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Property of a deceased's estate2003 Harley-Davidson 883cc XL SportsterRegistration no. KX05 OVWFrame no. *5HD4CJM105K448002*Engine no. *CJM5448002*In 1982 Harley-Davidson introduced a new welded frame, replacing the traditional lugged type in use hitherto, and then the following year saw the introduction of two new Sportsters: the XLX and XR-1000, the former being a more affordable base model intended to attract new customers. In 1986 Harley-Davidson's new all-alloy Evolution engine became available in the ever-popular Sportster, the model having recently been up-graded with Harley's diaphragm clutch, alternator electrics and five-speed gearbox. The new Sportster was initially offered in 883cc and 1,100cc sizes, the latter being opened out to 1,200cc for 1988.This lovely example was purchased new by the late vendor from Silverstone Harley-Davidson and displays a current mileage of 12,494. Fitted with the factory colour of Sierra Red Pearl and a laced rear wheel, this Sportster hasn't been used in the last few years so will need recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before use. Offered with a current V5C, purchase receipt and expired MoT's.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1949 Norton 490cc 500TRegistration no. ASJ 823Frame no. D3T 22561Engine no. D3T 22561Following a season of extensive modification and experimentation, begun during the winter of 1947/48 by the legendary McCandless brothers - designers of Norton's peerless 'Featherbed' racing frame - resulted in the first appearance late in 1948 of an entirely new trials model: the 500T. The shorter and lighter WD 16H frame was used for the newcomer, which featured an ingeniously modified lower fork yoke that reduced the wheelbase to a more manageable 53'. In its original, 'all-iron' engined form the 500T tipped the scales at 320lbs, while the subsequent adoption of an alloy cylinder head and (later) a Wellworthy alloy barrel brought that down to 300lbs. The 500T was announced as a 1949 model at the 1948 Motor Cycle Show, by which time a young Geoff Duke had already won that year's Allan Jefferies Trial riding a 350cc-engined prototype. Numerous other works and privateer competition successes throughout the late 1940s and early 1950s confirmed that Norton had produced a machine as good as, if not better than, any other rigid-framed trials iron. Sadly, there would be no sprung-frame development to carry on the line, and the 500T disappeared from the Norton line-up in 1954.Owned by the vendors late father for the last 30 years, little history is known prior to it's purchase but is fitted with electronic ignition and will need recommissioning before further use. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Moto Guzzi 192cc GallettoRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. obscuredEngine no. obscuredLike Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerel) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952, and then to 192cc in 1954. In this form the Galletto was last produced in 1960, continuing as the Galletto 92 Elettrico until 1966. An older restoration in average condition, this Moto Guzzi Galletto is offered with an original instruction manual (in Italian), a factory brochure and an old Belgian registration document. It is not known when the machine was acquired for the East Collection. The current odometer reading is 26,005 kilometres. Offered with keyFootnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1922 AJS 349cc Model B TouringRegistration no. FL 3274Frame no. 17530Engine no. 17530The first AJS of 1911 was a single-cylinder sidevalve-engined lightweight displacing 292cc. The company first entered the Isle of Man TT that year, making an historic breakthrough in 1914 when it won the Junior event, the first such victory by a single-cylinder machine. From then onwards, the 2¾hp (350cc) sidevalve model remained a fixture of the AJS range. Light in weight (around 200lbs), robust and adequately powerful, the model is widely regarded as one the finest of early Vintage sports machines. This Vintage-era AJS 'flat-tanker' was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2013, having been restored from a total wreck by the previous owner. The latter obviously did a good job, as the machine was judged Best Wolverhampton AJS at the 2013 Jampot Rally. Used mostly on weekends at local Vintage club runs the annual Jampot Rally for many years. Noteworthy features include Lucas 'King of the Road' acetylene lighting and a bulb horn of unknown manufacture. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed (it should be noted that the right side rear toolbox/bag is missing. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; copy of previous-owner V5C; old V5; old RF.60 logbook (issued 1948); old MoTs and expired tax discs; photographs of the AJS and its previous owner; marque related literature; and correspondence from Rob Harknet (Pre-War Officer AJS & Matchless OC).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased estate1939 BSA 249cc B21 De Luxe (see text)Registration no. HUA 584Frame no. KB21 819 (see text)Engine no. KB21.845During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. When BSA's single-cylinder range was redesigned by Val Page for 1937, the engines took on many of the characteristics they would retain in the post-war era, most notably dry-sump lubrication and gear drive to a rear-mounted magneto. There were three new offerings in the 250 class: the sidevalve B20 and overhead-valve B21 and Empire Star models, the latter featuring foot change as standard on the four-speed gearbox shared with the others. Production of the popular B-Series 250s continued to the decade's end when the range was superseded by the new C-Series quarter-litre models: the C10 and C11. Its late owner purchased this restored B21 in 2017 but did little with it. Kept in dry storage, the machine is nicely presented, albeit with some loss of paint from the fuel tank. It should be noted that the frame number have been re-stamped. Furthermore, the frame number ('KB21 819') is not correct for a 1939 B21: it should be prefixed either 'KB20' (De Luxe) or 'KJB20' (Standard) and thus it has not proved possible to identify this model with certainty. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's authenticity prior to bidding. Key not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1949 BSA 123cc Bantam D1Registration no. JAS 718Frame no. YD1 1969Engine no. 6316 YDMany a now-mature motorcyclist's first two-wheeled experience will have been gained aboard a BSA Bantam. Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc and then to 172cc; optional plunger rear suspension became available in 1950 together with battery electrics, direct lighting having been used hitherto. While larger-engined versions came and went, the original 123cc D1 Bantam in its updated, plunger-suspended form remained available until 1963, one of its foremost users being the GPO (General Post Office, Royal Mail's forerunner) whose red-liveried machines (used for telegram deliveries) were a familiar sight on city streets. The Bantam remains a firm favourite to this day. This early Bantam was purchased by Tony East in 2003. The machine has been restored throughout and currently displays a total of 83 miles on odometer. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5 document; an instruction manual for a Model D1; and a photograph of TV presenter John Craven on the Bantam with Tony also pictured.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2001 Honda VFR800Registration no. YX51 JYWFrame no. JH2RC46DS 1 M303422Engine no. PC46E-2354955With a formidable reputation for reliability and good build quality, the VFR800 paid homage to many of its predecessors, inheriting much of its engine design from the legendary RC45 of 1994, but with a detuned and longer-stroke powerplant. The VFR800 used its engine as a stressed member, initially seen in the VTR Firestorm and retained the trademark single sided swingarm we have all come to love. Due to it's flexibility for use as a commuter or a track day bike, the VFR became a fan favourite in the Honda stable and has a unique following to this day. This charming example of the iconic VFR has been enthusiast owned from new. The current vendor is the 4th owner from new and the bike is displaying just 26,838 miles. Used sparingly on dry days and summer run outs, it's been dry stored in his dehumidified and carpeted garage on trickle charge. It comes with a current MoT until July 2024 and is accompanied by a V5C, invoices, Honda VFR German brochure, magazine articles and a warranty and service booklet.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1964 Triumph 649cc T120 BonnevilleRegistration no. PRX 265BFrame no. T120DU 10409Engine no. T120DU 10409 RS (see text)Capitalising on its record-breaking success at the Utah salt flats, Triumph introduced a new twin-carburettor sports roadster in September 1958: the Bonneville. Unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of the 350 and 500 twins though, and this innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. This collectible T120 Bonneville dates from 1964, by which time most of the handling problems associated with the earlier versions' twin down-tube frame had been rectified by the successor's single-tube design. This nice example was purchased by the vendor in May 1981. Imported and first registered in the UK in June 1976 it now displays a period correct 'B' number plate denoting its 1964 vintage. Last taxed for the road in 2018 the motorcycle will require recommissioning. The history file contains various old style V5's and a receipt for servicing work in the early 1990s. It should be noted, the engine is a post-1969 production replacement unit, with a non-factory stamp to match the frame number.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Yamaha FZR1000 EXUPRegistration no. G720 KAGFrame no. *3LG-000995*Engine no. *3LG-000995*• Complete professional repaint• Standard apart from a Nitron shock absorber• Circa 29,500 miles from new'With the FZR you're neither fighting the bike or different bits of the bike fighting each other. There's a smooth, subtle harmony which the FZR can still call its own and which it shares with and encourages in its rider. Yet it still gives back the thrill of raw power and has enough of it to stomp past three cars where you might normally be thinking of only one at a time. It brings the best out of its rider without requiring the best the rider can give.' - Bike magazine on the Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. Dating from an era when one-litre sports bikes could afford to be relatively roomy and comfortable, Yamaha's FZR1000 Genesis arrived in 1987 as the class leader, boasting the FZ750's pioneering five-valves-per-cylinder engine technology and a race-developed aluminium twin-spar 'Deltabox' frame. With a maximum output of 125bhp, the Genesis was good for a top speed of over 150mph and had handling and brakes to match. It lasted for only two years before being replaced by the extensively redesigned 'EXUP' model, which took its name from Yamaha's 'Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve'. Installed downstream of the headers, the EXUP was designed to boost mid-range power while at the same time making it easier to meet noise and emissions targets. It certainly worked, but while the 1989 EXUP was stronger low-down than its predecessor, it made no more power than the '88 version because Yamaha had fitted restrictive 'weirs' in the carburettor stubs. Using a Stanley knife, Bike magazine removed the weirs from 'their' EXUP and found an additional 19bhp! A 'one to have' 1989 'Bike of the Year' model, this EXUP has recorded only 29,500-or-so miles from new. The vendor felt that no engine rebuild was required, as it ran well and strongly, with no smoke. A UK-market example, the machine benefits from a complete repaint, and apart from a Nitron shock absorber is said to be totally standard. All work was carried out by Jap Retro. There is a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. Accompanying documents include a V5C, sundry invoices, a quantity of MoT certificates (most recent expired 2019) and a 2020 HPI report (clear). One key present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1963 Triumph 498cc 5TA Bathtub ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see Text)Frame no. H32000Engine no. 5TA H32000The 5TA, affectionately known as the 'Bathtub' due to its distinctive styling, featured a 498cc parallel-twin engine that produced a respectable 34 horsepower, providing a smooth and reliable ride. The design of the 5TA was characteristic of its era, with enclosed bodywork housing the engine and providing protection from the elements. Despite its unique appearance, the 5TA was known for its solid performance, making it a popular choice among riders of its time. Imported to the UK circa 1994, Sri Lanka documentation lists 'Inspector General of Police HQ' as a previous keeper. The engine and frame numbers appear to match. The exhaust is rotten in places and parts missing include odometer, headlamp, left hand exhaust and some of the 'bathtub' tinware. Offered for restoration, the machines condition and completeness is unknown. Offered with a NOVA, the machine will require registration by the buyer following restoration.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1966 Greeves 249cc 25DC Mk2 Sports TwinRegistration no. BRK 68DFrame no. 25DC464BEngine no. noneGreeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder roadsters of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing – appeared, powered by the four-speed Villiers 249cc 2T engine. For 1959 the 25D was renamed Sports Twin, its designation changing to 25DB. It cost £199 15s, with the scrambles models' 'paddle fin' hubs an optional extra at £4 10s. For 1961 the roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame and the following year the DC was comprehensively restyled in the fashion of the day to create a new model, the DCX Sportsman, which gained a Perspex-screened handlebar fairing, tank with knee cutaways, fork spats, slightly rear-set footrests and full-width alloy hubs. When the new Villiers 4T engine was adopted for 1964, the DC Sports Twin's model designation changed to 25DC Mk 2. This Sports Twin has been restored throughout and currently displays a total of 1,017 miles on the odometer. The registration 'BRK 68D' is listed in HPI database; however, machine offered without any registration documents. Four keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1909 FN 247cc Single ProjectRegistration no. SV 8244Frame no. 31228Engine no. 1526Like BSA, La Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre ('FN' for short) began as a munitions manufacturer, turning to the production of motorcycles around 1900. Today the Belgian company is best known for its sensational four-cylinder models, the first of which appeared in 1904. In 1900 the firm's first powered two-wheeler had been produced by mounting a clip-on engine in a bicycle frame, and in December the following year the first production model arrived, powered by a 133cc single-cylinder engine. FN's single-cylinder models evolved gradually, growing in size firstly to 188cc before arriving at 285cc in 1913, by which the atmospheric inlet valve had given way to a mechanically operated one. Variable-pulley transmission had been introduced on the belt-driven singles in 1907 but would be superseded by shaft drive in 1910, its introduction coinciding with that of the two-speed gearbox. The FN project offered here is an older restoration that was last taxed in 2015, and is offered with a selection of detached components including engine, magneto and other sundry items. Little is known about this particular example however, the accompanying current/old V5C's suggest John acquired the machine around 2004, previously owned by a Kenneth Woodward of Sturminster Newton, who acquired the machine around 2000. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1941 Royal Enfield 250cc Model DRegistration no. FYN 708 (see text)Frame no. 5965Engine no. D3440Royal Enfield of Redditch manufactured a range of bewildering and fast-changing variety in the 1930s. 'Slopers' with inclined engines were a feature of the decade's early years and then in 1936 a revised range with vertical engines began to be phased in, establishing the pattern for Enfield singles for the next 25 years. The first of these new machines were the overhead-valve models G (350cc) and J (500cc) both of which came with coil ignition, dry sump lubrication with oil reservoir contained within the crankcase, and four-speed foot-change gearboxes. The Model D 250cc sidevalve was a new introduction for 1939, although unlike many of its peers it had a separate oil tank, the latter mounted between the rear engine plates. During WW2 more than 29,000 of the military WD/C (sidevalve) and WD/CO (overhead-valve) 350cc models were supplied to Allied forces, while the Model D was used for training. Suitably refurbished, many of these ex-WD Enfields were sold by the factory immediately after the war alongside the newer civilian models. First registered on 25th October 1941, this rare Royal Enfield lightweight belonged to one Kenneth Pullman of Guildford from 1945 until 1965 and again from 1969. It is believed he owned the machine from new and that Tony bought it directly from him. The accompanying old-style buff logbook records the last taxation from May 1965. Restored throughout, the machine is offered with Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £6,997. The odometer reading at time of cataloguing was 14 miles. There is no V5C 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1954 Cyclemaster 32ccRegistration no. 468XUEFrame no. none visibleEngine no. 14264An ingenious design that originated on the Continent and was built in the UK by EMI, the Cyclemaster wheel - a single-cylinder, two-stroke engine complete with fuel tank, spoked into a heavy-duty rim - replaced the rear wheel of a pedal cycle, thus providing a cheap means of powered transport in the austere 1950s. Originally displacing 25.7cc, the Cyclemaster was enlarged to 32.6cc for 1952, gaining a small but useful power increase in the process. Cyclemaster progressed to offering complete machines and later on a conventional moped - the Cyclemate. Production of the Cyclemaster engine unit ceased in 1958 and that of the Cyclemate two years later. Previously registered 'JJG 208', this Cyclemaster is attached to a gent's bicycle and is offered for restoration. It should be noted that the HPI check lists the vehicle as imported from overseas in 1974 and an insurance write off in 2008. Offered with a V5C and DVLA correspondence.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1956 Panther 645cc Model 100/120 (see text)Registration no. XKL 985Frame no. 25135Engine no. 65ZA151BPost-WW2, Panther added medium-weight 250/350cc models with vertical engines to the range, but its largest models retained the inclined engine that had been around since the dawn of time. In 1959 an enlarged (to 645cc) Model 120 joined the 594cc Model 100 and the former would be the sole Panther four-stroke in the range after 1963. With their low-revving engines and limitless pulling power, the big Panthers had long been a favourite of sidecarists. The coming of the Mini in 1959 hit Panther's traditional market hard, but the Model 120 remained available until the end of production in 1968, by which time it had become the motorcycle equivalent of a living fossil. Part of the collection of noted collector the late Ken Senior, this Model 100 is fitted with the larger Model 120 engine, and appears to be an older restoration. It carries a tax disc that expired in September 1997, and the 386 miles odometer reading may well be the distance covered since completion. However, its mechanical condition is not known and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed. Documentation consists of correspondence and numerous bills for parts purchased in the 1990s from the Panther Owners' Club and other specialists by the machine's then owner, Mr Gareth Harvey. There is also a quantity of Panther-related literature and an HPI check sheet, but no 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1963 Triumph 498cc 5TA Bathtub ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see Text)Frame no. H62124Engine no. H62124Introduced in September 1958, the 5TA Speed Twin was the second of Triumph's new family of unitary construction vertical twins, joining the 350cc Twenty One/3TA launched the previous year. The 500 closely followed the lines of its 350 predecessor, there being little to distinguish it mechanically apart from a larger bore, raised gearing and larger-section rear tyre. The controversial 'bathtub' rear enclosure introduced on the Twenty One was retained. Fitted with an incorect saddle and potentially an older repaint, there appears to be some crash damage and missing parts. Offered for restoration and imported to the UK circa 1994, Sri Lanka documentation lists 'Inspector General of Police HQ' as a previous keeper. Offered with a NOVA, the machine will require registration by the buyer following restoration.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1950 BSA 348cc B31Registration no. B31 MAN (Isle of Man, see text)Frame no. ZB31 11543Engine no. ZB31 25912BSA'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. A good all-round performer by the standards of its time, the B31 could cruise comfortably all day at 60mph while returning 75-plus miles per gallon, virtues that endeared it to private owners and police forces alike. This much loved and highly successful model was last produced in 1959, its place in the BSA range being taken by the unitary construction B40. This BSA B31 was first registered in the UK in March 1950 as 'YFF 749', which is still on the DVLA database with no 'export' marker showing. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the BSA was last taxed to 31st May 2022 and at time of cataloguing had 2,898 miles showing on the odometer. The machine is offered with a BSA motorcycle service chart; an instruction manual; and an Isle of Man registration certificate (missing its lower half).Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1963 Greeves 325cc 32DD EssexRegistration no. 406 GOOFrame no. 32DD/104Engine no. 222D1441Greeves first twin-cylinder models of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing - appeared. The roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame for 1961, and in 1963 the range was expanded with the introduction to the line-up of the Essex twin, which was effectively a development of the Sportsman twin, using the latter's 250cc 17bhp Villiers 2T engine and cycle parts broadly similar apart from the Essex's Moorland Blue colour scheme and deeply valanced mudguards. Sportsman-type full-width alloy hubs were an extra-cost option, and the Essex was also available with the 325cc 3T engine as seen here. This 32DD Essex comes with its original logbook showing that it was first registered to Don Smith (Motorcycles) Ltd of London E4, Don Smith being Greeves' star trials rider who would twice win the European Trials Championship for the British manufacturer. The Greeves had three owners between 1964 and 1976. Acquired by Tony East in September 2007 and restored throughout, the Greeves currently displays a total of 789 miles on the odometer and was last taxed in May 2011. It also comes with two MoTs (most recent expired 2011) and old/current V5C documents. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1949 Velocette 150cc LE Registration no. FCO 290Frame no. 3739Engine no. 3762Introduced in 1948 as a 150cc machine, the LE Velocette was a complete departure from normal motorcycle development. Being a water cooled, flat twin, side valve , shaft drive and monocoque chassis all at the same time could be seen as perverseness, but Velocette had never been a company to follow the herd. Enlarged to 192cc for 1951, it had a model run of over 20 years. Long term ownership. This September '49 model appears to be an earlier restoration, with period screen and panniers. 7 miles are recorded to the odometer, presumably since restoration. Offered with a tax disk from 1953 and the original RF60 buff log book recording its first 8 owners between 1949 and '53, it will require re-commissioning before returning to the road.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1968 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. WSU 324FFrame no. T120R DU85136 (see text)Engine no. T120R DU85136As the 1960s dawned, unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of Triumph's 350 and 500 twins, and that innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. The café racer's favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued in this new form as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster, arriving at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. By this time the frame had been sorted and 12-volt electrics standardised, while welcome improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals; independently adjustable ignition points; Amal Concentric carburettors; and a long overdue twin-leading-shoe front brake. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the Umberslade Hall-designed 'oil-in-frame' models in November 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group. Belonging to the last Bonneville generation built before BSA-Triumph switched to the oil-in-frame range, this restored example was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband from Union Road Moto-Velo of Crediton on 25th April 2018 (sales receipt on file). The Bonnie was last used in 2018 and has been stored since then; recommissioning will be required before further use, while cleaning and polishing should reward the new owner with a very tidy machine. Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry bills and old/current V5C documents. We recommend that prospective bidders pay close attention to the frame number on this machine and satisfy themselves as to the originality of the stamping.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Norton 745cc Commando RoadsterRegistration no. JMA 208KFrame no. 204114Engine no. 204114The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, with production commencing in 1968, the Commando used the preceding Featherbed-framed Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox, and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. It might have been a little down in top speed compared to rivals such as BSA-Triumph's 750cc triples and Honda's CB750 four, but the Commando more than made up for this minor deficiency with superior mid-range torque and steadier handling. New variations on the basic theme soon appeared, commencing in 1969 with the addition of the more sporting, though conventionally styled, 'S' version, complete with high-level exhausts. This was followed in 1970 by the Roadster, which was basically the 'S' with a low-level exhaust system.A symbol of timeless style and British engineering excellence, this matching numbers Commando is believed to have been imported from the US. It underwent a thorough restoration and upgrade around 2012 by the previous owner, who installed a two-into-one high-level exhaust, a single carburettor, RGM disc brake, and Boyer electronic ignition. It is believed to have last been run c.2016 and is described as being in generally good overall condition, although there are some visible signs of wear. It will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent prior to returning to the road. The machine comes with an extensive history file that includes a large quantity of restoration invoices, MOT's, handbook, V5, old-style V5C, V5C and handbook.4 keysFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1959 BSA 646cc Super Rocket Café RacerRegistration no. VSU 123Frame no. FA7 16562 (see text)Engine no. CA10R 10567• Purchased around 30 years ago• Transformed into a café racer over a period of time• Dry stored since 2018• Requires recommissioning'The Super Rocket has a near-three-figure cruising speed – a performance to meet the autobahn ambitions of foreign-touring enthusiasts, or those who buy motorcycles with an optimistic eye to the extension of motorway travel at home in the not too distant future. On the other hand, the current model can be throttled back to accept happily the inevitable limitations of built-up-area riding. In these less spectacular circumstances, one's patience in jogging along at 30mph is rewarded by a remarkable - for a lusty 650cc twin - fuel consumption also in the three-figure class.' - Motor Cycling. BSA's range for 1955 embodied several novel features. Alongside the existing plunger-framed machines were new models equipped with swinging-arm rear suspension, while the A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket sports twins came with new aluminium-alloy cylinder heads. The latter produced a highly respectable 40bhp and as tested by Motor Cycling magazine was found capable of reaching 109mph. For 1958 the sports 650 became the Super Rocket, gaining a revised cylinder head, Amal Monobloc carburettor, and an extra 3bhp. The model lasted into the unitary construction era and was last produced in 1963. This Super Rocket was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband around 30 years ago and transformed into a stylish café racer over a period of time. There are numerous bills on file indicating that most of the work was done in the 1990s. Last used in 2018, the BSA has been dry stored in a vacuum bag since then and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. Cleaning and polishing should reward the new owner with a very tidy machine. Accompanying documentation includes a Roy Bacon dating letter; a quantity of expired MoTs; a current V5C; and the aforementioned bills. Please note that the machine is also accompanied by a large quantity of engine and other spares. We recommend that prospective bidders pay close attention to the frame number on this machine and satisfy themselves as to the originality of the stamping.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1967 BSA 172cc Bantam D10Registration no. JDE 368EFrame no. overpaintedEngine no. D10 7877Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of 500,000 leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. The introduction of the 172cc D10 model in 1966 marked a number of important developments, the most important of which were coil ignition (replacing the old flywheel generator) and the adoption of a four-speed gearbox, while a raised compression ratio and bigger carburettor increased maximum power to 10bhp and top speed to 62mph. Tony East purchased this Bantam from Bryan Small in 2008. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine had recorded 5,062 miles at time of cataloguing. Accompanying paperwork consists of an old-style V5C document; an instruction manual; and a spare parts book.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collection1930 Ariel 250cc Model LFRegistration no. ST 5971 (see text)Frame no. L10700Engine no. M-1696In 1926, Ariel's Chief Designer Val Page laid down the basis of the company's four-stroke singles range. The following year he moved the magneto behind the engine and thus established the form in which the Ariel single would survive for the next 30 years. Offered here is an example of the overhead-valve twin-port Model LF (there was also a sidevalve version, the Model LB). The machine is an older restoration offered for further restoration. There is an old-style RF.60 logbook on file for 'ST 5971' but that registration is not recorded in the HPI database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding. Offered with the aforementioned log book, DVLA correspondence and some transfers.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone SportRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. F*30846*Engine no. F*97370*Introduced in 1950, the Falcone took over the mantle as Guzzi's top sports bike, its tuneable engine being closely related to that of the Dondolino racer. Offered in Sport, Turismo and military/police specifications, the Falcone outlived all its fellows, the Turismo remaining in production until 1967. Revived in response to popular demand, it was succeeded by the all-new Falcone Nuovo in 1971.This beautiful Italian thoroughbred comes with a Moto Guzzi Club factory dating letter confirming it is a 1952 Falcone Sport manufactured on 29th January 1952 and sold to M/S Ricagni of Alessandria on 6th February 1952. Tony East bought the Guzzi from Carlos Carriga in February 1994 (it appears to have been delivered directly to Tony) and purchased parts required for its restoration from Italy (invoices on file). Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine is offered with Bryan Small's invoice totalling £4,410, with additional invoices from 1994; an MoT certificate from 1995; a Roy Bacon dating letter from April 2001; a quantity of technical and other information; and two original spare parts catalogue (one second edition, one third edition). Although restored to running order, the Guzzi has never been ridden on UK roads as it was used to attract crowds at the motorcycle shows Tony attended. The odometer reading was 17 miles at time of cataloguing. Offered with keyFootnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1939 Bedford Light Van Registration no. JMT 796 Chassis no. HC3843 Engine no. H28106General Motors imported Chevrolet commercial vehicles into the UK during the 1920s before setting up domestic manufacture at Vauxhall's Luton plant under the 'Bedford' brand name in 1931. Chevrolet cabs were used initially but otherwise the first Bedfords were entirely new and successful to such an extent that the company coined the advertising slogan 'You See Them Everywhere'. Bedford's light commercial vans were, as one might expect, based on Vauxhall chassis and this example appears to be based on the Ten-Four saloon. The Bedford HC, a compact commercial vehicle, was manufactured by Bedford starting in 1938. It utilized the same mechanical components as the H-series Vauxhall 10-4 sedan. During World War II, civilian vehicle production ceased, but the HC van briefly resumed production after the war ended.Subsequently, the Bedford JC, a more robust model, took its place, only to be succeeded by the taller-roofed Bedford PC after the war. Purchased by John in 1973, invoices on file suggest the vehicle was last restored c.2012, Malcolm Collinson of Farnham entrusted with much of the work. Last taxed in January 2015 and presently SORN'd, the vehicle is offered with an old-style continuation logbook, V5C document, 1959 tax disc and a history file. The engine turns over with the assistance of a jump-start pack; however, no attempts have been made to start the vehicle. There is no radiator cap present and it should be noted the V5C incorrectly lists the chassis number as 'HC3343'. Sold strictly as viewed the vehicle will require recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2000 Ducati 900 SSRegistration no. W733 KFEFrame no. ZDMV100AAWB004359Engine no. 004402The arrival of Ducati's all-new, eight-valve, water-cooled v-twin 851 Superbike in the late 1980s creating a niche for a less expensive super-sports roadster: the 900 SS. Introduced in 1991, the newcomer used a development of Ducati's long-running 'belt drive' v-twin motor. Air-cooled and two-valves-per-cylinder, the 80bhp 900 SS was simpler and easier to maintain than the 851. In style though, it gave nothing away to its more exotic cousin, having the same distinctive 'trellis' frame as the 851, now an established Ducati trademark. Needless to say, handling was exemplary, and while ultimately its performance was down on that of the Superbike, the 140mph 900 SS had more than enough for the majority of riders in everyday conditions. A major success for Ducati, the 900 SS underwent progressive development over the years and remained a fixture of the range until 2003. Acquired by our vendor in 2009, this 900 SS has 6,773 miles showing on the odometer and is offered with V5C document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1974 Benelli 500 QuattroRegistration no. OIG 6250Frame no. BA*1572*Engine no. BA*001681*Revitalised after its takeover in 1971 by Argentine industrialist Alejandro de Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new six- and four-cylinder sports bikes. First of these Honda-inspired machines was the 500 Quattro of 1974, which despite its Oriental-looking power unit was thoroughly Italian in all other respects, boasting a rigid cradle frame, powerful Grimeca drum brakes and alloy wheel rims. The front drum had been replaced by Brembo discs and the model name changed to '504 Sport' by the time Bike magazine got its hands on one in 1979. 'Riding the Sport is a trip,' enthused Britain's No. 1 motorcycling journal. 'In common with most of its Italian compadres, the Benelli delivers handling that is parsecs ahead of the dominant Japanese motorcycles.' The fact that importers Agrati Sales sold so few in the UK was entirely down to the price: at £1,636 the Benelli was a massive 33% more expensive than Kawasaki's Z500!First registered in the UK in 2014, this Benelli 500 Quattro displays a total of 6,734 kilometres on the odometer, although it is not known whether this is from new. The Benelli has been owned by the current vendor since importation, and has been used sparingly while in his care; it has been dry stored since purchase and was last run earlier this year. Benefiting from a new battery, the machine comes with a V5C document. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Norton 497cc 'Dominator 88'Registration no. 550 BMWFrame no. J122 57883Engine no. 61269 K122Norton jumped aboard the vertical-twin bandwagon in 1948 when it introduced the Model 7. Designed by the legendary Bert Hopwood, the new 500cc engine went into the existing ES2 chassis, a marriage that necessitated a redesign of Norton's well-proven four-speed gearbox. In November 1951 Norton's 500cc twin found a new home in the racing singles' 'Featherbed' duplex frame. Initially for export only, the newcomer - titled 'Dominator 88' - was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis. Updated year by year, the Dominator had received an alloy cylinder head, full-width hubs, welded rear sub-frame, alternator electrics and coil ignition by the decade's end and - for 1960 - the narrower 'slimline' Featherbed frame among countless other improvements. Motor Cycle magazine clocked 92mph on an '88' in 1957 and, needless to say, the handling and roadholding were found to be first class.Sadly, little is known of this Norton's history but it was purchased by the current vendor a couple of years ago where it has been dry stored but not started therefore will need recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road. Documentation offered consists of a V5C, V5, expired MoT's and invoices.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1985 Yamaha RD125LCRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 1GU-000101Engine no. 1GU-000101As the next step up from the 50cc 'Sixteener Specials', the 125 class was an important one in the UK, and back in the day (the early 1980s) the fastest and most desirable offering was Yamaha's RD125LC. Bike magazine reckoned the racy-looking RD125LC was 'the kind of machine H M Government wants to warn 17-year-olds about. Moreover, it behaves in much the same all-or-nothing manner as its bigger LC sisters, albeit in a decidedly 12 horsepower fashion.' There was also a derestricted version available with all of 20bhp on tap, and in this form the diminutive Yamaha was good for nearly 85mph. Imported from Switzerland, this is the first customer RD125LC supplied by Yamaha (machines with frame and engine numbers below '101' were prototypes and are thought to have been destroyed by Yamaha). This machine has been restored/rebuilt by the vendor using 'new old stock' parts wherever available, having hunted for them worldwide. The engine was rebuilt by Raccoon Rebuilds of Windsor, well known Yamaha RD specialists, but has not been started since the rebuild. Requiring one or two finishing touches, this historic Yamaha is offered with a dating certificate and NOVA document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Broc Parkes, Paul Bird Motorsport2014 PBM-ART 1,000cc Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleFrame no. CP2-001-0031/04Engine no. 9813-06-00-OPEN.• Factory-built Aprilia RSV4 engine• Australian, Broc Parkes' No. 1 bike• Purchased directly from Paul Bird Motorsport• Incomplete• Display tyres (not for any other use)'Aprilia had two teams employing their engine: Paul Bird with his British GPMS-built chassis, and Ioda using their whole bike. It was a big change from 2013. PBM's bikes occasionally got into the points, but it was clear that the power of their superbike-tuned engines was way below that needed to compete against the MotoGP-engined bikes.' – Motocourse, 2014.The machine offered here is part of MotoGP recent history: the CRT era. Faced with escalating costs and dwindling participation (at the 2011 Australian GP there were only 14 starters and 10 finishers in the premier class) MotoGP series owners Dorna came up with the 'lower-cost' 'Claiming Rule Teams' (CRT) category to run alongside the factory prototypes. The idea was that CRT teams would run production-based engines in prototype chassis.The introduction of CRT for the 2012 season coincided with the switch from 800cc to 1,000cc engines with a maximum permitted bore size of 81mm. Aprilia's offering in the CRT class was powered by the V4 engine of their RSV4 production superbike, which in MotoGP specification produced around 230bhp. Engines would be returned to the Aprilia factory when in need of rebuilding.Paul Bird's team initially ran a solitary Aprilia ART for James Ellison before expanding to a two-rider line-up with Michael Laverty and (to begin with) Yonny Hernandez, both riding bikes featuring the new chassis designed in collaboration with Barry Ward at GPMS. Hernandez had scored seven points by the time he left for Pramac Ducati, while Laverty had three points to his credit by the season's end.For the 2014 season, PBM had four bikes available: two each for Broc Parkes and Michael Laverty; the one offered here is Parkes' No. 1 bike. The PBM bikes were usually the class of the CRT field; Parkes only failed to finish once and scored points in five rounds of the World Championship, the highlight being 11th place at Assen. He ended the season with nine points, the same as team-mate Laverty.Collector, Phil Morris, bought this machine directly from Paul Bird Motorsport, but it was not until 2016 that he was able to purchase the bike's Magneti Marelli electronics (ECU, dashboard, inertia platform), which had been retained for reasons of commercial confidentiality (data sheets on file). PBM engineer Phil Borley then re-programmed the ECU with data from the end of the 2014 season. Other notable features include 16.5' wheels; carbon brake discs; thumb brake (rear); FGR fork yokes; Öhlins forks; Brembo brakes; and PBM's own exhaust and carbon-fibre bodywork.It should be noted that the following parts are missing: left front brake calliper; rear brake calliper; cush-drive sprocket carrier; fly-by-wire throttle mechanism; and gearbox components. Phil advised us that the machine should run if these missing parts were sourced and fitted.Sold at the 2021 Bonhams Autumn Sale (Lot 454), the current vendor has had it on display in his house and not done anything with it. Given the factories' current policy of retaining machines run by satellite teams, rather than selling them on, the chances of obtaining a former MotoGP racer are now slim indeed. As such, this PBM-ART represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a genuine MotoGP motorcycle possessing impeccable provenance.It should be noted that this machine is fitted with Bridgestone display tyres, which are not for use either with starting rollers or on the road/track.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1963 Greeves 325cc 32DC Sports TwinRegistration no. AJU 663AFrame no. 32DC140Engine no. 222D 1441 (see text)Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder models of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 250cc 25D Fleetwing - appeared. The roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame for 1961 and the following year were comprehensively restyled in the fashion of the day.The all-new 32DC Sports Twin was one of four roadsters in Greeves line-up for 1961. It was powered by the four-speed 325cc 3T engine, which Villiers had first introduced back in 1957. The 3T was basically a bored-out 250cc 2T and at 16.5bhp was only marginally more powerful but developed considerably more torque. Acquired by Tony East in July 2004, this fully restored Sports Twin received a 'Highly Commended' award at The Classic MotorCycle Mechanics Show at Stafford in 2018 (rosette available). The machine is offered with an old-style V5C Registration Certificate and a Mail Order Catalogue produced by the revived Greeves Motorcycle Company of Chelmsford. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as '222D1126'. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Formerly the property of Ted Frend2000 Triumph TT600Registration no. W842 XGHEngine no. *SMTTH800SXY105010*Triumph's first offering in the vitally important 600cc class, the TT600 arrived in 2000 to less than universal acclaim. Handling and braking were judged as good as any, but the fuel injection needed further work, a shortcoming addressed by a succession of improved fuelling 'maps' downloadable from Triumph dealers. By 2002 Triumph had eliminated most of the glitches. 'The TT's power curve is now a smooth, straight-ish line with no untoward dips and bumps to trap the unwary,' revealed Bike magazine. 'It's still a long way short of most of the other (Japanese 600cc) bikes on peak power, but in the low- to mid-range it's a very different story.' There, the Triumph's high torque and low gearing really scored, making it one of the most useable bikes in everyday traffic conditions. 'The TT has the best combination of handling and ride quality, for normal riders on normal roads – not just of any bike here, but of anything you can buy,' enthused Bike. And despite the lower gearing the TT was still good for 150mph!This TT600 was formerly owned by Ted Frend, the illustrious AJS works rider, from 2000 until his passing in 2004. It was then purchased by noted collector Ken Senior and showcased alongside his iconic Ted Frend AJS Porcupine (sold by Bonhams, July 2021). Offered with handbook and service book, showing Ted as purchasing the Triumph on 8th April 2000, there are no service stamps, however the book does document a side stand modification performed in July 2000. In addition there is the tool kit, original purchase order form, a collection of old MOT certificates reflecting the very limited use (only 868 miles in 2003 and 900 miles in 2006). The original V5 bears Ted Frend's name. It has remained untouched whilst on display and consequently will require recommissioning and safety checks prior to use.2 keys.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1978 Gilera 50cc CB1 MopedRegistration no. XEU 802TFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. to be advisedAlthough best remembered for its Grand Prix Fours of the 1950s, which won six riders' and five manufacturers' World Championships, Gilera has built roadsters of all kinds and in numerous different capacities. Part of the Piaggio group since 1969, Gilera made an unexpected return to Grand Prix competition in the 250 class in 1992 but failed to repeat the successes of its glory years. Piaggio continues to build lightweight motorcycles and scooters under the Gilera name at its factory in Pontedera. Produced between 1975 and 1989, the CB1 moped was unusual in having a four-speed gearbox rather than the more common 'twist-'n-go' single-speed transmission. In all other respects the CB1 was your 'industry standard' moped. Supplied new by Parsons Motorcycles of Wiltshire, this CB1 displays a believed-genuine total of only 26 miles on the odometer (an MoT shows 25 miles in 2016). Offered with a V5C document and a top box.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered for sale by former World Champion Kork Ballington; ex-Gregg Hansford1971 Kawasaki 500cc H1RA Racing MotorcycleFrame no. KAF 90119Engine no. KAE 90128• Raced by Gregg Hansford in Australia• 1973 Australian 500cc and Unlimited Championship-winning machine• Restored in the 1980s• Bought by Kork Ballington in 1990• Known ownership historyPrior to Dave Simmonds' World Championship in the 125cc class in 1969, Kawasaki had made little impact on the international Grand Prix scene. That all changed in 1970 when the factory made available a racing H1R version of its fearsome 500cc three-cylinder two-stroke roadster: the Mach III or H1. Claimed to produce 75bhp, the H1R race engine was carried in a tubular steel duplex loop frame equipped (initially) with drum brakes at both ends, the front being a double-sided TLS unit. Following a good showing at Daytona in March, the H1R was well represented on the grid when the European Grand Prix programme commenced in May. H1R riders Bill Smith, Martin Carney and Christian Ravel all finished on the podium during the year but the best performer was Ginger Molloy, who scored four runner-up places to finish 2nd in the World Championship behind MV Agusta's Giacomo Agostini. Like the roadster it was based on, the H1R was not the best handling machine in its class, and for 1971 Dave Simmonds had his rebuilt around a Ken Sprayson-designed frame. The result was a transformation: Simmonds scored Kawasaki's first premier-class Grand Prix win at Jarama and ended up 4th in the World Championship despite missing four rounds. With the arrival of the water-cooled Suzuki and Yamaha two-stroke fours, not to mention the latest development of the four-stroke MV Agusta, Kawasaki's air-cooled triple was simply outclassed. The factory did build a water-cooled 500cc triple that works rider Mick Grant put to good use in the UK, winning the Isle of Man Senior TT in 1975, but its participation in Grands Prix was at an end. In Australia, Gregg Hansford's mother bought this H1RA from Brisk Sales, the Kawasaki agent in Buranda, Brisbane, in 1972. An up-and-coming youngster at the time, Hansford would eventually graduate from the national scene, competing in the World Championships from 1978 to 1981. He was twice runner-up in the 250cc World Championship, in 1978 and '79, finishing behind Kawasaki team-mate Kork Ballington on both occasions. He died in an accident during a Supertouring race at Phillip Island in 1995.The 1973 500cc and Unlimited Australian Championships were held over six rounds at various venues. At the final round at Perth's Wanneroo Park, Gregg's main opposition, Ron Toombs, fell in the 500cc race, breaking his leg. Gregg won and became Australian 500cc Champion. He repeated the performance on the H1RA in the Unlimited race, taking the Unlimited title as well. In 1974, Gregg sold the Kawasaki to Bob McGarrow, who rode it in a few events. In that same year Bob McGarrow sold the bike to Derek Gill, who fitted a 750cc motor into the chassis.In 1982 Geoff Howie bought the ex-Hansford H1RA from Derek Gill with the original 500cc engine parts in a box, and restored it to the immaculate original condition it is in today. Kork Ballington bought the Kawasaki from Geoff Howie in 1990. The purchase was prompted by Kork's fond memories of his own H1RA. In 1971 Kork's father had acquired a used H1R for him to compete in the 1972 South African National Unlimited Championship. After a season-long tussle with Les van Breda on a Suzuki Team-backed TR500, Kork took the title at the last round of the championship. He found it to be a fabulous motorcycle once the wobbles had been cured. According to Kork: 'It has rather gorgeous classic lines and makes the sweetest sound of all two-strokes. In my opinion! It is with a heavy heart that I am parting with it but time marches on' Kork rode the H1RA at the Barry Sheene Memorial event circa 2005 and again in a demonstration ride at Morgan Park Raceway near Warwick, Queensland, around 2007. According to Kork: 'The bike has new cylinders, pistons and rings which I fitted for my first demo ride on it at the Barry Sheene Memorial a few years back. I fitted H1R cylinders because they are a milder tune than the H1RA cylinders and lower revving, which is good for longevity. The crankshaft was rebuilt when I got the bike so it should be good for many years if not abused'. We are advised that the engine was in perfect working order when last run in 2015. Included in the sale is a most substantial quantity of very rare and equally valuable spare parts (list available), enabling the next owner to run the machine for many years to come. A wonderful opportunity to own a very rare championship-winning Kawasaki racing motorcycle with impeccable provenance. A signed copy of Kork's autobiography, Ballington Uncorked, come with it, and he hopes its new owner will get as much pleasure from owning the machine as he has.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1909 FN 247cc SingleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 30068Engine no. none visibleLike BSA, La Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre ('FN' for short) began as a munitions manufacturer, turning to the production of motorcycles around 1900. Today the Belgian company is best known for its sensational four-cylinder models, the first of which appeared in 1905. In 1900 the firm's first powered two-wheeler had been produced by mounting a clip-on engine in a bicycle frame, and in December the following year the first production model arrived, powered by a 133cc single-cylinder engine. FN's single-cylinder models evolved gradually, growing in size firstly to 188cc before arriving at 285cc in 1913, by which the atmospheric inlet valve had given way to a mechanically operated one. Variable-pulley transmission had been introduced on the belt-driven singles in 1907 but would be superseded by shaft drive in 1910, its introduction coinciding with that of the two-speed gearbox. This FN single is believed to be a 247cc model. The frame and mudguards have been repainted; however, the wheel rims and tank appear to be either unrestored or a much older restoration. The handlebars are painted silver; the engine cases are overpainted; the carburettor, magneto and some controls are missing; and the oiling system is disconnected. A good basis for restoration, there are no documents with this Lot. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1999 BSA-Regal Gold Star SR500Registration no. T610 ARVFrame no. SA9SR5001097X0324Engine no. 2J2-222875While Triumph has made a spectacular comeback from oblivion over the last 30 years, its erstwhile partner in the long-gone BSA-Triumph group has enjoyed a chequered history since the company's collapse in the early 1970s. When the successor company Norton Villiers Triumph was liquidated in 1978, the rights to the BSA name were purchased by the newly formed 'BSA Company', which would specialise in the production of military and off-road motorcycles. In 1991 BSA Company merged with Norton International Ltd to form the BSA Group, which in turn was taken over in December 1994 by the newly formed BSA Regal Group of Southampton. It is from this period of BSA's history that the machine offered here belongs. In 1997 BSA-Regal relaunched the marque's most famous model – the legendary Gold Star – using Yamaha engines, first of 400 and then 500cc, and in its latter form the Goldie lasted in production until 2000. BSA now belongs to the Mahindra Group of India, whose all-new Gold Star - launched in 2022 - has received glowing reviews. This BSA-Regal Gold Star was purchased new from the factory and has covered a mere 1,120 miles from new having spent most of its life in storage. Offered with a V5C document and fresh MoT, it represents a wonderful opportunity to own one of these little known and rarely seen modern BSAs. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1965 Velocette 192cc VogueRegistration no. 65-YMN (Isle of Man)Frame no. plaque missingEngine no. plaque missingLaunched in October 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman' Velocette's LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty, and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom and sales were disappointing. Nevertheless, and perhaps inspired by Ariel's successful Leader, Velocette took the concept a stage further in 1963, launching the faired and enclosed Vogue. Equipped with a new frame and distinctive twin-headlamp fairing, the Vogue handled well and was quieter, though no quicker, than its forebear. Production ceased in 1968. One of only 381 of its kind manufactured, and thus one of Veloce's rarer post-war models, this believed partially restored Vogue comes with a photocopied parts list, an original service manual, and an Isle of Man Vehicle Registration Certificate in Tony East's name, issued in May 2012. The certificate records engine number '7084/3', frame number '374/37' and the previous registration as 'ETR 99C'. Offered with keyFootnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 DKW RT175Registration no. MMN-866-A (Isle of Man)Frame no. 45592690Engine no. 47076630 (see text)One of DKWs last introductions immediately prior to WW2 was the immensely influential RT125, which was manufactured post-war by Harley-Davidson as the Model 'S' and BSA as the Bantam. DKW themselves recommenced production of the RT125 in 1949, and in February 1951 introduced an enlarged derivative, the RT200, followed by the RT250 and RT175, the latter a new arrival in the autumn of 1953. Originally registered in the UK as 'SRD 816', this DKW RT175 comes with its original logbook showing that Stocker & Sheppard Limited of Reading sold it new to a Mr George Smith of Streatley, Berkshire, who was still the recorded keeper in 2004 (the logbook records an engine change in 1976). The accompanying old-style V5C document shows that the DKW had only one private owner from new until at least June 2004 when that document was issued. Apparently, the immediately preceding owner bought the unrestored machine in 2008 from the original owner, who had used it until a few years previously, and then went through and rewired/replaced what was needed. Restored throughout and very nicely presented today, the DKW was later registered in the Isle of Man as 'MMN-866-A' while owned by Tony. Also on file are two original instruction manuals; two expired MoTs; and a quantity of miscellaneous paperwork. Offered with keyFootnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 NSU 49cc Quickly MopedRegistration no. 656 AWLFrame no. 348121Engine no. 366797Another motorcycle manufacturer with its roots in the bicycle industry, NSU built its first powered two-wheeler in 1900, and went on to produce some outstanding and influential designs in the 1950s. Its most popular model in the UK in the post-WW2 years was the Quickly moped, a 49cc single-cylinder two-stroke equipped with two-speed transmission operated via a handlebar-mounted twist grip. Introduced in 1953, the Quickly achieved sales of over one million worldwide before production ended in the late 1960s, by which time it has spawned a plethora of more luxurious and sporting variants. This restored and very nicely presented example come with its original logbook recording registration by Kings of Oxford in 1956 and the first owner as Mavis Cicely Clack of Bampton, Oxfordshire. Tony East bought the Quickly at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2011 (Lot 308). Additional paperwork includes an expired MoT (2011); part V5C document; and an original instruction book.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1935 BSA 500cc W35-8 Blue StarRegistration no. MFO 457Frame no. E5.3269Engine no. E8.1287.During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. Its contemporary advertising slogan: 'One in Four is a BSA', reflected the Birmingham-based company's status as the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1927 BSA had introduced the influential 'Sloper' - so called because its inclined cylinder - starting a trend that saw many of its rivals launch similar machines. Nevertheless, models with vertical cylinders continued to form part of BSA's extensive range, outliving the Sloper when the fashion for inclined cylinders faded. The Depression of the early 1930s forced a cut back in the number of models, just ten being offered for 1932. Among these though, were three new 500s, one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves, all of which shared a common bottom end and the 85x88mm bore/stroke dimensions that would characterise all BSA's 500cc singles, including the legendary Gold Star, right up to the beginning of the unitary construction era in the 1960s. The sports version was given the name 'Blue Star', a title that was also applied to the equivalent 250 and 350 models. All featured engines having vertical cylinders and magneto ignition carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder front forks. The Blue Star models came with a tuned engine incorporating a high-compression piston and 'hotter' cams, twin-port cylinder head and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Originally an optional extra, a full electric lighting system became standard equipment for 1934. This Blue Star was acquired by Tony East in October 1998. Accompanying documentation includes sundry invoices totalling £4,619 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1998, two MoTs (most recent expired 2004), and an old-style V5C registration Certificate. An original instruction book 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkII & Steib S501 SidecarRegistration no. OSV 217Frame no. GM231Engine no. ML287 21150• Acquired by Tony East in 1988• Professionally restored by Bryan Small• One of the highlights of Tony's collection• Featured in The Classic MotorCycle in 1993Designed by Edward Turner, creator of the legendary Triumph Speed Twin, the first Ariel Square Four was shown at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930. Conceived as an overhead-camshaft 500, the model grew to 601cc before a total redesign saw it emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, in 1937. Anstey-link plunger rear suspension became an option in 1939 but would not be offered again until 1946, when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type. An exercise in weight shedding saw the cast-iron cylinder head and barrel replaced by alloy components for 1949, the revised model, now capable of 90mph-plus, being known as the Mark I. Introduced in 1953, the 'four pipe' MkII with redesigned cylinder head elevated the Square Four into the league of genuine 100mph motorcycles. Square Four production, along with that of all other Ariel four-strokes, ceased in 1959. To date, the innovative Ariel Square Four remains unique in motorcycling history; a true 'gentleman's motorcycle', this refined yet characterful machine retains an enthusiastic and loyal following, and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts. Built on 29th December 1955, this 1956 model has the Anstey Link rear suspension and full-width alloy front hub, both of which were standard features by that time. Tony East purchased the 'Squariel' at auction in 1985, and like many of the machines in his collection it was entrusted to experienced restorer Bryan Small to renovate (bills on file) while the paintwork was entrusted to Allan Templeton. Tony purchased the Steib S501 'chair' from Bonhams. This is the oldest restoration in the museum.In 1993 Tony's finished outfit was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine (April edition, copy on file). Tony loved sidecars and was quoted as saying: 'If ever I was forced to sell anything through lack of space it would be the solo bikes that went. I couldn't part with the sidecars.' Tony used the Ariel outfit for trips to the Isle of Man and regular visits to the VMCC Founders' Day Rally and Festival of 1,000 Bikes at Brands Hatch, and he also entered it in the Louis Vuitton concours. This Squariel outfit has multiple celebrity connections, having been ridden by The Hairy Bikers and passengered James May and Martin Clunes (see plaque). It has also appeared with Strictly's Len Goodman and Alex James of The One Show. Accompanying documentation includes a Science Museum dating letter; restoration details and invoices; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2013); Ariel Square Four Super Profile book; old/current V5C Registration Certificates; parts list and various manuals, including for the Steib. The recorded mileage at time of cataloguing was 5,558.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

All matching numbers1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 ProjectRegistration no. FCD 867Frame no. M8/2089Engine no. BS/X 4745• Present family ownership since 1951• Stored dismantled since the late 1950s• Partially restored and loosely assembled• Offered for completionBrough Superior entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range, and then, after a brief absence, the SS80 reappeared in 1935 as the SS80 Special, this time with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles. Similar to that of the Matchless Model X, the 982cc sidevalve v-twin incorporated Brough's preferred 'knife-and-fork' big-end bearing arrangement instead of the side-by-side connecting rods of the Matchless. The SS80 continued to use the AMC engine until production ceased in 1939. This example is one of 460 Matchless-engined SS80's built, of which some 300-or-so survive. In the present family ownership since 1951, this SS80 has been confirmed by the Brough Superior Club to be an original 'all matching numbers' machine: frame, engine, gearbox, fuel tank and oil tank (see correspondence and copy Works Record Card on file. The Brough was acquired by the vendor's late father in 1951 and used in the early 1950s with a sidecar attached (since removed, see copy photographs on file). The Brough was ridden, as a combination, on the ACU National Rally in 1951 and 1953, as evidenced by control cards on file. In the mid-1950s the Brough was dismantled, boxed and stored, a car being considered a more practical family option. The late owner's intention was to rebuild the machine in his retirement but unfortunately he died in 1982 before starting. The Brough was passed on to our vendor and remained in boxes at his mother's house until it was decided to start restoration. In the early 1990s the SS80 was sent to Brooklands Classic Cars in Leicester so that the work could begin. Restoration proceeded over the next few years until Brooklands Classic Cars sadly closed in the late 1990s. An engineer from BCC was only too pleased to continue the project at his home workshop, which is where the Brough stayed until this year.Currently loosely assembled, the machine is offered as a project for restoration. Although the engine has been rebuilt, it has not been possible to determine the machine's integrity and mechanical condition and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. As well as the aforementioned, accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; an old-style RF60 logbook (issued 1946); factory correspondence; an ACU 1951 National Rally programme; and invoices from Brooklands Classic Cars and others.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1936 Harley-Davidson 74ci VLD 'Police'Registration no. 594 YUHFrame no. 36VLD4859 (See text)Engine no. 36VLD4859• First registered in the UK in 2012• Present family ownership since 2012• An older restoration• Requires recommissioningThe 'flat head' (sidevalve) Harley-Davidson VL 'Big Twin' was announced in July 1929 as a replacement for the inlet-over-exhaust 'pocket valve' twins that had been in production since 1911. The twin headlamps, round toolbox and Klaxon horn were carried over from its immediate predecessor, but nearly all of the rest of the bike was new. Harley's 1930 brochure described the new 74ci machine as 'standing head and shoulders above all comers, with such startling new features as a 20% more powerful motor with Ricardo removable heads, interchangeable wheels, bigger tires, drop-centre rims, lower riding position, greater road clearance, automatic increase of generator output, drop forged forks, 100% stronger frame, theft proof lock, dual front drive chain, improved clutch, and many other features making the 1930 Big Twin the greatest motorcycle value ever offered.' Despite its maker's evident enthusiasm, the model V was far from an instant success. More massively built and heavier than its predecessor, the V lacked top-end power to such an extent that the first examples were recalled for an extensive engine redesign. A larger crankcase accommodating heavier flywheels did the trick and, its problems solved, the 74ci 'flat head' went on to win the hearts of Harley enthusiasts everywhere. This example's 'VLD' nomenclature indicates that it left the factory as a generator-equipped model fitted with high-compression pistons. Imported by the previous owner (date unknown), the machine was first registered in the UK in 2012. It was in its current restored condition when purchased by the vendor's late relative that year, but has been unused for many years since. An older restoration, the Harley features painted cylinder heads; California Highway Patrol transfers to the tank; first aid box; fire extinguisher; crash bars; and a Corbyn 100mph speedometer, while there is some light surface corrosion to the brightwork. It is not known when the machine last ran, but it was last taxed to April 2013. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before it returns to the road (the engine turns over, with compression). Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a V5C document; expired MoT (2013); DVLA correspondence; and an AMCA 'Junior First' award (date unknown). It should be noted the frame number is not a factory Harley-Davidson stamp (Harleys of this period did not have frame numbers) and is believed to be a DVLA-issued VIN to facilitate its UK registration. Key in on/off switch.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1953 BSA 349cc B31Registration no. not registeredFrame no. BB31.S.3092Engine no. BB31.3016BSA'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. In 1947 it had been joined by 500cc development, the B33, the engine of which closely followed B31 lines but with larger (85mm) bore and heavier flywheels. Little is known of this delightful B31 and is therefore offered for restoration/recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered without 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Paul Smart, 2,881 miles from new2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited EditionRegistration no. KX06 OWMFrame no. *ZDMC100AA5B002475*Engine no. ZDM992A2-027070*•Previously owned by Paul Smart himself•Purchased directly from Paul by the vendor•2,881 miles from new•Full provenance 'Want it for Paul's achievement, want it for Ducati's heritage, want it for how it looks.' – Bike magazine. Paul Smart's famous victory in the 1972 Imola 200, riding what would become the 750SS, was instrumental in establishing Ducati as a high-performance brand for the modern era. So what better way to celebrate the Bologna marque's heritage than a limited edition model in the spirit of the iconic 750SS? And why not duplicate the rest of the original bevel-drive twins line-up while you're about it? That was Ducati's reasoning behind the launch of its new 'Sport Classic' range in 2005. However, none of the three models - Smart 1000 LE, Sport 1000 and GT1000 - is in any way a 'replica'; all are thoroughly modern motorcycles with only the styling and colour scheme acknowledging the past. The Paul Smart 1000 LE uses the air-cooled 1000DS v-twin engine, as found in a number of other Ducatis, which is housed in the Italian firm's trademark trellis frame, the latter complemented by some top-quality Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes. 'After 20 miles I was totally sold on the bike, as I had been after five minutes of looking at it. Exclusivity, style, power, handling... what else could I want?' queried Bike magazine's tester at the 1000 LE's launch. A production run of only 2,000 units was planned and few motorcycles of modern times have become as instantly collectible. This Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition was originally owned and registered by the late Paul Smart, from whom our vendor purchased it in 2009 (see handover photograph in folder). The Smarts were/are old friends of the vendor's elder brother and sister-in-law, and it was through this connection that the vendor came to purchase the Ducati from Paul. Paul owned three examples of this model but this is the only one he registered in his name. The others were gifted to Paul's family but it is understood they were never registered. When purchased, the Ducati lacked the lower fairing panels, but Paul was able to source a pair for our vendor from Ducati Italy (receipt on file). On 12th July 2023 the owner personally rode the Ducati from his home in Lincolnshire into Bonhams' Milton Keynes motorcycle facility and the ride was as exhilarating as always. Presented in outstandingly original condition, having covered only 2,881 miles from new, it has impeccable provenance and is offered with numerous interesting photographs and other items. 'KX06 OWM' was first registered to Scott Smart Racing and transferred to Paul three months later. The other two PS1000LEs that Paul kept in his garage were given to him by Ducati Italy as a 'thank you' for all the promotional work he undertook during the model's early days. Paul told the vendor that he undertook a number of personal appearances on this, his own machine, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Sammy Miller Museum, the National Motor Museum, and Beaulieu (the Beaulieu museum visitor's tag is still in place on the handlebars). The photograph of Paul riding this bike, which features on the special Ducati Club tribute poster (included in the sale), was almost certainly taken on one of these occasions. Also included is an illustrated folder made up by our vendor for the Ducati Owners' Club tribute to Paul Smart at last year's Motor Cycle News Rally at Peterborough in May. There is also a copy of the special banner that can be seen on the display (Paul can be seen riding this machine in the bottom left-hand photograph on the banner. The motorcycle is offered with an owner's manual (signed by Paul on the inside page). There is no service manual but there are receipts on file for the following services: •2010 (615 miles) – cam belts•2015 (1,863 miles) – cam belts and service•2020 (2,364 miles) – cam belts and service•2023 (2,731 Miles) – voltage regulator The file also contains a V5C (with Paul's details as previous owner); MoT to 2nd May 2024; and a receipted invoice for the sale in Paul's handwriting. Additional items comprise: •2022 Memorial Tribute Banner (vinyl)•Original exhaust components which Paul had changed for Termignonis before selling the bike •A fitted cover•Limited Edition T-shirt size XL, unworn, with tags•Side panel extensions for semi-naked configuration (see above – Paul sourced the '16' side panels for the vendor) •Small tool kit (under saddle)•Keys Paul Smart Ducatis are exceedingly rare. This example, previously owned by the legend himself, and with fewer than 3,000 miles recorded, represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this piece of Ducati history.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2012 Triumph BonnevilleRegistration no. YF12 RZPFrame no. SMTTJ9107GC531641Engine no. 7532751When John Bloor's new Hinckley-based Triumph company launched its debut range at the Cologne Show in the autumn of 1990, it shamelessly raided its old Coventry predecessor's back catalogue for model names. 'Trophy', 'Trident' and 'Daytona' were all represented but there was one glaring omission: 'Bonneville', by far and away the most famous Triumph model designation of all time. Clearly, Triumph was saving it for something special, but enthusiasts would have to wait another ten years to find out what it would be. Predictably, it turned out to be a parallel twin, boasting sufficient 'retro' styling cues to forge strong links in the public consciousness with its illustrious forebear. This Bonneville was acquired by the vendor in 2014 and used regularly; however, he is now struggling with bigger bikes so feels it is time for it to go. The machine displays a total of 16,589 miles on the odometer and is offered with a V5C document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1961 BSA 499cc A7 Shooting StarRegistration no. 896 YUKFrame no. GA7. 19979Engine no. CA7 SS 9156Building on the power and good handling of the A7 twin, BSA came up with an excellent sporting version in 1954, the Shooting Star with an alloy head. Immediately successful, just like its elder brother, the Shooting Star received the updates specified for the A7 and a comprehensive make-over in '57 with a higher compression engine, new exhaust and revised styling together with new 8-inch drums with full width alloy hubs helped slow the newly found performance.Purchased by the late vendor in 2012 where he set about to getting it up and running, there are invoices on file for the parts purchased and fitted to this BSA. Little is known of its previous history before the current vendor purchased it. Having not been used recently, it will require recommissioning before returning to the road. Documentation consists of a V5C, purchase receipt, the aforementioned invoices and expired MoT's.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1959 Ariel 998cc Square Four Mark IIRegistration no. XRW 573Frame no. CGM 1087Engine no. CNML 2056 (see text)Designed by Edward Turner, creator of the legendary Triumph Speed Twin, the first Ariel Square Four was shown at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930. Conceived as an overhead-camshaft 500, the model grew to 601cc before a total redesign saw it emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, in 1937. Anstey-link plunger rear suspension became an option in 1939, but would not be offered again until 1946, when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type. For 1949 the cast-iron cylinder head and barrel replaced by alloy components, the revised model, now capable of 90mph-plus, being known as the Mark I. Introduced in 1953, the 'four pipe' Mark II with redesigned cylinder head elevated the Square Four into the league of genuine 100mph motorcycles. Square Four production, along with that of all other Ariel four-strokes, ceased in 1959. Owned by the vendor for almost 40 years and rebuilt by them in the late 1980s, this late Square Four has been garage stored since restoration and has covered probably no more than 200 miles since recommissioning. The latter included fitting a new oil filter and a new battery. The usual safety checks should be made before use. Accompanying documentation includes the original RF60 logbook, V5C, some expired MoTs, and a substantial quantity of invoices. It should be noted that the engine has been changed. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Honda CB400F Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. noneEngine no. CB400FE-1043688One of the outstanding classics of the 1970s, the Honda CB400 Four first appeared in 1974 boasting a combination of a four-cylinder overhead-camshaft engine in a 250-sized package that endowed it with a performance better than many 500s. With a stylish four-into-one exhaust, six gears and rear-set footrests, it was every boy-racer's dream and a huge commercial success. This mono-shock-framed Honda CB400F was purchased from an online auction in March 2023 having been listed by a disabled ex-racer. Apparently, the former owner kept it for many years as a project, but, being wheelchair bound, it turned out to be beyond him. Unfortunately, nothing is known of the Honda's racing history or present mechanical condition. The detached four-pipe racing exhaust system comes with the machine together with a spare exhaust and a paddock stand. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1969 Laverda 750 GT 'American Eagle'Registration no. PFJ 320GFrame no. LAV750 1648Engine no. 750 1648•One of only some 150 made•First registered in the UK in 2021•Most collectible and sought after modelsShortly after the Laverda 750GT went on sale in Europe, McCormack International Motors Incorporated, a vehicle importing business, concluded a deal with the Italian factory to market the model in the USA under the 'American Eagle' brand name. Unfortunately for Jack McCormack, Laverda's 750 twins were soon upstaged by the four-cylinder Honda CB750, which was not only better specified but cheaper too, and only some 150 had been imported when McCormack went bust. With relatively few made and even fewer still in existence, the American Eagle is now one of Laverda's most collectible and sought after models. American Eagle is also famous as having kick-started Evel Knievel's career. The brand sponsored the American stunt rider, who wore a distinctive jumpsuit and cape with the American Eagle logo across the front of his leathers and on his helmet. He used a modified American Eagle 750 to complete several record-breaking jumps, suffering some spectacular crashes. Eventually Harley-Davidson realised the marketing potential and provided Knievel with a Harley-Davidson XR750 for his jumps. This very early US-market American Eagle 750 GT was first registered in the UK on 1st September 2021 and has had one former keeper in this country. Its history in the USA is unknown. There is a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. The machine is offered with sundry invoices; photocopied technical literature; suspension instructions; owner's manual/parts list; repair guide; copy online advertisement; and a current V5C document. A 4' round brake light lamp lens 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1950 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. LKA 460Frame no. RC/1/8728 (see text) Rear Frame no. RC/1/8728Engine no. F5AB/2A/3570 Crankcase mating no. 84CUnlike in pre-war days, when the first (Series-A) Vincent-HRD v-twin had been created by - in effect - combining two of the existing singles, post-WW2 Vincent's approach was reversed, with the Series-B twin appearing first, in 1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor tourer and Series-C Comet sports roadster. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued in production until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance. Frame number 'RC/1/5470' and engine 'F5AB/2A/3570' formed parts of a Series C Comet despatched to a dealer called Reynolds in Liverpool in March 1950 (the rear frame is later). Interestingly, there is a receipt on file thanking a Mr I R Reynolds for the sum of £65 paid for the Comet on 22nd March 1969. The seller is not named. The Vincent has been in the present family ownership since March 2016, the previous keeper being listed as Ian Rex Reynolds of Welshpool. The machine comes with an exceptionally comprehensive history file of expired MoTs, old tax discs, correspondence, invoices, SORN paperwork, copies of MPH, parts lists, old/current V5/V5C documents, etc dating back many years (inspection recommended).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Triumph 649cc T120V BonnevilleRegistration no. RVT 19LFrame no. T120V HG60961Engine no. T120V HG60961Along 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. This T120V Bonnie was acquired by the owner in 2001 and has been used regularly since then. Our vendor now has trouble kickstarting the machine so has decide it is time for it to go. Although recently started, it will need careful recommissioning before riding. The machine comes with a V5C registration document and its original orange fuel tank.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate2015 MV Agusta F4 1000 RRegistration no. PF64 HPO (see text)Frame no. *ZCGF610AAAV000681*Engine no. F61 AA 00883• Single family ownership from new• 1,759 miles from new• Well documentedArguably the only surprising thing about the original MV F4 of 1998 was that it was launched as a 750 at a time when the class was fast becoming moribund. The Japanese factories' main focus of attention had already switched to 1,000cc sports bikes but it took all of six years for MV to follow suit, launching the limited-edition F4 Ago in 2005 together with mass-produced F4 1000 S. Wisely, MV chose not to change the F4's overall appearance, the Massimo Tamburini-designed 750 being widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. As usual, there were various limited edition versions available offering even higher equipment levels and extra helpings of carbon fibre. The second mainstream model, the F4 1000 R, arrived in 2006 and came with a 174bhp engine, Brembo Monobloc radial brakes, forged Brembo wheels, a carbon-nitride coated Marzocchi USD fork and an upgraded Sachs shock absorber. In August 2006 an F4 1000 R set a record for the fastest 1,000cc production motorcycle of 185.882mph (299.148km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. This pristine F4 1000 R belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who purchased it in January 2015 from KJM Superbike Ltd (purchase paperwork on file). First registered in the UK January 2015, the MV was exported to Guernsey in December 2014 and comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '4998'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 1,759 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. As one would expect of a pampered, effectively one-owner example, this MV comes complete with paddock stand, tool kit, bike cover, various bills from Moto Corsa and others, and its full original book pack. The machine also comes with a copy of its old V5C registration document for 'PF64 HPO'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'PF64 HPO' features a 2014 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. Two keys present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@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.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1990 Ducati 750 SportRegistration no. G845 WVMFrame no. ZDM750S*751380*Engine no. DM750LS*751938*The arrival of Ducati's all-new, eight-valve, water-cooled v-twin in the late 1980s led to a comprehensive restructuring of the range, the appearance of this range-topping World Superbike contender creating a niche for some cheaper sports roadsters. One of the first of these was the 750 Sport, introduced in 1988. The newcomer used a development of Ducati's long running 'belt drive' v-twin motor that had first appeared in 1978 in the Pantah 500. The 750 Sport's was taken from the 750 Paso. Air-cooled and two-valves-per-cylinder, the 72bhp 750 Sport was simpler, easier to maintain and, of course, less costly than the 851 Superbike. In style though, it gave nothing away to its more exotic cousin, having a distinctive 'trellis' frame like the F1 and 851 - now an established Ducati trademark. Handling was, needless to say, exemplary and while ultimate performance was down on that of the Superbike, with a top speed of 130mph the 750 Sport was more than enough for the majority of riders in everyday conditions. The vendor purchased this 750 Sport from a friend in December 2012 and since then has used it sparingly on sunny days. We are advised by the vendor that cam belts and filters have been changed and the pitted fork stanchions replaced. Run recently, the machine is offered with sundry bills; two MoTs (most recent expired August 2023); and a V5C document. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1907 Moto-Rêve 2½hp V-TwinRegistration no. BF 8163Frame no. 923Engine no. 923Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, Moto-Rêve (literally: 'dream bike') made complete motorcycles and proprietary engines for sale to other manufacturers between 1904 and 1925, and were pioneers of the small-capacity v-twin.Moto-Rêve motorcycles were imported by Frank Feeney's firm, The Motor Supply Company based in Lewisham, South London, which was the sole concessionaire for the UK and Colonies. However, it was found that the machines infringed on Bowden's patents relating to cables, leading to future imports being restricted to engines only. Feeney then changed his firm's name to The Moto-Rêve Co Ltd and assembled and sold complete machines using UK-sourced cycle parts. In 1912 Moto-Rêve' established the 'Alp' brand in the UK to produce their motorcycles, though whether Feeney participated in that venture or was merely a distributor is unclear.This 275cc Moto-Rêve dates from 1907 and was acquired by Terry Parker, partly dismantled, at an Australian auction in the 1980s. Noteworthy features include a Hella headlamp and P&H acetylene generator. The current vendor purchased the machine when Bonhams sold the Terry Parker Collection at Stafford in October 2017 (Lot 190). It was ridden on the Pioneer Run in 2017 and has been used on other events too. Run earlier this year, this rare French Veteran is offered with a Pioneer Certificate and 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Original and unrestored1922/1923 P&M 600cc Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. NR 1841Frame no. 10287Engine no. 02345• Present family ownership since 1957• Widely campaigned• Displayed at Stanford HallOffered for sale by his family, this P&M outfit formerly belonged to the late Angus Martin, an engineer involved in developing the first of Frank Whittle's jet engines during WW2. After the war he was proprietor of Dunsmore Garage (1948-1986); a husband and father of three; and, lastly but by no means least, a rider in the Isle of Man TT races in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, and any circuit you care to name in Great Britain.One day he arrived back at Dunsmore Garage from an auction with the machine offered here, a 1922/1923 P & M motorcycle combination, 'NR 1841'. That was around 1957 when the vendor was ten years old. He remembers riding it for the first time around the pumps on the filling station forecourt, carefully changing gear with the hand-change gear lever: 'It was a fun machine, so different from all our father's other bikes.'Angus's daughter Angela discovered that the previous owner was a Mr Sparks, and when he died the P&M was sold by his friend Bob Haynes, together with all his assets. For some years the P&M remained unused in the garage's car showroom. Then, in the 1980s, the P&M began to be used more. A collection of photographs, VMCC and other magazines, show the sidecar being ridden by Angus Martin at Mallory Park (1989), the Banbury Run (early 1980s) and other events, once with his wife Audrey as a passenger, often with Vic Saunders. Angus Martin always wore his racing helmet, painted silver with a green shamrock on the front, ever a proud Ulsterman.In 1986, Dunsmore Garage was sold and the Martins retired to a house in Rugby. Angus spent many hours going to autojumbles with Vic Saunders, and rebuilding old bikes in a big shed at the end of the garden. At some point the P&M, together with a CSI Norton, spent some years at Stamford Hall on display before being returned to storage in the family garage in Rugby. Sadly, Angus Martin passed away in 1990 and the motorcycles were inherited by our vendor; living in London, he did not have a garage, so they stayed in his mother's garage and moved with her when she moved house again.In 2005, Colin Mitchell, a family friend, rode the P&M, with his lady wife as passenger, dressed in period costume, in the VMCC Warwicks 50th Coventry parade at Coombe Park, winning the Jack Butler Trophy for best Vintage combination. Eventually, the garage was required to house Angela's Austin Seven Ruby, so arrangements were made with the VMCC for them to have the P&M on loan. Bill Phelps was one of the first to accommodate the P&M, and among the papers there is a very interesting account of his stewardship of the machine.The VMCC kept it well maintained, and the P&M was ridden in events such as the Banbury Run. In 2013 it was ridden by David Davies, editor of the VMCC magazine, and was pictured therein leaving Gaydon. Last taxed for the road in 2014, 'NR 1841' has been well cared for and kept running by the VMCC, and was entrusted to the prestigious Sammy Miller Museum in 2022 for repair and recommissioning after an accident. The vendor has now decided that it would be best to pass the P&M on to someone who would, it is hoped, treasure it as its custodians have done for the last 66 years.Accompanying documentation includes an original Instruction Manual (well used); three tax discs from the 1920s; a current V5C Registration Certificate; correspondence; parts price lists; various photographs; and details of events entered and prizes won, mostly VMCC related. There are also numerous magazines with articles and photographs of the outfit being ridden in various events. The history file's contents testify to the care taken of the P&M by the VMCC, showing their great love and respect for these lovely old motorcycles.Having spent 66 years in the care of one family, and displaying that wonderful patina that only an original and unrestored machine can have, this delightful 100-year-old P&M combination is worthy of the closest inspection.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c. 1956 Triumph 499cc T100Registration no. not registered (see Text)Frame no. 72828Engine no. T100 72828Edward Turner's Tiger 100 was launched in 1938. An alloy cylinder head and barrel were adopted for 1951, these and other engine improvements boosting power to 32bhp, while a swinging-arm frame and 8'- diameter front brake were fitted from 1954 onwards. By the decade's end a splayed-port 'head with twin carburettors had become standard equipment and this would represent the ultimate development of the Tiger 100, which in mid-1959 was replaced by the new, unitary construction Tiger 100A.Imported from Sri Lanka some years ago, documents list the machine as first registered 8th May 1956, and details 3 previous owners. Restored by the current owner c.2018-2019 the machine was last run around his private property c.2020 with the odometer displaying just 3 miles since restoration. Unused since, the machine will require further recommissioning. Offered with a NOVA, the machine will require registration by the buyer following recommissioning.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Dave Degens1959 Nor-BSA 350cc Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. WSL 988Frame no. P48Engine no. DB.32.GS.1679.•Built for Dave Degens in 2019•Road licensed, race-specification•3.6 miles recordedNorton's ubiquitous Featherbed frame has long been the special-builder's friend, proving versatile enough to accommodate power units of all kinds ranging from the humble British single up to relatively modern Japanese fours and even the occasional car engine. The Triumph-engined Triton is by far the most common of these hybrids, followed by the BSA-engined Nor-BSA, usually using a twin-cylinder engine.This unique hybrid was built for Dave Degens' personal use in 2019 and is owned by and registered to him. It incorporates a replica Manx lightweight frame, constructed of Accles & Pollock T45 tubing instead of the original Reynolds 531, and is powered by a tuned 350cc BSA Gold Star DB32 engine dating from circa 1959. Harking back to the austere decades of the immediately post-WW2 period, this machine was built for its owner to ride to the track, remove the lights and number plate, race and ride home. Specification highlights include the following: Original Manx twin-leading-shoe magnesium front brake in converted Triumph conical hub Belt primary driveDresda competition swinging arm Balanced crankshaftNew main bearingsNew big-end shells Lightweight valves and springs Lucas M01 mag-dyno Amal Concentric carburettorHagen shock absorbers Alloy fuel and oil tanksFront brake air scoop18' alloy wheel rims (Morad front; XS Performance rear) shod with modern tyresAt time of cataloguing, it is believed only 3.6 miles had been covered since the machine was built. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require re-commissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes a (copy) old V5; specification sheets and DVLA SORN. Key not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1979 Bimota 1,015cc KB1Registration no. FNB 998TFrame no. KB1.00135Engine no. KZT00-AE67211In the 1970s and 1980s, Japan's motorcycle frame design lagged behind that of its engines, meaning that anyone wishing to exploit a motor's full potential had little option but to purchase a bespoke chassis. A number of specialist firms sprang up to satisfy this demand, at the very pinnacle of which was – and still is – the Italian firm of Bimota. The first Bimota HB1 of 1973 housed a 750cc Honda engine in a tubular steel frame, and within a few years the range had expanded to accommodate engines from all the major Japanese manufacturers. The machine offered here is an example of Bimota's first design made to house the big Kawasaki air-cooled four – the KB1 – which was produced from 1977 to 1982. Like most Bimotas of this period, the KB1 used a tubular steel spaceframe and was one of the first machines to feature adjustability of the steering head angle. One of 827 made, this KB1 was purchased in Germany in February 2002 and its Z1000 A2 engine rebuilt later that year. The vendor has used the machine on many Bimota Owners Club trips over the years, covering 4,619 kilometres since the engine rebuild (the total mileage is not known as a previous owner had changed the instruments). Last run earlier this year, the machine comes with a V5C document and a list of services/MoT tests.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com