obscurity may be gained from the fact that the foregoing is all that Tragtasch has to say about this little-known make. Set up in London in 1919, Regent Motors approached Coventry Victor for the supply of their motorcycle's sidevalve engines and other components, which were assembled initially in Coventry and then sent down to London for finishing. Although Regent Motors folded after only a year or two, Coventry Victor took over manufacture and sold its first motorcycle products under the Coventry Regent name. The marque became plain Coventry Victor from around 1920 and before the decade's end had branched out into motorcar manufacture. Complete vehicles were produced up to 1938, whereafter the firm concentrated on its general engineering business, finally disappearing in 1991.This ultra-rare motorcycle from a long-forgotten make belonged to the VMCC's Regent marque specialist Trevor William 'Bill' Grove of Northamptonshire. The Regent was purchased shortly after the Wooller in this sale (Lot 508) both machines being 'basket cases' when acquired. Unfortunately Bill fell ill after the 2015 Beamish Run and the Wooler and Regent were then put in the garage where they have been stored ever since. Both are older restorations presented in 'as last used' condition (the Regent carries a tax disc that expired in February 2015). Sadly, Bill passed away in 2020, hence the reason for sale. Following a period of inactivity and storage, the machine will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Noteworthy features include a Sturmey Archer gearbox, Binks carburettor, and Klaxon horn. Documents include a V5C; a numberplate certificate; a dating certificate from The Society of Automotive Historians dated 10.2.05; and a printed copy of Bill's illustrated restoration diary. A few spares are included in the sale.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1925 Zenith-JAP 1,000cc Model N Super 8Registration no. BS 9840Frame no. 9381Engine no. KTY 29688Zenith motorcycles were manufactured from 1904 until 1950 in various factories in or around London. The driving force behind Zenith was Chief Engineer and company owner, Frederick Barnes, who was responsible for the famous 'Gradua' gear. Although the expensive Gradua system gave way to a more conventional Sturmey-Archer countershaft gearbox in the 1920s, Zenith continued to pursue its racing and record breaking activities with enthusiasm. At Brooklands in 1922, Zenith rider Bert Le Vack became the first man to lap at over 100mph on a motorcycle – in the rain. In 1928 a Zenith-JAP ridden by Oliver Baldwin established a world motorcycle speed record of 124.62mph at Arpajon in France, while Joe Wright later raised the record to 150.736mph using his supercharged Zenith-JAP 'reserve bike'. Belonging to the previous owner since 2007, this Zenith was acquired by the current owner in 2016, at which time it was of 1,150cc capacity and fitted with a water-cooled top end. The vendor then carried out an extensive renovation, returning the engine to original specification and having new crankcases cast as part of a full rebuild of the entire machine, which included a new bespoke fuel tank. The vendor then rode the Zenith to France where it was featured in the January 2018 edition of Moto Légende magazine (copy on file). Offered with a V5C. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1923 Douglas 595cc 4HPRegistration no. YA 5352Frame no. 15478Engine no. 14393The Douglas flat twin, built in the Hanham Road works in the Kingswood area of Bristol, enjoyed a fine reputation enhanced by first and second places in the 1912 Isle of Man TT Junior class. The name was further improved with a government contract for 25,000 of the military version following the outbreak of the 1914-18 World War. In the 1920s the company was honoured with a Royal Warrant to supply motorcycles to the Princes Albert and Henry and in 1923 the sporting reputation was confirmed with domination of the TT: third in the 350cc Junior race, first in the 500cc Senior event and victory in the very first Sidecar TT.Owned by the same family of engineers since 1953, this rare example of the 4HP Douglas was restored by the vendor's father soon after purchase and it is a tribute to the quality of his work that the machine has not been further restored. First used as occasional pleasure transport by the man who had competed on Douglas machines in both grass track and scrambles in the 1930s, it served its new owner well until it was exhibited in the Local Business Area of Bristol Museum from 1958 to 1972. It was inherited by his son in 1975 and has been used for pleasure rides until recent times, being last ridden in 2020. It has been garaged and occasionally started since then and will require a thorough check before taking to the roads again.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1952 Bown 122cc Tourist Trophy ProjectRegistration no. XMK 159Frame no. S125Engine no. 32703D•Featured in Motor Cycling, 24th July 1952 edition•Present ownership since 1987•Offered for restorationA marque active in the early 1920s, Bown was revived as the name for a revised version of the Aberdale autocycle in 1950. Like most of its independent contemporaries, South Wales-based Bown relied on Villiers engines and soon added a lightweight motorcycle powered by the 98cc 1F unit to its range, which was followed by a 122cc Tourist Trophy model with the 10D engine and three-speed foot-change gearbox. The engine/gearbox unit was housed in a duplex cradle frame with rigid rear end and MP telescopic forks up front. A top speed of 49mph and fuel consumption of around 100mpg were recorded in toad tests. Production of Villiers-engined machines ceased in 1954, though Bown reappeared briefly in 1956/57 with an imported moped powered by an Austrian Fichtel & Sachs engine. This rare Bown is the actual Tourist Trophy model that was featured in a road-test article - 'A New Villiers-engined Lightweight with an Above-average Performance' - for Motor Cycling magazine of 24th July 1952 (an original copy of the magazine is included in the sale). Motor Cycling summed up the Bown thus: '...a high-performance quality lightweight motorcycle capable of satisfying, or even exceeding, the requirements of the man who wishes to travel economically and comfortably, but with reasonable despatch and confident of complete reliability.' After being featured in the magazine, the Bown was purchased by the South Reading Motor Cycle Club and loaned to a local teaching scheme for pupils to learn to ride (photograph on file). When the scheme came to an end in 1959, a club member purchased the Bown. The motorcycle then had sporadic use over the following years before being rediscovered in a garden. In the early 1970s, the Bown was re-homed again by another club member. The lady vendor's late father acquired the Bown in 1987 and exhibited it at local classic vehicle shows. Her father started to dismantle the Bown with the intention to restore it, but, sadly, a serious motorcycle accident in 1991 curtailed his plans and the motivation to continue stopped. The Bown then remained in the garage until his death in 2018 when it was moved into storage by his daughter. Offered for restoration, the machine comes with (copy) old V5 and current V5C registration documents, both with the same clerical error concerning the frame number, which is incorrectly recorded as '5125' (should be 'S125'). Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1929 Ariel 497cc Standard Model ERegistration no. GU 1978Frame no. 4720Engine no. H4705TAriel's design department was blessed with a surfeit of talent as the company entered the 1930s, with Chief Designer Val Page working alongside both Edward Turner and Bert Hopwood. It was Page, though, who had laid down the basics of Ariel's four-stroke singles range in 1926, moved the magneto behind the engine for '27 and thus established the form in which the engine would survive for the next 30 years. Ariel's range at this time encompassed a dazzling variety of models, with vertical engines, sloping engines, side valves, overhead valves - two or four per cylinder - all represented together with Turner's revolutionary Square Four.'GU 1978' was acquired by the current vendor on 30th November 2009 having previously been registered to one Geoffrey Kent of Mitcham, Surrey in April 1970. In 'barn find' condition when acquired (see photographs on file) the Ariel was restored by the vendor over the next few years and completed in 2015. The machine was last used on the VMCC's Graham Walker Run in 2017 and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. Only gentle re-commissioning should be required before further use. Accompanying paperwork includes an old-style green continuation logbook; a current V5C Registration Certificate; and a quantity of photocopied marque-related literature. (As is so often the case, the V5C incorrectly implies that the previous keeper was the original owner.)Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1932 Matchless 592cc Silver HawkRegistration no. GG 7329Frame no. 866Engine no. B899Reviewing the new Matchless Silver Hawk v-four luxury tourer at the time of its launch in the autumn of 1930, Motor Cycling magazine stated that this exciting overhead-camshaft model was 'designed primarily to give really high speed, and to give this speed with silence and the added safety of a spring frame'.This apparently well restored example was purchased privately in September 2020 from its previous keeper, who had owned the Matchless since at least 1983. There is a photograph on file of the machine as purchased by the previous owner. The vendor understands that the previous owner had the crankshaft rebuilt and the dynamo overhauled; the rest of the engine was rebuilt by the vendor, while the tank had been repainted by the previous owner. The machine has been run for approximately 100 miles since the rebuild's completion in 2020. Noteworthy features include a modern electrical charging system and a (replica) 2' clock. Accompanying the machine is a large folder of paperwork to include copy/current V5/V5C documents; an old-style buff logbook (issued 1954); some old tax discs; previous-owner correspondence; sundry receipts; and copies of manuals, parts books, printed publications and articles.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 Velocette 349cc Model KRegistration no. YX 7016Frame no. 2181Engine no. KCR2093Velocette's two-strokes had proved very popular, but by the early 1920s it had become apparent that a more upmarket model was required. Other manufacturers were fielding new overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft machines, and Veloce Ltd followed suit, the overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924. Of 348cc, the new engine employed a single overhead camshaft driven by vertical shaft, and was unusual in having a very narrow crankcase, an arrangement determined by the existing transmission and frame design, which made for a stiff crankshaft assembly. Entered in the 1925 Isle of Man TT, the new Model K did not fare well, all three entries retiring with lubrication problems. Its engine redesigned to incorporate dry-sump oiling, the 'cammy' Velo returned the following year to score a memorable victory, Alec Bennett romping home in the Junior race 10 minutes ahead of the second-place rider! This Model K Velocette comes with its original sales invoice issued on 18th August 1928 by Velocette's London agents L Stevens Ltd of Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush to first owner Mr G J Stanford. Including electric lighting, the purchase price was £75 17s 1d when the UK average annual wage was around £100. Documentation on file includes two old-style buff logbooks and numerous receipts for parts relating to the Velo's full rebuild by the current owner, who purchased it in 2018. Offered with a V5C.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Reg Barton, Dick Knight 1929 Brough Superior 996cc SS100 'Alpine Grand Sport' Sprint SpecialRegistration no. EY 3601Frame no. S1000 (see text)Engine no. JTOR/D 13560•Ex-Eric Fernihough Brooklands engine•Sprinted, raced and hill-climbed by Messrs Barton and Knight•Purchased by its late owner in 1979•Offered for sympathetic restorationIntroduced in 1922, the JAP-powered SS80 achieved instant fame when a racing version ridden by George became the first sidevalve-engined machine to lap Brooklands at over 100mph. With the new SS80's performance threatening to put the overhead-valve MkI in the shade, it was decided to completely redesign the latter. The result was the legendary SS100. First shown to the public in 1924, the SS100 employed an entirely new overhead-valve 980cc JAP v-twin engine. A frame of duplex cradle type was devised for the newcomer, which soon after its launch became available with the distinctive, Harley-Davidson-influenced, Castle front fork patented by George Brough and Harold 'Oily' Karslake. And just in case prospective customers had any doubts about the SS100's performance, each machine came with a written guarantee that it had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile - a staggering achievement at a time when very few road vehicles of any sort were capable of reaching three-figure speeds. With this level of performance available in road trim, it was only to be expected that the SS100 would make an impact on the race track, particularly the ultra-fast Brooklands oval, and the exploits of Brough Superior riders - among them Le Vack, Temple, Baragwanath, Fernihough and Pope - did much to burnish the marque's image. When Brooklands closed forever at the outbreak of WW2, Noel Pope's Brough Superior held both the sidecar and solo lap records, the latter at an average speed of 124.51mph. Success in an altogether different branch of motorcycle sport resulted in one of Brough's most iconic models: the SS100 'Alpine Grand Sports' or 'AGS'. Introduced in September 1925 for the 1926 season, this new machine took its name from the Austrian Alpine Trial, the 1925 event having been contested by a number of SS100s, one ridden by George Brough himself, resulting in the award of six cups, including one for 'Best Performance'. The introduction of the Alpine Grand Sports coincided with that of a new frame for the SS100, and the AGS came as standard with a lower compression ratio (making it more suitable for touring), a small fly-screen and a pair of tool boxes. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range and then in 1936 the SS100 was redesigned with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles, in which form it continued until production ceased in 1939. Lighter and faster than the subsequent Matchless-engined version, the JAP-powered SS100 has long been regarded as the ultimate incarnation of this famous model. This particular SS100 - frame number 'S1000' - was despatched on 1st May 1929 complete with the spring frame, Castle forks and a two-seater sidecar, as recorded on the accompanying copy of its Works Record Card. The machine was supplied to R Evans & Sons and registered on Anglesey as 'EY 3601'. Frame number 'S1000' is a very clear factory stamping but the final two 00s appear to be over-stamped, possibly reflecting the fact that the frame had been returned to the factory and then reissued. Although the frame number is recorded in the HPI database as 'S1060', this is clearly a clerical error resulting from a misreading of the old RF.60 continuation logbook. Issued in July 1956, the logbook records regular licensing in Kent up to March 1959. The first name in the RF.60 is that of Reginald Barton of Farnborough, Kent, who registered the Brough on 22nd July 1952. Well-known motorcycling journalist John Griffith wrote an article about Reg Barton and his Broughs for Motor Cycling's 30th January 1958 edition (copy on file). There is also an old V5 on file. (The registration 'EY 3601' is recorded in the DVLA and HPI databases; nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding.)The next owner listed in the RF.60 is Richard ('Dick') Knight, the well-known Brough Superior exponent and former Club President, who acquired 'EY 3601' in September 1975 and is believed to have rebuilt the machine in its present form. Engine 'JTOR/D 43560' is not ex-Brough but would have been manufactured in 1934 (finished Broughs with near numbers were ex-works in January I935). The engine is stamped 'Supplied by Fernihough Brooklands'. An old report in the Brough Club files states that the remains of the original engine ('33390') may have been with Dick Knight in the 1960s. The SS100 still has its original gearbox ('SB 192'), its original tank ('2027', detached) and its original Brough front numberplate. Modified by Dick Knight, 'EY 3601' was raced and sprinted extensively but with a 1930 SS100 engine (since reunited with its original frame) installed, and once achieved a speed of 122mph in a British National Sprint. An article about Dick Knight and his Brough Superiors was published in Superbike magazine's April 1979 edition (copy on file). The Brough later passed to Dick's son William and then, via dealer John Coleman, to the late Richard Gulvin in May 1979 (sales receipt on file). 'EY 3601' was in running order when acquired and Richard rode it in various Brough Superior Club events. In a letter on file, Richard Gulvin states that the engine came fitted with a set of Dick Knight's racing 'Brooklands' cams, reiterating: 'The engine is definitely a Fernihough Brooklands racing engine as prepared by Mr Dick Knight.' It is to be hoped that the fortunate next owner resists the temptation to restore 'EY 3601' to factory specification, as this wonderful old warhorse, which has been used competitively for most of its life, deserves to have its battle scars respected and preserved. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1927 Brough Superior Overhead 680 ProjectRegistration no. TO 5890Frame no. 612Engine no. GTO/I 82136/SD•Present ownership since 1978•Offered for restorationWith the SS80 and SS100 well established by the mid-1920s, it was decided to add a smaller and cheaper alternative to these two 1-litre models to the Brough Superior range. JAP was already producing a 674cc sidevalve v-twin engine and this unit, redesigned to accommodate overhead valves, went into Brough's new 'Overhead 680'. First shown to the public at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1926, the 'Miniature SS100', as George Brough called it, entered production for 1927. The new middleweight Brough was an instant success and for the 1930 season was joined by a version to higher specification. First seen at the 1929 Motorcycle Show, the newcomer was dubbed 'Black Alpine 680', a reference to the lavishly equipped SS100 Alpine Grand Sports and the fact that the newcomer boasted a distinctive all-black eggshell finish. Principal mechanical difference from the standard Overhead 680 was the adoption of the patented Draper sprung frame. This early Vintage-era Overhead 680, frame number '612', left the factory on 2nd June 1927 with engine '80033' bound for Hiltons Garage. Brough Superior Club records note that 'TO 5890' was acquired in April 1978 by the late owner, Richard Gulvin, who installed the engine currently fitted ('82136') which had started life in frame '606', an Overhead 680 sent to Halloway Bros on 31st May 1927. It is worthwhile noting that '82136' is fitted with one of well-known Brough Superior restorer Dave Clark's through-bolt conversions. The gearbox ('11636') does not appear in Brough records though '11631', '11638' and '11639' do (in August and September 1928). Tank '1720' is original to '612'. The front numberplate likewise is a Brough original, and the (unfitted) front and rear mudguards and carrier look correct. The loose rear numberplate is a modern cast reproduction, while the ML magneto is not correct for this model. Records show that in 1973 'TO 5890, was resident in Chapel Allerton, Leeds having once been fitted with a c.1923 non-Brough sidevalve engine. This potentially most rewarding project is offered with a copy of its Works Record Card; an old-style buff logbook (issued 1938); and an old-style V5 registration document. The registration 'TO 5890' is recorded in the DVLA and HPI databases; nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1926 Brough Superior 981cc SS80 De Luxe ProjectRegistration no. TO 2980Frame no. 417Engine no. KT/C 95312/S•Non-original engine and gearbox•Present ownership since circa 1981•Offered for restorationWhile equalling a Rolls-Royce for quality of construction and finish, in spirit the Brough Superior was more akin to the sporting Bentley. Not an unwieldy beast intended primarily for sidecar duties like the majority of its v-twin-engined contemporaries, the Brough Superior was, in its maker's own words, 'a type of machine designed from the experienced solo rider's point of view'. To prove the point, Brough lost no time in demonstrating his machine's capabilities in the most attention-grabbing way possible: by racing at Brooklands. Introduced in 1922, the JAP-powered SS80 (so-called because of its guaranteed 80mph top speed in road trim) achieved instant fame when a stripped-for-racing version (nicknamed 'Spit and Polish') ridden by George became the first sidevalve-engined (flat head) machine to lap the Surrey track at over 100mph. Even more surprising was the fact that this landmark figure had been achieved on its maker's Brooklands debut. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range, and then, after a brief absence, the SS80 re-appeared in 1935 as the SS80 Special, this time with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles. Similar to that of the Matchless Model X, the 982cc sidevalve v-twin incorporated Brough's preferred 'knife-and-fork' big-end bearing arrangement instead of the side-by-side connecting rods of the Matchless. The SS80 continued to use the AMC engine until production ceased in 1939. Its accompanying copy Works Record Card shows that frame number '417' formed part of an SS80 De Luxe despatched to G C & J L Howarth of Sale, Cheshire on 26th March 1926. When the accompanying old-style logbook was issued in 1965, it was noted that the Brough had last been taxed in 1933. The Brough Superior Club first heard of 'TO 2980' in 1973 when it was purchased by club founder-member the Rev Michael Staines. By 1975 the SS80 had passed to one J B Davidson of Finchley, London N3, who kept its (non-original) engine when he sold the Brough's cycle parts to D W Belvoir of San Jose, California in 1976. Dating from early 1928, the (non-Brough) engine with the machine today was acquired by the late owner circa 1981 soon after he bought the engine-less project from Jan Barton of San Jose, California and brought it back to the UK. The gearbox likewise is non-Brough but is of the correct type and dates from mid-1925. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this exciting Brough project comes with an old-style V5 registration document and the aforementioned logbook and Works Record Card copy. The registration 'TO 2980' is recorded in the DVLA and HPI databases; nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Frank Harvey Brough 1924 Brough Superior 986cc SS80Registration no. RK 2439Frame no. 178Engine no. KTCY/C/98823/3 (see text)•Featured many times in The Motor Cycle pre-war•Known ownership history•Fully restored in the late 1990s/early 2000s•Present ownership since 2012•Banbury Run award winnerLegendary superbike of motorcycling's between-the-wars 'Golden Age,' Brough Superior - 'The Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles' - was synonymous with high performance, engineering excellence and quality of finish. That such a formidable reputation was forged by a motorcycle constructed almost entirely from bought-in components says much for the publicity skills of George Brough. But if ever a machine was more than the sum of its parts, it was the Brough Superior. W E Brough's machines had been innovative and well engineered, and his son's continued the family tradition but with an added ingredient - style. The very first Brough Superior MkI of 1919 featured a saddle tank - an innovation not adopted by the rest of the British industry until 1928 - and the latter's broad-nosed, wedge-profiled outline would be a hallmark of the Nottingham-built machines from then on. Always the perfectionist, Brough bought only the best available components for his bikes, reasoning that if the product was right, a lofty price tag would be no handicap. And in the 'Roaring Twenties' there were sufficient wealthy connoisseurs around to prove him right. Introduced in 1922, the JAP-powered SS80 achieved instant fame when a racing version ridden by George became the first sidevalve-engined machine to lap Brooklands at over 100mph. With the new SS80's performance threatening to put the overhead-valve MkI in the shade, it was decided to completely re-design the latter. The result was the legendary SS100. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range and then, after a brief absence, the SS80 reappeared in 1935 as the SS80 Special, this time with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles. Although broadly similar to that of the Matchless Model X, the 982cc sidevalve v-twin incorporated Brough's preferred 'knife-and-fork' big-end bearing arrangement instead of the side-by-side connecting rods of the Matchless. By now recast in the mould of luxury tourer or sidecar tug, the SS80 continued to use the AMC engine until production ceased in 1939.One of only 14 SS80s produced in 1924, 'RK 2439' was supplied via Allen Bennett Ltd of Croydon to Mr Frank Harvey on 31st October 1924. 'The Frank Harvey Brough' is well known in BSC circles and rightly so, for its owner famously rode his machine on a succession of long-distance adventures both in the UK and on the Continent, commencing in June 1927 with a trip from his home in Carshalton, Surrey to Inverness. Amazingly, this feat was accomplished in 20 hours, which would be a creditable time today and must have been almost unimaginable then. His route card, still in its original wallet, is on file. Frank's articles about this trip and others were published in editions of The Motor Cycle magazine. Copies of the relevant magazines (five in number) are on file together with copies of period photographs, one of which shows the SS80 fitted with Webb forks and attached to a sidecar. Franks exploits 'north of the border' inspired the BSC's 2011 Scottish Rally.Frank Harvey kept the Brough until 1952, only parting with the machine because an American friend had crashed it. An old-style continuation logbook shows that 'RK 2439' was sold to Frank Verrell of Waddon, Croydon, and it subsequently passed to Michael Braid in Hackbridge, Wallington, and then Dan Keen, who purchased the 'rough and rusty remains' from the BSC in 1972 for £25 (copy bill of sale on file). The Brough was then placed in storage, remaining untouched for over 20 years until its restoration commenced in 1996. The original engine ('16139') had long gone but fortunately the machine came with the 1928 unit (from SS80 '708') that had been fitted at some time prior to 1952 (see aforementioned logbook). Rebuilding the SS80 was entrusted to recognised marque specialists, including Dave Clarke, then president of the Brough Superior Club, and Tony Leedal. The restoration took 11 years to complete and was finished in time for the SS80 to participate in the Brough Superior Club's 50th Anniversary Rally in 2008. The current owner purchased the Brough from the Keen family in 2012. The following year 'RK 2439' took part in the VMCC's Banbury Run, winning the Brough Superior 'Bike of the Event' award. Used infrequently since then, the Brough has recently been re-commissioned by Classic Super Bikes of Fleet, Hampshire and will be presented in running order at the sale. A well known Brough with a fascinating story, 'RK 2439' comes with a V5C, substantial file of history and is worthy of the closest inspection. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com