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A SILVER TOAST RACK AND BONE HANDLED BUTTER KNIFE AND DESSERT FORK, the toast rack with four dividers and a loop to the top, hallmarked Birmingham 1916, approximate weight 61 grams

A SILVER FISH SERVING SET AND ONE OTHER SILVER FISH KNIFE, the set with an embossed foliate handle, foliate decoration to the fork and blade with fishermen at work pierced into the panel, hallmarked Birmingham 1849, the other knife with a crest of planted foot to the handle and foliate detail all over, hallmarked Birmingham 1862

A group of assorted costume jewellery, including a silver and fork christening set

A Georg Jensen fork and spoon marked sterling and a Georg Jensen orange peeler .

A cased part set of silver child's cutlery, similar spoon and fork, a selection of white metal souvenir spoons, most stamped sterling, etc, approx 250g & weighted candlestick base

A selection of silver cutlery including Georgian sauce ladle, London 1829, Hester Bateman, Victorian dessert spoon, Exeter 1851,William Rawlings Sobey, matching Victorian jam spoon, butter knife and pickle fork, six coffee spoons having coffee bean knops etc, approx 240g

A pair of Victorian silver fish servers having moulded handles and pierced and engraved blades, Sheffield 1846, Aaron Hadfield, approx 271g Condition Report the knife handle is secure but approx 2mm gap between handle and blade couple of fork prongs bent and dents to terminals of both handles

As new function knife with spoon and fork

Assorted silverware, to include three Victorian salt spoons, enamel-topped coffee spoon, pickle fork, two silver bladed knives; together with a Russian silver toasting fork, and a small quantity of plated wares to include wick-scissors

A late 19th century continental white metal table fork; together with a matching tablespoons, and an English silver butter knife, gross weight 4.1oz (3)

A George V silver dessert fork and spoon; together with two matching pickle forks, 3.9oz

A pair of late Victorian chased silver serving spoons, having shell-shaped bowls; and a silver butter knife, 4.3g; together with a silver handled carving knife and fork (5)

A cased silver two-piece christening set, comprising cake fork and spoon; together with another comprising a pusher and caddy spoon (2)

A Dinky Toys 14c Coventry Climax Fork Lift Truck, boxed

A Sclingen gilded serving knife and fork, with embossed white metal handle, boxed

A group of assorted silver flatware in the old English, Hanoverian, Fiddle and other patterns, to include a table fork by Eley & Fearn, London 1800, 19cm and some plated items, 1157 grams

A set of six snail eaters plus snail server, hallmarked St. Medard and a pair of Aynsley fruit knife and fork.

A quantity of mixed cutlery, bone handled knives, forks, fish eaters and servers (some with silver bands), teaspoons, lobster fork, nutcracker etc.

A group of George III and later silver flatware, comprising pair of sugar nips, bright cut engraved, London 1812, Peter and William Bateman, three George III sauce ladles, all London, 1785, 1794 and 1800, a pair of Victorian Scottish silver sauce ladles, Edinburgh 1847 and 1848, A M & Co, a set of Japanese teaspoons, each with petalled bowl and differing finials marked Stirling, a set of six butter knives, boxed, Sheffield 1914, F H A Ltd, a further pair of sugar nips, three pairs of Georgian mustard spoons, five further condiment spoons, a butter knife a caddy spoon with anthemion decoration and a teaspoon with twist handle and stork and baby finial, total weight 14.9toz excluding cased butter knives, together with a white metal serving fork, a pair of plated mustard spoons, a plated salt spoon, a spoon rack and a collector's guide to antique spoons. (34)

HIGHLY DECORATIVE VICTORIAN SILVER GILT KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON,all with raised foliate decoration to the handles and engraved decoration to the blade and reverse of the spoon bowl, London hallmarks for 1872, maker George W Adams (Chawner & Co.), total weight approximately 168 grams

A pair of girdraulic fork legscondition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (2)Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of girdraulic fork legstogether with an additional right hand leg, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (3)Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1960 BSA 500cc DBD34 Gold StarRegistration no. 488 BLR (see text)Frame no. CB32.10317Engine no. DBD.34.GS.5882•Iconic British sports roadster•Matching numbers•Despatched from the factory in November 1960On Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the Gold Star that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. Possibly the most successful production racing motorcycle ever, the post-war Gold Star formed the mainstay of clubman's racing in the 1950s. In fact, it was the model's domination of the Isle of Man Clubman's TT which led to the event being dropped after Gold Star rider Bernard Codd's 1956 Senior/Junior double victory. The Gold Star did not return to BSA's post-WW2 range until 1949. First displayed at the Earls Court Show in 1948, the B32 Goldie boasted the telescopic front fork first introduced on BSAs larger models for 1946 and came equipped with a new alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. For 1950 a 500cc version – the B34 – was added to the range and this larger Goldie was the first to switch to the new die-cast top-end, with separate rocker box, in 1951. The 350 followed suit in 1952 and the pair continued as the 'BB' Gold Stars after the new swinging arm frame was introduced in 1953, changing to 'CB' designation for 1954. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine top-end but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in the autumn of 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much-improved lubrication system and, in the case of the 350 only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350 equivalent of the final 'DBD' version. For the majority of enthusiasts, the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.This matching-numbers BSA Gold Star DBD34 was despatched from the factory in November 1960. The RRT2 gearbox, 190mm front brake, Dunlop alloy wheel rims, and matching Smiths instruments are noteworthy features. There is no registration document with this Lot. It should be noted the HPI database records engine number DBD34GS8882. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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 estate c.1955 BSA 500cc Gold StarRegistration no. MNT 882 (see text)Frame no. CB32.290.9Engine no. DB.34.GS.316The Gold Star did not return to BSA's post-WW2 range until 1949. First displayed at the Earls Court Show in 1948, the B32 Goldie boasted the telescopic front fork first introduced for 1946 and came equipped with a new alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. For 1950 a 500cc version – the B34 – was added to the range and this larger Goldie was the first to switch to the new die-cast top-end, with separate rocker box, in 1951. The 350 followed suit in 1952 and the pair continued as the 'BB' Gold Stars after the new swinging arm frame was introduced in 1953, changing to 'CB' designation for 1954. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in the autumn of 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much-improved lubrication system and, in the case of the 350 only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350 equivalent of the final 'DBD' version. This Gold Star started life as a DB32 (350) but now has a DB34 (500) engine installed, while the later front brake and gearbox are not correct for this model. Last taxed for the road in 1996, the machine is offered for re-commissioning/restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There is no registration document with this Lot. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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 estate 1957 Ariel 500cc VH Red HunterRegistration no. 849 JTW (see text)Frame no. APR5227Engine no. AMB1019In 1946 the Hunters became the first models to feature Ariel's new telescopic front fork, and the following year could be ordered with optional Anstey Link plunger rear suspension. A new duplex loop frame with swinging-arm rear suspension was adopted for 1954, the 500cc VH gaining an alloy 'head at the same time. Full-width alloy hubs were adopted across the range in 1956, and the Red Hunters continued in this form until production ceased in 1959. Last taxed in December 2000, this Ariel Red Hunter is offered for restoration. There is no registration document with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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 estate 1970 BSA 172cc D175 BantamRegistration no. EPK 759J (see text)Frame no. obscuredEngine no. ND06635 B175The Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased. Swinging-arm rear suspension and a sturdier telescopic front fork were introduced on the D3 Bantam Major in the mid-1950s and a four-speed gearbox on the D10 in 1966. Introduced for 1968, the D14 boasted a more powerful (12.6bhp) engine, up from the D10's 10bhp. The Bantam's final incarnation - the D175 with much revised engine - appeared in 1969 and lasted in the range with only minor changes until March 1971. There is no registration document with this late BSA Bantam, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

1954 MV Agusta 175cc CSTLRegistration no. LAS 169Frame no. 405200/36Engine no. 404500THaving commenced motorcycle production late in 1945 with a 98cc two-stroke, Meccanica Verghera (MV) introduced its first production four-strokes, the single-cylinder 175CST and CSTL tourers, at the Milan Show in 1952, the newcomers' advanced overhead-cam, unitary construction engine setting them apart from most of the opposition. Their cycle parts too were state-of-the-art, consisting of a duplex loop frame incorporating the engine as a stressed member, oil-damped telescopic front fork, swinging-arm rear suspension, and full-width alloy hubs. Differences between the two were mainly confined to the seating, the CST having a single saddle while the deluxe CSTL came with a dual seat. The engine of this CSTL was totally rebuilt in August 2009 by Motori di Marino of West Chillington, West Sussex, since when it has covered fewer than 350 kilometres. The MV was first registered in the UK in November 2002 and has belonged to the present owner since February 2010. Bills on file show that the machine has benefited from considerable expenditure since then. Last run in December 2019 and described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout, this charming little MV is offered with sundry bills; old/current V5/V5C Registration Certificates; and a quantity of old MoTs (most recent expired 2013).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

1956 BSA 499cc DBD34 Gold StarRegistration no. 311 UXOFrame no. CB32 6024Engine no. DBD34GS 2526•Delivered new to the USA•Restored in the UK in the late 1990s/early 2000s•Only 39 miles since completion•Present ownership since 2006On Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the Gold Star that would give BSA's new sports model its evocative name. The Gold Star did not return to BSA's post-WW2 range until 1949. First displayed at the Earls Court Show in 1948, the B32 Goldie boasted the telescopic front fork first introduced on BSA's larger models for 1946 and came equipped with a new alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. For 1950 a 500cc version – the B34 – was added to the range and this larger Goldie was the first to switch to the new die-cast top-end, with separate rocker box, in 1951. The 350 followed suit in 1952 and the pair continued as the 'BB' Gold Stars after the new swinging-arm frame was introduced in 1953, changing to 'CB' designation for 1954. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in the autumn of 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much-improved lubrication system and, in the case of the 350 only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350 equivalent of the final 'DBD' version. For the majority of enthusiasts, the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.This DBD34 comes with a BSA Gold Star OC dating letter revealing that it was despatched to the USA in October 1956. First registered in the UK on 8th August 2005, having already been totally restored, it has belonged to the current owner since March 2006. Noteworthy features include 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition. Last run in 2017, the machine has covered only 39 miles since restoration and is described by the private vendor as in excellent condition. Accompanying documentation consists of numerous restoration invoices and photographs; SORN paperwork; and old/current V5C documents. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

1935 Brough Superior 982cc SS80Registration no. UFF 129Frame no. M8/1535Engine no. BS/X4 4208•Matching numbers (frame, engine, gearbox, tank)•Restored by Dave Clark in the late 1990s•Present enthusiast ownership since November 2000•Excellent conditionWhile equalling a Rolls-Royce for quality of construction and finish, in spirit the Brough Superior was more akin to the sporting Bentley. Not an unwieldy beast intended primarily for sidecar duties like the majority of its v-twin-engined contemporaries, the Brough Superior was, in its maker's own words, 'a type of machine designed from the experienced solo rider's point of view.' To prove the point, Brough lost no time in demonstrating his machine's capabilities in the most attention-grabbing way possible: by racing at Brooklands. Introduced in 1922, the JAP-powered SS80 (so-called because of its guaranteed 80mph top speed in road trim) achieved instant fame when a stripped-for-racing version (nicknamed 'Spit and Polish') ridden by George became the first sidevalve-engined (flat head) machine to lap the Surrey track at over 100mph. Even more surprising was the fact that this landmark figure had been achieved on its maker's Brooklands debut. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range, and then, after a brief absence, the SS80 re-appeared in 1935 as the SS80 Special, this time with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles. Similar to that of the Matchless Model X, the 982cc sidevalve v-twin incorporated Brough's preferred 'knife-and-fork' big-end bearing arrangement instead of the side-by-side connecting rods of the Matchless. The SS80 continued to use the AMC engine until production ceased in 1939. This example is one of 460 Matchless-engined SS80's built, of which some 300-or-so survive. A long-time member of the VMCC and retired university professor, the owner first saw this SS80 when it was advertised in Old Bike Mart. The machine had previously undergone a 'last nut and bolt' restoration in the late 1990s by Brough Club technical historian Dave Clark, following an earlier refurbishment of the cycle parts by John Fisher. A copy of the machine's Works Record Card was obtained from the club, confirming that it is an all-matching example (frame, engine, gearbox, tank) albeit one that has been reregistered (previously 'ANG 197'). Having been rebuilt by the best in the business, the Brough needed no work, though its owner decided to fit a Lycett pillion saddle and a plastic flyscreen. In this form the Brough featured in a five-page article in The Classic MotorCycle (September 2006 edition, copy available). Kept in a vacuum bag and last run in 2019, the Brough is described by the private vendor as in excellent condition. The machine is offered with a history file containing correspondence; photographs; expired MoTs; bills; an old-style logbook (issued 1963); and old/current V5/V5C documents. It should be noted that teh frame and engine numbers are transposed to the V5C.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

1916 Harley-Davidson 1,000cc Model J & Package Truck SidecarRegistration no. BF 7022Frame no. L9034MEngine no. L9034M•Sold new in 1916 with the Package Truck option•Fully restored during 2015/2016•Comes with a Harley-Davidson sports sidecarBoyhood friends William S Harley and Arthur Davidson began experimenting with powered transport in the early 1900s, producing their first complete production motorcycle around 1903. Little more than a motorised bicycle, the first prototype Harley-Davidson had proved fragile, prompting a major redesign and the establishment of a reputation for ruggedness that endures to this day. Like many of their contemporaries, Harley-Davidson laid out their engine along De Dion lines. A single-cylinder four-stroke displacing 24.74ci (405cc), the latter remained in production essentially unchanged until superseded by a 30.16ci (494cc) version in 1909. Of greater significance was the appearance that same year of the firm's first v-twin, though this would turn out to be a failure and was dropped at the year's end. The twin returned for 1911 in redesigned form boasting mechanically operated inlet valves (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) and production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve', this F-head (inlet-over-exhaust) engine - built in 61ci and 74ci capacities (1,000cc and 1,200cc respectively) - would remain in production for the next 20 years. The Harley single's transmission arrangements - direct drive by means of a leather belt - were continued at first on the twin but the need to make better use of the engine's power characteristics, particularly for sidecar pulling, prompted the introduction of a two-speed rear hub for 1914, by which time chain drive and a proper clutch had been adopted. Later that same year a conventional, three-speed, sliding-gear transmission with 'step starter' was introduced on the top-of-the-range version of the twin which, with full electrical equipment, was listed from now on as the Model JD. Periodically revised and up-dated, the Model J had gained a front brake, stronger fork and pumped lubrication by the time production ceased in 1929.Dating from 1916, this wonderful Model J is attached to a Harley-Davidson Package Truck, a commercial load-carrier introduced by H-D in 1915. As supplied, the Package Truck was a basic cargo container mounted on a sidecar chassis, its flat sides being perfect for advertising; recognising this, the factory offered a sign-writing service to its customers, while the latter were soon adapting the Package Truck to suit the requirements of their individual businesses. The Package Truck was a runaway success and would remain in production for 42 years until replaced by that other famous Harley commercial vehicle: the Servi-Car.This Harley-Davidson Model J was sold new in 1916 with the Package Truck option and has the optional three-speed gearbox and electric lighting system first offered on the 1915 models. Unusually, this machine retains its original and very rare Remy magdyno and its original 'hand-blown' headlamp bulb, the latter restored and in working order. We are advised by the vendor that only one other example retains its original electrical system.The combination was treated to a complete 'last nut and bolt' restoration during 2015 and 2016; all the nickel brightwork was re-plated, the panelling repainted, and the engine and gearbox overhauled. Other noteworthy features include a Corbin speedometer and embossed Harley-Davidson leather luggage set. Used for display at events, including Stafford in April 2016, this wonderful Harley-Davidson Package Truck should require only minimal re-commissioning before taking to the road. A restored Harley-Davidson sports sidecar, which was attached to the original chassis in the early 1920s, is included in the sale, and the combination also comes with a dating certificate and V5C document. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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 Montgomery 680cc 'Twin Five'Registration no. SV 9481Frame no. 4391Engine no. GT/W 75919•Ultra-rare Vintage-era v-twin•Professionally restored in the early 2000s•Banbury Run award winner'These Montgomery machines are for the men who prefer a distinctive mount in appearance and performance. That extra degree of soundness – those little touches which distinguish the 'super' machine from the mere motor cycle, come naturally to the Montgomery and at a price that is amazingly low.' – Montgomery advertisement. The Suffolk town of Bury St Edmunds is a long way from the British motorcycle industry's West Midlands heartland, yet this was where William J Montgomery chose to set up in business as a manufacturer in the early years of the 20th Century, although after WWI he relocated to Coventry. Like many of his contemporaries, including rivals Brough and McEvoy, Montgomery relied heavily on proprietary components, although the frame and forks were manufactured in-house. Indeed, Montgomery supplied frames and its own sprung fork to George Brough in the latter's early days. Montgomery had begun by manufacturing sidecars, and motorcycle combinations continued to be the mainstay of his business for many years. The company diversified after WWI, extending its line-up to encompass a 147cc two-stroke at the more affordable end of the range while offering a 996cc v-twin at the other. A make that did not re-emerge after WW2, Montgomery is best remembered today for its 8-valve Anzani-engined v-twin: one of the Vintage era's first 'superbikes' and a worthy rival to the Brough Superior SS100. Powered by J A Prestwich's 680cc sidevalve v-twin engine, the Montgomery Twin Five was a direct competitor for George Brough's 5-15 although much rarer today; indeed, the example offered here may well be the sole survivor. The Montgomery was discovered in derelict condition by a friend of the vendor and was completely rebuilt over a three-year period by a mechanical engineer, with any missing parts remanufactured. The paintwork and brightwork were entrusted to specialists, as was overhauling the magneto. Shortly after the rebuild's completion the Montgomery won a concours award at the 2004 Banbury Run, while its last outing was at Banbury in 2019. It should be noted that, although of correct type, the engine dates from 1930, and we are further advised that the gearbox occasionally jumps out of 2nd gear and needs overhauling. Described as in very good/excellent condition in all other respects, this rare Vintage-era v-twin is offered with a dating letter and V5C document. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

1950 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. MAT 472Frame no. RC/1/7336 Rear Frame no. RC/1/7336Engine no. F5AB/2A/5436Unlike 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 and Series-C Comet. Apart from its Burman gearbox and 'missing' cylinder, the Comet followed Series-C twin lines, featuring the newly introduced Girdraulic front fork and hydraulic dampers at front and rear, while the Meteor retained the old Brampton girders. 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. An expensive machine to produce, the Comet did not sell as well as its maker had hoped and was dropped when the Series-D range was introduced. Shed stored for many years, this exceptionally original matching-numbers Comet was fully refurbished by its engineer owner in 2008 using original parts wherever possible, including authentic alloy mudguards (painted silver). The engine also was rebuilt with new parts and the machine has covered only some 1,000 miles since restoration. Accompanying documentation consists of some expired MoTs and a V5C Registration Certificate.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

Vincent 499cc Grey Flash ReplicaRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. not statedEngine no. F10AB/2920/28•Accurate Grey Flash replica•Built seven years ago by engineer owner•Fewer than 100 miles since completionDevelopment work by factory tester George Brown, himself an accomplished racer, resulted in the Vincent Grey Flash: a tuned version of the Series C Comet single with a power output of 35bhp and a top speed in racing trim of 115mph. The 'Flash retained the overall look of the Comet roadster, with Vincent's distinctive Girdraulic front fork and cantilever rear suspension, but featured an Amal TT carburettor, Elektron magnesium-alloy brake plates and an eye-catching pale grey colour scheme. Success eluded the works Grey Flashes in both the 1950 and '51 Isle of Man TT races but the model chalked up some notable victories on mainland short circuits in the hands of factory apprentice John Surtees. Catalogued only for the 1949 and 1950 seasons, during which time a mere 31 were completed, the Grey Flash is one of the rarest and most desirable of post-war Vincents. Closely resembling a genuine Vincent Grey Flash, this replica was built some seven years ago by the owner - an engineer and avid Vincent collector - from parts collected over a 25-year period. The owner has a collection of other Vincent motorcycles, all of which he has restored, but now retirement, age and various motorcycling 'war wounds' have prompted him to reduce his collection. The engine has been completely rebuilt using early replica crankcases with all new parts fitted: big-end bearing, main bearings, etc and also incorporates a 9:1 piston and MkII camshaft. Unusually for a replica, the Amal 10TT9 Carburettor is correctly located below the genuine Grey Flash petrol tank, with three fuel taps fore and aft for constant feed on long bends when racing. The tank has been signed by John Surtees, who successfully raced a Grey Flash at the start of his illustrious career. Other noteworthy features include an Albion four-speed gearbox (rebuilt); reconditioned cycle parts; lightweight (milled out) bladed forks (as Grey Flash); twin racing brake-plates on both wheels (as Grey Flash); and alloy wheel rims; indeed, virtually everything on this machine has been rebuilt or remade/renewed. Described by the private vendor as powerful and running superbly, this well executed Grey Flash replica has covered fewer than 100 miles at parades and summertime events since completion and is presented in excellent condition.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1974 MV Agusta 750SRegistration no. TML 359MFrame no. MV4C75 214 0367Engine no. 214 0359•Last run 2019•Later twin-disc front end•Original front drum brake, wheel, fork legs included•One previous ownerDeveloped from its long line of highly successful multi-cylinder racers, MV Agusta's first road-going four - the 4C, a twin-carburettor, 600cc, shaft-driven tourer - appeared in 1965. But the public demanded something more exciting from many-times World Champions MV, and the Gallarate manufacturer duly obliged in 1968, upping capacity to 743cc and further boosting maximum power (to 65bhp) by fitting a quartet of Dell'Orto carburettors to the revised 750S, a high-speed symphony in red, white and blue. Perhaps surprisingly for a sports model, the 750S retained the 4C's shaft final drive while the frame too was virtually identical to that of its predecessor. Hand made in limited numbers and priced accordingly, the 750S was way beyond the financial reach of the average enthusiast. This MV Agusta 750S has had only one previous owner, who during his ownership registered the machine in the names of various businesses he owned, hence the V5/V5C documents recording more than one previous keeper. Last run in 2019, the machine benefits from a later twin-disc front end and the addition of a fairing, and is described by the private vendor as in generally very good condition. The original front drum brake, wheel, fork legs and associated parts are included in the sale.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1949 Douglas 348cc T35Registration no. FNR 484Frame no. T35/S 5681/3Engine no. T35/S 5681/3Douglas commenced post-WW2 production in 1947 with, naturally enough, a horizontally opposed twin, though unlike the vast majority of previous models, the T35 mounted its engine across the frame rather than inline. The engine was of unitary construction while the frame displayed even greater innovation with its swinging arm rear suspension controlled by torsion bars, and Radiadraulic leading-link front fork. Its advanced running gear endowed the Douglas with excellent handling and steering characteristics. The T35 was produced for little more than one season before being superseded by the updated MkIII. Restored at an unknown date, this Douglas T35 was purchased by the vendor and his late father in 2008, at which time the odometer reading stood at circa 300 miles (currently 1,183 miles). The vendor's father then carried out a thorough check of the machine: tightening any loose fastenings; filling the gearbox with the recommended oil; and reversing the incorrectly installed torsion bars! According to the vendor: 'other than that it was by far the easiest bike to fire up and just sat there ticking over, swaying slightly'. The last time the machine was ridden was 2019 when, returning from a country pub, it went onto one cylinder and has been parked in the garage ever since. The vendor owns six motorcycles, and fixing the Douglas was never top priority. The machine is now surplus to requirements and deserves to be revived and ridden by a new owner. Sold strictly as viewed, this landmark Douglas model is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

Formerly the property of Derrick Bedwell 1951 AJS 497cc Model 18CS ScramblerRegistration no. NAU 550Frame no. 2826Engine no. 51/18 S 1003 C•Rare Model 18CS•Ex-Derrick Bedwell•Delivered new delivered with a spare set of crankcasesAssociated Motor Cycles announced its post-war range of Matchless and AJS heavyweight singles in June 1945. Housed in a rigid frame with Teledraulic front fork, the rugged overhead-valve engine drove via a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced, the latter initially for export only, models so-equipped being suffixed 'S'. The production scramblers also received the new frame that the works team had enjoyed since 1948; the trials models though, kept the rigid back end. The scrambles engine went all-alloy for 1950 and subsequently received different cams and larger valves before being redesigned with short-stroke dimensions for 1955. AMC continued to develop its four-stroke scramblers to the end of production in 1969, but by then the days of such heavyweight machines were at an end. This rare Model 18CS comes with its original old-style logbook showing that it was first registered on 8th January 1951 to Blacknell Motors, Nottingham, passing to its first private owner – Derrick Bedwell – on 9th January 1952. Derrick Bedwell had worked for Rolls-Royce during WW2, helping to develop the Merlin engine. His favourite mode of transport at that time was the Velocette KTT MkVIII ridden by 'Ginger' Woods in the 1939 Isle of Man Junior TT. After WW2 Derrick competed in most forms of 'off-road' motorcycle sport while continuing to work for Rolls-Royce's aero engine division. A man with a love of all things mechanical, he was involved with various organisations in later life including the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, Bentley Motor Museum, Bomber Command Association, and the Singer Owners Club. Derrick competed on the AJS for many years, winning an impressive haul of trophies, and only sold it (to the current vendor) in 2016 shortly before his death at the age of 95. 'NAU 550' had last been on the road in 1958. Unusually, this machine was delivered with a spare set of crankcases, stamped by the factory with the original number: the only instance Bonhams has ever come across. The new-old-stock cases are included in the sale together with the aforementioned trophies. Since acquisition the AJS has been restored to usable roadworthy condition: engine rebuilt; new wheels rims and tyres; new exhaust; new handlebars, etc. The AJS 7R front brake is particularly noteworthy. Last run earlier this year and Described by the vendor as in good condition, this rare AJS model 18CS is offered with a V5C document; the aforementioned logbook; a file of paperwork; a pair of leather scrambles trousers; and a quantity of spare parts. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

Norton Manx Nourish 750cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. C69A46Norton's ubiquitous Featherbed frame has long been the special-builder's friend, especially in Manx form, as seen here. Badged as an AJS, this immaculate classic racer combines the proven Norton Manx chassis with the equally well established Nourish 8-valve parallel-twin race engine. The latter's origins go back several decades to the time when Harry Weslake first offered an 8-valve cylinder head conversion for the Triumph twin. Eventually the Weslake company built its own complete full-race engine, albeit one still constructed along Triumph lines. When Weslake folded, the parallel twins were taken up by engineer Dave Nourish, who continued to offer them in a range of capacities and alternative crankshaft arrangements to suit many forms of motorcycle sport. The unit in this machine displaces 750cc and has 'Z' cams and a compression ratio of 10.25:1 The carburettors are 34mm Amal Concentric Mk2 and the ignition is by ARD. Power is transmitted via a Newby belt primary drive and clutch to an NRV five-speed gearbox containing T140/150 internals. The front fork boasts magnesium yolks and sliders, while the front brake is a twin-disc Norvil with AP Lockheed callipers. Presented in full working order, this unique machine comes with bills, templates, technical drawings, and notes relating to its construction.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

1982 Bimota 1,099cc HB2Registration no. JVJ 113YFrame no. HB2 00109Engine no. SC05E2101920Combining Bimota's state-of-the-art chassis technology with the engine of Honda's CB1100-R, a machine then dominating production-class racing, this ultra-rare HB2 was one of the fastest, most exotic, and most expensive machines of its day. It was built and sold new in this form by the then Bimota importer, though how much the first owner paid is not known. The HB2's first owner was UK-based collector, from whom it was acquired by Chris Graham of Stuart Graham Ltd in March 1991 (see letter and V5C on file). The current vendor acquired the Bimota from Chris Graham in May 1999 and since then it has benefited from considerable expenditure and upgrading. Spondon fully floating disc brakes have been fitted front and rear, while the suspension has been up-rated with a Maxton cartridge conversion for the front forks and a Maxton shock absorber at the rear. Completing the front-end rebuild, the fork stanchions were re-chromed and the sliders powder coated. The rear brake master cylinder and rear suspension linkage have been replaced with new-old-stock parts, and the (calliper-matching) front master cylinder overhauled with a seal kit, while the new exhaust system was supplied by Bimota Classic Parts. Invoices for the aforementioned parts and services are on file and the machine also comes with MoT to January 2021. Described by the owner as starting first time and running well, this highly desirable piece of Italian exotica will have been ridden to the sale.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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

c.1951 Bianchi 49cc Super AquilottoFrame no. 80418Engine no. 131307Founded in the late 1890s, Bianchi made little impact outside Italy before WWII despite an innovative approach which saw a team of unitary construction, twin-overhead-cam 350s entered in the 1926 Isle of Man TT, the design having first appeared in 1924. In the post-war period the company's road range consisted mainly of lightweights, the mainstay of production being 175cc models like the Tonale. Below the Tonale in the pecking order were various two-stroke lightweights and mopeds such as the popular 125cc Bianchina, while further down the scale was the Aquilotto moped, an unusual feature of which was its blade-type girder front fork. The principal difference between the ordinary and Super models appears to be the latter's multi-speed rear hub gear. This apparently restored Super Aquilotto is offered for re-commissioning. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1950 Bianchi 49cc AquilottoFrame no. 80469Engine no. 48 8729Founded in the late 1890s, Bianchi made little impact outside Italy before WWII despite an innovative approach which saw a team of unitary construction, twin-overhead-cam 350s entered in the 1926 Isle of Man TT, the design having first appeared in 1924. In the post-war period the company's road range consisted mainly of lightweights, the mainstay of production being 175cc models like the Tonale. Below the Tonale in the pecking order were various two-stroke lightweights and mopeds such as the popular 125cc Bianchina, while further down the scale was the Aquilotto moped, an unusual feature of which was its blade-type girder front fork. This apparently restored Aquilotto is offered for re-commissioning. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1951 Bianchi 49cc AquilottoFrame no. 80469Engine no. 8729Founded in the late 1890s, Bianchi made little impact outside Italy before WWII despite an innovative approach which saw a team of unitary construction, twin-overhead-cam 350s entered in the 1926 Isle of Man TT, the design having first appeared in 1924. In the post-war period the company's road range consisted mainly of lightweights, the mainstay of production being 175cc models like the Tonale. Below the Tonale in the pecking order were various two-stroke lightweights and mopeds such as the popular 125cc Bianchina, while further down the scale was the Aquilotto moped, an unusual feature of which was its blade-type girder front fork. Finished in Bianchi's trademark Celeste (sky blue) finish, as used extensively on its high-quality bicycles, this apparently restored Aquilotto is offered for re-commissioning. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1951 Motom 48cc MopedFrame no. S 36250Engine no. E 156833Founded in Italy in 1947 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in favouring the four-stroke engine. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Züdapp two-stroke engines adopted. Already restored when purchased by the Morbidelli Museum, this 48cc Motom moped has the overhead-valve engine and three-speed gearbox, while other noteworthy features of this obviously up-market version include a blade-type girder fork and plunger rear suspension. Offered for re-commissioning, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a European four-stroke moped of a type rarely seen in the UK.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1951 Motom 48cc MopedFrame no. AA 40449Engine no. 72215Founded in Italy in 1947 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in favouring the four-stroke engine. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Züdapp two-stroke engines adopted. Already restored when purchased by the Morbidelli Museum, this 48cc Motom moped has the overhead-valve engine and three-speed gearbox, while other noteworthy features of this obviously up-market version include a blade-type girder fork and plunger rear suspension. Offered for re-commissioning, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a European four-stroke moped of a type rarely seen in the UK. It should be noted that the speedometer is missing.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1953 Ducati 98Frame no. 12020Engine no. 18144Ducati's first departure from the Cucciolo-type cyclemotor engine was the '98', which took its name from the engine's cubic capacity and like its immediate predecessor – the Ducati 60 – had been designed by Giovanni Fiorio. Introduced in 1952, the 98 featured an overhead-valve four-stroke engine with forward-inclined cylinder and integral three-speed gearbox, which was carried in a new pressed-steel, spine-type frame. Suspension was by swinging arm and shock absorbers at the rear, and what would nowadays be termed a USD (upside down) fork at the front. Variations were not long in coming: 98N, 98T, 98TL and 98 Sport models being introduced over the next couple of years, the latter being Ducati's first truly sporting motorcycle. Rusty and incomplete, this rare early Ducati is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 Moto Guzzi 192cc Galletto (see text)Frame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateLike Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerel) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952, and then to 192cc in 1954. This apparently original Galletto is offered for restoration and comes with a (copy) owner's manual and an original workshop manual. It should be noted that its precise date of manufacture is not known, though it must be prior to 1961.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1998 Suzuki TR50 Street Magic MopedFrame no. JS1AH5112001031Engine no. A194-103145The very embodiment of the term 'funky moped', though in fact it was more like a mini-bike, the Suzuki TR50 Street Magic first appeared in 1997 and was built until 2005 when the revised Street Magic II arrived. The Street Magic featured a 49cc fan-cooled two-stroke engine producing 7.1bhp, which was suspended beneath a spine-type frame. Copied from much larger machines, many of the SM's features are seldom found on mopeds: single-sided swinging arm, upside-down front fork, disc front brake, electric starter, and alloy wheels. As one would expect of a machine of this class, transmission is by means of the user-friendly twist-'n-go automatic variety, with final drive by belt. Seat height is a manageable 705mm (27.75') and the bike weighs in at only 75kg (165lb). Apparently original and complete, this example has only 3.8km recorded on the odometer and is offered for re-commissioning. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NMT NNMT Motor vehicle lots marked 'NMT' originate from or are registered in another EU member state and have travelled less than 6,000km from new. Accordingly HMRC and the DVLA classify such machines as 'New Means of Transport' under the Nova Scheme and are subject to VAT at 20% on the hammer price.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Coma Motor ScooterFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateEasily the most mysterious machine in a collection packed with rare delights, this Coma motor scooter does not appear in Dregni & Dregni's Illustrated Motor Scooter Buyer's Guide, nor in Erwin Tragatsch's The Illustrated History of Motorcycles. Indeed, we cannot even be sure of whether the name applies to the model or the manufacturer. The machine is styled along typically Italian lines, though the deeply valanced front mudguard wrapping around the leading link fork is an unusual feature. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, it affords the prospect of hours of researching fun for the next owner. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Aermacchi Zeffiro (see text)Frame no. 552337Engine no. 552337Aermacchi was a relative latecomer to motorcycle manufacture, building its first in the late 1940s. Designed by Lino Tonti, previously with Benelli, the 125 was a scooter-like machine with open frame, which was powered by a 123cc two-stroke engine that was mounted horizontally and pivoted with the rear suspension. Unlike most scooters, the Aermacchi used 17' wheels, so handled more like a conventional motorcycle. Fuel was carried in a tank under the seat, the forward compartment being intended for tools or luggage. The ultimate development of these early open-frame scooter-like Aermacchis was the Zeffiro, which featured greatly improved styling and a telescopic front fork. The newcomer was also available as the Zeffiro 150, with 147.9cc engine. This rare early Aermacchi is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot. It is not known if the machine is a 125 or a 150.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 Benelli 250cc LeonessaFrame no. B1008Engine no. B-929The Benelli Leonessa was launched at the Milan Show in January 1952, coincidentally with the related Motobi marque's Spring Lasting model, and was powered by a 250cc twin-cylinder four-stroke overhead-valve engine that gave it an edge over the 200cc Motobi. This all-alloy unitary construction power unit was carried in a set of conventional cycle parts consisting of a tubular duplex frame, telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. Production began in 1954 and the Leonessa remained a top-seller for Benelli for the rest of the decade. The Leonessa weighed 145kg (319lb) and with a maximum power output of 16bhp was good enough for a top speed of 120km/h (74mph). This example has some parts missing (handlebar grips, cables, etc) and is offered for restoration. The machine is offered with an original parts catalogue.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1946 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 65Frame no. 15801Engine no. 15801Two-strokes did not feature in the Moto Guzzi range until after WW2 when the extraordinarily successful Motoleggera 65 put a whole generation of Italians on two wheels. A development of the Motoleggera, the Cardellino (goldfinch) first appeared at the Milan Show in 1953, retaining the 64cc engine of its predecessor while benefiting from a new, stronger frame. Early in 1956 the Cardellino was updated with a telescopic fork and full-width alloy hubs and later that same year a 73cc version was announced. Further developed and enlarged (to 83cc) the Cardellino remained in production until 1965. Like most Italian lightweights, the Cardellino was light-years in advance of foreign contemporaries: reliable, comfortable and endowed with excellent roadholding and handling despite rather crude suspension. This Cardellino had been restored prior to its acquisition by the Morbidelli Museum. The machine is offered with an original workshop manual. There is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 Moto Guzzi 192cc GallettoFrame no. GDE23Engine no. GDE23Like Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerell) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging-arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952 and then to 192cc in 1954. This Galletto is an older restoration purchased in Pesaro. The machine is offered with an old Italian registration document issued in 1963.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1952 Laverda Turismo 75Frame no. 526645Engine no. 526645Formerly producers of farm machinery, Laverda turned to motorcycle manufacture in the immediate aftermath of WW2. Its first product, the four-stroke Motoleggera (lightweight motorcycle), helped meet the unprecedented upsurge in demand for basic motorised transport, and modified versions were soon winning their class in the long-distance road races popular at the time. Seen here in Turismo 75 guise, the Motoleggera was powered by a 74cc engine producing 3bhp, which was carried in a pressed-steel semi-open spine frame equipped with a blade-type girder fork and swinging arm rear suspension, making it one of the best-specified offerings in its class. The Motoleggera weighed 72kg (158lb) and has a top speed of 70km/h (44mph). A three-speed model, this Laverda Turismo 75 had already been restored when it was purchased for the Morbidelli Museum. Presented in beautiful condition, the machine comes with ACI paperwork and an old Italian registration document (issued 1961).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 NSU 247cc SupermaxFrame no. 1200597Engine no. 781295NSU produced some outstanding and influential designs in the 1950s, foremost of which was the 250cc Max, introduced in 1952. The Max used a pressed-steel frame (entirely enclosing the rear suspension) and a leading-link front fork, but its most unusual feature was the Albert Roder-designed 'Ultramax' connecting-link drive for the single overhead camshaft. A luxury tourer, the Max was no lightweight so acceleration was leisurely, but once at its maximum of 75-80mph could be cruised there all day with the minimum of fuss. The ultimate version, the Supermax, appeared in 1956 boasting conventional twin-shock rear suspension and a slightly more powerful engine. What hadn't changed though, was the exemplary standard of reliability, build quality and finish that had characterised the Max line from the start. Boasting a new saddle and replacement rubbers, this Supermax is believed to be in original condition and is offered for re-commissioning. Offered without documents, the machine currently displays a total of 4,317km on the odometer.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NMT NNMT Motor vehicle lots marked 'NMT' originate from or are registered in another EU member state and have travelled less than 6,000km from new. Accordingly HMRC and the DVLA classify such machines as 'New Means of Transport' under the Nova Scheme and are subject to VAT at 20% on the hammer price.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1950 Gilera 499cc Saturno CompetizioneFrame no. 26278Engine no. 26278•Rare competition version•Delivered new to Romania•Restored by a specialistThe best known and most successful large-capacity Gilera roadster of the immediate post-WW2 period was the 500cc Saturno. First seen in 1940 in competition guise, the Saturno - a 499cc, overhead-valve, four-stroke single - did not enter production until 1946 when it appeared with the horizontally-sprung, friction-damped, swinging-arm rear suspension first seen on the pre-war blown 'four' racer. In the late 1940s the factory built a limited number of Competizione versions of the Saturno for sale to privateers, and this model resulted in the more highly developed San Remo racer that featured a more powerful engine, a blade-type girder fork, and a full-width front hub. Ridden by major stars of the day, the San Remo established an enviable competition record, proving capable of beating multi-cylinder rivals around tighter circuits on numerous occasions. The design's next development, the Corsa, arrived in 1951 boasting a revised engine with increased finning and a larger sump. A telescopic front fork and conventional hydraulically damped rear shock absorbers made their first appearance on this model, giving rise to the name Piuma (feather) because of the ease of handling these advances brought with them. Major changes to the Turismo and Sport roadsters were mainly confined to the cycle parts, which were updated with a telescopic front fork and full-width alloy front brake for 1951, and conventional coil-sprung dampers at the rear soon after. Production of the Saturno roadsters continued until 1959, their passing marking the end of the line for one of Italy's truly great classic motorcycles. Copies of factory despatch records on file show that Saturno Competizione number '26278' was delivered new to Bucharest, Romania from where it was purchased in 1991. Raced by a privateer and restored by a specialist, the machine also comes with copies of other documents (in Italian) and an original parts catalogue.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1952 Moto Guzzi 250cc AironeFrame no. MCD68Engine no. MCD91Moto Guzzi's origins can be traced back to WWI, when a trio of motorcycle enthusiasts serving with the Italian Air Force hatched a plan to start a business: Giorgio Parodi would secure the finance, Carlo Guzzi would design the machine, and Giovanni Ravelli would race it. Sadly, Ravelli died in a flying accident soon after the war's end, leaving Parodi and Guzzi to found what would become one of the most exalted of Italian marques. Carlo Guzzi's very first prototype motorcycle of 1919 was unconventional in so far as its 500cc single-cylinder engine was installed horizontally and built in unit with the gearbox, and although the company would eventual turn to other engine layouts, the 'flat single' had established itself as a Guzzi hallmark by the end of the 1930s. Guzzi recommenced production post-WW2 with range of updated pre-war designs, which in the case of the 250cc Airone (heron), first introduced in 1939, meant it gained a telescopic front fork, larger diameter brakes and an aluminium-alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. The Airone offered a 70mph top speed and the ability to cruise at 60mph all day, and remained a top-seller well into the 1950s. Believed to be an older restoration, this charmingly patinated Airone is offered with an Italian registration document issued in 1975 and other related paperwork.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 MV Agusta 175cc CS Sport 'Disco Volante'Frame no. 404353/36Engine no. 450204SS•Iconic MV model•Earles fork version•One 'push' mile since restoration by a specialist'The single-cam 175, introduced in 1952 and put into production in 1954, was of fundamental importance to the technical, commercial and sporting evolution of the marque. From an engineering point of view, the 175 CS was important because it was the first 4-stroke MV to go into volume production...' – Colombo & Patrignani, MV Agusta.Having commenced motorcycle production late in 1945 with a 98cc two-stroke, Meccanica Verghera (MV) introduced its first production four-strokes, the single-cylinder 175 CST and CSTL, at the Milan Show in 1952, the newcomers' advanced overhead-cam, unitary construction engine setting them apart from most of the opposition. Their cycle parts too were state-of-the-art, consisting of a duplex loop frame incorporating the engine as a stressed member, oil-damped telescopic front fork, swinging-arm rear suspension, and full-width alloy hubs. A year later the 175 CS Sport arrived featuring an engine in a higher state of tune that increased maximum power to 11bhp at 6,700rpm and pushed top speed to 117km/h (73mph). Alternative versions with either a race-developed Earles-type leading-link fork (suggested by MV's Grand Prix rider, Les Graham) or conventional telescopics were offered. It was not just new sports roadster's cutting-edge technical specification that set the public's pulse racing but also its styling, for the model featured a sculpted fuel tank, almost circular when viewed from above, that soon gained it the popular sobriquet 'Disco Volante' (Flying Saucer). The ultimate development of the line arrived in 1955 in the shape of the 175 CS Super Sport, which came with 18bhp on tap and a top speed of around 135km/h (85mph). Not surprisingly, the 175 CS Sport Disco Volante was soon MV's best seller. Production of these highly successful models continued until 1958. This Disco Volante has covered only one 'push' mile since being restored by a specialist. The machine is offered with an old Italian registration document issued Pesaro in 1966. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Norton 350cc Manx Model 40 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. J10M2 57851Engine no. J10M2 57851•Matching frame and engine numbers•Bought at a UK auction•Seemingly restored to a good standardDubbed 'Manx Grand Prix' in 1939, what would become the best-known racing motorcycle of all time had become simply 'Manx' when production resumed in 1946. Built in 350cc and 500c versions, the two Manxes were designated Model 40 and Model 30 respectively. Norton's over-the-counter Manx racers were much the same as their pre-war counterparts, with single-overhead-camshaft engine, 'square' cylinder head finning, upright gearbox and plunger-suspended 'garden gate' frames. Only the presence of the hydraulically damped Roadholder telescopic front fork readily distinguished them from the '39 machines. 1949 brought the first significant change in engine specification, the Manx gaining a double-overhead-camshaft cylinder head like that enjoyed by the works bikes for many years, but the major development was the arrival of the Featherbed frame for 1951. The works' adoption of the McCandless-designed duplex-loop swinging-arm chassis the previous year had given the Nortons a new lease of life in Grand Prix racing, and Geoff Duke duly took both the 350cc and 500cc world titles in 1951. The cycle parts remained essentially unchanged from then on apart from the adoption of a double-sided, twin-leading-shoe front brake for 1962. Manx engine development though, continued steadily, latterly under Doug Hele's direction until production ceased at the end of '62, among the most significant design changes being the adoption of 'square' bore and stroke dimensions for 1954, facilitating the use of larger valves, and a switch to coarser-pitch bevel teeth in 1957.The vicissitudes of racing being what they are – crashes, blow-ups, rebuilds, engine swaps, etc – it is not surprising that so many old racing motorcycles no longer have their original engines, a state of affairs that makes this 'matching-numbers' Manx somewhat of a rarity. Seemingly restored to a good standard, this Model 40 Manx was in its present condition when purchased at a UK auction. The factory records state that the machine was dispatched on 9/4/54 to H&M (possibly Hazell and Moore of New South Wales, Australia). Otherwise nothing is known of the machine's racing history (if any) and there are no documents present.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1950 AJS 7R 350cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 11 (see text)Engine no. 50/7R 847•Iconic over-the-counter racer•An older restoration•Bought from a well-known British marque specialistBuilt from 1948 to 1963, Associated Motor Cycles' AJS 7R - known as the 'Boy Racer' - was one of the most successful over-the-counter racing motorcycles of all time. Almost all of Britain's road-race stars of the 1950s and 1960s rode a 7R at some stage of their careers and the model remains a major force in classic racing today, being highly sought after by competitors and collectors alike. The 7R was conceived as a customer machine for sale to private owners but was also campaigned by the works team.Although a new design by Phil Walker, the 7R, with its chain-driven overhead-camshaft, was very reminiscent of the AJS 'cammy' singles of pre-war days. Despite the fact that the 7R was not, initially, as powerful as its main rivals - the Velocette KTT and Junior Manx Norton – its robust and simple construction endeared the model to the privateer responsible for his own maintenance. While the duplex loop frame and Teledraulic front fork remained essentially unchanged throughout production, the engine underwent almost continuous revision, latterly under the supervision of Jack Williams. To this end the valve angle was progressively narrowed; the inlet port downdraft angle made steeper; the crankshaft strengthened; and, in 1956, engine dimensions changed from the original long-stroke 74x81mm bore/stroke dimensions to the 'squarer' 75.5x78mm, permitting higher revs. AMC's own gearbox (also used on the Manx Norton) replaced the previous Burman in 1958, while engine development continued almost to the end of production, by which time the 7R was putting out around 41bhp. There was also a works-only three-valve 'triple knocker' - the 7R3A - which Rod Coleman used to win the 1954 Isle of Man Junior TT, while a Matchless-badged 500cc version of the production 7R – the G50 – was introduced towards the end of 1958. Since the AMC factory records have been lost, nothing is known of the history of the 7R on offer, which had already been restored when Giancarlo Morbidelli bought it from a well-known British marque specialist. It should be noted that the frame number stamping is believed to be non-factory; accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the correctness or otherwise of this motorcycle's components prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a photocopied spares list and some other model-related literature. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1968 BSA 650cc LightningFrame no. A65LB3952Engine no. A65LB3952Following Triumph's lead, BSA turned to unitary construction for its range of parallel twin as the 1960s dawned, launching the all-new 500cc A50 and 650cc A65 Star tourers in January 1962. The basic architecture of the preceding A7/A10 was retained, so the new engine remained an air-cooled parallel twin with 360-degree crankshaft and single camshaft mounted at the rear of the cylinder block. The cycle parts were much as before, comprising a duplex loop, swinging-arm frame fitted with a telescopic front fork. The first high-performance variant - the A65R Rocket - arrived in October 1963, only to be superseded the following year by the Lightning, the first of the unitary construction twins (along with its A50 equivalent, the Cyclone) to be equipped with the new splayed-port cylinder head fitted with twin-carburettors. Cycle parts remained unaltered except for the adoption of a 19' front wheel. For 1965, BSA's original A65 Star single-carburettor touring twin was replaced by the A65 Thunderbolt, joining the twin-carburettor Lightning, and both models continued after the range was given a major makeover for the 1971 season. One of the desirable, late, pre-oil-in-frame models, this Lightning had already been restored when it was purchased in November 2000 and has covered only 4,172km (2,592 miles) since the rebuild. Accompanying documentation consists of the original Italian registration document and associated paperwork.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1942 Matchless 348cc G3L SpecialFrame no. 54283Engine no. 3L 69238The outbreak of war in September 1939 found the British Army ill prepared for hostilities, not the least with regard to its transportation arrangements. The result was the wholesale commandeering of civilian motorcycles for despatch, reconnaissance, convoy patrol and other duties. Almost every major British manufacturer supplied machines to the Army, although these were invariably adapted pre-war roadsters rather than purpose-built military designs. Among the most popular was the Matchless G3, a relatively lightweight and sporty 350cc model that had first been assessed for possible military use in 1933. Updated with a single down-tube frame and telescopic front fork, the 'Matchbox' continued as the G3L from 1941. By the time hostilities ceased in 1945, more than 63,000 G3Ls had been delivered, and post-war the model would go on to establish itself as one of the finest trials bikes of the day. Believed to be an ex-military motorcycle, this G3L has been modified by the Benelli factory, which in the immediate aftermath of WW2 engaged in the rebuilding and sale of other makes. The plunger-suspended frame is particularly worthy of note, being distinctly Italian in appearance. Restored by one of Mr Morbidelli's technicians around ten years ago, the machine is offered with sundry photographs, a selection of reproduction manuals/parts lists, and some photocopied marque-related literature.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is 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: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com