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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

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1914 FN 750cc Four ProjectRegistration no. AO 4528Frame no. 70196Engine no. 121 (see text)Responding to demands from sidecarists for more power, FN introduced a 748cc, 7hp four – the Type 700 – for 1914. This new engine was a sidevalve of 'T'-head layout, with mechanically operated valves and a mechanical oil pump, which drove the three-speed gearbox via a steel, multi-plate clutch. Pedal starting was dispensed with on the Type 700, a kick-start mechanism being added at the right-hand side of the engine. The Type 700 had not been in production long before the FN works was seized by the invading German Army in the autumn of 1914. The occupying Germans used the FN factory to manufacture ammunition while continuing production of the Type 700, which had a top speed of around 45mph and was widely used by despatch riders. The model remained in production up to 1923 when it was replaced by a new IOE four featuring overhead inlet valves. Chain drive was adopted soon after.Frame number '70196' is believed to fit the 1914 range for a 750cc Four. The HPI and V5C for the registration 'AN 270' lists engine number '1139', which was not present when unearthing the motorcycle. However, the four-cylinder engine offered with this lot, numbered '121' is believed to be a suitable replacement for a 1914 model, hence its inclusion. 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. The accompanying V5C issued in 2005 lists just one former keeper, a Mr Cyril Brewer of Blackpool.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

1952 Triumph 649cc 6T ThunderbirdRegistration no. MKT 460Frame no. 11762NEngine no. 6T 11762NIn the late '40s demands for more power particularly from the American market, led the Triumph factory to increase the bore and stroke of their all alloy 500cc motor to 71 x 82mm, giving 649cc; thus the famous Thunderbird was born in 1949. It was an instant sales success for the company, helped further in 1954 when ridden by Marlon Brando's character Johnny in the cult film The Wild One. Today an early '50s Thunderbird offers the iconic look. Believed to be an older restoration, this pre-unit, sprung hub model has relatively nice paint with slight pitting to some brightwork. The history file with the vehicle includes an MOT from July 1998 recording 169 miles, presumably reset during restoration and therefore unwarranted, and was last taxed in 2000. Purchased by the vendor in August 1984, the odometer currently displays 178 miles. The machine will require recommissioning 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1905 Vindec Special ProjectRegistration no. AEL 641AFrame no. 166036Engine no. 4992Not to be confused with the Brown Brothers' British-made Vindec, the Vindec Special was built in Cologne, Germany by the Köln-Lindenthaler Metallwerke AG, which also marketed its products - both cars and motorcycles - as 'Allright' (Allreit). Vindec Special products were distributed in the UK by the South British Trading Company (SBT) under the guidance of William 'Billy' Wells, who was later to handle the importation and sales of Indian motorcycles with great success in Britain, Europe and the Colonies. The Vindec Special was first exhibited at the 1903 Stanley Show in London. That machine was powered by a 2¾hp Fafnir engine (FN and Minerva engines would be used also) but by 1907 the 5hp Peugeot v-twin engine had been adopted. Thanks to Billy Wells' competition successes, and favourable press reports by journalists such as Ixion, who described the machine in glowing terms, the Vindec Special earned itself an enviable reputation. It was in the 1907 Tourist Trophy race on the Isle of Man that the Vindec Special first caught the public's attention. This Vindec Special is offered as an incomplete restoration project and appears to incorporate some restored, unrestored and reproduction components, while various parts are missing. Note the 'SBT' initials cast into the crankcases of the engine, which is of the inlet-over-exhaust type and equipped with a Bosch magneto. The machine is offered with a V5C document, an HPI check sheet, and some correspondence. 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 John Hobbs Collectionc.1906 FN 410cc Four ProjectRegistration no. BX 3851Frame no. 18728Engine no. 49•The world's first practical four-cylinder motorcycle •Offered for restoration •Offered with a V5CLike BSA, La Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre ('FN' for short) began as a munitions manufacturer, turning to the production of motorcycles in 1900. Today the Belgian company is best remembered for its sensational four-cylinder models, the first of which appeared in 1904 and was first exhibited publicly at the 1905 Paris Cycle Show. Designed by Paul Kelecom, the FN was the world's first practical four-cylinder motorcycle, its smooth, almost vibration-free operation setting it apart from rival singles and v-twins. Advanced for its day, the 362cc air-cooled four featured 'atmospheric' inlet and mechanical (side) exhaust valves; a robust five-bearing crankshaft; individual crankcase oil wells for the connecting rods; and reliable Bosch magneto ignition. Shaft final drive was another innovation. Supported on ball bearings, the driveshaft ran inside the right-hand frame member to a bevel gear on the rear axle. At first there was no clutch, the direct-drive machine being started by pedalling away until the engine fired. Two brakes (drum and rim-type) both operated on the rear wheel. The engine was enlarged to 410cc in 1906 and 498cc in 1910. This Lot consists of a frame, forks, wheels, handlebars, tank, an incomplete shaft drive, and an engine. Other parts include a saddle, three mudguards, inlet manifold/pipe; and rear hub covers. Offered with a V5C little else is known about this particular machine. 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 Collection1992 Honda C90 Cub MopedRegistration no. GMN-641-D (Isle of Man)Frame no. 1449005Engine no. HA02E 1449084Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic Cub 'step-thru' moped gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. Larger-engined versions of the original 50cc Super Cub were soon made available, the nominally 90cc C90 arriving in 1965. Better built, more powerful and more reliable than most contemporary mopeds, while endowed with handling superior to that of the small-wheeled scooter, the Cub family set new sales records for motorcycle production and continues to be immensely popular today. Tony purchased this C90 from his local Honda dealer Gordon Farley of Guildford and it was first registered in the UK as 'J921 RPE' in May 1992; and in the Isle of Man in 2003. Currently displaying a total of 832 miles on odometer, the Honda is presented in nice original condition, albeit with mirrors missing and crankcases peeling. Last taxed in March 2012, the machine is offered with an IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate and an original owner's manual. Two keys present.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

1993 Honda 748cc VFR750F Registration no. K639 PCMFrame no. JH2RC360XPM300274Engine no. RC36E-2300273Honda's wonderful and bulletproof VFR750 arose from the company's need to regain its previously peerless reputation for reliability following a spate of problems with some of its earlier V4 powered models. With such exotic features as gear driven cams the VFR was extremely expensive to manufacture, and it has been said that Honda sold each one at a loss in order to restore its reputation. This two owner 1993 example is from the second generation of VFRs which saw the advent of 17' wheels and a single sided swingarm. The first owner bought it when working in the USA, then brought it to the UK where it was registered in August 1994. The vendor, a VFR enthusiast since 1990, bought it at Bonhams April 2018 Stafford sale, and believes the recorded mileage of 16,614 to be genuine. It appears to have been well maintained throughout both ownerships. It retains its original silencer, and what appears to be the original toolkit is still under the seat. Last run on 23rd August this year, it is offered for sale only because the vendor is struggling with an increasingly arthritic right knee – the result of an old motorcycling injury, and he now finds the riding position too uncomfortable. A Honda service manual, V5C, previous V5, invoice, and several MoT certificates are supplied. The current MoT expires 20.7.2024. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. Two keys are supplied.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 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. XSL 709Frame no. obscuredEngine no. T100 74925 (see text)The Tiger 100 sports version of Edward Turner's trend-setting Speed Twin reappeared in 1946 with telescopic forks in place of the original girders and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war magdyno. Produced almost unchanged for the next three years, the Tiger gained Triumph's distinctive headlamp nacelle in 1949 when the range was restyled. An alloy cylinder head and barrel were adopted for 1951 while a swinging-arm frame and 8'-diameter front brake were fitted from 1954 onwards. Triumphs of the Edward Turner era are among the most stylish of post-war British motorcycles, and the Tiger 100 with its handsome all-alloy engine is one of the most charismatic and sought after of them all. Acquired from a dealer by Tony East in October 2002, this beautiful Tiger 100 comes with two old-style V5C Registration Certificates, an expired MoT (2006) and numerous bills relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 2002/2003. The current odometer reading is 256 miles, which may well be the distance travelled since restoration. The Tiger also comes with an original Triumph workshop manual and replacement parts catalogue. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine was last taxed until 31st January 2006. It should be noted that the engine has been restamped.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 estate1988 Kawasaki KLR 250Registration no. E251 MYR (see text)Frame no. KLR250D - 021300Engine no. KLR250DE021378This KLR250 belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who is believed to have acquired it new in 1988. First registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 1988, it comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '6115'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 13,114 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in August 2023. It should be noted that registration 'E251 MYR' is not recorded on the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must 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. Accompanying documentation includes the original Guernsey old style log-book (issued 1988); original order and personal export paperwork; various invoices/bills; KLR250 owner's manual and service manual supplement; and some KLR250 advertising/promotion literature. The machine also comes with tool kit, bike cover, UK registration plate, indicators and sundry other spares. One key 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 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.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

Property of a deceased's estate1975 Triumph 750cc TridentRegistration no. JHU 57PFrame no. T150V KJ 41186Engine no. T150V KJ 41186Launched in the UK in 1969, the BSA-Triumph 750cc triples were based on the existing Triumph 500cc twin-cylinder engine, being in essence a 'Tiger-and-a-half'. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor featured an inclined cylinder block. Only the Trident survived the group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the T160 (using the inclined engine). Although ultimately upstaged in the showroom by Japanese rivals, the Triumph and BSA 750 triples did more than enough on the racetrack to ensure their place in motorcycling history. The works triples won at Daytona, the Bol d'Or, and Ontario in 1971, while as a production racer they were equally dominant as the number of important race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') is eloquent testimony. Today the BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first-rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists.Purchased by the late vendor in 2010, upon receiving it, he became aware of serious electrical issues which he spent the next few months rectifying (invoices on file) and getting back up to standard. Noted as one of his favourite bikes to ride, it hasn't been used recently due to the weight of the machine so will need recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before use. It should be noted that it is listed as a category C write off therefore prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition of the motorcycle.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1950 Vincent 998cc Series-C RapideRegistration no. YVS 847 (see text)Frame no. RC4463 (see text); rear frame no. RC9183B/ (see text)Engine no. F10AB/1/2563 ; Crankcase mating no. Y94 / Y94•Acquired by the late vendor in 2020•Ridden at the 2003 VOC's Canadian Rally •Fitted with a 5' Smiths speedometer and Series-D centre standEver since the Series A's arrival in 1937, the Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance. Philip Vincent's machines bristled with innovative features, the brake pedal, footrests, seat height and gear-change lever all being adjustable. The finish was to a very high standard commensurate with the cost of the machine, which was virtually double that of any of its contemporaries. But above all else it was the Vincent's stupendous performance that captivated motorcyclists, whether they could afford one or not. With a top speed approaching 120mph, and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was the fastest road vehicle of its day.VOC Machine Registrar Simon Dinsdale has advised the engine number 'F10AB/1/2563' is originally from a Series C Rapide manufactured in April 1950, while the upper frame number is a restamp, incorrectly placed and in an incorrect font. Probably from a series C Black Shadow made in July 1951, the rear frame is numbered 'RC9183B/', the '/' being suspected an error. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves in regards to the status and validity of the vehicle's registration number prior to bidding. This Vincent Rapide was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2020 (receipt on file). A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. The Rapide was a much-anticipated purchase having owned a Vincent previously. Sadly, due to ill health and covid the Vincent saw little use. This Rapide previously belonged to a deceased member of the VOC, Barry Howard of Oxford. Pictures of the machine advertised for sale by the VOC Spares Company and various questions concerning its history, condition, and specification are on file. There is also correspondence from a Mr Ron Thomas (the previous owner's friend) concerning the bike's history prior to its purchase by the late owner. Barry Howard had bought the Rapide from Conway's, the London Vincent agents, and he and his wife Sheila seem to have used the bike extensively, including a trip to the VOC Rally in Canada in 2003. He also modified the Rapide to suit his personal requirements. Notable features include a Smiths 5' speedometer, Amal Concentric carburettors, upgraded lighting, flashing indicators, and a Series-D centre stand. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Accompanying documents include a current V5C; 2020 purchase receipt; copy of previous V5C; and the aforementioned Ron Thomas correspondence and VOC Spares Company advertisement.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

2020 Ducati 1,103cc Panigale V4Registration no. GV69 DJUFrame no. ZDMDA00AAKB008424Engine no. ZDM1100W4*009275*• Two owners from new• Present ownership since February 2023• Custom paintwork (applied 2023)By the dawn of the 21st Century, Ducati had been keeping faith with the v-twin engine for its sports roadsters for some 30 years, so it was more a question of 'when' rather 'if' they would move on from this type of power plant, despite its having formed the bedrock of the Italian firm's model range for so long. And it can have surprised nobody when that replacement turned out to be a 90-degree desmodromic V4, as that engine configuration had been used by Ducati's MotoGP bikes since the coming of the premier class's four-stroke era in 2002. Introduced in 2018, the Panigale V4 took its name from the Borgo Panigale district of Bologna, home to the Ducati factory. The Panigale was launched in two engine capacities: 1,103cc and 1,000cc, the latter being necessary to comply with Superbike racing regulations. The engine's architecture was closely based on that of the racer, even going so far as to retain the MotoGP bike's backwards-rotating crankshaft, while, unlike the preceding Panigale v-twins which employed the engine as a stressed chassis member, there was a partial aluminium perimeter frame. Ducati being Ducati, the electronics were, of course, state of the art. This Panigale V4 had only one owner before our vendor purchased it on 2nd February 2023. The machine was serviced by Moto Rapido before the first owner traded it in for a new Ducati (date and mileage in service book). The vendor rode the Ducati for only 4 miles before he decided to treat it to some custom paintwork in the Italian national colours of red, white and green, which was carried out by Carisma Custom Paint in Colchester. The repainted parts were ready in early June and the Panigale shows a total of 24,660 miles at the time of cataloguing/photography. The standard control levers, clear screen, pillion seat tail section, and footrests are included in the sale, and the machine also comes with a single-sided paddock stand. The engine has been started and run up to full operating temperature every 14 days, and the battery kept on a trickle charger at all times. However, at 69 years of age and having been riding for over 54 years, he finds the Panigale too much for him. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website.Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate; current MoT (expires 14.02.2024); original 2023 Moto Rapido Ltd sales invoice; motorcycle service sheets; and the black leather Ducati wallet containing the service booklet (last service stamp 3.10.22), owner's manual, and roadside assistance program. Two keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1975 Honda CB550KRegistration no. AGU 821NFrame no. CB550 1219541Engine no. CB550E 1056933Honda followed its sensational CB750 with a range of smaller fours, the first of which - the CB500 - appeared in 1971. The half-litre newcomer was just as well specified as its larger brother, boasting an overhead-camshaft engine, five-speed gearbox, electric starter and disc front brake. Upping the engine capacity by 10 percent, the CB550 offered the same blend of performance and civility when it first arrived in the USA in 1973. UK buyers had to wait another three years to sample it, by which time the model had been joined by the CB550F, with 4-into-1 exhaust and sportier styling. Bike magazine considered the CB550 'one of the better bikes to emerge from Honda's design team in recent years'. The passage of time has, inevitably, transformed what was once a cutting-edge sports bike into an increasingly collectible classic.Imported from the USA, this Honda CB550 has belonged to our vendor since 2016 and was first registered in the UK on 1st May 2017. Works carried out since acquisition include overhauling the carburettors; painting the cycle parts; and fitting a new seat, tyres, and switch gear. Kept in dry storage and used sparingly, the machine was overhauled and serviced in 2021, which it was when it was last used. Presented in very good order throughout, although recommissioning will be required before the Honda returns to the road. Offered with an owner's manual, two keys and a V5C.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1921 Levis 250cc LightweightRegistration no. EE 2744Frame no. 7084Engine no. 9567Manufactured in Birmingham, the Levis motorcycle derived its name for the Latin word for 'light', which was one of the diminutive machine's many virtues. One of the pioneers of the two-stroke motorcycle, the firm commenced manufacture of its 211cc, single-gear lightweight in 1911. Soon dubbed 'Popular', the Lightweight model was a huge success for the Birmingham marque, remaining in production until 1926, latterly alongside a 250cc model. This Levis 250cc Lightweight comes with a purchase receipt recording its sale by James Plastow, Cycle and Motor Engineer of Grimsby to a Mr Davies on 17th August 1920 (frame and engine numbers transposed). The registration 'EE 2744' is a Grimsby mark, and the machine also comes with a (copy) old-style logbook registering the machine in July 1927 to one D Canty of nearby Barton-upon-Humber. There are four late 1920s tax discs on file also. Interestingly, the current V5C records the previous keeper (from September 1987) as John Canty, also of Barton-upon-Humber, so presumably of the same family. The Levis has belonged to the current vendor's late father since 2014. No other history is known. The machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent following a period of inactivity and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Additional paperwork includes DVLA correspondence; copy old V5; various invoices/bills; and a photocopied Senspray carburettor manual.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

2005 Aprilia RS125Registration no. not registeredFrame no. ZD45FF0025S001175Engine no. 001411937The Aprilia RS125 was, for a long time, the coolest bike a 17 year old could buy and legally ride on L-plates in the UK. The RS was first introduced as the 'Extrema' back in '92 and would remain the undisputed king of the 125cc sports bike class until production ceased in 2012. What made the RS125 so appealing to younger riders was the fact that it looked just like one of Aprilia's Grand Prix bikes, boasting an aluminium-alloy twin-spar frame and class-leading suspension that would not look out of place on a 250. The fact that an 18 year old Valentino Rossi won the 125cc Grand Prix title in 1997 on an Aprilia RS125R also didn't harm the bike's reputation, as the road bike bore a remarkable resemblance to the racer. This 2005 bike is brand new registering zero miles, and has not had fuel in the tank. It has come from a former Aprilia dealer and was left over stock from when the dealership stopped selling the brand. As well as being factory-fresh, what makes this machine even rarer is that it is a full power (27hp) model, which was never officially sold in the UK market. Complete with electric start and in totally original specification, it is the last of the 'curvy shaped' RS125s, with the iconic black and red paintwork and lions head graphic emblazoned across the side.Unfortunately, no documents are offered with the lot as they were apparently lost some years ago, though the bike does come with a key. This is a rare opportunity to purchase what must be one of the very last brand new 125cc two-stroke race replicas available.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 Collection1955 Elswick-Vincent 48cc Firefly CyclemotorRegistration no. UMN 957 (Isle of Man)Frame no. NC10149Engine no. 56129Seeking new products to ease its parlous financial situation, Vincent took over the production of electrical component manufacturer Miller's new cyclemotor in 1953. Known as the Firefly, this 48cc two-stroke unit was designed to fit beneath a bicycle's bottom bracket and drove the rear wheel via a roller. The latter was larger in diameter than many similar devices and was claimed to offered improved traction and reduced tyre wear. Vincent soon offered a complete machine, which featured a lady's-type open frame manufactured for them by Sun. The Firefly outlasted its more famous v-twin brethren, remaining in production until 1958, and must represent by far the cheapest route to Vincent ownership. This Firefly is attached to an Elswick gentleman's bicycle. The machine is presented in age-related condition and comes with a letter from previous owner Mr David Hamer, who sold it for £120. Additional documentation consists of a Firefly brochure; a substantial quantity of photocopied technical literature; and an NACC document (recording a different frame number).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

Property of a deceased's estate1911 Sun-Precision 350cc TT ModelRegistration no. BF 7056Frame no. A829Engine no. 11715• Acquired in 2014• Requires recommissioningBirmingham-based Sun started life as a bicycle manufacturer (Sun Cycles & Fittings Company Ltd) and built its first motorcycle in 1911. Engines supplied by close neighbours Precision were used at first, there being three such models in the 1912 range. Frank Baker's Precision company had no frame making facilities so it seems likely that its own-brand motorcycles were in fact built by Sun. By the end of 1912, Sun's advertising was claiming that it products were built in 'one of the largest and best equipped works in the world for its purpose.'Immediately after The Great War, Sun announced an all-Vitesse powered range of two-strokes, with Blackburne, JAP and Villiers-engined models being added in the early 1920s. Sun ceased motorcycle production at the end of 1933.This Sun-Precision was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2014 (receipt on file). A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. The Sun not being the most practical bike to ride on the road, but he loved the history of and displayed/showed at a local steam rally during his ownership. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; DVLA and VMCC correspondence; two VMCC dating documents (one from Jack Sizer, (Sun/Villiers marque specialist); pre- and post-restoration photographs; and photocopies of marque-related literature.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

1985 Honda MBX80Registration no. B572 PLWFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. HC04E5012581Successor to Honda's first 50cc two-stroke sports moped, the MB50, the MBX50 was produced in restricted 'Sixteener Special' form for the UK market where it was sold alongside the almost identical MBX80. Although many 17-year-olds would have seen the 125 class as the next step up from their Sixteener Special, the rationale behind the 80s was cheaper insurance. Honda's well equipped MBX80 certainly looked the part, boasting twin front disc brakes, 12-volt electrics, rising-rate rear suspension and Comstar wheels. The 79.7cc engine produced 9.6bhp, which was good enough to propel the lightweight (225lb) MBX80 to a top speed of around 65mph. This Honda MBX80 was bought by the vendor with the intention of using it, but with other projects on the go he has not been able to find the time. The machine is presented in good original condition and comes 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1951 Triumph 499cc Speed TwinRegistration no. MAN 1890 (Isle of Man)Frame no. 3070 NAEngine no. 5T 3070 NA'When I took over Triumph in 1936 it was my intention to introduce a vertical 500 twin and in 1938 I offered one to the general public known as the 'Speed Twin' which was an entirely new mechanical layout. The general proportions of this engine were most eyeable (sic) and in performance it was even more remarkable inasmuch that the first prototype was producing nearly 30 horsepower.' – Edward Turner. The Speed Twin offered here dates from 1951, by which time the model had been upgraded with a stronger 8-stud cylinder barrel (replacing the original 6-stud) and Triumph's own telescopic front fork. This particular machine also has the Edward Turner-designed optional 'Sprung Hub', which endowed the rigid frame with a measure of rear suspension movement. Previously registered in Jersey as 'MUO 69' (in 1978), this Speed Twin was first registered in the Isle of Man in March 2000 and comes with its IoM registration document issued in 2009. Now fully restored throughout, the machine was last taxed until 31st May 2011 and had 321 miles showing on the odometer at time of cataloguing. Additional paperwork includes a quantity of invoices dating from 1998; a Sussex British Motor Cycle Owners Club dating certificate; a Triumph replacement parts catalogue; and Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £8,776.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 Collection1956 Triumph 650cc ThunderbirdRegistration no. 848 HMLFrame no. 79626Engine no. 6T 79626Always a step ahead of their rivals, Triumph followed up the trend-setting Speed Twin 500 of pre-war days by being first in the field with a 650cc parallel twin. Announced in September 1949, the 650 Thunderbird was Triumph's response to demands for more power emanating from American racers and British sidecarists alike. A spectacular launch stunt saw three Thunderbirds lap the Montlhery circuit at over 90mph for 500 miles, after which they each achieved a flying lap of 100mph-plus and were ridden back to the Meriden factory. When displayed at the Earls Court Show in October, the new twin featured the headlamp nacelle and fuel tank with luggage grid first seen the previous year. An interesting change to the Thunderbird for 1952 was the adoption of an SU carburettor in place of the original Amal, a specially prepared machine managing a staggering 155mpg at a steady 30mph on a factory organised economy run. Tony East purchased this Thunderbird in June 2008. An older restoration, the Triumph displays a total of 1,861 miles on the odometer and was last taxed in July 2015. Featured on the front cover of Classic Motorcycles by Roland Brown, the machine is offered with an original instruction manual and parts catalogue; SORN paperwork; expired MoT (2011); Bryan Small restoration invoice (£10,097); and old/current V5/V5C documents (please note there are typographical errors on the V5C). 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 estate1960 Francis Barnett 197cc PloverRegistration no. CAS 916Frame no. B-10756REngine no. 15T 1776Founded by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett in 1919, Francis-Barnett became part of Associated Motor Cycles in 1947 and was joined there in 1951 by James. The two marques' model ranges became ever more similar until the transfer of Francis-Barnett production to the James factory in 1962 ushered in an era of unashamed 'badge engineering'. Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 AMC's own engine was fitted to many models. Purchased in 2012 by the late vendor, little is known of this Plover's history but is sold for restoration and sold as seen. Accompanying documentation is a V5C and BMS maintenance and service manual.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

The John Hobbs Collection1929 Ariel 250cc Model LB ProjectRegistration no. TR 8070Frame no. L9003Engine no. M2625In 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 sidevalve Model LB (there was also an overhead-valve twin-port version, the Model LF). An incomplete project missing mudguards, handlebars, saddle, primary chain case, carburettor, exhaust system and sundry other components, this 250 Ariel is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with a V5C and it should be noted that this document does not list a frame or engine number prefix. 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

1989 Suzuki GSX-R750 SlingshotRegistration no. G79 UMTFrame no. GR77A-105737Engine no. R707-107644• Professionally restored by Jap Retro circa five years ago• Only some 200 miles since completion• Stored as part of a private collectionSuzuki rewrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 back in 1985. The Gixxer's development had been heavily influenced by lessons learned from the works TT F1 and Endurance racers; lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow. Like its predecessor, this new-for-1988 second generation GSX-R benefited from experience gained in racing, featuring a much stiffer frame and swinging arm; larger-diameter forks; larger front brakes; 4-pot brake callipers; 17' wheels; and a more aerodynamically efficient fairing. The engine had a shorter stoke; bigger valves; larger oil radiator; 4-into-2 exhaust system; and 36mm flat-slide 'Slingshot' carburettors that gave the model its nickname.One of the modern era's few instant classics, the GSX-R750 has been a huge commercial success for Suzuki and enjoys cult status today. Now more than 30 years old, many early GSX-Rs have suffered at the hands of successive owners, a state of affairs that has resulted in well preserved examples becoming increasingly sought after by collectors. A UK market example, this GSX-R750 Slingshot has been professionally restored (engine excepted) by Jap Retro, with everything done that was required. The following works were carried out:Frame and cycle parts, blasted and powder-coatedWheels, blasted and powder-coated; new bearings and tyres Tank and bodywork stripped/blasted and repainted with new decalsEngine fully serviced and refreshed; paint stripped/cleaned and repaintedCarburettors stripped cleaned and rebuilt with new kitsBraking system fully stripped/cleaned, repainted and rebuilt with new kits and HEL brake linesAll bearings and cables replacedThe machine has only covered some 200 miles following the rebuild's completion approximately five years ago, since when it has been stored as part of the vendor's private collection (the current odometer reading is 39,959 miles). The vendor reports that engine pulls strongly with no issues. The restoration is fully documented by images on a memory stick, which prospective purchasers may view on request. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. Included in the sale is a rear cowl, pillion seat and grab rail. Accompanying documents include a V5C, two MoT certificates (most recent expired 2019) and a 2015 R.A.P. Superbikes sales receipt, while it should be noted that the HPI report records the previous colour as black/grey. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1958 Dot 197cc MancunianRegistration no. FYI 269 (Republic of Ireland)Frame no. M560753Engine no. 455B 3196That the Manchester marque's initials stand for 'Devoid Of Trouble' is well known, although, curiously, the company did not use the slogan until 1923, by which time 'The Dot' had been around for 20 years. In post-war years Dot concentrated on producing Villiers-engined lightweights, becoming a major force in the trials and scrambles fields; indeed, the Dot was the most successful lightweight scrambler from the late 1940s right up to the 1960s when Greeves took over. Having dropped its road models at the end of 1953, Dot returned to the market in late 1955 with the Villiers 9E-powered Mancunian, a conventional enough machine apart from its use of Dot's trademark leading-link front fork. The Mancunian cost £169 17s and was last produced in 1958. This example of a rare British two-stroke comes with its old Irish logbook recording the first owner as a Mr Downey of Harold's Cross, Dublin, and that it was owned by a Mr Gallagher in Donegal in 1960. The Dot was taxed from 1958 through to 1979. It appears that Tony East bought the machine from Forest Classics in Hale, Hampshire. Restored throughout, the Dot has covered only six miles since the rebuild's completion and is presented in stunning condition. Accompanying documentation consists of Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £7,829; a photograph of the machine pre-restoration; an Irish tax disc from 1981; a quantity of restoration invoices; and original Dot sales literature including a supplement for the Mancunian.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 John Hobbs Collectionc.1929 Ariel 250cc Model LF ProjectRegistration no. Not registeredFrame no. illegibleEngine no. L5542In 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). An incomplete project missing rear mudguard, handlebars, saddle, primary chain case, rear brake, exhaust system and sundry other components, this 250 Ariel is sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot. 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 John Hobbs Collection1931 Coventry Eagle 196ccRegistration no. UX 8252Frame no. 14480Engine no. X1677Established in Victorian times as a bicycle manufacturer, Coventry Eagle built a diverse range of motorcycles using proprietary (mainly JAP) engines from circa 1900 onwards, though machines only began to be produced in significant numbers after WWI. A landmark development for Coventry Eagle was the introduction in 1927 of a two-stroke lightweight featuring a novel pressed-steel frame, and this method of construction spread to larger models the following year, remaining a characteristic of the marque until it ceased motorcycle production in 1939. Although Coventry Eagle manufactured its own small-capacity two-stroke engines, the majority of its 'strokers' used Villiers power, like the example offered here. An older restoration, this Coventry Eagle lightweight was last taxed in August 1995. The machine is offered with a V5C document, a selection of old tax discs, a selection of expired MOT's and John Hobbs' maintenance log. 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 Collection1994 Xingfu 250cc XF250Registration no. L889 APDFrame no. XF250C*9397879Engine no. XF250 93150324Xingfu motorcycles were manufactured by the Shanghai Xingfu Motorcycle Company in China. The company's staple product appears to have been a 250cc single-cylinder air-cooled two-stroke with twin exhaust ports, which was made in various forms over a period of years during the late 1980s/early 1990s. The piston-port engine developed a maximum of 10bhp at 4,500rpm and drove via a four-speed gearbox, while the cycle parts were entirely conventional albeit somewhat dated by Japanese and European standards: tubular steel frame, telescopic front fork, swinging-arm rear suspension, and drum brakes at both ends. Some versions featured large enclosing side panels. This example of a Chinese motorcycle rarely encountered in the UK was acquired new by Tony East in July 1994 and has covered only 352 kilometres from new. Last taxed in June 1996, the machine is offered with an old-style 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

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1913 FN FourRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 51362Engine no. 1605A•The world's first practical four-cylinder motorcycle •Offered for restoration •UnregisteredLike BSA, La Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre ('FN' for short) began as a munitions manufacturer, turning to the production of motorcycles in 1900. Today the Belgian company is best remembered for its sensational four-cylinder models, the first of which appeared in 1904. The FN was the world's first practical four-cylinder motorcycle, its smooth, almost vibration-free operation setting it apart from rival singles and v-twins. Advanced for its day, the 362cc air-cooled four featured 'atmospheric' inlet and mechanical (side) exhaust valves; a robust five-bearing crankshaft; individual crankcase oil wells for the connecting rods; and reliable Bosch magneto ignition. Shaft final drive was another innovation. Supported on ball bearings, the driveshaft ran inside the right-hand frame member to a bevel gear on the rear axle. At first there was no clutch, the direct-drive machine being started by pedalling away until the engine fired. Two brakes (drum and rim-type) both operated on the rear wheel. The engine was enlarged to 410cc in 1906 and 498cc in 1910. In 1911 the factory introduced its own two-speed transmission, similar to that already offered by Horstmann in Britain, which was contained within the drive-shaft housing. An earlier restoration (date unknown), this FN Four features a highly polished tank, while some of the plated parts are chrome rather than nickel. A kickstart is fitted, but one grip and its control are missing. There are no documents with this Lot. 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 Collection1959 Triumph 649cc Tiger 110 'Trophy'Registration no. OVS 382Frame no. 028755Engine no. T110 028755Every Triumph enthusiasts knows that the Bonneville owes its name to record-breaking successes on the eponymous Utah salt flats, but how many are aware that the machine which set a new 650cc production machine record of over 147mph in 1958 was a Tiger 110 equipped with twin carburettors? A development of the Thunderbird tourer, the T110 prototype performed brilliantly in the 1953 ISDT, thus providing the production version - launched later that year - with invaluable publicity. The first Triumph with swinging-arm rear suspension, the T110 came with a revised engine incorporating a stronger crankshaft, high-compression pistons, larger inlet valves and 'hotter' cams. The T110 remained in production into 1961, one of the most important developments along the way being the introduction on this model for 1956 of the aluminium-alloy 'Delta' high-compression cylinder head, which increased power and pushed the T110's top speed towards 120mph. Styled to look like the dual-purpose road/dirt Trophy model, this Tiger 110 was purchased by Tony East in December 1997 (purchase invoice on file). Restored throughout, the machine displays a total of 1,556 miles on odometer and was last taxed in May 2005. Accompanying documentation includes a quantity of invoices and old MoT certificates; original instruction manual and replacement parts list; current V5C document; and restorer Bryan Small's invoice for £7,510.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 Ariel 198cc Colt ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. MT1480Engine no. ALA 5550A lightweight intended for the learner and commuter markets, the Ariel Colt was introduced in 1954, competing with the BSA Bantam and Triumph Tiger Cub. The bike was powered by a 198cc overhead-valve engine that drove via a Burman four-speed gearbox, a combination that went into a plunger-suspended frame with telescopic front fork. Tested by Motor Cycling in 1955, the Colt achieved a maximum speed of 63mph while returning a remarkable 90 miles per gallon at cruising speed. Offered for restoration, the machine's condition and completeness is unknown and some parts appear to be missing. Imported from Sri Lanka some years ago, documents list the machine as first registered new March 1957 with 3 previous owners prior to UK import. 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 Collection1939 Raynal 98cc AutoRegistration no. JBB 897Frame no. none visibleEngine no. XXA45285Hailed as 'a completely new make of motorcycle', Raynal arrived in 1937, its first offering being the 'Auto', an autocycle powered by the 98cc Villiers Junior engine commonly found in such machines. The latter went into an open ladies-style frame equipped with sprung, bicycle-type front fork and hub brakes. A maximum speed of 30mph and fuel economy averaging 140 miles per gallon were claimed. A cheaper 'Popular' model with unsprung fork was added for 1939, the Auto being renamed 'De Luxe'. Production recommenced post-WW2 and continued until 1950 when Raynal was acquired by Raleigh. Previously belonging to a Mr Ault of Grange-over-Sands, this Raynal Auto was purchased by Tony East in July 2017. The hand-painted machine is offered with a 1957 tax disc; a V5C document; and a quantity of photocopied literature.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 estate1938 Matchless 982cc Model XRegistration no. EXV 697Frame no. 806Engine no. 38X 5304• Present ownership since 2010• Believed matching numbers• Requires recommissioningFounded by the Collier family in Plumstead, South London, Matchless built its first motorcycle in 1902, soon gaining worldwide recognition when a JAP-engined model ridden by Charlie Collier won the single-cylinder class of the first ever Isle of Man TT race in 1907. Further TT wins followed in 1909 and 1910, cementing the marque's reputation for sporting prowess. As well as sporting singles, Matchless offered v-twin 'sidecar tugs' from its earliest days and from 1914 concentrated exclusively on this type of machine. Production of these MAG-engined models resumed after The Great War and continued into the 1920s despite the presence of a more modern Matchless-engined rival in the range. Designated 'X/2' on its launch in 1925, this 982cc sidevalve v-twin would remain in production until the outbreak of WW2, its engine being supplied to Brough Superior for use in the SS80 from 1935 onwards. While lesser models came and went, the stately Model X remained a fixture of the range, progressively updated, until 1940. The most significant upgrades along the way were introduced for 1937 when the Model X adopted a shorter frame, restyled fuel tank and front-mounted magneto. This Model X belonged to the current vendor's late father since 2010 having previously been dry stored in a barn, covered in WD40. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. This Model X in particular was a favourite and had previously been owned by a friend. Used at the Paris Bourges and Welsh National Rally on many occasions. The year 1938 was a transitional one in the Model X's development, with changes being made as and when, and this example has features of both the 1937 and 1939 models. Suffice to say it looks correct for the year 1938. The history file contains John Tinley email correspondence concerning frame and engine numbers (in this case believed to match), and correspondence suggesting the machine is in original condition, albeit the fuel tank has been restored. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; old tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2013); DVLA correspondence; various invoices/bills; some marque-related literature; and correspondence from marque specialist Pat Gill. A small selection of spares, including a camshaft, comes with the machine.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 BSA 250cc B25SSRegistration no. NYK 51LFrame no. DE09554 B25SSEngine no. B25SS/DE09544BSA introduced a unit-construction 250cc four-stroke ohv single in 1958 that would be a part of the company's range until the factory doors were shut for good in 1973. The motor was used in everything from workaday commuters to Jeff Smith's works motocrossers that beat the world in 1964 and '65. The last iteration was the B25SS shown here, which revived the famous Gold Star name. As its model designation suggests, the SS was marketed as the 'Street Scrambler'. The bike's history file includes the original 1972 bill of sale from Slocombe's of Neasden, and 15 MOT certificates between 1975 and 1997, when the mileage was recorded as 2,064. Currently displaying 2,087 miles to the odometer (not warranted), the machine retains lots of nice original features that have often been lost on dual purpose motorcycles such as this, including the indicators and (huge) rear silencer. Last taxed in 1989.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

1967 Triumph 498cc T100P ProjectRegistration no. not registered (see Text)Frame no. T100P H54812Engine no. H54812Introduced for 1960, the Tiger 100A was the first sports version of Triumph's unitary construction 500 twin, the 5TA. Its Tiger 100SS replacement, built between 1961 and 1970, featured an abbreviated rear 'bathtub' enclosure at first together with larger-diameter wheels and a slightly more powerful engine equipped with coil-ignition. By the end of the 1960s, changes had included an improved frame with stiffened top tube, 12-volt electrics and the adoption of a twin-leading-shoe front brake. the machine appears lightly customised, with 'crash bars' front and rear. Offered for restoration with rust evident, particularly to chrome work, the machines condition and completeness is unknown. Imported from Sri Lanka some years ago, documents list the machine as first registered new March 1968 with 3 previous owners prior to UK import. 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

2001 Ducati 996 S Hodgson ReplicaRegistration no. HJ02 MKMFrame no. ZDMH100AA1B005400Engine no. ZDM996W4-018267The Ducati 916 won the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) in its 1994 debut season and its evolutions three times after that. For 1999, the stronger and much improved 996cc engine of the limited-edition 916 SPS was standardised on the new '996' model, while a Ducati Corse works development took Carl Fogarty to his fourth and final World Superbike Championship that same year.Britain's next WSBK hero would be Neil Hodgson. Neil had had a tough time in the WSBK when he first entered the series in 1996, and in 1999 he returned to the British Superbike Championship with Team GSE Racing. His team-mate Troy Bayliss ended up champion that year but Neil bounced back to take the title in 2000 following a season-long battle with Suzuki's Chris Walker. The Ducati 996 S offered here is one of 35 machines built by the UK Ducati importer to celebrate Neil Hodgson's British Superbike Championship win, and comes with a letter of confirmation from Ducati UK. Forming part of a private collection since 2016, the machine features a full Termignoni exhaust system; Öhlins suspension; Ducati Performance air tubes; swinging-arm cover; and many other official Ducati parts. The '100' decals (Hodgson's race number) were added by a previous owner. Prospective purchasers should be aware that this machine does not start and appears to have some accident damage to the right-hand side. In addition, the handlebars are touching the instrument binnacle and there is a piece of wooden dowel connecting the brake reservoir to the handlebar bracket. Therefore this motorcycle should be treated as a non-runner requiring recommissioning or possible more extensive restoration and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. The Ducati comes with handbooks, bills, a quantity of MoTs and two keys. A Datatool alarm is fitted. 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.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1950 Triumph 499cc Speed TwinRegistration no. LXE 793Frame no. 1439NAEngine no. 5T 1439NA• Retains all its original paperwork from 1950/1951• Known ownership history• Restored throughoutThis Speed Twin comes with an old-style buff logbook recording the date of first registration as 1st January 1951 and showing taxation continuing until 1967. The Triumph was supplied new by Putney Autos Limited to a Mr Edward Stillwell of Hammersmith, the first recorded keeper (and the only one in the logbook). Also on file is the purchase invoice dated 12th December 1950 listing a prop stand and pillion footrests as extras. The total purchase price was £189 19s 3d, which included a gallon of petrol and the engine oil! The machine also comes with its original certificate of insurance dating from 1950, and 21 tax discs for the period 1951-1968 (including the original).A letter on file dated March 1990 addressed to a Mr Green (see below) from the original owner Mr Stillwell goes into great detail about Stillwell's ownership, including the day he bought the Triumph. The Speed Twin was meant to be an export model, but the factory had run out of rear mudguards; fortunately, Putney Autos had them in stock so the factory released it to be sold in the home market. The original clock is fitted and has never been altered. Stillwell was 'a motor mechanic in the London area and he took care of the machine'. For many years he did not ride it while he used a car, but it was his 'pride and joy, part of his life'. When he was in his 60s and in hospital in bad health, he took the decision to sell the motorcycle in 1985, the purchaser being a dealer. Mr Stillwell also supplies some technical information regarding what he did to the motorcycle. Also on file is a handwritten note from Mr John Stevenson listing the ownership chain. Stevenson bought the Triumph in 1985 for £350 and sold it two weeks later for £550; Verralls then sold it to an unknown buyer in 1987, bought it back in 1988 and sold it again in 1989 to John Stevenson. He then sold it in January 1990 to David Booth, who was buying it for the aforementioned Mr Green. Tony East acquired 'LXE 793' in July 1995. Amazingly, the old- and new-style V5Cs have never been updated and still list Mr Stillwell as keeper! The Triumph is presented in restored condition throughout and was last taxed to 31st May 2006. Additional documentation includes Bryan Small's invoice for an engine rebuild in 1996 totalling £798; a quantity of old MoTs; instruction manuals (x2); and a replacement parts list.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 estate1976 Triumph 741cc Legend No. 015Registration no. RJH 110RFrame no. T160 NN06757Engine no. T160 06757When NVT collapsed, race-shop foreman Les Williams set up a business specialising in BSA-Triumph triples and built a number of replicas of the famous racer, 'Slippery Sam'. Les also developed the ultimate street triple: the T160-based Legend café racer, which first appeared in the early 1980s. Hand built, the Legend was produced in limited numbers into the early 1990s; it is estimated that only 60 were made and today this ultra-rare 'classic superbike' is highly sought after. No. 015 of the series, this early Legend was originally commissioned by George Goddard of Stokenchurch in 1987, utilising an ex-Saudi Police T160 as a donor (see engraved plaque on top yoke). In September 2003 the machine was exported to California, USA, from whence it returned to the UK in 2016 (California CoT on file). It has effectively been unused since then (the last MoT expired in March 2017). Currently displaying a total of 5,233 miles on the odometer, the machine (which would benefit from detailing) will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). The machine comes with a substantial file of documents including L P Williams' original order paperwork, correspondence, shipping paperwork, and a detailed history written by its former owner in the USA (perusal recommended). Offered with key. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of Peter Ardronc.1938 BMW R12 750cc Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. EOR 189Frame no. 11187Engine no. 36067• Imported into the UK in 1944• Ex-German Army• Present ownership since 2014• Expertly restored with no expense spared (completed 2017)This wonderful R12 motorcycle combination belongs to Peter Ardon, a well-known and highly respected enthusiast within the BMW community (Peter helped restore/commission the 1941 BMW R12 that was sold by Bonhams in 2022). Restoring these older BMWs has always been his passion and he probably has more experience of working on them than anyone else in the UK. Indeed, he founded and ran for several years an international vintage BMW club.'EOR 189' was first registered in the UK in 1944, but BMW have confirmed the October 1938 date of manufacture for the frame and its delivery as part of an R12 to the Army Ordnance Office in Munich. The engine came from another R12 delivered in September 1941 to the Luftzeugamt Küpper (Luftzeugamt = civilian Air Office). BMW's dating letter is on file. It is quite likely that the R12 was a war trophy brought back by a British officer during WW2. The BMW has had six previous owners, the last of whom owned it for over 50 years. He confirmed he had not painted the machine and did not believe it had been repainted since importation. It was covered in a thick, oil based black paint. The story passed down with the machine is that the importer painted over the German Army colours with household black to make it less objectionable in wartime Britain. The original Army colour was still visible underneath the black but was beyond restoration. Peter decided that as the bike had been painted black since (probably) 1944, then restoring it in civilian colours better reflected its history than a return to German Army Grey. Dream Machine of Nottingham were entrusted with most of the repaint. Peter bought this R12 nine years ago and restored it with no expense spared purely for his own use. It has had everything done that it could possibly need, including sending the frame to RRC Tuning in Germany, R12 specialists and the only company in Europe with the experience and tooling necessary to straighten it to as-new tolerances. RRC were also entrusted with the electrical rebuilds, etc and they and Mark Huggett supplied most of the spares. None of the cheap, poorer-quality spares which are available from Poland and elsewhere have been used.One minor gearbox component (which does not in any way affect reliability or how it runs) was not available during the rebuild but comes with the bike should the next owner wish to fit it. Only Peter's ill health has prevented it from fitting it himself. No expense was spared in the rebuild, and Peter says that the machine runs even better than it looks. Purists will spot some reproduction parts but these are all minor, and it is doubtful there is a more practical R12 in the country. The sidecar is brand new and is a quality reproduction of an original Steib. With practicality and stopping-power in mind, Peter has fitted a brake (easily removed) to the sidecar. Poor health has meant that Peter has been unable to use the BMW as intended (he has only managed some 3,500 kilometres) and that is the only reason he is selling it now. The R12 last ran in August 2023. Accompanying documentation consists of Peter's purchase receipt; a photocopy of an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1952); a current V5C Registration Certificate; and numerous receipts for new spares.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

1923 Dot-Bradshaw 350cc 'Oil Boiler'Registration no. XX 5813Frame no. 2610Engine no. 780That the Manchester marque's initials stand for 'Devoid Of Trouble' is known by almost every motorcycle enthusiast, though the company did not use the slogan until 1923, by which time 'The Dot' had been around for 20 years. Dot used proprietary engines at first and were active in competition, founder Harry Reed winning the second-ever Isle of Man TT's twin-cylinder class on his Dot-Peugeot in 1908. That would be Dot's first and last TT victory, though they continued to contest the Island races throughout the 1920s with Blackburne, Bradshaw, and JAP-engined machines, enjoying their most successful year in 1928, when the Twemlow brothers - Ken and Eddie - finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Lightweight race, with Ken 3rd in the Junior. Acquired on 1st January 1989, this rare Vintage-era Dot is fitted with one of Granville Bradshaw's overhead-valve, oil-cooled engines, a design used by various makes and commonly referred to as the 'Oil Boiler'. It has been garaged throughout the vendor's ownership and displayed in various showrooms and museums. Our vendor advises that the magneto was serviced around 15 years ago. The nickel plating has degraded somewhat, and the Dot no longer has its original carburettor. It was last used around five years ago. Sold on account of the vendor's advancing years, the machine is offered with old-style V5/V5C documents and an expired MoT (1998).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

1976 Silk 653cc 700S Mark 1Registration no. MNN 904PFrame no. 700S/1/7Engine no. S700/1/8 (see text)•One of only 10 Mark 1 examples known to survive•One owner from new until 2022•Restored in the 2010s and again in 2023•Original order paperwork, brochure and handbookEngineer George Silk's first machine was a Scott-engined special entered in the 1971 Manx Grand Prix. The frame was a sturdy duplex-loop item built by Spondon Engineering, and the Scott engine - one of the oldest and longest-lived designs in motorcycling history - was extensively modified to produce more power and withstand the stresses of racing. A Velocette gearbox, turned on its side, comprised the transmission. A number of Scott-engined bikes were produced before Silk turned to building his own power unit. In 1975 Silk turned motorcycle manufacturer with the 700S, a stylish sports roadster powered by his own Scott-based engine. Laid out along lines similar to the Scott, the Silk was a water-cooled two-stroke twin with deflector pistons and primary drive taken from the centre of the crankshaft. Production commenced around 1975 and continued until 1980, by which time 138 complete machines had been built, latterly as the Mark 2 with partly black-finished engine. One of only 10 'Mark 1' models that the Silk Owners' Club knows to exist worldwide, this early 700S was purchased new from Silk Engineering by Mr Howard Bissell, a member of the British Two-Stroke Club, who wrote a lengthy article about his Silk for the club's magazine, The Independent (copy article on file). In his article Mr Bissell states that his was the last one built of the first batch of eight machines completed (nb the engine number has been over-stamped but this is clearly an error being corrected at the factory).The Silk was ridden enthusiastically for a number of year before being consigned to storage, remaining there until Mr Bissell retrieved it for restoration, a process that would take six years to complete (the engine seems to have been rebuilt in 2014 - see photographs). The machine is finished in the purple livery of Silk Cut cigarettes, a popular brand during the 1970s, and an option offered by George Silk. Mr Bissell kept the Silk until 2022, and in 2023 it was extensively restored again using OEM parts where available and remade items where not. Accompanying paperwork includes original correspondence from Silk concerning Mr Bissell's order and the specification and options available; four MoTs (most recent expired 2019); a quantity of restoration invoices; old/current V5/V5C documents; and an original owner's handbook and brochure. A wonderful opportunity to own a rare piece of British motorcycling history. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1959 Raleigh 49cc RM1 MopedRegistration no. 2388 POFrame no. M66781Engine no. 11-58 2223Britain's best-known and longest-surviving bicycle maker, Raleigh also manufactured motorcycles from 1899 to 1905, and from 1919 to 1933. More recently, the Nottingham company offered a range of mopeds plus a scooter in the late 1950s/1960s, the majority of the moped range being built-under-license Mobylettes. Before the arrival of the Mobylette range however, Raleigh produced the RM1 moped using an own-brand Sturmey-Archer two-stroke engine. Built ONLY between May and December 1959, the grey-finished RM1 featured a lady's-style bicycle frame, fixed drive (no clutch) and drum brakes.This Raleigh was purchased by the late vendor in 1993 and was laid up in his workshop as a long term project to restore. Offered for restoration, it is offered with a V5 and Maintenance booklet.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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1973 Norton Commando 850 InterstateRegistration no. OGK 349LFrame no. 302332Engine no. 302332The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the model 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 750 triples, and Honda's 750 four, but the Commando more than made up for this minor deficiency with superior mid-range torque and steadier handling. Introduced in 1973, the 850 (actually 829cc) version featured a larger-bore, through-bolted cylinder block; a stronger gearbox casting; and an all-metal clutch among a host of other more minor improvements. Tony East acquired this 850 Commando from Mr Michael Barker of Camberley, Surrey in January 1988 and seems to have used it regularly but infrequently, as evidenced by the almost complete run of MoT certificates issued between 1988 and 2001 showing the mileage total increasing from 8,748 to 11,727, a total of only 2,979 miles in 14 years. It was last taxed for the road to 31st October 2000. Restored throughout, the machine also comes with an original Rider's Manual; old/current V5C documents; and numerous invoices totalling £3,374 relating to its restoration for Tony by Bryan Small. At time of cataloguing the odometer reading was 11,729 miles.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

1955 Lambretta LD125Registration no. 558 YUYFrame no. LD 65483Engine no. 10427Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta scooter gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, its cleanliness and convenience in particular appealing to those who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. In the UK, Italian scooters were adopted as favoured transport by the 'Mods', becoming one of the enduring style icons of the 1960s. Predecessor of the Li and TV series, the LD arrived in 125cc form in 1951 and became available with a 150cc engine three years later. The LD 125's air-cooled two-stroke single-cylinder engine produced 4.8bhp giving the model a top speed of around 45mph. LD production continued until the end of the 1950s. This French-built LD125 was first registered in 1955 and first registered in the UK on an age-related plate on 1st November 2013. Its sole UK owner, the vendor had purchased the Lambretta from a French enthusiast/dealer, who, it is understood, had bought two of these scooters from the original owner, an elderly gentleman, in France. The current vendor first saw the, by now restored, Lambretta when it was being offered for sale at the Beaulieu Autojumble. Finished in an original Lambretta colour, the machine has been used only occasionally in better weather and is said to start and run well since having replacement crankcase seals and with the use of Castrol semi synthetic 2 Stroke oil mixed with 95 Ron fuel. The Lambretta is offered with a V5C registration document, DVLA letter and a 2014 Zeno's Scooters invoice.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1934 Triumph 148cc Model XV/1Registration no. not registeredFrame no. XO-2881Engine no. GY6675As if following the lead of BSA's ultra-lightweight two-stroke Model A, which had arrived in 1928, Triumph introduced a model with similar specification – the 174cc Model X – for 1930. A 150cc Model Z version was soon added to the range, but both were gone by 1933. Contemporaneously, Triumph also offered the four-stroke overhead-valve Model XO, which was built in 148 and 175cc capacities, and in 1934 reintroduced a two-stroke ultra-lightweight to the range, the Villiers-powered XV/1, which was the firm's first proprietary-engined model since the early 1900s. Produced for the 1934 season only, the XV/1 is an extremely rare machine and one that causes arguments among Triumph enthusiasts who refuse to accept that Triumph would have fitted a Villiers engine to one of their own models. Indeed, many believe that Triumph's only two-stroke was the Junior of 1914. Apparently an older restoration, this Model XV/1 was acquired by the vendor's late father, the noted collector Ken Senior, in December 2010. Recommissioning will be required before the machine returns to the road. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1962 BSA 649cc A10Registration no. 105 FATFrame no. GA7 21287Engine no. DA10 9293A letter on file from a former owner, Charles Rigby of RAF Catterick, dated 26th of February 1984 and addressed to a Mr Williams of Kings Lynn, Norfolk, states that Rigby bought it from a Michael Share of Ushaw Moor in the spring of 1977. Rigby purchased the BSA as a solo in poor condition and rebuilt it, attaching a Busmar sidecar (see photographs on file). He also fitted a reconditioned bottom-end (as currently installed) and beautified 'everything'. It would appear that Mr Rigby sold the BSA to Mr Fred Church of RAF Cranwell. In late 1983/early 1984 a Mr Williams bought the machine from an owner on the outskirts of Sleaford, Lincolnshire. He restored it during 1984 and kept it for four years. Purchased Tony East in 1990, the BSA has since been restored throughout and comes with restorer Bryan Small's invoice for £3,900. The odometer reading of 558 miles is believed to be the distance covered since restoration. Additional documentation includes a quantity of invoices relating to Mr Williams' restoration of 1984; an invoice for a rebuilt magneto in 1997; Motor Cycle data book; instruction manual; service sheets; a quantity of old MoTs; and old/current V5/V5C documents. Two keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1961 Triumph 490cc Tiger T100ARegistration no. HSJ 335Frame no. H17620 (see text)Engine no. T100A H17620 (see text)Introduced for the 1960 season, the Tiger 100A was the sports version of Triumph's first unit-construction 500 twin, the 5TA. Introduced 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. A raised compression ratio and 'hotter' cams helped the Tiger version to a top speed in the region of 90mph, while the retention of a single carburettor meant that fuel economy did not suffer unduly, a gallon of fuel lasting for around 80 miles of restrained riding. Like the rest of the Triumph range, the T100A featured 'bath tub' rear enclosure. This Tiger T100A belonged to the current vendor's late father since 2021. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. Unfortunately, no other history is known about this Triumph. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include the current V5C; previous owner V5C; and two Triumph Replacement Parts catalogues. It should be noted the V5C incorrectly records the frame/engine numbers as '417620' rather than 'H17620', the 'H' being mistaken for a '4'.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

1928 Francis Barnett 172cc Model 9Registration no. WK 4911Frame no. 15212Engine no. BZ 3362Francis Barnett were in business from 1919, and their slogan from the outset was 'Built like a bridge', derived from their method of frame construction, which comprised a series of straight tubular sections bolted together. Their production of machines ran until 1966, and consisted exclusively of lightweight machines powered by proprietary Villiers engines, latterly AMC engines, in capacities ranging from 98cc to 249cc, although there was a brief sojourn in the 1930s with Blackburne four stroke engines. Acquired by the owner in 2010, this model 9 was last run in 2018, although the vendor advises that this year the magneto flywheel was remagnetised, and new points were fitted. It will require some degree of re-commissioning by a new custodian. Documentation comprises a current V5C and a Villiers handbook. 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 Cyclemaster 32cc & 'Speedy Ladies Roadster Cycle'Registration no. ESJ 510Frame no. U17761Engine no. A74179An 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. This Cyclemaster is attached to a 'Speedy Ladies Roadster Cycle'. Documentation on file states that the engine had been recovered from scrap condition by an NACC member in 1995, and that the bicycle likewise had been restored from a rusty wreck. Presented in age-related condition, the machine is offered with photocopied invoices; an old-style V5; expired MoT (2001); photocopied Cyclemaster instruction book; and miscellaneous paperwork.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