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Lot 484
A Tray of Precision Camera Marque Books, including The Hasselblad Way (Freytag, 7th edition), The Hasselblad System (R. Gordon Taylor), Leica and Leicaflex Lenses, Leica The First Fifty Years (both G.Rogliatti), The Contax Way (Freytag), a Linhof catalogue from circa 1958, several Focal Camera Guide books and other items
Lot 680
Tull, Jethro, The New Horse-Houghing Husbandry: or, An Essay on the Principles of Tillage and Vegetation. London: Printed for the Author, 1731 first edition, 168p, modern board binding, some damp staining throughoutProvenance: From the collection of Professor Robert ("Bobby") Boutflour, CBE (1890-1961), Principle of The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and an important Agricultural reformer. Thence by family descent.Damp staining to margins is extensive and throughout entire book, mostly confined to margins but not exclusively and most severe to lower corner and towards start and end of text. Title page is patched top left and with various tears and losses and small repairs. The preface title page has tear from edge and the early pages all with some staining and small tears and folds from edges. Single to margin bottom left from page 72 to end. Tear to p164, a few small tears elsewhere.
Lot 685
Rothamsted Experimental Statio, Harpenden - Library Catalogue of Printed Books and Pmphlets on Agriculture, 1940 second edition, together with G E Russell - The Old English Farming Books, 1947 first edition, also More Old Farming Books, 1950 first edition, and facsimile of Thomas Tusser's 1557 'A Hundreth Good Pointes of Husbandrie'. (4)Provenance: From the collection of Professor Robert ("Bobby") Boutflour, CBE (1890-1961), Principle of The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and an important Agricultural reformer. Thence by family descent.
Lot 687
Fitzherbert - The Boke of Husbandry newely Imprynted at London in Flete Strete in the house of Thomas Berthelet, nere to the sygne of Lucrece. Cum privileging, 1548. 16mo. 20th century morocco, 15cm high. Bookplate of Ernest Ridley Debenham, inscribed R. Boutflour, July 1954, appears to have been purchased at that time from Thomas Thorp, 149 High Street, Guildford for £60. (corner of page F3 repaired, some staining to text).Provenance: From the collection of Professor Robert ("Bobby") Boutflour, CBE (1890-1961). Gifted to him by B.O.C.M. (British Oil and Cake Mills) then by family descent. In his 1965 biography 'Bobby Boutflour' by his wife Mary Boutflour, it states: 'His two great hobbies were collecting old books on agriculture and, of course, shooting. Now a well-paid principal, he was able to indulge in purchasing books more freely, but he never paid very large sums. Bought at a moderate price, they increased in value. One book by J.S., 1545, he has marked, "very rare, perhaps the only one in existence". His most valuable book was a first edition of Petrus Crescentius printed in Germany in 1471, the printing, illuminations and paper being in excellent condition. This was a presentation from the B.O.C.M. So also was the delightful little volume of Fitzherbert' it seems like a very generous gift but as stated elsewhere in his biography: '...Ralph Sadler in proposing a vote of thanks to him in Harrowgate said 'Sir, you have put thousands of pounds into the pockets of dairy farmers. God knows how many millions you must have put into the pocket of B.O.C.M.' After his appointment as Principal of the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester in 1931 Professor Boutflour was largely responsible for raising the prestige of the College to its present high standards. He directed a radical remodeling of the University, expanding the student numbers from 50 to 800 during his tenure. He published significant works, particularly relating to dairy farming, and played an important role in the growth of international farming yields in the austere post-war period. It was said of Boutflour, on his death in 1961, that he was "... the most capable, colourful and forceful character that ever adorned the fields of agriculture"Two pages with repairs to margins (see images), some small losses to edges and folds, time staining throughout
Lot 695
Crescentiis, Petrus - Commodorum Ruralium, Augsburg, Johann Schuessler, 1471, the first edition of the first printed book on agriculture. Chancery folio, mid-19th century crushed green morocco and gilt binding, signed E Niedree 1845 to turn in. The text is complete, the three blanks are lacking.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Robert ("Bobby") Boutflour, CBE (1890-1961). Gifted to him by B.O.C.M. (British Oil and Cake Mills) then by family descent. In his 1965 biography 'Bobby Boutflour' by his wife Mary Boutflour, it states: 'His two great hobbies were collecting old books on agriculture and, of course, shooting. Now a well-paid principal, he was able to indulge in purchasing books more freely, but he never paid very large sums. Bought at a moderate price, they increased in value. One book by J.S., 1545, he has marked, "very rare, perhaps the only one in existence". His most valuable book was a first edition of Petrus Crescentius printed in Germany in 1471, the printing, illuminations and paper being in excellent condition. This was a presentation from the B.O.C.M. So also was the delightful little volume of Fitzherbert (lot 687)' it seems like a very generous gift but as stated elsewhere in his biography: '...Ralph Sadler in proposing a vote of thanks to him in Harrowgate said 'Sir, you have put thousands of pounds into the pockets of dairy farmers. God knows how many millions you must have put into the pocket of B.O.C.M.' After his appointment as Principal of the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester in 1931 Professor Boutflour was largely responsible for raising the prestige of the College to its present high standards. He directed a radical remodeling of the University, expanding the student numbers from 50 to 800 during his tenure. He published significant works, particularly relating to dairy farming, and played an important role in the growth of international farming yields in the austere post-war period. It was said of Boutflour, on his death in 1961, that he was "... the most capable, colourful and forceful character that ever adorned the fields of agriculture".Single worm hole to approximately the last 24 leaves. Upper joint worn, tear to pp67 and 186 not affecting text, insert patch repair to one leaf top corner, also repair to a small tear top of page (see images) elsewhere there are a couple of slight tears including one to first text page. Some various time stains
Lot 12
A silver Library of Imperial History limited edition commemorative plate,London 1975, commemorating the First British Empire, marked 77/2000, with original box and signed papers,23cm diametertogether with a silver Royal Silver Jubilee commemorative plate, marked H C, Birmingham 1977 with jubilee mark, with original box, 25.5cm diameter total 25.75ozt (2)Tarnishing and surface scratches throughout.
Lot 56
THE GO-BETWEENS - G STANDS FOR GO-BETWEENS: THE GO-BETWEENS ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 (2015 LP/CD BOX SET - DOMINO REWIG89X). The completely ace and super limited edition 4 x LP/4 x CD deluxe box set compiling remastered and repressed versions of the first three Go-Betweens LPs; a fourth LP compiling the band's first five non-LP singles; and four CDs of rarities, outtakes, and live performances from 1978–1984. Released by Domino in 2015 (REWIG89X). The albums and CDs are in Mint and sealed condition. Complete with all inserts (no additional book from Grant McLennan's library). Housed with hype sticker on a section of the outer shrink separate. The outer box is in Ex+ condition with some slight wear.
Lot 337
'PRACTICAL NAVIGATION', CIRCA 1683John Seller, seven engraved illustrations in the text, five folding woodcut diagrams, four woodcut illustrations and numerous diagrams (lacking a few leaves), contemporary blind-stamped calf, head of spine a little worn, 4to, [London, c1683]Sold not subject to return The tables of latitude and longitude (and vice versa) contain numerous place names in North and South America and the South Seas.One of the first guides to use modern scientific and mathematical methods for sea navigation, with engravings illustrating the use of compass and sextant, and contemporary log tables bound in (as issued.) 5th edition, 1683 all editions being rare and usually distressed, no doubt because they were used at sea. Includes tables of latitude and longitude for numerous coastal place names in Europe, the East and West Indies, the Americas and the South Seas.John Seller (1632-1697) was a London compass maker who went on to compile and publish maps, charts and navigation guides, appointed Hydrographer to the King in 1671 and was later jailed in Newgate Prison.Lacks original title page, Q4, Nn2, Aa1 and 3 final pages of log tables, repairs to a few pages, mostly at the beginning and end, a little browned and stained. With 18th Century hand-drawn replacement title page, one of the folding plates and parts of a few early pages, and later repairs. Some pages mis-numbered or unnumbered. 6-7 pages overall are missing.
Lot 399
E.M. Forster, ' Howards End ' First Edition, London, Edward Arnold 1910, with a later cloth and leather bindingThere are former owner's marks or gift dedications. Text block condition as shown in photos. There are some marks. The cloth and leather binding has some damages. We do not know when the book was rebound.
Lot 1093
Frank Wootton Limited Edition coloured print of a World War I dog fight, No. 450 of 850, signed in pencil, gilt framed, 19.5ins x 28.5ins, together with another coloured print by Wootton ' Meteor Strikes It's First Blow ', No. 804 of 850, signed by Frank Whittle also bearing another indistinct signature, and a framed coloured print of a Harrier, signed Bob Trevor
Lot 1097
Black and white Limited Edition print of a Wellington bomber, signed by squadron leader B.A. Jimmy James, 12ins x 16ins, another smaller print of Flight Lieutenant Roderick Mearoyd, signed, another titled ' First Sighting ', coloured print of a Hurricane and a German bomber, signed by Peter Townsend
Lot 1803
A collection of royal family publications including a first edition of The Little Princesses by Marion Crawford and an illustrated edition of Princess Elizabeth. Also In this lot are other official publications concerning the wedding of Elizabeth and Phillip, a souvenir edition of the Royal Tour of Canada in 1951, Princess Margaret in Italy 1949, King George VI and other royal publications before the coronation in 1953.
Lot 797
BOOK, DON QUIXOTE OF THE MANCHA, retold by Judge Parry (Edward Abbot Parry, 1863 - 1943) Illustrated by Walter Crane (Pre-Raphaelite artist, 1845 - 1915) a signed and limited first edition 32/100, printed on Japanese vellum, 12 full-page colour plates, 19 half-page illustrations, published by Blackie & Sons Ltd 1900
Lot 334
RARE OUT-OF-PRINT TOTTENHAM HOTPSUR BOOKS; Spurs “The Double” by Julian Holland First Edition 1961. Spurs by Julian Holland. The complete official story of THFC. First edition 1956 (hand written inscription inside cover Xmas 1956). Spurs Supreme by Ralph L. Finn (foreword by Bill Nicholson). First Edition 1961. Spurs Go Marching On (The European Triumph 1963). First Edition 1963. All 4 books in good condition, some dustjackets have age related wear’.
Lot 454
Property of the late Alan Windsor 1967 Norton Dominator 650SSRegistration no. NOP 328FFrame no. 18 123069Engine no. 18SS/123069/PNorton launched its first 650cc twin, the US-market Manxman, in 1960. Available in Europe the following year, the Dominator 650 was built in standard, De Luxe and SS variants, all of which featured a new cylinder head with downdraft inlet ports. With 49bhp on tap, plentiful low-down torque and exemplary handling courtesy of its race-proven Featherbed frame, the 650SS was one of the outstanding sports motorcycles of the 1960s, being more than a match for Triumph's Bonneville in terms of all-round performance. Indeed, in February 1962 Motor Cycling achieved a best one-way speed of 119.5mph at MIRA with a 650SS, more than 10mph up on that of the Bonneville tested the previous summer. This Norton 650SS was advertised in Classic Bike magazine's August 2001 edition but not registered to Alan Windsor until 25th August 2004. Believed to be an older restoration, the machine was last taxed in 2013 and last MoT'd in 2015-2016. A total of 4,544 miles is currently displayed on the odometer. Not used for a few years, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use. Accompanying documentation includes bills, SORN paperwork, expired MoTs and old/current V5C Registration Certificates. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 497
The ex-Les Graham, Swiss Grand Prix-winning 1948 Velocette 348cc KTT MkVIII Racing MotorcycleFrame no. SF 121Engine no. KTT 973•Originally owned and prepared by Reg Dearden•Raced by Les Graham throughout the 1951 season and into 1952•Known ownership history•Present ownership since 2005•Last run in 2012•Kept on museum display for the last 10 yearsWith its deep petrol tank, massively finned overhead-cam engine and purposeful appearance, the MkVIII KTT is unquestionably one of the most beautiful racing motorcycles ever made. The talking point of Velocette's new racer on its introduction in 1939 was swinging-arm rear suspension, an innovation first seen on the works bikes in 1936. By now tried and tested, the Velocette rear suspension comprised a pivoting fork made from tapered tubing and complemented by a pair of Dowty Oleomatic air-sprung struts. The rest of the cycle parts remained much as those of the rigid-framed MkVII. The engine, while basically the same as its predecessor's, incorporated a number of improvements intended to enhance power and reliability, and despite the springer's increase in weight over the rigid model, its superior performance and excellent handling made the MkVIII KTT a formidable competitor. Despite its pre-war origins, the MkVIII KTT proved good enough to provide Freddie Frith and Velocette with the 350cc World Championship in 1949, a year in which he won every Championship round, though in most cases courtesy of a special works twin-cam engine. Just 49 MkVIIIs were constructed prior to WW2 and a further 189 up to the end of production in 1950. Today the MkVIII KTT is one of the most sought after of all British racing motorcycles. Previously believed lost, the 1948 example offered here is Les Graham's Swiss Grand Prix-winning machine. Factory records show that this machine - engine number '973', frame number 'SF 121' - was sold new on 21st May 1948 to Fearnly's, a dealership in Manchester. Despite passing through a number of hands, it has remained in the North West of England for almost its entire life. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire in 1911, Les Graham began his racing career in the late 1920s but it was not until the late 1930s that a succession of good results on a home-prepared OK-Supreme got him noticed, leading to a job with the company. During WW2 Les Graham flew Lancaster bombers and was awarded the DFC. De-mobbed in 1946, he was approached by fellow racer and ex-RAF man, Wing Commander J M 'Jock' West, who offered him a job at Associated Motor Cycles that included riding the new AJS 'Porcupine' and 7R. After a difficult 1948 season bedevilled by unreliability and handling problems, Les won the first ever 500cc World Championship in 1949 aboard the improved Porcupine. He continued with AJS for 1950, finishing third in both the 350cc and 500cc World Championships, and at the season's end was offered a contract by MV Agusta. The Italian team was not contesting the 350cc class at that time, so for '51 Les used what was still, despite its age, one of the most competitive Junior-class mounts: the Velocette KTT. Riding the Velo, Les achieved good results at Mettet and Floreffe and finished 2nd at the Spanish Grand Prix, before triumphing over treacherously wet conditions to win the Swiss Grand Prix at Berne's Bremgarten Forest circuit. Les went on to win many more 350cc races in the 1951 season and the prize money the little Velo netted him was in excess of £5,000 (approximately £165,000 today). A further two Grand Prix wins in 1952 saw Les finish 2nd in the 500cc World Championship that year while he continued to race the KTT in the Junior class. In 1953, Les finally broke his Isle of Man TT 'duck', winning the Lightweight 125cc race for MV. Sadly, he was killed during the Senior event later in the week (see Classic Motorcycling Legends No. 6 'The Les Graham Story'). Les Graham's Swiss GP-winning KTT was owned by Manchester-based tuner/entrant Reg Dearden during the whole time that it was ridden by Les, and indeed was built by Reg specifically for Les to use in the 1951 season as his contract with MV was only for a 500cc ride. The bike proved to be extremely quick following modifications designed and made by Reg, to such an extent that Bertie Goodman (of Velocette) asked if he could take the engine for bench testing. This they did but not before Reg had replaced the special cylinder head with a standard one! Bertie could not understand why it was so quick, as it only produced a couple more brake horsepower than their factory models. Needless to say the secret was in the valve train!As far as Reg Dearden's son Nigel is aware, the only other person to ride the KTT after Les Graham's death was another of Reg's many riders, George Costain. Interviewed in Classic Motorcycling Legends (Issue 2), George Costain recalled riding it in the Southern 100. The KTT remained in Reg Dearden's hands until he sold it to Lancashire-based collector of classic racing motorcycles, Eric Biddle, circa 1968 (four years before Reg's death) on the understanding that Eric was to restore the machine and if it was ever offered for sale Reg would repurchase it. Sadly, this did not happen as Reg died in January 1972. As pictured in the catalogue, the bike is somewhat different from how it was when purchased by Eric Biddle. Notably, the front mudguard had two light alloy valances riveted onto each side to stop spray, and the seat was a one-piece affair, made by Les himself, with a rough hide top to stop him sliding about on it in the rain. On 9th March 1985, Eric Biddle sold the ex-Les Graham KTT to the late John Logan Thompson. John Logan Thompson's personal logbook records work carried out after acquisition, including re-bushing and repainting the forks, and fitting new head races, front/rear mudguards and exhaust system. As far as is known, the machine was not used while in John Logan Thompson's ownership. The current vendor - ex-patriot American, well-known classic racer and former podium finisher in the 125cc World Championship, Robert Lusk - purchased the ex-Les Graham KTT when the J L Thompson Collection was sold at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2005 (Lot 381). The KTT was immediately despatched to Velocette guru Ivan Rhodes for re-commissioning to race-worthy condition, and then actively campaigned by Robert and his friend, Peter Crew. A formidable competitor, Crew rode the 350cc KTT to respectable finishes against 500cc opposition in the 2006 and 2007 Goodwood Revival Meetings, only for the gearbox to fail in 2008 when the Velo was being shared by Robert and his son Chester, himself also a former 125 GP racer. Peter Crew found a suitable replacement gearbox and the rebuilt KTT was ridden by the late Colin Seeley at the Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park in August 2010, featuring on the front page of Old Bike Mart. Robert continued to race the Velo at CRMC meetings for the next few years before deciding to retire the machine from active competition while it was still in good condition. Displayed at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 2010, the KTT last ran in 2012 at the CRMC's Donington Park meeting and since then has been kept on static display in the vendor's private museum; re-commissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation includes various photographs (some copies showing the KTT racing in period); the two aforementioned copies of CML; and Peter Crew's maintenance, race settings and results logbook for 2006/2007 (Mallory Park, Oulton Park, Brands Hatch, Goodwood FoS, Lydden Hill, Donington Park, Goodwood Revival). By time of sale the KTT will have featured in Classic Racer magazine's March/April 2022 edition in an article by Alan Cathcart.Velocette MkVIII KTTs with important race history rarely come to market, so this Gra... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 510
1925 Sunbeam 500cc Model 11 SprintRegistration no. FC 9062Frame no. OS 273Engine no. 229/350•One of only 18 Sprints known to exist worldwide•One of only two 1925 Model 11 Sprint's recorded•Meticulously restored•One of the rarest and most desirable Vintage Sunbeam'sJohn Marston, a successful maker of domestic wares in Paul Street, Wolverhampton, ventured into bicycle-making in 1887. Sold as 'The Sunbeam', his machines soon became famous for their beautiful, black-japanned and gold-leaf finish and were always expensive, their arrival coinciding perfectly with the boom in 'society' cycling in the 1890s. Marston prospered and the company's first car was made in 1899, although motorcycles were not made until 1912.For such a traditional firm, the entry into competition with new product was startlingly swift. The 1914 2¾hp and the 3½hp models proved successful in long-distance trials and road-racing from the start, the '3½' obtaining a solid 2nd place, ridden by H R Davies, in the 1914 Senior TT. At this time, a young and talented engineer and rider, George Dance, joined the company.Following the Great War and the death of John Marston in 1918, 'The Sunbeam' continued competing with enormous success. Two of Sunbeam's specialities were sprints and hill-climbs for which Dance, now acknowledged as chief tuner, developed a series of astonishingly fast OHV 'Dance Specials', which he and fellow development rider Charles Waterhouse used to dominate the field. The taciturn Dance was considered almost unbeatable in the 350 and 500 classes. Often winning every class in an event, he was immensely successful at Style, Kop, Pendine and Brooklands. Though less prominent in writeups now, Waterhouse also made an important contribution to Sunbeam motorcycling in the post-Great War and early 1920s era. Racing in the TT and speed trials, he took 1st-in-class awards at the Western Centre A-CU Hereford Speed Trials on 4th April 1925. This was the last event held on public roads of that era, following the incident the previous Saturday at Kop Hill which led the RAC and A-CU to cancel speed events on open highways. Though no authentic Dance machine is known to exist, his tuning genius resulted in the briefly catalogued 'Sprint' models, representing a synthesis of everything he had developed in a limited-edition sprinter. Two models were listed: the 350cc Model 10 and 500cc Model 11. Discontinued by 1926, when the public-road events for which it was designed were outlawed, the 'Sprint' was made in tiny numbers and authentic survivors are very rare; the Marston Sunbeam Club records only 18 Sprints of both types known to exist worldwide. 'FC 9062' is a 500cc Model 11 Sprint, and one of only two 1925 machines recorded. It was registered to The Layton Garages in Oxford as a 'Sunbeam 3½hp 250 lbs' on 17th July 1925, and while no period racing is currently traced to this machine, it has been said that Layton were known for supplying Oxford undergraduates with competition mounts, which may hint at the original purchaser. The bike has been known to the Marston Sunbeam Club for many years, being owned prior to 1981 by George Robinson of Darlington, then John Browne of Oxford, with one further owner before passing to the current owner at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2012. While complete and original, when the bike was re-commissioned it became clear that many years of use were reflected in the engine, transmission and running gear. This overhaul evolved into a meticulous, full restoration covering all aspects. Works carried out included rebuilding the gearbox with new gears cut; engine fully rebuilt; wheels rebuilt; new tyres; brakes overhauled; carburettor overhauled; original cork clutch replaced with a stronger Triumph unit; straight-through exhaust fitted; seat recovered; full frame and tinware repaint; and all brightwork re-nickled. The result is the splendid machine presented here today. During restoration, the decision was made to preserve the original engine cases and use a replacement set cast from the originals. The original cases are fundamentally sound and offered with the machine should the new owner wish to re-employ them.During its club life, 'FC 9062' has attended many club rallies as well as being ridden at Banbury, Goodwood, Silverstone, the Isle of Man and Brooklands events. The bike comes with a V5C; a quantity of spare parts (including those items that were replaced during the restoration); some period photographs from the 1960s and '70s; and a history file. The 'Sprint' has always been one of the rarest and desirable of Sunbeam's Vintage models and opportunities to own such machines are few. The bike is fully overhauled and ready to be enjoyed, either to race or simply admire.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 511
1925 Zenith-JAP 1,000cc Model N Super 8Registration no. BS 9840Frame no. 9381Engine no. KTY 29688Zenith motorcycles were manufactured from 1904 until 1950 in various factories in or around London. The driving force behind Zenith was Chief Engineer and company owner, Frederick Barnes, who was responsible for the famous 'Gradua' gear. Although the expensive Gradua system gave way to a more conventional Sturmey-Archer countershaft gearbox in the 1920s, Zenith continued to pursue its racing and record breaking activities with enthusiasm. At Brooklands in 1922, Zenith rider Bert Le Vack became the first man to lap at over 100mph on a motorcycle – in the rain. In 1928 a Zenith-JAP ridden by Oliver Baldwin established a world motorcycle speed record of 124.62mph at Arpajon in France, while Joe Wright later raised the record to 150.736mph using his supercharged Zenith-JAP 'reserve bike'. Belonging to the previous owner since 2007, this Zenith was acquired by the current owner in 2016, at which time it was of 1,150cc capacity and fitted with a water-cooled top end. The vendor then carried out an extensive renovation, returning the engine to original specification and having new crankcases cast as part of a full rebuild of the entire machine, which included a new bespoke fuel tank. The vendor then rode the Zenith to France where it was featured in the January 2018 edition of Moto Légende magazine (copy on file). Offered with a V5C. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 547
Ex-Reg Barton, Dick Knight 1929 Brough Superior 996cc SS100 'Alpine Grand Sport' Sprint SpecialRegistration no. EY 3601Frame no. S1000 (see text)Engine no. JTOR/D 13560•Ex-Eric Fernihough Brooklands engine•Sprinted, raced and hill-climbed by Messrs Barton and Knight•Purchased by its late owner in 1979•Offered for sympathetic restorationIntroduced in 1922, the JAP-powered SS80 achieved instant fame when a racing version ridden by George became the first sidevalve-engined machine to lap Brooklands at over 100mph. With the new SS80's performance threatening to put the overhead-valve MkI in the shade, it was decided to completely redesign the latter. The result was the legendary SS100. First shown to the public in 1924, the SS100 employed an entirely new overhead-valve 980cc JAP v-twin engine. A frame of duplex cradle type was devised for the newcomer, which soon after its launch became available with the distinctive, Harley-Davidson-influenced, Castle front fork patented by George Brough and Harold 'Oily' Karslake. And just in case prospective customers had any doubts about the SS100's performance, each machine came with a written guarantee that it had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile - a staggering achievement at a time when very few road vehicles of any sort were capable of reaching three-figure speeds. With this level of performance available in road trim, it was only to be expected that the SS100 would make an impact on the race track, particularly the ultra-fast Brooklands oval, and the exploits of Brough Superior riders - among them Le Vack, Temple, Baragwanath, Fernihough and Pope - did much to burnish the marque's image. When Brooklands closed forever at the outbreak of WW2, Noel Pope's Brough Superior held both the sidecar and solo lap records, the latter at an average speed of 124.51mph. Success in an altogether different branch of motorcycle sport resulted in one of Brough's most iconic models: the SS100 'Alpine Grand Sports' or 'AGS'. Introduced in September 1925 for the 1926 season, this new machine took its name from the Austrian Alpine Trial, the 1925 event having been contested by a number of SS100s, one ridden by George Brough himself, resulting in the award of six cups, including one for 'Best Performance'. The introduction of the Alpine Grand Sports coincided with that of a new frame for the SS100, and the AGS came as standard with a lower compression ratio (making it more suitable for touring), a small fly-screen and a pair of tool boxes. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range and then in 1936 the SS100 was redesigned with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles, in which form it continued until production ceased in 1939. Lighter and faster than the subsequent Matchless-engined version, the JAP-powered SS100 has long been regarded as the ultimate incarnation of this famous model. This particular SS100 - frame number 'S1000' - was despatched on 1st May 1929 complete with the spring frame, Castle forks and a two-seater sidecar, as recorded on the accompanying copy of its Works Record Card. The machine was supplied to R Evans & Sons and registered on Anglesey as 'EY 3601'. Frame number 'S1000' is a very clear factory stamping but the final two 00s appear to be over-stamped, possibly reflecting the fact that the frame had been returned to the factory and then reissued. Although the frame number is recorded in the HPI database as 'S1060', this is clearly a clerical error resulting from a misreading of the old RF.60 continuation logbook. Issued in July 1956, the logbook records regular licensing in Kent up to March 1959. The first name in the RF.60 is that of Reginald Barton of Farnborough, Kent, who registered the Brough on 22nd July 1952. Well-known motorcycling journalist John Griffith wrote an article about Reg Barton and his Broughs for Motor Cycling's 30th January 1958 edition (copy on file). There is also an old V5 on file. (The registration 'EY 3601' is recorded in the DVLA and HPI databases; nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding.)The next owner listed in the RF.60 is Richard ('Dick') Knight, the well-known Brough Superior exponent and former Club President, who acquired 'EY 3601' in September 1975 and is believed to have rebuilt the machine in its present form. Engine 'JTOR/D 43560' is not ex-Brough but would have been manufactured in 1934 (finished Broughs with near numbers were ex-works in January I935). The engine is stamped 'Supplied by Fernihough Brooklands'. An old report in the Brough Club files states that the remains of the original engine ('33390') may have been with Dick Knight in the 1960s. The SS100 still has its original gearbox ('SB 192'), its original tank ('2027', detached) and its original Brough front numberplate. Modified by Dick Knight, 'EY 3601' was raced and sprinted extensively but with a 1930 SS100 engine (since reunited with its original frame) installed, and once achieved a speed of 122mph in a British National Sprint. An article about Dick Knight and his Brough Superiors was published in Superbike magazine's April 1979 edition (copy on file). The Brough later passed to Dick's son William and then, via dealer John Coleman, to the late Richard Gulvin in May 1979 (sales receipt on file). 'EY 3601' was in running order when acquired and Richard rode it in various Brough Superior Club events. In a letter on file, Richard Gulvin states that the engine came fitted with a set of Dick Knight's racing 'Brooklands' cams, reiterating: 'The engine is definitely a Fernihough Brooklands racing engine as prepared by Mr Dick Knight.' It is to be hoped that the fortunate next owner resists the temptation to restore 'EY 3601' to factory specification, as this wonderful old warhorse, which has been used competitively for most of its life, deserves to have its battle scars respected and preserved. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 580
1972 Norton Commando 750cc Racing Motorcycle ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. noneEngine no. 205957Alongside the stock Commando roadster, Norton Villiers offered a competition version intended for production class racing. Introduced for 1971, the Commando Production Racer was developed by works rider/engineer Peter Williams and produced in very limited numbers for little more than one season, with a list price double that of other Commandos. The first Commando to be fitted with a disc front brake as standard, the Production Racer came with a tuned engine, clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests and distinctive yellow glassfibre fuel tank and bodywork. Genuine examples of this limited-edition rarity are highly sought after by collectors and only very infrequently offered for sale. This Commando had the Production Racer's yellow livery and a glassfibre fuel tank when acquired by the vendor, but in the absence of a frame number it has not proved possible to verify its original specification. Notable features include a Quaife four-speed gear cluster, vented rear brake, and a Norvil front disc brake (albeit on the 'wrong' fork leg). Never road registered, the Commando is possibly the ex-Dennis McMillan machine that he achieved many wins and places on. It was purchased by the vendor in 1975 and only raced a few times before being laid up. Not started since circa 1976, the machine will need full re-commissioning and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 612
Only 2,391 miles from new2000 MV Agusta 750cc F4SRegistration no. W194 RFXFrame no. ZCGF401BAYV001445Engine no. F4AY001863Launched at the 1998 Milan Show, the F4 has already become part of MV legend. In a publicity masterstroke, the factory announced that production would commence with a limited edition of 300 very special F4s: the 'Serie Oro' (Gold Series). Once the Serie Oro models had been completed, manufacture of the mainstream F4S (Strada) commenced. Designed by Massimo Tamburini, creator of the Ducati 916, the F4 employed a tubular-steel trellis frame, broadly similar to the Ducati's, carrying the water-cooled double-overhead-camshaft 16-valve engine. Designed by Ferrari, this state-of-the-art power unit produced a class leading 135bhp, while a cassette-type six-speed gearbox enabled ratios to be changed without splitting the engine. But above all else it is the F4's inspired styling that stands out; now 24 years old, the F4 would still look futuristic if it were to be released as a new model today. One of the very first F4S production models, this example was owned from new by prominent motorcycling journalist and classic racer, Alan Cathcart, and has been personally autographed by both Massimo Tamburini and MV Agusta CEO Claudio Castiglioni. The current (second) owner purchased the MV at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2014 (Lot 324), since when it has been kept on museum display. Last run in 2014 and presented in effectively 'as new' condition, the machine is offered with its original warranty booklet and owner's manual; an MV Agusta Certificate of Conformity; and an old-style V5 registration 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 631
c.1942 Indian 500cc Model 741 Scout Military MotorcycleRegistration no. FDG 212Frame no. 741 5032Engine no. GDA12935•De-mobbed and sold by Pride & Clarke in 1946•Acquired by the previous owner in 2002•Restored to military specification•Many-time Malvern Classic Bike Show award winner•Featured in The Classic Motor CycleA smaller Indian v-twin model, the 37ci (600cc) Scout, joined the 61ci Powerplus in 1920. The newcomer soon gained a deserved reputation for durability: 'You can't wear out an Indian Scout' becoming its advertising slogan. Contributing to this longevity was the use of gears for the primary drive rather than the customary chain, and this unusual feature would endure until 1933. A 45ci (750cc) variant was first offered in 1927 and then in April 1928 the 101 Scout appeared featuring a revised 750cc 'flat head' engine in a new, longer-wheelbase frame. This sporting model would prove an immense success for Indian, so much so that its replacement in 1931 by a heavier Chief-framed model was greeted with dismay. Introduced in 1934, the Sport Scout went some way towards retrieving the Scout's reputation, featuring a lighter 'keystone' (open) frame and European-style girder forks. During WW2's early years the Scout was produced for Allied forces in 30.07ci (500cc) and 45ci military versions, designated Models 741 and 640 respectively, before the US Army switched to the ubiquitous Jeep. The designation later changed to 741A (500cc) and 741B (750cc).Built circa 1942 as a military model, this 741 Scout was de-mobbed after the war and sold off in 1946 via the famous Pride & Clarke dealership in South London. Many years later (in August 2002) the civilianised Indian was purchased by previous owner Tony Hutchinson. Tony decided to restore the machine and return it to military specification, as well as acquiring a GI helmet, uniform, and Thompson sub-machine gun (deactivated) to complete the ensemble. The Indian has since been ridden on various parades and won no fewer than six awards at the Malvern Classic Bike Show over the period 2005-2009. It has also been the subject of an article published in The Classic Motor Cycle's March 2011 edition (copy available). Accompanying documentation consists of a V5C Registration Certificate; a quantity of MoTs dating back to 2006 (most recent expired 2019); and a firearms deactivation certificate for the Tommygun. The MoTs show that the Indian had covered only 2,215 post-restoration miles by the time the last was issued in 2018. The aforementioned Tommygun, helmet, uniform and concours awards are included in the sale together with instruction manuals for the motorcycle and Tommygun. A guaranteed head-turner at any military vehicle event or 1940s gathering, this wonderfully evocative Indian Scout is sure to delight the fortunate next owner. Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 802
Retro Gaming - an original Sony PlayStation One video games console model no. SCPH-1002, x2 controllers, one being a first party official old model (no analogue sticks) controller and the other being a third party dual analogue controller made by Guillemot, an official Sony memory card, RFU Adaptor and 2 games to comprise of; International Track & Field (Platinum Edition - complete in box) and Tekken 3 (complete in box). The console appearing in good condition but sold as untested.
Lot 812
Retro Gaming - an original vintage retro 16-Bit SEGA Mega Drive MK1 PAL console, model no. 1601-05, four controllers, two being original first party officially SEGA licenced and the other two being third party Competition Pro Series 2 with additional buttons for turbo mode, official SEGA AC mains adaptor, official SEGA RF Switch and a collection of twenty one (21) boxed games to comprise of; Olympic Gold Barcelona '92 complete with instruction manual, Micky Mania complete with instruction manual, Street Fighter 2 Special Championship Edition complete with instruction manual, NHLPA Hockey '93 complete with instruction manual, Wrestle War complete with instruction manual, Super WrestleMania missing the instruction manual, Art Alive complete with instruction manual, Road Rash complete with instruction manual (box very loose), Desert Strike complete with instruction manual, Strider complete with instruction manual, Sonic The Hedgehog missing the instruction manual, Ex-Mutants complete with instruction manual, John Madden Football '93 complete with instruction manual, Klax complete with instruction manual, PGA Tour 96 complete with instruction manual, Techno Clash complete with instruction manual, PGA Tour Golf 2 missing the instruction manual, World of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck complete with instruction manual but missing the cover art sleeve, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 complete with instruction manual, PGA Tour Golf 3 complete with instruction manual and European Club Soccer complete with instruction manual. Condition; generally good, the console and controllers dusty and requiring a clean but the game pads appearing to have nice d pads and buttons. The games generally having nice boxes and the instruction manuals varying from fair to very good.
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