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The Andy Chapman Collection1977 Triumph 750cc T160 Trident 'Slippery Sam' ReplicaRegistration no. BCP 311RFrame no. KK06185Engine no. T160 KK06185The name 'Slippery Sam' was acquired during the 1970 Bol d'Or when a serious oil leak covered the Trident shared by works riders Percy Tait and Steve Jolly, who nevertheless managed to finish 5th behind winners Paul Smart and Tom Dickie on another works Trident. After the dissolution of BSA-Triumph, race shop foreman Les Williams continued to develop the Triples, producing the limited-edition Legend and constructing a number of replicas of the multiple TT-winning Slippery Sam.This example's history file contains a letter from 'L P Williams' confirming that it is the third in a series of 29 Les built to customer requirements, and that it was first converted for Cable Motor Co of Halifax. Supplied as a new machine on 21st June 1977, the Trident was acquired by our vendor in 2019 and currently displays a total of 13,136 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes expired MoT, a V5C document, an L P Williams Certificate of Authenticity, and numerous L P Williams invoices/correspondence.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 BSA 348cc B31Registration no. KAS 827Frame no. CB.31.1570Engine no. BB31.8499 (See text)BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54.This B31 appears to be an older restoration, displaying 40,915 miles to the odometer and was last taxed until July 2004. It was acquired in July 2003 from a previous owner in Ilkeston, who had purchased the bike in 1991. The machine comes with a printout dated 20-05-2003 titled 'work done since acquisition,' which details various maintenance tasks carried out by the previous owner. The list also includes pending tasks such as shortening the brake cable, addressing a rattle, adding oil to the primary chain case, and fitting the correct handlebars. It is unclear whether these tasks were completed. As a result, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is sold strictly as viewed. The engine turns over. Offered with a V5C, an old V5, a selection of MoT certificates (the last of which expired in August 2004), and the aforementioned maintenance list. It should be noted, the machine was previously registered as 'FCH 360' and that the V5C records a different engine number (CB3110992), indicating an engine change.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Single owner & 9,337 miles from new1999 Ducati 996 BipostoRegistration no. T162 JJCFrame no. ZDMH200AAWB001780Engine no. ZDM996W4*003904*• Single owner from new• Only 9,337 miles from new• Many improvements, with original parts retainedThe Ducati four-valve era began with the 851 and 888 models, alongside a range of unfaired road models. The 888 eventually gave way to the 916 in 1994. The first model was the 916 Strada, which was joined by the 916SP (Sport Production) then the 916BP (Biposto). Then, in 1997 came the 916SPS (Sport Production Special), a limited edition homologation version with larger 996cc capacity, cast iron fully floating discs, Ohlins rear suspension, carbon fibre fairing and parts. The 996 arrived in 1999.T162 JJC was purchased new by the vendor in February 1999 from Woods Motorcycles of Abergele, and since that time has covered only 9337 miles. Since acquiring the machine, the vendor used it most years up to 2015, but for very limited mileages only. Apart from the first service, carried out by Woods, the machine was maintained by John Hackett at JHP Coventry, a well-respected Ducati dealer who supported the Ducati press fleet, has provided race preparation for Superbike teams, and also TT and Macau GP bikes for top riders. It was fitted with Ohlins fork internals, the rear shock changed to an Ohlins item, and the spring rate altered. Racing carbon cam belts have been fitted, a JHP air filter, SPS Eprom, a Bucci slipper clutch, carbon cover, rearsets fitted, pillion rests removed, and a full race Termignoni 50mm exhaust. Mirrors are replaced with integral indicator-type ones, a bubble screen fitted, and the gearing changed for better acceleration.Most of the original parts have been kept, and are included with the bike, along with front and rear paddock stands, and a battery conditioner. The bike has been datatagged, and fitted with a Cat 1 Ducati alarm. It has always been garaged, and on a battery conditioner, and serviced in accordance with Ducati requirements. Unfortunately, the owner is now unable to ride the machine, due to health problems, and has reluctantly decided that it is time to go to someone who can give it the use it deserves. As a former Senior Bentley Engineer, the vendor has been pleased with the servicing and advice from JHP, and after the last service in May 2014 he covered only just over 50 miles before laying the bike up in dry conditions. As a precaution, he has removed the fuse from the fuel injection circuit, and advises that the petrol tank should be flushed out before starting the machine. New racing carbon cambelts were fitted at the last service. However, the new owner should do basic re-commissioning and safety checks prior to use.Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old V5, a quantity of expired MoT certificates, servicing invoices, the original Owner's Manual, service booklet. The original tool kit and two keys accompany the Ducati.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1969 Motori Minarelli 50cc Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. 109 TC002 12/3Minarelli was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1951 by Vittorio Minarelli and Franco Morini, who set up Fabbrica Bolognese Motori (FBM) to build lightweight motorcycles. In 1954 the company began to produce 48cc moped engines, which were supplied to a host of independent manufacturers worldwide, and in 1956 gave up motorcycle manufacture to concentrate on its proprietary engine business. The company continued to grow and in 1967 changed its name to Motori Minarelli.Although it was no longer in the business of building road bikes, Minarelli became actively involved in Grand Prix racing at this time, no doubt as a means of publicising its core business. In addition to its Grand Prix activities, the Italian firm set a number of world speed records in the 1970s, some of which remain unbeaten. Although its only significant Grand Prix successes were gained in the 125cc class, Minarelli also built 50cc and 80cc racing machines at this time and supplied engines to independents such as the Italian PCB company.This charming little Minarelli racer has been signed by riders Pierpaolo Bianchi and Arteno Venturi. Unfortunately, nothing is known of the machine's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1971 Laverda 750 SFRegistration no. ERL 906KFrame no. LAV.750F*6423*Engine no. 750S*6423*Lightweights, scooters and mopeds formed the mainstay of Laverda production up to the late 1960s when the small Italian concern, hitherto little known outside its home country, astonished the motorcycling world by introducing a 650cc parallel twin. After fewer than 100 had been made, the engine was taken out to 750cc and a team of 650 and 750 Laverdas duly walked away with the 1968 Moto Giro d'Italia. The first 750 GT (touring) and 750 S (sports) models spawned the 750 SF late in 1970. 'SF' stood for Super Freni (super brakes) and marked a switch from Grimeca stoppers to Laverda's own superior drum brakes. The SF also benefited from Japanese Nippon Denso instruments.Previously registered in Switzerland, this Laverda 750 SF was first registered in the UK in April 2015 and has belonged to our vendor since 2019. The machine appears to be an older restoration that has since deteriorated somewhat, and it should be noted that the tail light is broken, although still attached. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. There is a considerable amount of accompanying paperwork but no V5C; the successful purchaser will have to apply for a replacement.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1961 Triumph 500cc TR5A/C Competition SpecialRegistration no. UnregisteredFrame no. H22911Engine no. TR5C H22911When Triumph adopted unitary construction for its vertical twins, the 5TA Speed Twin (introduced in September 1958) would be the second model of this new family, joining the 350cc Twenty One/3TA launched the previous year. The first sports version of the 5TA – the Tiger 100A – was introduced for the 1960 season. The USA had long been Triumph's most important market and over the years the company would produce a succession of models specifically to meet American requirements, many of them being off-road types. Produced during 1961 only, the TR5A/C was the first factory competition model based on the new unitary construction twin. Only 635 were built and relatively few survive, as is so often the case with motorcycles subjected to the vicissitudes of competition. The incomplete example we offer appears to be configured as a hill climber or desert racer. It comes with two Certificates of Title: one issued in Washington State in 1965 and the other in Colorado, and has 'Steel Breeze Racing' decals to the oil tank. Other notable features include twin Amal carburettors; Falcon shock absorbers; kill-switch beneath saddle; lengthened swinging arm; and long-travel front forks. This machine is offered with a NOVA declaration. There are no other documents with this Lot, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the estate of the late Dave Benson1929 Francis-Barnett 344cc Model 10 'Pullman'Registration no. Unregistered (see text)Frame no. E1317Engine no. TW327•Purchased from Brian Verrall in 1985•Used at the VMCC Festival of 1000 BikesFounded by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, Francis-Barnett set up shop in the old Excelsior works in Coventry in 1919. The downturn in the motorcycle market in the early 1920s prompted F-B to switch from producing expensive, high quality machines to the more utilitarian. First seen in 1923, the first of these was the triangulated, pin-jointed, straight-tube frame models whose novel method of construction gave rise to the 'Built Like A Bridge' advertising slogan. With the exception of a pair of Blackburne-engined four-strokes introduced in 1935, Francis-Barnett used Villiers two-stroke engines exclusively throughout the 1930s. First seen in 1928, the Pullman was Francis-Barnett's attempt to create a luxury two-stroke tourer, featuring a Villiers-built inline twin-cylinder engine with in-unit gearbox, multi-plate clutch, worm-gear primary drive, and automatic lubrication, which was carried in the firm's characteristic bolted-up straight-tube frame. There was also two-stage silencing, making the Pullman unusually quiet. Deliveries did not commenced until the following year and the Pullman was priced at £68 5s, making it more expensive than the 350cc overhead-camshaft AJS, for example. It was also rather slow, its top speed of around 55mph being roughly the same as that of the 172cc Villiers models. Not surprisingly, sales were disappointing, and production ceased after little more than a year. Survivors are few, and the Pullman is now highly sought after by collectors. This motorcycle was previously owned by the late Dave Benson, former Life Vice President of the British Two-Stroke Club and its Villiers marque specialist, having been purchased by him in 1985 from the late Brian Verrall. Verrall's sales invoice is on file, describing the motorcycle as a '1930 Francis Barnett Pullman', unregistered, and listing the frame number as 'E1317' and the engine number as 'TW282'. (It should be noted that the Francis-Barnett Owners' Club has advised us that the frame is from a Dominion model.) Apparently, Dave removed engine 'TW282' and sold it on, subsequently installing the current engine, 'TW327'. On one occasion Dave and the 'Pullman' were photographed at the VMCC's 'Festival of 1000 Bikes', the resulting picture being published in The Classic MotorCycle (see file). Also on file are photocopies of the manufacturer's brochure and various magazine articles, together with a selection of photographs. It should be noted that the registration displayed on the bike, 'UP 7706', is not on the HPI database and that there is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Kawasaki ZXR750Registration no. G339 PKJFrame no. ZX750H012826Engine no. ZX750FE040199The Kawasaki ZXR750 was a game-changer in the sportbike world, introducing advanced technology and performance to the middleweight category. Powered by a 749cc inline-four engine, the ZXR750 produced impressive power for its time, making it a popular choice for track enthusiasts and serious riders alike. The bike's dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) design, combined with liquid cooling, ensured strong performance and reliability. One of its standout features was the distinctive twin-headlight fairing, giving the ZXR750 an aggressive and aerodynamic look. The chassis was equally notable, featuring an aluminum twin-spar frame that provided excellent handling and stability, especially in high-speed corners. With fully adjustable suspension from Showa and high-performance brakes, the ZXR750 delivered confidence-inspiring control. The 1989 ZXR750 set the stage for Kawasaki's success in the superbike arena, and it remains a beloved model for collectors and fans of late 1980s sportbikes.With 26,889 miles on the odometer, the private vendor acquired the bike in 2018 and describes it as complete, clean, and original and advises us that the forks were rechromed in 2020. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road. Offered with V5C, a good quantity of service history, Gov.UK MoT history (expired July 2016), and an HPI report (listing 9 previous keepers). Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1957 Francis-Barnett 225cc Cruiser Registration no. ULJ 449Frame no. WB14267Engine no. 842A 11687Francis-Barnett were in business from 1919, and their slogan from the outset was 'Built like a bridge', derived from their method of frame construction. However, by the 1950s they confined their manufacturing to production of lightweight machines powered by proprietary Villiers engines, in capacities ranging from 150 to 225cc. Reviving a pre-war model name, the Cruiser was a new introduction for 1954.Our vendor purchased this Francis-Barnett in February 2023 from HJ Pugh Auctioneers: previously belonged to a member of the Francis-Barnett Owners Club. Although it rides well and only having covered around 100 or so miles since acquisition, the vendor has decided the Francis-Barnett isn't his type of bike, hence the sale. Last run in May 2024, the machine is kept dry stored in the vendor's garage. Documents include a V5C Registration Certificate and various bills/invoices. Key present. It should be noted, following a HPI check, the engine number is record as '824A-11159'.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1953 Matchless 348cc G3L Registration no. 437 XUSFrame no. A783SEngine no. 53/G3L20436Weighing as much as the 500cc model from which most of them were derived, but considerably less powerful, the typical British 350 of the 1950s was not likely to be anyone's first choice as a fast sports bike. Rather, these honest, workaday mounts were chosen for other reasons, chiefly their inherent strength, dependability and economy. AMC's offerings in this important market sector were the Matchless G3L and AJS Model 16, models identical in all essential respects, tank badge and magneto position excepted. Testing one of these stalwarts in 1961, Motor Cycling recorded a modest mean top speed of 76mph but found that when toured at a relaxed pace across country, an excellent 86 miles per gallon was achievable.This particular G3L was purchased by the current vendor recently but has been stored for quite some time so will need recommissioning before returning to the road, the engine does turn over and would benefit from detailing. Sadly nothing is known of its previous history but was first registered in the UK on 6th March 2009. Offered with a V5C. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1987 Triumph 744cc T140 BonnevilleRegistration no. D162 SHLFrame no. 000633 (SCXB7550 9 GN000633 to Plaque)Engine no. 000633Following the Meriden debacle, Triumph continued with the T140 Bonneville as its main model, ringing the changes to produce a succession of special and celebratory editions, while significant technological developments included the adoption of electronic ignition and the introduction of models with electric starting and an 8-valve cylinder head. It was, of course, too little too late and the company folded in the early 1980s, its remains passing into the hands of entrepreneur John Bloor. While Bloor's company busied itself developing an entirely new range of models, Les Harris was licensed to produce Triumph Bonnevilles at his factory in Newton Abbott, Devon from 1985. This Harris-built Bonneville was acquired by the vendor in 2019. A total of 24,737 miles is displayed on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography) and the machine carries a tax disc that expired in September 2011. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes a Triumph service and warranty booklet, sundry invoices, a V5C document, and a hand-written log of work done. It should be noted that the speedometer stopped working in 2003 (actual mileage total unknown).Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Malanca 50cc Testa RossaRegistration no. FHH 993KFrame no. 4MS 6532Engine no. unable to locateMario Malanca began by manufacturing motorcycle components in his Bologna factory before producing his first complete motorcycle around 1956. Malanca made its competition debut in 1968 and is best remembered for its racing exploits in the 50cc and 125cc classes in the 1970s, the high point of which was Otello Buscherini's two wins in 1973 on his way to finishing 6th in that year's 125cc World Championship. Malanca also won several Italian national championships in the 'tiddler' classes. Despite more than one reorganisation, Malanca's fortunes went into decline and the company closed its doors in 1986. This handsome Italian sports moped was first registered in the UK on 1st July 2020 and has had two former keepers in this country. Unfortunately, nothing is known of the machine's past history or condition and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). The machine comes with a V5C document and is sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2010 Harley-Davidson 1585cc FLHRC Road King ClassicRegistration no. HD55 USAFrame no. *5HD1FR4C9AB670171*Engine no. *FR4A670171*Once Harley's V-twins began to get larger, the company played into this more and more, and with the introduction of the overhead-valve 1200 FL series in 1941, touring was destined to play a major part in Harley's future. Touring FLs were integral to the range up to the present day; landmark models such as the Electra Glide playing a role, with engines changing over the decades. By 2010, tourers such as this FLHRC Road King Classic were equipped with all the bells and whistles, and powered by the new generation of 96 cu. in. (1585cc) Twin Cam engine. HD55 USA was purchased by the owner in August 2011 (purchase invoice on file). At its next service, in July 2012, the mileage was 2072. Serviced again, and MoT'd in August 2014, the mileage had increased to 2889. Thereafter, the mileage covered between MoTs appears to be only that needed for the test itself. It was last MoT'd in August 2024, and the present mileage is 3,006. It has been kept in a very good environment throughout, and the present excellent condition is commensurate with that low mileage and careful storage. It is equipped with panniers, and all the accoutrements one would expect on such a high-spec. model. It has also been set up with the aid of a dynamometer, and is ready for use by a new owner. A duplicate V5C has been applied for, and should be in place by the time of sale. Other documents comprise some expired MoT certificates, the aforementioned service invoices and purchase invoice, the owner's manual, and sundry papers. The bike is presently on SORN.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1976 Triumph 750cc T160 Trident 'Slippery Sam' ReplicaRegistration no. NPK 386RFrame no. T160 JK05589Engine no. T160 JK05589The name 'Slippery Sam' was acquired during the 1970 Bol d'Or when a serious oil leak covered the Trident shared by works riders Percy Tait and Steve Jolly, who nevertheless managed to finish 5th behind winners Paul Smart and Tom Dickie on another works Trident. After the dissolution of BSA-Triumph, race shop foreman Les Williams continued to develop the Triples, producing the acclaimed, limited edition Legend and constructing a number of replicas of the multiple TT-winning Slippery Sam. Williams having led the way, Sam has remained a popular subject among replica-builders ever since.This example's history file contains a letter from Les Williams confirming that it is the second one he built and that it was based on a new T160 Trident supplied by Kilbourn Motor Cycles of Chertsey, Surrey. The Trident was acquired by our vendor in 2017 and currently displays a total of 7,161 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Believed to be an older restoration, 'NPK 386R' comes with some expired MoTs; sundry bills; a V5C document; and a copy extract from a Classic Bike article. Two keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 Triumph 649cc ThunderbirdRegistration no. 779 HTAFrame no. D12768Engine no. 6T D12768Announced in September 1949, the 650 Thunderbird was Triumph's response to demands for more power emanating from American racers and British sidecarists alike. A spectacular launch stunt saw three Thunderbirds lap the Montlhery circuit at over 90mph for 500 miles, after which they each achieved a flying lap of 100mph-plus and were ridden back to the Meriden factory. When displayed at the Earls Court Show in October, the new twin featured the headlamp nacelle and fuel tank with luggage grid first seen the previous year. An interesting change to the Thunderbird for 1952 was the adoption of an SU carburettor in place of the original Amal, a specially prepared machine managing a staggering 155mpg at a steady 30mph on a factory organised economy run.Currently displaying 85,255 miles on speedometer, this delightful Thunderbird we're advised has had 5 owners from new (with the current vendor being the 5th owner). Purchased in 2022, it has been used sparingly on warm summer days and dry stored throughout the winter but will need a light recommissioning before returning to the road. Selling due to ill health, it is accompanied by a V5C, numerous invoices, a workshop manual and parts lists.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collectionc.1990 Honda RS250R Racing Motorcycle Frame no. RS250RF 9010099 Engine no. 9010120 (to plaque) and 1EO122Honda were latecomers in offering a 250cc production racer - the first RS250R not appearing until 1984 - and immediately found themselves at a disadvantage to Yamaha's long established TZ. Its 1985 successor addressed these failings, boasting a new aluminium twin-spar frame and heavily revised engine. The RS250R was mildly updated for 1986 before undergoing a wholesale redesign for '87, re-emerging as a replica of Freddie Spencer's works bike complete with 54x54.5mm crankcase-reed engine and cassette-type gearbox. For the '88 model, Honda ditched the ATAC exhausts, adopting conventional variable-height power valves and cylinders with appropriately revised porting. Front fork diameter increased, and the TRAC anti-dive was dropped, while the existing combination of 17' front/18' rear wheels continued. A maximum power output of 71bhp and dry weight of 226lbs was claimed, and the RS continued unchanged for 1989. Finished in Repsol blue and yellow livery, this Honda RS250 was raced in events in the Far East including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Macau (but not necessarily all of them) by Robin himself and possibly top Japanese riders whose names are not remembered. Restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett, the machine has not run since and will require recommissioning before returning to the racetrack. There are no documents with this Lot, and no other history is known. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Suzuki TC125 ProspectorRegistration no. FAX 467KFrame no. TC125-16382Engine no. TC125E-16306Like all the Japanese manufacturers, Suzuki recognised the importance of the North American 'off-road' market and began offering appropriate models in the mid-1960s, commencing with modified roadsters before developing more specialised models. The TC125 model was a development of the trail-styled TS125 roadster but intended for more serious off-road use, as evidenced by its generous front mudguard clearance and dual-range four-speed gearbox.First registered in the UK on 1st November 2015, this original Suzuki TC125 had been purchased by the current vendor from Bonhams' Stafford sale that October (Lot 116) having come from a private collection in Michigan. The Suzuki had been imported specifically for that auction with relatively few miles recorded. Post-purchase our vendor fitted a new battery and tyres as part of the recommissioning process. Since then the Suzuki has formed part of his collection, covering only some 200 miles in the last nine years (the current odometer reading is 2,400 miles); it last ran in August 2024. As well as being a collectible classic, the Prospector can also be used by learners, as it displaces less than 125cc and is pre-1982. Offered with a V5C document.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior1937 BSA 350cc B24 OHV Empire StarRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. HB24 4304Engine no. HB24.2505.During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. The firm's single-cylinder range was redesigned by Val Page for 1937, the engines taking on many of the characteristics they would retain in the post-war era, most notably dry-sump lubrication, rear-mounted magneto and that distinctively shaped timing cover. There were four new offerings in the 350 class: the sidevalve B23 and a trio of overhead-valve models. These comprised the B24 Empire Star, the B26 Star, and the B25 Competition model, which came equipped for trials use. The new engines were housed in conventional cycle parts and drove via four-speed gearboxes, the Empire Star's benefiting from the convenience of foot change. These B-series models lasted until the wholesale revision of the range for 1940, which saw all four dropped. This B24 Empire Star comes with a BSA OC Dating Certificate, sent to a Mr Davy of Partington, Manchester in 1999, stating that it was despatched new to P Voichick in New York on 3rd July 1937 and retains its original engine. Following a period of static display, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Key not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1977 Suzuki GT550Registration no. UTL 273RFrame no. GT550-68553Engine no. GT550-61929 (see text)The Suzuki GT550, introduced in 1971, is a celebrated classic motorcycle known for its distinctive three-cylinder, two-stroke engine. With a 531cc power unit, the GT550 delivers robust performance and a thrilling ride, offering smooth acceleration and a unique exhaust note. Its design features a sleek, vintage aesthetic with chrome detailing and a streamlined profile, reflecting the early '70s style. The bike's advanced suspension system includes telescopic front forks and dual rear shocks, enhancing stability and comfort on various terrains. Equipped with drum brakes, the GT550 provides reliable stopping power for its time. The model is also praised for its innovative engineering, including a water-cooling system and a sophisticated rotary valve. Today, the Suzuki GT550 is a sought-after classic among collectors and enthusiasts, admired for its performance, distinctive design, and historical significance in Suzuki's motorcycle lineup.This GT550 was purchased by the current vendor over 30 years and displays 44,909 miles on the odometer. Having been laid up for a long time, the vendor decided it was time to have it returned to the road so in 2018 the necessary work was carried out to get it running again (invoice on file) which included 3 new coils and an ignition kit. Offered with the aforementioned invoice and V5C. It should be noted that the engine currently fitted is not the one listed on the V5C, however the original engine does come with this lot.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collectionc.1925 Triumph 225cc JuniorRegistration no. NN 9758Frame no. 606119Engine no. 11565The first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally a bicycle manufacturer founded by German immigrants Siegfried Bettman and Maurice Schulte - was building its own power units. The first of these - a 298cc single-cylinder sidevalve - arrived in 1904. This first engine was not without its weaknesses, and the curious 'tandem down-tube' frame in which it was installed often broke, but these shortcomings were soon sorted and within a couple of years 'Triumph' was a byword for reliability. Introduced in 1914 together with famous 4hp Model H, one of Triumph's new models was the Junior, a 225cc two-stroke single. Weighing only 129lb, the Junior featured chain-cum-belt transmission and a two-speed gearbox - the latter an unusual feature among contemporary lightweights - but there was no clutch and the machine was push-started. Known as the 'Baby' Triumph by the motorcycling public, the Junior resumed production after The Great War and was last catalogued in 1923.An older restoration, this Triumph Junior was purchased by Ivan Kessell in 1978. The machine has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents and an old-style green logbook (issued 1967).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection2000 Ducati 748S BipostoRegistration no. W347 PBTFrame no. ZDMH300AAYB002550 Engine no. ZDM748W4*009014*'Baby brother' of the iconic 916, from which it is virtually indistinguishable, Ducati's 748 was the preferred choice of the many riders who found the smaller model more easily controllable. Even today, the 748's combination of v-twin grunt and one of the best chassis ever built is guaranteed to keep it at the front of the track-day pack in the hands of a competent rider. And when it comes to style there's simply no comparison. Universally recognised as icons of automotive art, Ducati motorcycles have been exhibited in some of the world's foremost museums, including the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. Imported from Italy, this Ducati 748S Biposto was first registered in the UK on 1st March 2020 and has had one former keeper in this country. It currently displays a total of 9,305 kilometres on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation includes copies of import and DVLA registration paperwork; old Italian registration papers; NOVA acknowledgement; an expired MoT; and a V5C. It should be noted that the V5C omits the last six digits of the engine number (009014). Two keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1935 Norton 490cc Model 30 InternationalRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. none visibleEngine no. 61312One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension, reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder.An older restoration, since deteriorated, this Norton Inter has clearly not been used for a considerable period; accordingly, the machine will require careful recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the frame lugs are unstamped, the lower tank support lug appears to be a bolt-on item, and the 'piecrust' oil tank is possibly a modern fabrication. There are Magura control levers and modern fastenings throughout. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. The only documentation present is a maintenance manual and a letter dated 1980 from a Margot Kuisemann (illegible) referring to a c.1934 Rennmaschine.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1978 MV Agusta 350 Sport IpotesiRegistration no. XRO 337XFrame no. 2160637Engine no. 2160519Introduced at the Milan Show in 1971, MV's first production 350 roadster was basically an over-bored version of the existing 250B model that had been around since 1967. Two versions were made: the 350GT tourer and 350B sports roadster, both of which were updated with 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition in October 1972. They were replaced for 1975 by restyled, 'square case' 350 Sport/GT equivalents - also known as the Ipotesi (hypothesis) - the makeover being the work of celebrated car designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro, whose initial styling exercise had premiered at the Milan Show in 1973. The basic engine architecture remained unchanged but power went up to 34bhp at 8,500 revs with a commensurate increase in performance. Production continued until 1980.First registered in the UK in 1981, this Ipotesi was acquired by its late VMCC member and enthusiast owner in 1994. Having inherited the MV, the vendors know little about the machine other than it last ran in 2016 and currently displays a total of 19,862 kilometres (12,342 miles) on the odometer. Sold strictly as viewed, the Ipotesi comes with a parts list, photocopy instruction manual, some expired MoTs, old/current V5/V5C registration documents, and a spare screen.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collectionc.1961 BSA 497cc A7Registration no. 103 WTWFrame no. GA7 19167Engine no. CA7 9461Announced in September 1946, the A7 was BSA's first production parallel twin. Mechanically it followed Triumph lines albeit with a single camshaft rather than the Triumph's two. Unusually, the gearbox bolted directly to the rear of the engine in semi-unit style. The entire ensemble was housed in an unsprung duplex loop frame. A sports version - the Star Twin - arrived for 1949. The engine was extensively revised for 1951 along the lines of the newly introduced Bert Hopwood-designed A10 650, and then in 1954 BSA's twins range was greatly expanded with the arrival of four new models featuring swinging-arm rear suspension. The introduction of the new duplex frame meant that the A7's bolted-up gearbox had to go, but otherwise the engine remained much as before.Our vendor acquired this A7 for his collection in 2019. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the magneto inspection cover is missing and that the HT leads are detached. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents, sundry invoices and some expired MoTs.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1973 Tecnomoto 50cc Sport Special TurboRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. TMP*0606Engine no. FMTS-RGM9676OMTecnomoto was founded in Vignola (Modena), Italy in 1968 brothers Vittoriano and Giancarlo Pellegrini. Initially Tecnomoto specialised in building lightweight motorcycles intended for children and younger riders. They were brought into the UK by John Rudge Imports of Overseal, Staffordshire, the sole UK concessionaires, which described them as 'The machines with flair, imagination, quality and colour'. The marque would turn out to be short-lived, with production said to have ceased either in 1975 or 1979, depending on the source. The Sport Special Turbo was one of several new models making up Tecnomoto's 1972 range. Unfortunately, nothing is known of this example's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:Please note, the full engine DGM number is DGM9676OM, indicating that this machine is equipped with a circa 1971 Motori Morini Franco Turbo Star engine. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to this machines composition of parts, provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1960 BSA 650cc A10 'ISDT Replica'Registration no. XOR 893Frame no. GA7.4803Engine no. DA10 10116 (see text)Although far too heavy to be of any use in either one-day trials or scrambles races, the BSA A10 twin was an altogether different proposition when it came to long-distance endurance events such as the International Six Days Trial (ISDT), where top speed was of greater importance. BSA first entered its new twin-cylinder models in the ISDT in 1951, with Trophy team captain Fred Rist on a 650cc A10 and Vase team members Basil hall and Tom Ellis on Star Twins. The 1951 ISDT was held in Varese, Italy where the British Trophy team secured victory for the fourth year on the trot, vindicating the decision to use the new BSA twins. This BSA A10 ISDT replica has been used in New Zealand, as evidenced by various rally and event tags. The frame is of 1960 type, as is the engine. The engine number relates to a 650cc Golden Flash that has been uprated with an alloy cylinder head. Both the frame and engine number are believed to be correct factory stampings. Notable features include a Mikuni carburettor, Lyta alloy fuel tank, and a small competition headlamp. DVLA records show that the last MoT expired in July 2016 and the machine appears untaxed since October 2020. Recommissioning will be required before further use. Offered with sundry bills and an HPI check sheet.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collection1924 Royal Enfield 2¼hp Registration no. YB265Frame no. 14597Engine no. 16090Like many other British motorcycle manufacturers, Royal Enfield's origins were in the bicycle trade. 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 motorcycle around 1900. By 1904 the firm was concentrating on car production, resuming motorcycle manufacture in 1910 with a v-twin Motosacoche-powered lightweight. Enfield's first two-stroke - the 2¼hp with 225cc single-cylinder engine and two-speed gear - appeared in 1914. The model resumed production at the war's end and continued into the mid-1920s. An older restoration, this Vintage-era Royal Enfield lightweight has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1963 Triumph 349cc Tiger 90 Trail SpecialRegistration no. Q389 JBWFrame no. SABLVLO3665234012 (see text)Engine no. T90 H30610 (see text)Triumph's compact unitary construction 350cc and 500cc twin-cylinder engines have long been a favourite of off-road riders looking for an easy way of upgrading their Villiers-engined mounts. In the 1960s/1970s a number of frame kits was available from manufacturers such as Cotton, while many individuals chose to slot the Triumph engine into the ubiquitous Greeves frame, the result being a highly capable hybrid that enjoys virtual marque status today. Sadly, nothing is known about this Triumph Tiger 90-engined trials special, which was bequeathed to the National Motorcycle Museum Trust as part of a deceased's estate. Obviously not of Triumph origin, the frame number would have been issued by the DVLA when the 'Q plate' registration was allocated circa 1985, while it should be noted that both the accompanying HPI check sheet and V5C list the engine number as 'T790 H30610'. The current vendor purchased the Triumph at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2010 (Lot 240). Notable features include an alloy tank and side panels, Feridax handlebars, BSA forks, a KTM magnesium front hub, and open exhaust pipes. Not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the gears do not engage).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1950 Vincent 998cc Series-C RapideRegistration no. HSV 753Frame no. RC7305 (Rear frame no. RC7305)Engine no. F10AB/1/5405 (see text)•Assembled from parts•Modern crankcases•Believed present ownership since the 1980s•Requires recommissioningWhen Vincent resumed production at the war's end it was with the all-new Series-B. Its rear suspension aside, the Series-A Vincent-HRD had been conventional enough: tubular steel frame, girder forks, separate gearbox, etc but with the Series-B Messrs Vincent and Irving effectively established the marque's reputation for the defiance of convention in the pursuit of engineering excellence. For a start there was no 'frame' as such, merely a fabricated box attached to the cylinder heads that served as the oil tank and incorporated the headstock and attachment point for the rear springs. The gearbox was integral with the engine, and the swinging arm pivoted directly in the engine/gearbox casings, features commonplace today but unusual 60 years ago. Only in his retention of the pre-war Brampton girder fork did Phillip Vincent appear to be lagging behind other manufacturers, almost all of which had switched to telescopics. Introduced in 1946, the Vincent-HRD Series-B Rapide was immediately the fastest production motorcycle on sale.In 1948 the Vincent range began to be up-dated to Series-C specification. The most significant changes made concerned the suspension, there being a revised arrangement at the rear incorporating curved lugs for the seat stays and an hydraulic damper between the spring boxes, while at the front the new models boasted Vincent's own 'Girdraulic' fork: a blade-type girder fitted with twin hydraulic dampers. These advances began to find their way onto production models during 1948 but it would be 1950 before all Vincents left the factory in Series-C specification.This Vincent's upper and rear frame numbers are those of a Series-C Rapide built in November 1950 and despatched to Cowie in Sunderland, while the crankcases are modern replica components that have been stamped with entirely spurious numbers. Something he wanted to create for a long time, the machine was assembled by the late owner as a useable Vincent utilising the aforementioned modern crankcases. The age-related registration was issued in 1987. No other history is known. Recommissioning will be required before the Rapide returns to the road. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with old/current V5C documents.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1927 Böhmerland 600cc Langtouren Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. DO-CG8H (DE)Frame no. 484Engine no. 484 and 329Sidecar no. 42155•Unique Czech-built motorcycle•The longest wheelbase of any production motorcycle•Present ownership since 2006•Required recommissioning/restorationCzechoslovakia played an important role in the development of the European motorcycle industry from the earliest days of the 20th Century, being responsible for many innovative designs. Indeed, the Czech firm of Laurin & Klement was one of the first to introduce a four-cylinder motorcycle, in 1905. One of Czechoslovakia's more celebrated motorcycles is the improbable Böhmerland, which was manufactured from 1925 until 1939. Designed by Albin Liebisch, the Böhmerland was powered by a single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine of 80x120mm bore/stroke for a capacity of 603cc. But whereas its overhead-valve motor was entirely conventional, the Böhmerland's advanced cycle parts were anything but, consisting of a lengthy, duplex-loop, tubular frame; coil-sprung, leading-link front fork; and - for the first time on a motorcycle - cast-alloy wheels, the latter not widely adopted until the 1970s. Models of varying wheelbase lengths were built, the most celebrated of which is the three-seater langtouren (long touring), which is notable as having the longest wheelbase of any production motorcycle. All Böhmerlands were powered by Liebisch's 603cc four-stroke single, the exception being a 348cc two-stroke model introduced in 1938 just before production ceased following the outbreak of war. By then Leibisch's factory at Schönlinde in the Sudetenland had produced around 3,000 motorcycles of all types. It is believe that only some 30-or-so Böhmerlands exist worldwide today. Acquired by the late owner in 2006, this Böhmerland is an older restoration (date and details unknown) that has since deteriorated (it should be noted that the front tyre is flat and there is damage to the wheel rim where someone has unsuccessfully tried to retrieve the tyre valve). The Böhmerland has clearly not been used for a considerable period of time and will require careful recommissioning, or potentially more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. Notable features include a Sturmey Archer gearbox; a later Bing carburettor; lighting set and horn; and a glassfibre luggage box to the rear. Accompanying the machine is a substantial file of German documentation including correspondence; TüV paperwork; and registration documents. The machine also comes with copies of two books: Motocykly Ceche-Bohmerlan aneb Nesmrtelna vize Albina Liebische (Miroslave Gomola) and Motorcycles Ceche-Bohmerlan or The Immortal Vision of Albina Liebische (Miroslav Gomola).Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1957 Triumph 199cc Tiger Cub ProjectRegistration no. 549 AKMFrame no. T32104Engine no. T20 32104 (see text)In 1952, Triumph re-entered the lightweight commuter market with the 149cc Terrier, a simple four-stroke with a four-speed gearbox. In 1954, it was joined by the 200cc Tiger Cub, offering 60mph and 100mpg. Popular with younger riders, the Cub saw continuous development for 16 years before being discontinued in 1970. The Tiger Cub remains a collector's favourite today, supported by a strong network of parts suppliers. This incomplete Tiger Cub was acquired by its late owner in June 1983 and shows 63,810 miles on the odometer. It is offered for restoration and sold as viewed with a V5C, old V5C, and an old photocopy V5. Note: The V5C lists the engine number as T20T32104, but no 'T' prefix is visible on the machine.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Velocette 349cc MACRegistration no. OYT 908Frame no. RS4946Engine no. MAC 25194In 1934 Veloce Limited announced a high-camshaft overhead-valve '350' built along the lines of the recently introduced 250cc MOV. This was the long-stroke MAC, subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, Velo's overhead-valve trio continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks, Dowty Oleomatics being specified later. The MAC gained an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head for 1951 as well as Velocette's own telescopic fork, and was further updated with a swinging-arm frame in 1953. The model was last catalogued in 1960. An older restoration, this MAC comes with its original buff logbook recording that it was first registered by the famous Velocette dealers L Stephens Ltd of Shepherds Bush, West London on 28th July 1954. Only two private owners are listed, the last of whom sold the MAC to the current family owners in September 1980 (purchase receipt on file). Additional paperwork includes sundry bills; a 1964 tax disc; an expired MoT (2007); and old/current V5/V5C documents. It should be noted that both the HPI and V5C omit the 'RS' prefix from the frame number and the 'MAC' prefix from the engine number. Not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1975 F.Ringhini 50cc Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locate•Built by Franco Ringhini•One of a limited series•Requires recommissioningFranco Ringhini started his career at the Guazzoni factory, where he designed engines. Like many other small Italian concerns, Guazzoni concentrated its efforts on the ultra-lightweight market, and throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s produced a succession of stylish sports roadsters such as the Cadetti and Matta. Many of them used Ringhini-designed rotary-valve two-stroke engines with reversed cylinders (exhaust at the rear), a feature that became something of a company hallmark. Around 1968, Ringhini left Guazzoni to join Giancarlo Morbidelli's fledgling racing team. There he designed a succession of fast disc-valve two-strokes, which initially were raced at World Championship level by both their designer and Eugenio Lazzarini. Morbidelli's Ringhini-designed 50cc racer was the factory's first successful Grand Prix project, although the team collected points at only a handful of rounds in 1969. Lazzarini finished the season 21st in the World Championship with six points, while Ringhini finished 26th with five. Ringhini also designed Morbidelli's first 125cc racer, which Gilberto Parlotti rode to good effect in 1970, its debut year, winning that year's Czechoslovakian Grand Prix. At the end of the 1973 season, Ringhini was replaced as chief designer by Jorg Möller and left Morbidelli to set up his own team in Pesaro. Now independent, Ringhini created a limited series of 50cc racers such as the exquisite example offered here, and also supplied engines to other manufacturers such as Bimota. By this time, the FIM's rules for the 50cc category stipulated a single cylinder and a maximum of six speeds in the gearbox; Ringhini's design had bore/stroke dimensions of 40x39.6mm for a capacity of 49.7cc, and developed its maximum power output of 14bhp at 14,500rpm. Its cylinder inclined forwards, the engine was housed in a tubular steel frame with telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension, equipped initially with a 180mm double-sided front drum brake, 130mm single-sided rear brake, and 18' wheels. The complete machine weighed a mere 60kg (132lb). Unfortunately, nothing is known of this example's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, the machine has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2001 Honda 499cc CB500SRegistration no. OU51 MWNFrame no. ZDCPC32E0 YF322835Engine no. PC26E2507853This Honda CB500S was purchased in August 2011 in Staffordshire as a lighter alternative to the lady vendor's Harley Davidson Sportster (also in this sale). According to our vendor, the Honda has proved to be a reliable and faultless bike: easy, comfortable and uncomplicated to ride both in traffic and on tour. The vendor rode the Honda regularly until November 2019, covering a trouble-free 5,500 miles in that time. Described by her as 'a great middleweight machine', the Honda has always been garaged. The after-market, street legal Beowulf exhaust is said to emit a very pleasing tone, while the machine also boasts a Scottoiler, bespoke luggage rack, fabric panniers, and an expandable top bag. Sadly, our vendor's age has forced her to give up riding, but she feels that this versatile Honda, with only 13,430 miles recorded, deserves to motor on. Accompanying documentation consists of a current V5C Registration Certificate, MoT to 17th January 2025, Honda warranty and service booklet, and Beowulf silencer lifetime guarantee paperwork. The original exhaust system is included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Triumph 649cc T120V Registration no. UnregisteredFrame no. T120VEG55929Engine no. T120VEG55929Along with BSA-Triumph's other 650cc twins, the Bonneville was re-launched for 1971 with the new oil-carrying frame. Despite its fine handling qualities, the chassis ran into immediate criticism because of its tall seat height and was revised three times before a lower version was standardised for 1972 along with a thinner seat. One of the final improvements made to the 650 Bonnie prior to its deletion in 1975 was the introduction of a five-speed gearbox, which this example has. It is not known when the machine was acquired, which clearly displays an incorrect reading of 901 miles to the odometer. The front down tubes have matching dents, indicating the possibility of a past collision, and as such, the machine is offered strictly as viewed, requiring restoration. Offered with a 2006 Triumph Owners Club dating letter only, confirming that this 5-speed machine was manufactured on May 5, 1972, and shipped to the Triumph Corporation in Baltimore, USA, on May 11, 1972.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1914 Sunbeam 3½hpRegistration no. AE 7221Frame no. 2579Engine no. 2572T•Present ownership for 45 years•Formerly part of Brian Verrall's private collection•Many-time Pioneer Run competitor•An older restorationThe first Sunbeam motorcycle - a 350cc side-valve single - left the Wolverhampton premises of John Marston, hitherto a manufacturer of finest quality enamelled goods, bicycles and - latterly - cars, in 1912. Designed by Harry Stevens (later to found AJS) the 2¾hp Sunbeam was equipped with a two-speed countershaft gearbox and fully enclosed all-chain drive, proving an instant success in an era when the norm was hub gears and belt-drive. Like Marston's other products, his motorcycles soon established a reputation for sound construction and exemplary finish. Their racetrack performances did nothing to discourage sales either. Howard Davies (later to found the H.R.D. marque) finished second in the 1914 Senior TT on his and Sunbeam's first visit to the Island, and Tommy De La Hay inherited victory in the 1920 Senior after George Dance, also Sunbeam-mounted, retired while leading. Sunbeam's second model was the John Greenwood-designed 3½hp of 1913. A sidevalve single like its predecessor, the 3½hp came with a three-speed hand-change gearbox and fully enclosed oil-bath chain cases, the latter first seen on the company's bicycles. With the coming of WWI, most of Sunbeam's production was earmarked for Allied forces, the biggest 'home' user being the Royal Naval Air Service (forerunner of the Fleet Air Arm), which ordered the 3½hp as its favoured model. The current vendor has owned this 3½hp Sunbeam for 45 years and has ridden it on countless Pioneer and VMCC runs. It was in the window of a motorcycle shop in Basingstoke for many years before being restored in the early 1980s by an owner who died shortly after completion. Subsequently it was bought by Brian Verrall to form part of his private collection. Our vendor purchased the Sunbeam after spotting it at the back of Verrall's shop in Tooting; he was told it was not for sale but eventually a deal was struck. In the vendor's own words: 'For a Veteran motorcycle it is very easy to ride with a clutch, gearbox, reasonable brakes and a fabulous Binks carburettor which enables a first-kick start and single lever throttle control.' The machine is offered with substantial history file containing a Pioneer Certificate, old/current V5/V5C documents, purchase receipt from Verrall's, expired MoTs, and other paperwork. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1963 Aermacchi Harley Davidson 246cc Ala VerdeRegistration no. YNF 161AFrame no. AERDAV250N*221552*Engine no. 250N *221552*As with other Italian motorcycle manufacturers, Aermacchi began as aircraft manufacturers – Aeronautico Macchi being shortened to Aermacchi – they turned to motorcycles in 1950 when Lino Tonti designed their first bike. They remained independent only until 1960 when Harley Davidson purchased a 50 percent share in the Aermacchi motorcycle division. The horizontally-slung engine became a marque trademark, and most of their output had this configuration, which created a low centre of gravity and made for a well-cooled engine unit. YNF 161A was purchased by the owner in May 2012. Whilst some work had already been done by the previous owner, the machine was in need of cosmetic attention. He therefore stripped and repainted the cycle parts, reassembled it, checking and rectifying any problems found along the way. The engine was found to be in sound order, and the bike started, ran, and drove well. He had no intention of using the Aermacchi for nighttime riding, so whilst he fitted lights to the machine, they are not wired up, and merely in place to retain the lines of the machine. He has had daytime MoTs for the bike (certificates on file), and there are some electrical components to accompany it. Since completion, the vendor has used the bike occasionally for limited mileage most years. It comes with a pair of small side trim panels. A new battery and light re-commissioning will be required prior to use by a new owner. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old VE60 log book, the aforementioned expired MoT certificates, a copy owner's handbook, and purchase receipt.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1968 Norton 745cc P11 ReplicaRegistration no. YRD 58FFrame no. 107940Engine no. B20 107940Norton were part of the AMC group from 1953, but continued to operate independently until, in 1962 it was decided to close the Bracebridge Street factory, and transfer the manufacture of Norton to the main AMC factory at Plumstead. Possibly because of that, at some point, the management considered the cross-fertilisation of engines and frames, coming up with the new 750 Atlas engines and Matchless frames. A limited number of 750 Atlas engines/Matchless frames had appeared late in 1963 in some export bikes, but the combination was not available in the UK. In 1964, Norton announced the Atlas model, which utilised the tried and trusted Featherbed frame. However, the Atlas/Matchless combination became established as a model, initially as a Matchless (G33), then as a Norton (N15). Later, came the P11, built mainly for the US market as a street scrambler, styled as desert racer, but with lights and road equipment.YRD 58F has been recreated by previous owner as a replica of the P11 model. Based on a matching numbers machine, it incorporates many believed-genuine P11 components. Particular attention is drawn to the hubs, folding footrests, oil tank, mudguards, exhaust system, handlebars, and Dunlop rims. The present owner has used the Norton occasionally, and advises that it runs and rides very well. Taxation class is Historic Vehicle, and the bike is presently on SORN. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old V5C, an old V5, and a few receipts.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1949/1931 Norton 490cc 'International' (see text)Registration no. unregisteredFrame no. B10N ??400Engine no. CS51083One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine, designed by Arthur Carroll, had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension (the 'garden gate' frame), reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. The Inter would remain fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, all-alloy engine and 'laid down' 'box. Expensive to make and challenged by cheaper parallel twins of comparable performance, the Inter ceased to be catalogued after 1955 but could still be obtained to special order until 1958.This Inter has at some time been fitted with a pre-war Carroll-type engine dating from 1931, most likely from a late CS1 model. Acquired in 2005 by the vendor's late brother, the machine is offered for recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1975 Cimatti 50cc X15Registration no. not registeredFrame no. S5*263024*Engine no. unable to locateCimatti was founded in Bologna in 1937 by gold medal-winning Olympic cyclist Marco Cimatti. Not surprisingly, the company manufactured bicycles at first, only turning to powered two-wheelers in 1950. The firm prospered and its products were widely exported, being sold in the USA through the Gambles department stores. By the mid-1960s the range had expanded to include a motor scooter and a three-wheeled deliver truck in addition to mopeds and lightweights, usually powered by either Moto Morini or Motori Minarelli two-stroke engines. Cimatti survived the 1960s 'Japanese Invasion' but succumbed to the early 1980s recession, closing its doors in 1984. Boasting cantilever rear suspension and styled as only the Italians know how, this beautiful Cimatti X15 must have been every novice rider's dream back in the 1970s. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:The Frame's DGM number, DGM7767/OM, indicates that this machine features a circa 1970 Cimatti Saggittario S5 frame. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to this machines composition of parts, provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2005 BMW K1200R Power Cup Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. WB105840X6Engine no. 075052091•Factory-built limited edition model•Ridden by Jeremy McWilliams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed•Retained by BMW until 2017•Present ownership since 2019•2,394 kilometres from newThe BMW K1200R Power Cup was a factory-built racer intended for a one-make championship which ran in parallel with the European MotoGP races, the purpose being to promote the recently introduced K1200R roadster. The Power Cup bikes were based on the stock K1200R but boasted numerous factory modifications to the bodywork, including a carbon-fibre under-tray, headlamp shroud, intake panels, single seat cover, hand guards, and engine protection. A titanium Laser exhaust and ECU remap boosted power to 175bhp and the package was finished off with a quick-shifter, 2D race dashboard with lap timer, Gilles adjustable rear-sets, WP suspension, fuel tank baffling, Brembo brakes, and Metzler Racetec tyres. Never raced, this particular bike was used by BMW UK to promote the road bike around the dealer network, and in 2006 was ridden by Jeremy McWilliams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Jeremy did a number of rolling burnouts which resulted in the rear tyre coming apart; the marks made in the underside of the seat are still visible. The machine was also displayed at the Brands Hatch round of the World Superbike Championship. It was kept as part of BMW's historic fleet until 2017 and then sold via a closed auction to a BMW dealer, who sold it on to a BMW regional manager the same day. Our vendor purchased the Power Cup from a BMW dealer in 2019, since when he has done the occasional track day with the bike, reporting it to be really stable and very fast. A letter on file dated 11th March 2019 from the previous owner states that at that time the bike had covered approximately 600 miles from new and had never been raced or dropped (the current odometer reading is 2,394 kilometres). At that time an instructor at Cadwell Park and Snetterton, the previous owner stated: 'it handles beautifully and the brakes are powerful and progressive. In short, it is a lovey, comfortable, powerful and easy bike to ride with gear shift assist on the up-change.' The machine last ran in August 2024 and the vendor reports that oil and filter changes have been carried out annually. Documentation consists of the aforementioned letter, a build sheet, an information display board, and instructions for the 2D dash. There is no registration document with this Lot. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1913 Precision 500cc 4hpRegistration no. L 2070Frame no. 36 (in logbook)Engine no. 9230 and 9230BAt one time Frank E Baker's Birmingham-based Precision company rivalled JAP as a supplier of engines to Britain's motorcycle manufacturers. The first Precision engine went on sale in 1910 and the first complete motorcycle in 1912, though in deference to Baker's engine customers these were for export only at first. It was not until after WWI that the firm got around to building a complete motorcycle for sale on the home market. That first machine was a 350cc two-stroke featuring leaf-sprung suspension front and rear; from 1920 onwards marketed as the 'Beardmore Precision', the Scottish Beardmore engineering group having gained control of Baker's company. The range expanded to include sidevalve models of various capacities; a Barr & Stroud sleeve valve-engined 350; and overhead-valve and overhead-cam works racers. Although production models gained an enviable reputation in the trials events of their day, the racers faired disastrously at the 1924 TT, the debacle prompting Beardmore to close the ailing firm.First registered in Surrey on 18th March 1913, this Veteran-era 4hp Precision was acquired by the late owner from an Anthony Cook of New Milton in 1976; last taxed until February 1976, it appears to be an older restoration. Notable features include a P&H headlamp and acetylene generator; Lucas rear light; Philips Saxon front fork; Bosch magneto; and a Lycett saddle. Accompanying documentation includes Surrey County Council licensing correspondence; two old-style continuation logbooks (1952 and 1975); two Pioneer Certificates (the oldest dating from 1952 and recording a D Kemp as the owner – presumably George D Kemp of Canton, Cardiff, recorded in the 1952 logbook); and an old V5 registration document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1933 Francis-Barnett 148cc Lapwing 27Registration no. TXS 787Frame no. C27176Engine no. GY 4934Francis Barnett were in business from 1919, and their slogan from the outset was 'Built like a bridge', derived from their method of frame construction, which comprised a series of straight tubular sections bolted together. Their production of machines ran until 1966, and consisted almost exclusively of lightweight machines powered by proprietary Villiers engines, latterly AMC engines, in capacities ranging from 98cc to 249cc, although there was a brief sojourn in the 1930s with Blackburne four stroke engines. In 1933 the range included a number of models, ranging in size from the 98cc Snipe to the new Cruiser 250. The 148 Lapwing 27 featured ignition and lighting courtesy of Villiers flywheel magneto, an Albion three-speed gearbox, lights, and an extravagant twin exhaust system. Acquired by the owner in need of some attention, this machine was recommissioned, benefiting from a pair of new tyres, during 2023, but thereafter not used on the road. TXS 787 was last run in 2023, so will require some degree of re-commissioning and basic safety checks prior to any use by a new owner. It should be noted that the V5C does not record either the engine or frame number prefixes. Documentation comprises a current V5C, some old receipts for the bike, some marque-related copy articles and sundry papers.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1924 Ner-A-Car 350ccRegistration no. RL 120Frame no. 4655Engine no. PB 1443Invented by American Carl A Neracher in 1919, the Ner-a-Car - the first commercially successful machine to have hub-centre steering - was built under licence in the UK by Sheffield Simplex, using part of what had been the Sopwith Aviation works in Kingston-on-Thames. The basic design remained unaltered - pressed-steel chassis, voluminous front mudguard, hub-centre-steering, friction drive transmission - but whereas US-built models were powered by a two-stroke engine of 221cc, Sheffield Simplex chose to fit their own 285cc unit. Four-stroke sidevalve and (later) overhead-valve 350cc Blackburne-engined versions equipped with conventional three-speed gearboxes followed. Endowed with excellent handling and weather protection, the Ner-a-Car was a great success, production only ceasing in 1926 because of problems within other parts of the Sheffield Simplex group.This Ner-a-Car had been in the late owner's possession for at least 25 years before being inherited by his widow. Powered by a 350cc sidevalve engine, the machine has been restored and was in regular use on the road. It has been in storage since 2021 and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Eligible for the Banbury Run and Graham Walker Run, the machine is offered with a V5C document.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Pre-production model, originally registered to the Triumph factory1968 Triumph 741cc Trident T150TRegistration no. SUE 335GFrame no. KC00508 T150TEngine no. KC00508 T150T• Pre-production bike• First registered to the Triumph Factory• Matching numbers• Loaned to Joseph Lucas, BirminghamLike most larger manufacturers at home and abroad during the 1960s, the Triumph / BSA concern were researching larger, multi-cylinder models to satisfy the worldwide demand for larger capacity, faster motorcycles to bolster sales in many countries, but primarily their most important market, the USA. They examined a variety of configurations and capacities, but, unlike their Japanese counterparts who followed the four-cylinder pathway, they settled on a triple with a 750cc capacity. Several years in development, the main protagonists were Bert Hopwood and Doug Hele. A prototype was being tested as early as 1965, but the model was not announced to the world until September 1968. Whilst a few machines may have made their way to the USA in late 1968, the bikes were not available for the British public to buy until April 1969.The Triumph Owners Club have confirmed that SUE 335G was manufactured in September 1968, and despatched on 30th October 1968 (see TOMCC letter on file). This information was kindly supplied to the club by Dick Shepherd, who owns the early Trident records. These details also confirm that this bike was subsequently loaned to Joseph Lucas, Birmingham. A second letter from the TOMCC confirms that SUE 335G was registered to the Triumph factory (letter also on file). Date of first registration is 4th November 1968. A copy of the Warwickshire registration register on file confirms that the machine was registered to 'Triumph M/Cycles Meriden Works'.In summary, being manufactured in September 1968 and registered to the factory prior to being loaned to Joseph Lucas, it is likely that this machine is a one used for development, road testing, demonstration, or press testing, before the model was available to buy, some 5 months later. No doubt further research may well prove worthwhile.Unearthed by the present owner, SUE 335G had apparently been languishing unused for some years, although some preservative had been applied to the wheel rims and exhausts. It displays a mileage of 40,935 on the odometer. Still with the original engine and frame, as confirmed by its matching numbers, it will need thorough re-commissioning or restoration, and is sold strictly as viewed. The engine turns over and an ignition key is present. Documentation consists of a current V5C, and the aforementioned letters and copy of the registration register. A thoroughly interesting project with fascinating history.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:We are advised that, strictly speaking, this machine is not a 'pre-production' as it has a frame and engine number which conform to the normal Triumph numbering system, but all other aspects of the description remain correct.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 AJS 349cc Model K6 'Big Port'Registration no. EE 7774 Frame no. K103073Engine no. K103073Although it retained the 74x81mm bore and stroke dimensions of the 1920 Junior TT-winning prototype, the machine that brought AJS a remarkable Junior/Senior double victory the following year had been extensively re-designed in the light of experience gained from racing. The production version, known latterly by the 'Big Port' soubriquet, made its debut in November 1922, offering near-racetrack performance for the road rider. A press cutting on file reveals that this AJS had been discovered in 1986 during a house clearance in Cleethorpes, near Grimsby ('EE' is a Grimsby registration) having belonged to the late Mr Joseph Ibbett of Cleethorpes, believed to be its first owner, who had raced it at Cadwell Park. The AJS was to be sold at auction. The next owner would appear to be Christopher Park of North Thoresby, near Grimsby, there being an invoice to Mr Park dated November 1990 from C L East for a total engine rebuild. The third owner purchased this Big Port at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in April 2003 (Lot 344A). At that time it was described as outstandingly original having had one owner for almost 60years and only one other owner since. Last taxed until 31st July 2005, the machine is presented in 'oily rag' condition, apparently highly original and unrestored (the engine turns over). Additional documentation includes a book of petrol rationing coupons; old/current V5/V5Cs; and an HPI check sheet.103073Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1974 Ducati 750SSRegistration no. VWT 91NFrame no. DM750SS*075286Engine no. 075011 DM750.1•One of only 24 delivered new in the UK•Known ownership history•Restored condition•Present ownership since 2011•Offered from an important private collectionOnly 401 round-case Ducati 750SS production models were manufactured by the Ducati factory between January and March 1974. Only three 1973 prototype models are believed to have survived, all of which went to the USA. The production machines are understood to have been built in two batches of 200, the first tranche assembled between 2nd and 10th January 1974, and the second between late January and March. Only 24 are known to have been brought into the UK in 1974 by the importers, Coburn & Hughes. This is one of the original 24 UK bikes imported during 1974, although it is not possible to determine from which of the two production runs it originates. Its numbers are '075286' (frame) and '075011' (engine) (listed (in error) with the numbers transposed in Ian Falloon's The Book on the Ducati 750SS Round Case 1974). 'VWT 91N' was first registered on 6th September 1974 to Allan Jefferies Motorcycles of Shipley, West Yorkshire, who had acquired it (and possibly at least one other) from the importers. Unfortunately, the paper records of Allan Jefferies Motorcycles (relating to that year) have been lost or destroyed so there is no corroborative record of the Ducati's delivery and subsequent sale apart from entries on copy registration documents from the DVLA in the UK. In February 1975, the Ducati was acquired by the London Motorcycle Centre and, it is believed, was raced during that season (it is not known by whom) before being sold to Rodney Gordon in January 1976. In all probability the London Motorcycle Centre replaced it with the newer 1975 900SS which had just been released. Rodney Gordon and family members used it for the next 10 years as a road bike before it fell into disrepair. It was sold on in 1986 to a Simon Cauty. Nothing is known about its time in his ownership but it is reported by its subsequent owner, John Fallon (later of Made in Italy Motorcycles), that it was incomplete and a non-runner. The Ducati was effectively in storage at this time. In February 1991 John sold it to the previous owner as a rolling chassis (frame, engine and cycle parts - see images in history file). In October/November 1995 an engine rebuild was carried out by Steve Wynne of Sports Motorcycles Racing Limited. Works undertaken comprised the following:•Rebuilt cylinder heads, including new valves, valve guides/seals, valve seats, repairs to exhaust threads, modified rockers for extended guide seals•New (believed to be Staschl) racing con-rods and big-end assembly•New V2 pistons, rebore and hone•New main bearings•Imola cams•New first gear and slider, and layshaft•Renewal of all ancillary consumablesThe worn primary drive gears noted by Wynn were replaced by the then owner, who estimates the total cost of the restoration to have been in excess of £30,000.Between March 2010 and May 2011 (and in consultation with the Ducati authority Ian Falloon) a chassis rebuild, refinishing of bodywork and frame, and all non-engine work had been carried out to return the Ducati to original specification. The engine was set up and first run on 23rd May 2011 (it started first kick). Non-original cycle parts include the following:•1973 750SS fork sliders (which had callipers sited behind the fork legs when axle inserted from the correct r/h side (otherwise identical to 1974 sliders)•All glassfibre is replacement (and better than original)Seat foam and covering is replacement (and better than original)Rubber breather bellows to flapper valve•Fuel pipe: new Cavis Benz (13x7mm)•Tyres: new Japanese Dunlop TT100s•Hydraulic hoses and fittings are new modern stainless steel•Lucas RITA ignition kit dating from 1976 (original contemporaneous replacement for OE points, etc)As presented here the Ducati displays the following notable features: Borrani wheel rims stamped '4777' (front and rear); JOD headlamp glass; Marzocchi front forks; Scarab front brake callipers; Lockheed rear calliper; and Dell'Orto PHM 40A carburettors. Accompanying documentation includes the following:•Sports Motorcycles engine rebuild invoice of November 1995 (£2,943)•Images 'as found' and post restoration•Well used Ducati technical sheet with some handwritten annotation for racing•Letter from Nick Jefferies of Allan Jefferies Motorcycles dated October 1993•Email (copy) to Ian Falloon regarding the availability (or non-availability) of original componentsThe machine also comes with an old style V5 document (all other V5s and old logbooks on file are photocopies). Our vendor, its next owner, acquired the 750SS in July 2011, since when it has been kept as part of his important private collection of motorcycles. Unused since purchase, it is offered for recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is sold strictly as viewed.According to renowned Ducati authority Ian Falloon: 'I know the bike well as (the vendor) consulted me regarding its restoration after he bought it... It's not a preproduction model, just a very early engine number. I would just like to add that the restoration is very accurate, with excellent attention to detail.' Very high praise indeed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The David Collier CollectionGalco Ducati 748cc Racing Motorcycle by Reed GalbraithRegistration no. unregisteredFrame no. noneEngine no. 750902 DM750•Commissioned from Reed Galbraith ('Galco') by David Collier in 1988•Very trick, believed c.1972, round case 750GT engine•Replica of the 1973 factory Formula 750 machine (see text)•One owner machine from new - and it has never been droppedAny motorcycle enthusiast around at the time will remember the 1972 Imola 200 when Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari took first and second place on their factory Ducatis, beating works machines from MV Agusta, BSA, Honda, and Triumph amongst others, as well as many top riders of the time, some of whom had turned down the invitation to ride for Ducati, a then slightly obscure Italian manufacturer. The race result was a huge shock which put Ducati firmly on the map, and from this point onwards they were regarded as genuine contenders. The 1972 Imola Ducati was a relatively lightly modified production machine, and for 1973 chief designer and technical director Fabio Taglione planned something altogether more ambitious. It featured a short stroke engine, different frame geometry, a shorter wheelbase which could be varied to suit different tracks courtesy of three different wheel spindle positions, more ground clearance, steeper forks, and a considerable weight reduction. However, by now the two stroke racing revolution was in full swing, and in the 1973 Imola race Bruno Spaggiari finished second behind the great Jarno Saarinen on a 351cc Yamaha. This was still an outstanding result for Ducati, but they recognized that the two strokes were only going to get stronger, and further development of the Formula 750 machines was abandoned. So the 1973 Imola machines represent something very special indeed in the Ducati story.One man who recognized this was David Collier. In 1988 he commissioned Reed Galbraith ('Galco') of Ravensdale near Seattle, a highly respected maker of lightweight racing Ducatis, to build a copy of the 1973 Formula 750 machines. Replicating the 1973 short stroke engine was not a realistic proposition, but a round case 750GT engine was extensively modified to make it significantly more powerful than the standard article. David tells us that the valve gear was converted to desmodromic operation, Imola cams were fitted, the inlet tracts were significantly modified to match Dell'Orto 41mm carburettors with their pump actions removed. The tracts were checked on Reed's flow meter for maximum CFM (cubic feet per minute). This radical porting required the oil feed to the cams to be modified to an external feed (like the 1973 factory short stroke engines). Twin spark plugs were fitted to reduce both flame path and ignition advance. The gear cluster was modified to 3 dog engagement, the clutch uprated, the total loss ignition system was custom made by Mistral Engineering, and the brakes are Lockheed Racing items. A number of exhaust systems were evaluated, with the currently fitted 'matched length' twin pipes giving the best results. A complete 'Imola' high level exhaust system supplied by Sid Tunstall in the USA comes with the bike.We understand that Galco frames were hand built by Reed Galbraith using TIG welded aircraft chrome-moly thin wall tubing (the Seattle area is of course a world centre of aviation expertise and technology). David tells us that that Reed Galbraith built only two 1973 replica frames. This one was left unpainted, the additional weight of paint being regarded as undesirable on a racing machine. The other frame was built into a road machine and is in a private collection of Galco twins and singles in Washington State, USA. David raced the Galco with success in northwestern USA in 1989, including first place in the vintage open class at the Seattle International Raceway. He then brought it home and campaigned it in CRMC F750 races which were hotly contested with such well known riders as Alex George, and in New Era, Kent Combine and Newmarket MCC events. He finished runner up in both the 'unlimited twins' and '750 classic twins' classes at the 1993 Newmarket Club Championships. Mick Hart was invited to ride it in some CRMC F750 races because David felt that Mick would be better able to take advantage of the Galco's superior handling, and this was borne out by results, with Mick always being the first twin home as well as achieving the odd outright win. We are told that Mick requested the current 'one down and four up' gearchange, but that it can be returned to 'one up and four down' within minutes. David advises that the Galco was easy to ride, especially in the wet, helped no doubt by its dry weight of approximately 370 lbs, and that it has never been dropped. It is accompanied by his very detailed notebook and race log which records his fastidious race preparation. He retired from racing at the end of the 1993 season, and the Galco has been stored in ideal conditions ever since. It has been recommissioned this year prior to this sale.We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is a unique opportunity to acquire what David describes as 'a very special piece of kit'. It would be brilliant fun at appropriate trackdays or indeed for more competitive use, and is a thing of rare beauty. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1976 Triumph 740cc T160 TridentRegistration no. LGH 542NFrame no. T160 AK00982Engine no. T160 AK00982Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the deleted BSA Rocket III's inclined engine, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved testify eloquently to how good a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved chassis reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake, and left-side gear change. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible.Displaying a total of 14,240 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography), this T160 was acquired by the vendor in 2018 and appears to be an older restoration. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry invoices, some expired MoTs, copy old V5, current V5C, and a TR3OC Certificate of Authenticity.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Single Owner - 11,015 Miles From New1991 Harley-Davidson 1340cc FXRS-CONV Low Rider ConvertibleRegistration no. H449 TUYFrame no. 1HD1EML17MY116772Engine no. *EMLM116772*This Low Rider Convertible (the convertible aspect relates to city or country riding), was purchased new by the vendor in 1991, from Motex, and was supplied with the following factory fitted extras:- Screaming Eagle cam, ignition unit, and silencers, smooth bore Mikuni carburettor, and solid rear wheel. The owner later fitted stainless steel spokes to the front wheel, changed the rear chainguard, side covers and fuel cap for chrome items, and removed the screen. The original camshaft, carburettor, ignition unit, silencers, rear chainguard, side covers, fuel cap, screen, spokes, and factory-supplied soft panniers all accompany the bike, together with an after-market Le Pera single seat.H449 TUY was used regularly by the vendor most years, but only in Summer months, for limited mileage. The mileage from new was only 11,012 at the time of consignment. It has been regularly serviced by the fastidious owner, who is a trained mechanic with a lifetime of experience. It is obvious to the most casual observer that this machine has been cosseted by the careful custodian. Having covered less miles in recent years, the vendor has regretfully concluded that it is time for the Harley to pass on to another, who can exercise her a little more regularly. An opportunity to acquire a one owner, low mileage, Harley Davidson Low Rider, ready to use and enjoy. It should be noted that this machine is not the Dyna-framed model, which was introduced in 1991. Documentation comprises a current V5C, original sales brochure, current MoT certificate (expiring 6th May 2025), a factory workshop manual, old Mot certificates, and sundry papers. Two ignition keys present, but no steering lock key.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1986 Honda NS400RRegistration no. C94 BORFrame no. NC19-2002608Engine no. NC19E-2003024Multi-cylinder two-stroke Grand Prix replicas were much in vogue during the mid-1980s, as first Yamaha and then Suzuki sought to exploit their links with the racetrack. Honda too were players in this niche market, but somewhat surprisingly chose to make their GP lookalike a 400 rather than a 500 like those of their rivals. Despite giving away 100cc, the NS400R looked every bit as convincing as Yamaha's RD500LC and Suzuki's RG500 Gamma, and had the advantage of being both lighter and more compact than either. Introduced for 1985, the NS400R boasted a three-cylinder engine just like Freddie Spencer's 1982 World Championship-winning NS500 while being notable as Honda's largest two-stroke roadster and its first with an aluminium frame. It was also one of the best-handling roadsters of its day and an instant classic. In the current ownership since 1999, this UK model has been treated to a 'last-nut-and-bolt' restoration, including three new cylinders and refurbished carburettors, the rebuild being completed circa five years ago. The Honda last ran three years ago but otherwise has been kept in dry storage. After-market indicators and end cans are fitted; the originals are included in the sale together with a pair of Terry Shepherd Tuning performance exhaust pipes (currently not fitted). Accompanying documentation includes an old V5; handwritten purchase receipt (1999); some pre-restoration photographs; expired MoTs; and various bills/invoices. Key present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1973 Norton Commando 850 RoadsterRegistration no. CDM 625MFrame no. 308869Engine no. 308869This extensively restored and sensibly upgraded Norton Commando 850 Roadster comes with a logbook detailing the complete history of its rebuild, which was carried out between 2018 and 2020. The original frame paint was retained as it was in very good condition, while the original plated parts were re-chromed and the fuel tank and side panels repainted. The engine was rebuilt with new Super Blend bearings and seals but otherwise is original, while the gearbox was overhauled and uprated with a Super Blend layshaft bearing. The brakes have been reconditioned/uprated and an uprated master cylinder fitted. The carburettors are new Amal Concentrics and the exhaust system and silencers likewise are new. The Commando has been fitted with a Colorado Norton belt primary drive and electric starter, and the transfers too came from his American specialist. The front fork was rebuilt with new seals and new shock absorbers installed. There is also new electrical wiring, a lithium battery, and LED lighting. Upholstery specialists R K Leighton re-covered the original seat. Particularly worthy of note is the Velocette-type anti-drain oil system fitted, which we are advised had proven to be '100% reliable'. Last run in September 2024, the machine is offered with a V5C document. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1933 Sunbeam 346cc Model 8 CombinationRegistration no. AGU 817Frame no. C9247Engine no. KK4149•Present family ownership for many years•Kept on static display•Requires sympathetic recommissioning/restorationSunbeam introduced overhead-valve engines in the mid-1920s having established its not inconsiderable sporting credentials with sidevalve machines. The Wolverhampton concern missed the virtually wholesale switchover from flat-tank to saddle-tank frames for the 1928 season, and its saddle-tank models did not appear until September of that year. Changes to the OHV engine were confined mainly to its top-end: early flat-tankers featured a straight-ahead exhaust port, a peculiarity which necessitated the adoption of a bifurcated down-tube, then later in the 1920s the fashionable twin-port cylinder head became an option before Sunbeam standardised a single-port design in 1934. Pushrod enclosure had arrived by 1930 to be followed a couple of years later by partial enclosure of the rocker gear. Dropped in 1930 when a new overhead-valve 350 took its place in the range, the Model 8 was reintroduced for 1933. Effectively a junior version of the 500cc Model 9, the Model 8 was capable of a top speed of around 80mph in solo trim. In 1935 this Sunbeam Model 8 belonged to a Mr John W Waplington, a railway clerk of Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. In May 1935 he acquired a sidecar for the machine, a move which may have been occasioned by his marriage in late 1934 and the prospect of a forthcoming family. The sidecar he bought (still fitted to the motorcycle today) was a 'Luxury Launch Saloon' purchased from Pride & Clarke; unfortunately, the manufacturer is not identified. On file is a diary of use for the period 1933 to 1936 recording expenses incurred and journeys undertaken. The Sunbeam outfit was purchased many years ago from a Robert Shiel of Melrose (who had acquired the machine in 1987), since when it has been kept on display in an important private museum. In seemingly highly original condition, the machine will require recommissioning and/or sympathetic restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1953 James 200cc Commando TrialsRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. not located Engine no. 627A 87396James had begun concentrating on the manufacture of two-stroke lightweights in the 1930s and continued the policy after WW2. In 1951 the company became part of Associated Motor Cycles, joining Francis-Barnett. James's models were powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 many used AMC's own engine. Trials and scrambles machines were added to the range in 1949. These early types used Villiers 6E and 7E engines and had rigid frames, but by the end of the 1950s James competition models sported swinging-arm frames and the AMC engine. Particularly worthwhile mentioning is future road-race World Champion Bill Lomas's win in the 1951 Travers Trophy Trial riding his modified James, which in replica form would emerge as the production model. Arguably the best rigid lightweight trials iron of its day, the Commando was updated with hydraulically damped front forks for 1953 but had to wait until 1956 to receive a swinging-arm frame. The AMC engine continued to be fitted to James roadsters until the end of production in 1966, but before then the trials and scrambles models had reverted to Villiers power.This James is an older restoration in need of recommissioning. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1970 BSA 740cc Rocket IIIRegistration no. VOV 4JFrame no. 115 A75R (see text)Engine no. 115 A75R (see text)Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750cc Triples were launched in 1969. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket III were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor's cylinder block was slightly inclined forwards. BSA-Triumph had learned a lot about engine development from racing the 500cc twins, and the Triples were the most powerful machines in their class; indeed, the UK's Bike magazine wound their road-test Rocket III up to a top speed of 128mph. Today the Triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by numerous recognised specialists and a first rate owners' club – the TR3OC – whose annual 'Beezumph Rally' is highly recommended. This Rocket III was acquired by the vendor in December 2017. It should be noted that the frame and engine number stampings are not factory original, and thus the original identity of this motorcycle cannot be determined. There are also additional non-original stampings to the engine cases. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, completeness, authenticity, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. The machine comes with a V5C Registration Certificate and is sold strictly as viewed.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1987 Suzuki GSX-R750H 'Slabside'Registration no. E201 HCGFrame no. GR75A114530Engine no. to be advisedSuzuki rewrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 on an unsuspecting world back in 1985. One of the modern era's few instant classics and the sole surviving Japanese 750cc sports bike, the GSX-R750 has been a huge commercial success for Suzuki and enjoys cult status today. Now more than 20 years old, many early GSX-Rs have suffered at the hands of successive owners, with anodised fastenings, tinted screens and after-market pipes among the commonest modifications, a state of affairs that has resulted in substantially original examples of the first version – such as the machine offered here – becoming increasingly sought after by collectors.This Slabside Gixxer was imported into the UK in 2006 and was purchased by the current vendor in 2010. The vendor believed it would benefit from having an MPH speedometer and not the standard KMH as fitted so they changed it over shortly after importing into the UK, we're advised by the vendor that the KMH speedometer had c.14,000 on the clock before it was changed. Benfitting from a recent full service and new battery by the vendor whilst it comes with a fresh MOT until August 2025, offered with a V5C, purchase receipt and two keys.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collectionc.1980 Suzuki RG500 Mark V/VI Racing Motorcycle Frame no. none visible (see text) Engine no. RG500 11359•Believed ridden by Klaus Klein at Macau in 1983 •Frame retubed by Spondon Engineering •Restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett •Recommissioning requiredSix years out of Grand Prix racing, Suzuki returned in 1973 with a roadster-based TR500 twin for works rider Jack Findlay and, after what was essentially an interim season, was ready to take on the MV Agusta and Yamaha's TZ500 in the 500cc class. The Hamamatsu firm already had plenty of experience of 'square four' engines in the form of the defunct RZ63 250, and this compact layout was revived for its new premier-class racer: the RG500.Based on the square-four cylinder layout of Suzuki's earlier 250, the RG500 was first used by the works in 1974. In its first incarnation the water-cooled two-stroke employed bore/stroke dimensions of 56x50.5mm and featured twin geared-together crankshafts and a six-speed gearbox. Dimensions of 54x54mm were adopted later by the works bikes but the customer version, available from 1976, stuck with the original combination until the Mark IV's arrival in 1979. The RG's initial maximum power output of 90bhp was eventually upped to nearer 150bhp before the factory switched to a V4 for 1987. By then the RG500 had won seven manufacturers' titles for Suzuki and provided Britain's Barry Sheene with his two World Championships.From 1983 onwards the pace of development slackened and the RG500 was less competitive with rivals Honda and Yamaha. The class of the field in its day, the RG500 provided talented privateers with a competitive mount at the highest level, and Jack Middelburg's 1981 British Grand Prix-winning example remains the last entirely private entry to win a premier-class World Championship round. Although technically complex, the customer version was deservedly popular, and many are still in action today in Post-Classic racing. Robin Spring advises us that it is believed this early twin-shock RG500 was ridden by Klaus Klein at Macau in 1983. After it returned from the Far East, Robin was uneasy about the frame, which had been nickel plated. Through his close working relationship with Peter Darvill he already had contacts with Spondon Engineering, and they re-tubed the frame for him. After this he raced the Suzuki on the Continent on several occasions, the bike being worked on by Roger Keen. Subsequently restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett, the Suzuki has not run since and will require recommissioning before returning to the racetrack. A selection of cylinder barrels and pistons is included in the sale (close examination recommended). Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1988 Honda VFR400RRegistration no. E733 NHYFrame no. NC24-1013687Engine no. to be advisedFollowing the arrival of the VFR750R (RC30) race replica in the late 1980s, it was only to be expected that some of its style and technology would rub off on Honda's smaller V4s. The first of these mini race-reps was the NC21, which was followed by the NC24 with RC30-style single-sided swinging arm. Restricted to a maximum of 59PS (59.8bhp) for the Japanese market, these models were not officially imported into the UK, unlike the successor NC30. Boasting RC30 looks and equally exemplary build quality, but at a fraction of the cost, the smaller NCs are among the most collectible classics of recent times.First registered in the UK on 16th September 1994, this VFR was restored during 2017/2018, including new panels custom painted in red/white/blue. Other works carried out included powder-coating or painting the frame, cycle parts, wheels, engine cases, etc; cleaning and resealing the fuel tank; cleaning the engine and carburettors and setting up the latter; polishing the brightwork; assembling the under-seat tool kit; and fitting new OE handlebar grips. Departures from factory specification include the mirrors, after-market screen and braided steel brake hoses, while the machine also has the optional rear wheel hub-nut cover. It last ran in August 2024. Offered with a V5C document.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:The engine number is: NC13E-1064488.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Ian Lougher; International North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix-winning2005 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Superstock Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. to be advisedOne of the greatest 'real-roads' racers of recent years, Welshman Ian Lougher stands equal 10th in the Isle of Man TT winners list with 10 victories to his name. In addition, he has secured eight wins at the North West 200; 18 at the Ulster Grand Prix; 34 at the Southern 100; and more wins than any other rider at Oliver's Mount, the UK mainland's only real-roads circuit. The Honda Fireblade offered here was ridden by Ian to 1st place in the International North West 200's Superstock class in 2005; 1st place in the Superstock race at the Ulster Grand Prix that year; and to 2nd place in the Superstock TT in the Isle of Man in 2005. During the 2006 road-race season Team Black Horse rider, Mark Buckley, raced the same machine, becoming the 2nd Fastest Newcomer at the Isle of Man TT with a lap of 120.5mph. The aforementioned facts are listed in a Letter of Authentication to our vendor dated 12th February 2007 from Ian Lougher and signed by him. In 17 years of ownership our vendor has ridden the Fireblade on four track days/parades; oil, filters and spark plugs were replaced on each occasion, and the tyres and battery on the last outing in April 2019. Since then, the vendor's motorcycling has been severely curtailed by cancer and then Covid which ended his appetite for track experiences.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1990 Ducati 900SSRegistration no. G766 PWTFrame no. ZDM906SC2003875Engine no. 3892'If you're after all-out speed, practicality or reliability look elsewhere. If you want old school charm, a great twin cylinder sound track, stunning looks and handling to surprise the odd modern motorcycle the Ducati 900SS is worth a look', said MCN, about the 1990's Ducati 900SS. In Cagiva ownership from 1985, Ducati continued to offer developments of the Fabio Taglioni-designed Pantah while developing an entirely new family of water-cooled models that would debut towards the decade's end in the form of the legendary 851 Superbike. At the same time, the Paso tourer's Weber carburetted 904cc air-cooled engine was put in the 750 Sport chassis to create the 900 Super Sport, its name recalling a famous model from the Bologna firm's not too distant past. Other noteworthy features included 17' wheels, larger Brembo brakes and Marzocchi suspension.Acquired by the private vendor in 2012, this 900SS saw light use before being put into long term storage that same year, and started occasionally. The previous keeper who owned the machine since nearly new, brought the machine over to the UK from the Isle of Man in 2011. Displaying 14,054 miles to the odometer, and described by the vendor as being clean and original other than the engine fins, which have been painted black, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent following a period of inactivity. Offered with V5C, Gov.uk MoT history (expired August 2013) and an HPI report Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com