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Three antique shepherd's crooks, possibly Scottish, with iron hooks and long turned wooden handles together with an antique wooden two-prong pitch fork, longest 170cm

Silver backed nail buffer, Birmingham 1916 together with a collection of silver plate including pair of candlesticks, 28cm high, pair of photograph frames, pair of wine coasters, oak cased fish knife and fork set, cased fish serving set, hand held mirror and other items Property of Dunkirk Manor, Theescombe, Stroud

Collection of wooden items including South American model of a canoe paddle, 50cm long, handled sieve with coconut bowl, replica tribal arrowheads, salad fork and spoon (the handles carved with face masks), chopsticks, etc

Decorative ceramics, including a Canakkale ewer and a 19th century Chinese famille rose vaseThe Chinese vase has a couple of very small rim chips. Ewer with minor damage, the punch fork mask jug has damage to rim, otherwise generally ok.

STERLING SILVER PASTRY SET & KNIFE & FORK SET

A 19th century Russian silver gilt fork with niello floral decoration. Stamped 84 and dated 1835. 56g.

A silver fork, approx. 1.5oz (65gms) and a spoon

A GROUP OF SILVER AND FOREIGN FLATWARE (24)Comprising; six pairs of dessert knives and forks having silver handles and steel blades and prongs, Sheffield 1972, six teaspoons detailed 800, weight 97 grams, five various spoons and one silver fork

A SILVER KINGS PATTERN PART CANTEEN OF TABLE FLATWARE (68)Comprising; eleven dessert forks, a pair of sauce ladles, ten table forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve dessert spoons, four egg spoons and eleven teaspoons, all London 1859, also two further table forks, one dessert fork, one small ladle, a teaspoon and an egg spoon, differing dates, combined weight 4685 grams

A GROUP OF SILVER, FOREIGN AND PLATED WARES (30)Including; five spoons, having enamelled finials, four matching teaspoons, Sheffield 1926, three matching coffee spoons, a fiddle pattern caddy spoon, a pair of spoons with fig shaped bowls, five condiment spoons, a pickle fork, three pairs of sugar tongs, combined weight 315 grams and six further items

SIX ITEMS OF SILVER FLATWARE (6)Comprising; an Irish basting spoon, probably Dublin 1792, a christening spoon and fork, London 1853, a preserve spoon, a small dessert spoon and a salt spoon, combined weight 242 grams

A GROUP OF SILVER TABLE FLATWARE (22)Comprising; a pair of salad servers, Sheffield 1910, a fiddle pattern sauce ladle, London 1845, a christening spoons and fork, London 1883, five matching fiddle, thread and shell double struck teaspoons, London 1890, a pair of salt spoons, probably London 1806, a sugar sifting spoon, probably London 1794 and nine further items, combined weight 587 grams

A GROUP OF CERAMIC TEAWARES to include a group of six Coalport Revelry Adam Green coffee cups and saucers (one cup has visible signs of repair to the handle), a modern Coalport Caughley Mask-Head jug, a boxed Coalport blue Revelry cake slicer and fork, a Royal Doulton British Airways EC1071 coffee cup and saucer, a Copeland Spode Flemish Green coffee set comprising one coffee pot (chip to the underside of the lid and spout), five coffee cups (one with significant hairline crack), and three saucers, a group of Aynsley tea wares comprising a cake plate, ten side plates (all ring dull when tapped but consummate with age), four tea cups (two with hairline cracks), and a milk jug (large chip to the rim), a Caverswall Imari style side plate, a group of early twentieth century Redfern and Drakeford tea wares comprising six tea cups (five with hairline cracks), six saucers, twelve side plates(two with hair line cracks, two with chips, light scratches and light crazing), and a milk jug (dull when tapped) (qty) (Condition Report: significant issues mentioned in the main description, varying degrees of crazing and wear)

Service set for 12 people. Guarded in an elegant wooden box. Made from premium quality 18/10 stainless steel, beautifully silver plated featuring the Kenwood pattern. Includes: 12 Dessert and Tea Spoons; 12 Salad forks; 12 Dinner forks; 12 Dinner knives; 12 Soup spoons; 2 Serving spoons; 1 Large serving spoon; 1 Sugar spoon; 1 Soup serving spoon; 1 Butter spread knife; 1 Serving fork; 1 pierced serving spoon. Marked Community Oneida. Dimensions of the wooden box: 11.25''L x 14.75''W x 3.25''H. Largest pieces dimensions: Serving spoon: 8.5''L x 2.25''W; Serving fork: 8.5''L x 1.75''W. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: OneidaCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

This Gorham Silver "King Edward" pattern is a partial flatware set of 57 pieces in sterling silver. Its design is popular since the 1940s, with its French styling scrollwork and plumed tip. This set includes: 9 place size knives (580g); 1 small butter knife (40g); 1 small cheese knife, 9 fish forks (346g); 10 place size forks (516g); 10 teaspoons (332g); 8 soup spoons (304g); 4 seafood forks (66g); 1 small ladle (30g); 1 medium size ladle (58g); 1 small knife (44g); 1 small sugar spoon (22g) by Community Silver Artistry, and 1 small cheese server, and 1 small cheese fork with a plated Ribbon design by International Silver Company Silver, 2 large serving spoons (150g); and 1 large serving fork (74g). The flatware set is housed in a Gorham brown crocodile pattern case with a Pacific Silvercloth protective cover. Approx. 1530g in total. Issued: c. 1950Dimensions: 21.50"L x 12.80"W x 3.25"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

A tribal Art carved wooden spoon and fork

Lalique Crystal and Sterling Silver Assortment (11) total items including an Elizabeth vase, a Dampierre vase, a frosted sparrow, a miniature pair of love birds and a sparrow (all etch signed) as well a tray, a serving spoon and a fork (marked 'sterling'); together with a set of twelve mother of pearl steak knives, a fork and a scalloped spoon Property from: an Estate, Arlington Heights, Illinois Height: 5 inches, Width: 3 1/4 inches, Depth: 3 1/4 inches (largest)Weight: .925 silver: 11.51 ozt. Condition: light wear consistent with use, no damage to crystal noted, silver having scratches and tarnish, some chips on the mother of pearl Category: Decorative Arts > Crystal & Tableware Estimated Sale Time: 1:11 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1

1951 BMW RS Type 253a 492cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. S252 001 (stamped to rear plunger)Engine no. none visible (genuine works engine)•Exceptionally rare post-war racing model•On static display for some considerable time•Requires recommissioning/restoration'Only 32 of the overhead-camshaft RS (Rennsport) engines were originally built, the last in 1953, although plenty of spares and modifications were turned out later. The RS of 1953 was scarcely impressive with its 50bhp, although it had far more useful torque and basic stability than the purebred racers of England and Italy.' - LJK Setright, On Two Wheels.When BMW-mounted Georg Meier became the first foreign winner of the Isle of Man Senior TT in 1939, it marked the pinnacle of pre-war success for a firm that, remarkably, had not built a motorcycle of its own until 1923. Originally an aero engine manufacturer, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) had come into being in July 1917 when the Bayerische Fluzeugwerke (BFW) company was reorganised. BMW's engines proved their worth time and again in aerial combat in WWI, but on cessation of hostilities the firm had no option but to seek other work, hence the switch to motorcycles. As far as competition was concerned, BMW would not be ready to challenge the British factories - which dominated international motorcycle racing - for some time, choosing instead to concentrate its efforts on speed records. Works rider Ernst Henne held the world motorcycle speed record for most of the 1930s, leaving it at 173.57mph in 1937, a figure that would not be bettered until 1951. From 1935 onwards Henne used a supercharged (kompressor) 500cc twin, and this forced induction technology was first applied to the factory road racers that same year. BMW's spirit of innovation also extended to the racers' cycle parts: telescopic front forks were fitted from '35 and plunger rear suspension from 1937, but it was not until 1939 that it all came together in that historic Senior TT victory. When the FIM banned superchargers from international competition after the war, BMW responded by developing a new, normally aspirated racer, albeit one based on the basic pre-war design. The first engines were effectively the pre-war type minus the 'amputated' kompressor, but these were merely interim designs pending the arrival of one developed from the start with normal aspiration in mind. By 1956 the RS had benefited from considerable development. In 1956 BMW works rider Walter Zeller finished 4th at the Isle of Man TT, was 2nd at the Dutch TT and Belgian Grand Prix, and 3rd at the Italian round, ending the season as runner-up behind MV's John Surtees in the World Championship. Two years later privateer Dickie Dale rode an RS to 3rd place in the World Championship, beaten only by MV works riders Surtees and John Hartle. Bonhams consulted the BMW Archive when researching this machine and the engine is a very rare factory racing unit that marks the transition from the 'amputated' kompressor motor to the RS54 model of 1952/53. Dating from 1951, it has the old chassis with telescopic fork and plunger rear suspension and the first version of the newly developed Type 253 engine. Type 253b from 1952 had the same engine but a new swinging-arm chassis. Unfortunately, these exceptionally rare models are barely documented.Clearly unused for a considerable period, this BMW RS will require careful recommissioning, or potentially more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). The fuel tank appears to be of modern construction and it should be noted that the gearbox feels loose. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1937 Brough Superior SS80 DeluxeRegistration no. EGX 3Frame no. M8 1899Engine no. BSX4 653•One of only 460 SS80s built•Almost 40 years of ownership from the deceased vendor•Offered for recommissioning or restorationWhile 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.One of 460 AMC-engined SS80s built, of which some 300-or-so survive, this example was supplied new to Messrs Godfrey of Gt Portland Street, London and fitted from new with solo gear ratios. The current engine was fitted in 1938 (presumably under warranty) and is documented at the factory (the previous engine was '4482'). An old-style buff logbook from 1960 records the following keepers: P Herridge of Sidcup (January 1960); G D Malin, London (1964); and S Payne of Doncaster (1972), the latter an active BSOC member in his day. The SS80 passed to the lady vendor's late husband in April 1985. Offered for restoration, the Brough also comes with a current V5C document and receipts for past sales between various keepers.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The David Collier Collection1974 Ducati 748cc 750 GTRegistration no. Unregistered (see text)Frame no. DM750S 754877Engine no. 755144 DM750•Lovely example of Ducati's first production V twin•Two owners from new•Carefully dry stored for 34 years •Recently recommissioned by enthusiast ownerThe 750GT was Ducati's first production V twin and is therefore one of the most significant models in the company's illustrious history. This is believed to be a two owner motorcycle. It was first registered in the UK in September 1974 with the registration no. TWC 267N (since logged as 'permanently exported'). The first owner subsequently moved to the Isle of Man where, in March 1989, it was re-registered BMN 94L. The following year David Collier flew with his wife to the Isle of Man where he bought the GT from its first owner, a woman, in Sulby. The Manx number appears to have been removed from the IOM database, and the machine is therefore currently offered unregistered because David never registered it here in the UK.Immediately following the purchase he rode it for an almost obligatory lap around the TT course, and then two up home to Hertfordshire. It had been bought as a potential source of spares for his Galco bevel drive round case Ducati race bike but fortunately that need never arose, and the bike remains as it was purchased 34 years ago. In fact it hasn't been ridden since that ride back from the Island, and has been dry stored in ideal conditions ever since. Within the last year it has been recommissioned. This has included overhauling the brakes and carbs, as well as fitting a new battery. However, it is strongly recommended that the new owner fits new tyres.The current odometer reading is 67,852 kilometres. The motorcycle is supplied with a copy of the IOM registration book which shows both the UK and Manx registration numbers, the IOM export certificate dated 10.7.1990, a letter and receipt from the previous owner, and a period photograph of the bike early in its life, displaying its original TWC 267N number plate. It is offered in nice age-related condition with a slight nick on the left front of the seat and a crack across the base of the plastic instrument binnacle. Lucas Rita electronic ignition is fitted, as are rubber fork gaiters. There is some damage to the finning of the lower sump which was sustained when it was being tied down by the crew on the IOM ferry during the GT's previous ownership.We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sought-after round case V twin Ducati. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Honda VFR750R Type RC30Registration no. G22 KGOFrame no. RC30-2100197Engine no. RC30E-2100216•Iconic WSBK 'homologation special'•Delivered new in the UK•Present ownership since 2016•14,314 miles recordedOne of the modern era's few immediately collectible classics, the Honda VFR750R - better known as the 'RC30' - was created for just one reason: to win the World Superbike Championship, a feat it achieved in the nascent series' first two seasons of 1988 and '89. And while American Fred Merkel was bringing Honda its first two WSB crowns, Britain's Carl Fogarty used an RC30 to win the TT F1 World Championship in 1988 and '89, and the equivalent FIM Cup in 1990. No mere short circuit scratcher, the RC30 and its derivatives proved durable enough to win a hat-full of Endurance Classics too. That this latter requirement was also part of the design brief may be determined from the fact that a quick-release front fork and single-sided swinging arm - essential for speedy wheel changes - were part of an unrivalled specification that included a twin-spar alloy beam frame, 16-valve V4 engine with gear-driven cams, close-ratio six-speed gearbox and four-pot front brake calipers. All of which did not come cheap: at the time of its launch in 1988 an RC30 cost £8,499, getting on for double the cost of other super-sports 750s. Despite the passage of time and progress of motorcycle technology, the RC30 remains a match for the latest generation of sports bikes but possesses exclusivity that none of them can approach. 'No other bike from the late-Eighties is lusted after like the RC30,' reckoned Bike, and few would disagree.This RC30 was sold new by Doble Motor Cycles of Coulsdon, Surrey and first registered on 1st August 1989. Our vendor has owned the Honda since November 2016 and the V5C states it has had four former keepers. Kept dry stored, the machine has been used sparingly and on summer days only whilst the current odometer reading is 14,314 miles. Accompanying documentation includes the original service book; sundry bills; a quantity of expired MoTs; the aforementioned V5C; and MoT to August 2025. The machine last ran in August 2024.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1939 BMW 494cc R51Registration no. Not registeredFrame no. 509364Engine no. OZ-80 504431An important milestone in the development of BMW's long-running flat-twin occurred in 1936 with the introduction of the 494cc R5. Prior to that the BMW engine had been recognisably related to the first of its type, the 1923 R32, and like those of its (500cc) predecessors, the R5's engine dimensions were 'square' at 68x68mm bore/stroke. However, the overhead-valve R5 engine broke new ground by adopting two chain-driven camshafts, a move that permitted shorter pushrods and higher revs. Maximum power increased to 24bhp at 5,800rpm while top speed was an impressive 140km/h (87mph). In 1938 this flagship model was up-dated as the R51, gaining a telescopic front fork and plunger rear suspension, and continued in production until 1940.Apparently original, this example's frame and engine numbers correspond with R51 production numbers for 1939-40 and match those of an R51 delivered to the BMW dealer in Schwerin in March 1939. The machine comes with a 2015 Wudo Motorrad invoice for various minor components; there are no other documents on file. An older restoration clearly unused for a considerable period, the machine will require careful recommissioning or potentially more extensive restoration before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. Offered with one toolbox key.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collection1961 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super Sports Registration no. 4469 MY Frame no. T21793/G Engine no. T-21793-GThe Ariel Leader, and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unit gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension design, employing a fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. Announced in 1959, the Arrow dispensed with the Leader's enclosure panels and weather protection while remaining mechanically virtually identical. The Arrow was revised for 1961, gaining squish-band, centre-plug cylinder heads, while a third model - the Arrow Super Sports, universally referred to as the Golden Arrow after its distinctive colour scheme - was added at the same time.This Arrow Super Sports was acquired by Robin Spring on 28th June 2005. The machine has been restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett and not run since. Following a period of storage recommissioning will be required before further use. Apparently, the chain case was made by an ex-Benetton Formula One mechanic! The Arrow is offered with an old/current V5C documents, an older V5, two pre-restoration photographs, the original buff logbook, and reproduction 'Book of the Ariel Leader & Arrow'. Supplied with an assortment of spares including two cylinder barrels. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:Please note this lot is offered with one V5C only, opposed to old and new as catalogued.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1940 OEC 350/500cc Commodore (see text)Registration no. CKG 53Frame no. 2000Engine no. 47/G3L 4646Best remembered for its curious 'duplex' form of steering gear and Claude Temple's record-breaking exploits on the mighty OEC-Temple-Anzani, the Osborn Engineering Company commenced motorcycle manufacture in 1914. The Gosport-based firm began by making motorcycles under contract to engine manufacturer Blackburne before marketing machines under its own name from 1920. OEC also made its own engines under the 'Atlanta' name but mainly relied on proprietary power units from JAP. As well as the patented duplex steering, introduced in 1927, the firm offered rear springing from 1929. An option at first, this looked like a 'plunger' arrangement but in fact used a pivoted fork. The company's top-of-the-range sports model, this rare OEC Commodore was first registered on 8th July 1940 a '500', but has since been fitted with a replacement Matchless G3L 350cc engine dating from 1947. However, it has not proved possible to determine the actual engine capacity with any certainty. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-type V5C and a continuation buff logbook from 1959 issued by the West Riding of Yorkshire County Council and listing the following owners:Fred Sunderland, Knottingley (1959)Edwin Ward, Pontefract (1959)Alan Senior, Dewsbury (1960)George Nixon, Wakefield (unknown)The vendor's late brother (1978)Apparently not used for some time, the machine will require re-commissioning or more extensive restoration before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered with a V5C. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The David Collier Collection1980 Ducati 864cc 900SSRegistration no. JOY 213VFrame no. DM860SS *088607*Engine no. 08815 DM860•Iconic Ducati•Low mileage•38 year enthusiast ownership•Terrific conditionIt is not hard to see the appeal of Ducati's Super Sport models following their arrival in the mid-1970s. From their booming V twin engines to their fabulously sleek styling, they were a tempting alternative to the mainstream four-cylinder Japanese superbikes of the time. David Collier became the fourth owner of this lovely 900SS in April 1986. First registered on 2.2.1980, it had spent the first six years of its life in Hillingdon, West London in the hands of 3 different owners, two of whom were probably brothers. David has never registered it in his own name because he has always ridden it on trade plates. It is accompanied by a V5 registration document, a Ducati 750SS & 900SS Desmo owner's manual, warranty book showing the first owner's details but no service entries, the handwritten receipt from 1986, and some old MOT certificates. The displayed mileage is only 10,784 which David believes to be genuine, though not warranted.In February 1987 after he had ridden it for about 700 miles, he embarked on a restoration which is covered in his service log and across multiple pages of handwritten notes and drawings (supplied). Despite being a trained mechanical engineer, his fastidious commitment to doing things correctly is illustrated by the fact that he enrolled in one of Ducati guru Tony Brancato's training courses prior to the rebuild. David's handwritten course notes are included in the sale. The 900SS still presents very well today and is showing some nice age related patina. The fork sliders have been left in bare alloy because that's how he prefers them. It is fitted with those beautiful Conti silencers, and a detached dual seat is supplied. The generator warning light glows when the engine is running, but David tells us that checks have indicated that the charging rate is correct. Following the rebuild the bike was used until the early 1990s after which it was laid up until 2012, and then used only for a year or so by which time the mileage had reached its present level. It has been recommissioned in the last few months; however, it is recommended that the tyres are replaced before further use. Throughout his ownership it has been stored in ideal heated conditions.We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional low mileage example of Ducati's iconic bevel drive 900SS. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1947 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel Registration no. HTB 538Frame no. 4754Engine no. DPY 4853Introduced in 1925, Scott's Flying Squirrel sports roadster came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive model in the range. Subsequent improvements included the duplex frame and bigger brakes first seen on the works bikes in 1926, and the magneto-platform Pilgrim pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. The Flying Squirrel took on more of a touring role in the 1930s, being further updated with a detachable cylinder head, Brampton forks, and a foot-change gearbox. The Flying Squirrel was little changed when production resumed in 1946, although the double-sided front brake was a new feature and the pre-war girders were soon replaced with a Dowty telescopic fork.Our vendor purchased this Flying Squirrel in 2018; other than cleaning the machine he has not done any work on it. Following a very serious water skiing accident last summer, which put him out of action for a few months, the vendor has decided to start reducing the size of his collection, hence the sale of this Scott. Last run circa 2021/2022, the machine comes with a current V5C Registration Certificate.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1938 Velocette 495cc MSS Competition SpecialRegistration no. not registered Frame no. CMS 5365Engine no. MSS 6131The third of Velocette's overhead-valve, high-camshaft, single-cylinder designs, the 500cc MSS was announced in 1935. The first of these new models had been the 250cc MOV of 1933, which was joined for 1934 by a long-stroke 350cc version - the MAC. In creating the MSS, Veloce kept to the basic design, combining the MAC's 96mm stroke with a larger bore to create its new '500'. The MSS engine went into a new frame derived from that of the racing KTT. The model disappeared from Veloce Limited's range in 1948 while the company concentrated on the LE, reappearing in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and Hall Green's own telescopic front fork. The engine too was updated, gaining 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm along with an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head.Ideal for Historic sprints and hill climbs, this interesting MSS competition special consists of a frame dating from circa 1938 and an engine built around 1946. It should be noted that the kickstart mechanism, gear lever, control cables, throttle twist-grip, chain cases, and footrests are missing, and that the machine's mechanical condition is not known. There are no documents with this Lot, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 Francis-Barnett 197cc FalconRegistration no. KBW 151Frame no. VM76093 (see text)Engine no. 367A 12120E (see text)First introduced for 1949, the Falcon used the Villiers 6E 197cc engine, which was housed in a rigid frame with telescopic front fork. In August 1951 the Falcon (together with the 122cc Merlin) was upgraded with swinging arm rear suspension that used dampers of F-B's own manufacture. The model continued in this form up to 1954, latterly with the Villiers 8E engine, when a new frame featuring central enclosure and a dual seat was introduced. An older restoration, displaying 15,862 miles to the odometer and last taxed until 3/15, this Falcon was acquired in 1997 and is offered with a V5C, photocopy old V5 and a 1967 replacement logbook (listing a different engine number). Its mechanical condition is not known and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed, the engine turns over. It should be noted, the V5C lists the frame number as UM76493.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1947 Ariel 998cc Model 4G Square Four Registration no. TXS 136Frame no. XP1676Engine no. DK265Designed by Edward Turner, creator of the legendary Triumph Speed Twin, the first Ariel Square Four was shown at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger version being made available for the 1932 model year. In 1937 a total redesign saw it re-emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making the Squariel an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists. Anstey-link plunger rear suspension became an option in 1939 but would not be offered again until 1946 when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type.This Square Four was restored in 2022, while the engine was rebored and fitted with new pistons in 2023. Used sparingly and kept dry stored in the garage, the machine was last started in June 2024. The vendor is selling because he has another Square Four and is downsizing his collection. Offered with a current V5C and a quantity of tax discs from the 1950s and 1960s. It should be noted the V5C records the engine number as 'DX872', actual number is 'DK265'.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Münch 1200 TTS 'Mammoth'Registration no. not registeredFrame no. 116Engine no. 116•Ultra-rare limited edition superbike•Sold new in Germany•Only 33,485 kilometres recorded•Requires recommissioning/restorationIn 1965 Friedel Münch, formerly with the Horex racing department, was approached by wealthy French ex-sidecar racer Jean Murit with a simple brief: build a no-expense-spared 'superbike', though the latter term had yet to be coined. Münch found his ideal engine in the form of the air-cooled overhead-camshaft four powering the recently introduced NSU Prinz car. For Murit's machine he used the 1,000cc TT sports version of this engine which, tuned for 60bhp, proved capable of propelling the bulky Mammoth to a top speed of 120mph. Nothing too remarkable there you might think, but while several contemporary production motorcycles could achieve a similar maximum, it was the Mammoth's ability to accelerate powerfully from 20mph in top gear and cruise all day at 110mph that set it apart from the herd. The engine was housed in a cradle frame inspired by the Manx Norton, and to keep the weight down Münch made extensive use of Elektron magnesium alloy, which was used for the gearbox shell, rear chain case, fork sliders and brakes. The result was a commendably low dry weight for the prototype of 433lbs, though production versions would weigh considerably more. Elephant Rally founder and Das Motorrad journalist Ernst Leverkus rode the bike in 1966 and the resulting worldwide publicity provoked a rush of orders. The production Mammoth (the name would later be dropped for copyright reasons) first appeared at the Cologne Show in September 1966, by which time the capacity had risen to 1,085cc, power to 70bhp and the top speed close on 140mph. Hand built to individual customer order, the Mammoth eventually used the 1,177cc version of the NSU four with power outputs of up to 104bhp. It is estimated that fewer than 500 machines of all types were built. Currently displaying a total of 33,485 kilometres on the odometer, this particular Mammoth comes with a list of its owners in the 1970s, of whom there were six (see Kraftfahrzeugbrief on file). Also on file is correspondence from Friedel Münch; various pieces of marque-related copy literature; a Münch TTS 1200 Brochure and pamphlet; copy owner's manual; and a spare parts catalogue. Clearly unused for a considerable period, the machine will require careful recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2004 Honda XR400Registration no. EU04 CZHFrame no. JH2NE03A23M440625Engine no. to be advisedThe 2004 Honda XR400 is a versatile and dependable off-road motorcycle, celebrated for its rugged performance and durability. Powered by a 397cc air-cooled, four-stroke engine, it offers a perfect blend of power and manageability, making it ideal for both experienced riders and enthusiasts new to off-road adventures. The XR400 features a sturdy steel frame and long-travel suspension with a front telescopic fork and rear Pro-Link shock, designed to handle challenging terrains with ease. Its simple, reliable engine design is known for low maintenance and longevity. The bike's ergonomic design ensures a comfortable riding position, and its robust construction can withstand the demands of rough trails. Additionally, the XR400 comes with reliable disc brakes for effective stopping power. Whether tackling technical trails or enjoying weekend rides, the 2004 Honda XR400 remains a trusted choice for off-road enthusiasts.This XR was purchased by the vendor in 2012 and has been used sparingly in their ownership since, run and used recently, it is showing 12,172miles on the speedometer. Little is known of its previous history (the vendor being the 7th owner) and is offered with a V5C.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 BSA 500cc A50 Royal Star Registration no. VUK 941HFrame no. CD06419 A50REngine no. CD06419 A50RFollowing Triumph's lead, BSA turned to unitary construction for its range of twins as the 1960s dawned, launching the all-new 500cc A50 and 650cc A65 'Star' models in January 1962. The basic architecture of the preceding A7/A10 models 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 remained much as before. When the range was revised for 1965, the touring twins were renamed 'Royal Star' (A50) and 'Thunderbolt' (A65) respectively and, together with the 'Lightning' and 'Spitfire' sports roadsters, received the superior two-way damped front fork from the off-road Victor model. The Siamesed exhaust systems used previously were dropped.Previously restored in 2006/7, our vendor purchased this Royal Star in 2023: other than fitting a new rear tyre and tube in April 2024 he has not done any work on it. The vendor has decided to start reducing the size of his collection to focus on the bikes that he wants to keep long term, hence the sale. Last run in May 2024, the machine is kept dry stored in the vendor's garage. Documents include a V5C Registration Certificate and various bills/invoices.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1953 Sunbeam 489cc S7 DeluxeRegistration no. SRB 521Frame no. S7 6647Engine no. S8 10823A wartime design by Erling Poppe, the Sunbeam inline twin was introduced by BSA, owners of Sunbeam Cycles Limited, in 1947. A luxury tourer, it was of advanced specification with overhead-camshaft engine, shaft drive and plunger rear suspension. The clutch housing and four-speed gearbox bolted directly to the back of the engine, which was rubber-mounted in the duplex loop frame, an innovation that required a flexible joint in the exhaust system ahead of the silencer. The first S7 version was equipped with balloon tyres, a feature not carried over to the deliberately more conventional, and also lighter and cheaper, S8 introduced in 1949. The front fork and 7' brake were now standard BSA components, and there were numerous other changes made in the interests of rationalisation. Never as popular as BSA's more performance orientated models, the gentlemanly S7 and S8 remained in production until 1957.This particular S7 comes with an old-style buff logbook showing that it was first registered on 5th January 1953 by Derbyshire CC and resided until 1962 in Chesterfield. From 1972, the Sunbeam would appear to have moved to Sheffield where it was acquired by the lady vendor's late husband in 1981. A current V5C is present also. Not run for some time, the machine will require careful recommissioning before returning to the road. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 BSA 350cc B31Registration no. UCV 6Frame no. CB31.9246Engine no. BB31.20207BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54. A good all-round performer by the standards of its time, the B31 could cruise comfortably all day at 60mph while returning 75-plus miles per gallon, virtues that endeared it to private owners and police forces alike.Our vendor purchased this B31 from a deceased's estate in 2022; other than cleaning the machine he has not done any work on it. Following a very serious water skiing accident last summer, which put him out of action for a few months, the vendor has decided to start reducing the size of his collection, hence the sale of this B31. Last run approximately 3-4 years ago, the machine comes with a current V5C; old-style continuation logbook; BSA Owners' Club letter; previous owner's 2021 purchase receipt ; and a BSA spares manual.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1949/1953 BSA 350cc B32 Competition ModelRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. ZB31S 2856Engine no. BB32.1048. (see text)BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days, and was produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork. In January 1946 it was joined by a Competition variant, the B32, which boasted a high-level exhaust system, 21' front wheel, additional chromium plating, a crankcase shield and lowered gearing. An alloy cylinder barrel and head, broadly similar to those used on the contemporary Gold Star but retaining a separate pushrod tunnel, became available as B32 options from 1949 onwards, as did plunger rear suspension in common with the rest of the 'B' singles range. This motorcycle appears to consist of a 1953 B32 engine in a 1949 frame which one would expect to have plunger rear suspension (as denoted by the 'S' in the frame number). Notable features include a Lucas competition magneto. Amal GP carburettor, vented front brake, and various scrutineering stickers. Used on the Thunder Sprint event circa 2007, the machine is offered for recommissioning and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns). It should be noted, the '2' to the engine number prefix appears to be over-stamped but may be a factory error.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1928 Brough Superior '1,134cc' SS100 Alpine Grand Sport Registration no. YV 5550 Frame no. 969 Engine no. JTO/C 2945/T •The most desirable of Vintage-era motorcycles •Present ownership since 1982 •Matching numbers •Little used during the present ownership Legendary superbike of motorcycling's between-the-wars 'Golden Age', Brough Superior – 'The Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles' - was synonymous with high performance, engineering excellence and quality of finish. That such a formidable reputation was forged by a motorcycle constructed almost entirely from bought-in components says much for the publicity skills of George Brough. But if ever a machine was more than the sum of its parts, it was the Brough Superior. W E Brough's machines had been innovative and well engineered, and his son's continued the family tradition but with an added ingredient - style. The very first Brough Superior MkI of 1919 featured a saddle tank - an innovation not adopted by the rest of the British industry until 1928 - and the latter's broad-nosed, wedge-profiled outline would be a hallmark of the Nottingham-built machines from then on. Always the perfectionist, Brough bought only the best available components for his bikes, reasoning that if the product was right, a lofty price tag would be no handicap. And in the 'Roaring Twenties' there were sufficient wealthy connoisseurs around to prove him right. One such was T E Lawrence – 'Lawrence of Arabia' – who owned several Broughs and was critically injured whilst riding an SS100. Introduced 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 racetrack, 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. Perhaps every enthusiast's and collector's dream is to find a hidden gem in a barn or garage, and what we have here is perhaps one of the most exciting of them all: a Brough Superior SS100. Hidden away by its secretive owner, this example had not seen the light of day for decades until it was recently disinterred from its resting place (the last tax disc expired in 1978). Once the tyres had been inflated, the Brough gracefully rolled out of the garage, ready for a new owner to enjoy. But what is also amazing about 'YV 5550' is that not only is it a matching-numbers example of one of the most desirable motorcycles ever, but it also has a full and fascinating history. The copy Works Record Card confirms that the SS100 retains its original frame, engine and fuel tank no. 1901 (nb the frame number was initially stamped with the first '9' upside down before being corrected at the factory). Its specification included a Binks twin-float carburettor, Lucas magdyno, Klaxon horn, Pilgrim oil pump, two prop-stands, Terry saddle, and plated mudguards with black centres. The first owner of this exceptional machine was Shell Mex Ltd, the registered keeper being one Malcolm Vincent Ambler, Chief Motor Engineer at Shell Marketing Ltd. Presumably, the machine was his 'company vehicle,' or perhaps it was used for marketing and promotional purposes. This remains unclear; however, in 1931 the Brough was resold to P Platts in Manchester, probably the motorcycle dealer Percy Platts of Oldham, Manchester. The Brough Superior Club also records the Oldham-based daredevil speedway rider, trade unionist and Communist Party member Clem Beckett (1906-1937) as another owner of 'YV 5550' (Platts garage was located on the same stretch of road as Beckett's garage). Beckett gained fame in speedway, winning the Golden Helmet at Owlerton Stadium, and founded the Dirt Track Riders' Association to help protect riders' rights. A committed communist and anti-fascist, Beckett volunteered for the International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War, where he served as a machine gunner. He was killed in the Battle of Jarama in 1937 while covering his comrades' retreat. Another interesting former owner is one Harry Biggs, who is referenced in a 1955 article in The Motor Cycle about 'YV 5550' entitled 'A Brough Day in the Hills.' The then-owner was Harry Muckalt, while the author of the article, and Muckalt's sidecar passenger, was R D Humber (copy article on file). In the very first paragraph, it states 'YV 5550' had been the property of Harold 'Harry' Biggs – qualified engineer, tuner, and Brooklands competitor on various makes - who worked for Duzmo, Alfa Romeo British Sales, JAP, Frazer Nash, Automobile Supertuners, and Marshall Superchargers among others. While with Supertuners he worked on one of Sir Henry Segrave's 2-litre Sunbeams. Biggs had commenced his career in the tuning department of G H Tucker, the Bristol-based Norton specialist, and in a 1942 article in Motor Sport magazine, Biggs recalled that Tucker had received one of the first SS100 Brough Superiors.  For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The 1936 Olympia Motor Cycle Show Model1936 Brough Superior 982cc SS80Registration no. DJO 575Frame no. M81701Engine no. BS/X5 4421•Substantially original (matching frame, engine and petrol tank)•Present family ownership since 1969•Kept on static display•Requires sympathetic recommissioning/restorationExtraordinarily, we are able to offer not just one but two machines in the sale that were stars of the 1936 Olympia Motor Cycle Show! This rigid framed model SS80 is recorded as the 'Show Model' in the factory records. Brough had 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 SS80s built, of which some 300-or-so survive.First registered on 24th December 1936, 'DJO 575' was supplied to Laytons having been dispatched on 19th November 1936 (presumably after the Olympia Show). The tank is, correctly, unnumbered, while the original gearbox ('IN 9862') still exists but is currently in an 11-50. 'DJO 575' is still fitted with a Smiths 120mph speedometer and Miller DU142 headlamp, while other notable items still present are the aluminium front chain case; non-valanced split rear mudguard; pannier bags; and foot gear controls. A pillion seat has been fitted at some stage (the machine was supplied with pillion footrests). The Brough was purchased in 1969 (together with an MG TF) for £560 (for both) from a John Holme of Gotham, Nottinghamshire, who had acquired it in 1966. The tax disc expiring in September 1969 is still on the machine. The two previous recorded keepers in the continuation logbook are a Mr Ivan Wakley of Kibworth, Leicestershire (1955) and a Don Glover of Leicester (1958). We are advised by the Brough Superior Club that a Mr Mottley of Leicester was another previous keeper. The continuation logbook also shows the bike was regularly taxed from 1956 until 1967 and that it was once attached to a sidecar. The change in colour occurred in the 1960s, but remnants of the chrome show finish are still visible on the cylinder barrels. The BSC notes that the SS80 still had its chrome finish in 1955, and that in 1966 it was seen at the Banbury Run painted maroon. Additional paperwork on file includes old MoTs from 1966, 1969 and 1971; an old-style V5 document; and a copy of the Works Record Card. Since purchase the Brough has been kept on static as part of an important private collection. Recommissioning and/or sympathetic restoration will be required before further use.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1968 BMW R50/2Registration no. LEV NC 90 (DE)Frame no. 686848 (see text)Engine no. 646848In the early 1950s, BMW concentrated on refining what were essentially pre-war designs, but by 1955 was ready with a brace of new machines, the R50 and R69. Of 494cc and 594cc respectively, the newcomers inherited the updated flat-twin engine introduced on the R51/3 a few years previously, but deployed this in all-new cycle parts, the most notable departures from preceding practice being an Earles-type leading-link front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension enclosing the driveshaft in the right leg - developments first seen on the works racers. The applied headstock identity plaque shows frame number '646848'. Furthermore, the headstock itself is stamped with two frame numbers: the first illegible (possibly '646848)', and the second (clear stamping) '686848'. According to BMW Archives, the frame number should be '646848', as '686...' is outside the number range. This machine was delivered to the police in Krefeld in 1968 (the green colour is correct for such a police motorcycle). An older restoration (date and details unknown) that still presents well, the BMW has clearly not been used for a considerable period of time and will require careful recommissioning, or potentially more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. There are no documents with this Lot. Offered with key.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Norton 490cc OHC Racing Sidecar CombinationRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 49390 & M9197xB (see text)Engine no. CS 55422 (see text)Its Roadholder front fork and plunger rear suspension suggest that this Norton sidecar outfit's chassis dates from the late 1940s/early 1950s; certainly the look of the machine is typical of that era. However, the engine mount frame lug is stamped '49390' which, if a Norton number, indicates a 1931 year of manufacture for the frame. The stamping by the rear plunger ('M' or '11' '9197xB') does not conform to Norton factory stampings or stamp location, while the unusual rear frame construction, almost certainly devised to facilitate attachment of the sidecar chassis, is not of Norton origin. Engine number 'CS 55422' suggests that the engine started life in a 1933 CS. The additional engine number stamping '9199' appears to be a modern. An older restoration, since deteriorated, this 500cc Norton sidecar outfit has clearly not been used for a considerable period; accordingly, the machine will require careful recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the racetrack and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. Offered without documents. History unknown.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin1950 BSA 348cc B32 Competition TrialsRegistration no. GKW 248 Frame no. ZB31 12148Engine no. ZB. 32. A. 3154. (see text)At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model and was produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork. In January 1946 it was joined by a Competition variant, the B32, which boasted a high-level exhaust system, 21' front wheel, additional chromium plating, a crankcase shield and lowered gearing. An alloy cylinder barrel and head, broadly similar to those used on the contemporary Gold Star but retaining a separate pushrod tunnel, became available as B32 options from 1949 onwards, as did plunger rear suspension in common with the rest of the 'B' singles range. First registered on 25th May 1950, this rare B32 has belonged to the vendor since 14th October 1991, having been owned previously by the celebrated off-road competitor, Arthur Lampkin (see letter on file). The machine also comes with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1958) listing five owners, Messrs A & A Lampkin being the last (change undated) together with old/current V5/V5C documents and an HPI check sheet. It should be noted that the HPI and V5C list the engine number as 'ZB/32 3154', omitting the 'A'. Unused for some time, the machine will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Its competition history, if any, is not known.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1975 Triumph 744cc Trident T160Registration no. KND 412NFrame no. T160 CKO 2159Engine no. T160 CKO 2159Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the inclined engine of the deleted BSA Rocket III, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') testify eloquently to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved cycle parts reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other important advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake and left-side gearchange. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible. Today the BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists.Imported into the UK in 2015 by the current vendor, this example of the iconic Trident is displaying 28,600 miles on the speedometer and has been used throughout the summers since whilst being dry stored in the winters. Sensible work undertaken includes resleeving of the carburettor, new primary drive set and idle extension (both from Clive Scarfe), new battery and fork stanchions and other sensible work. Offered with a V5C, invoices and other associated paperwork. Please view on our website the running video of this Lot. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1951 Vincent 998cc Series-C Touring RapideRegistration no. TEV 511Frame no. RC9186/D (Rear frame no. RC9186/D)Engine no. F10AB/1/7286 (Crankcase mating no. SS44)•Rare Touring-specification Rapide•Matching numbers•Present ownership since 1987•Requires recommissioningEver since the Series A's arrival in 1937, the Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance. From Rollie Free's capture of the 'world's fastest production motorcycle' record in 1948 on a tuned 'Series B' Black Shadow to the final fully enclosed 'Series D' Black Knight and Black Prince, Philip Vincent's stress on appearance and performance is legendary. His machines bristled with innovative features including adjustable footrests, brake pedal, seat height and gear-change lever. The finish was to a very high standard commensurate with the cost of the machine, which was virtually double that of any of its contemporaries. But above all else it was the v-twin's stupendous performance that captivated motorcyclists, whether they could afford one or not. With a top speed approaching 120mph, and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was the fastest road vehicle of its day.In 1948 the Vincent range began to be up-dated from Series-B to Series-C specification. The most significant changes made concerned the suspension, there being a revised arrangement at the rear incorporating curved lugs for the seat stays and an hydraulic damper between the spring boxes, while at the front the new models boasted Vincent's own 'Girdraulic' fork: a blade-type girder fitted with twin hydraulic dampers. These advances began to find their way onto production models during 1948 but it would be 1950 before all Vincents left the factory in Series-C specification. Touring versions featured higher handlebars, valanced steel mudguards in black, and smaller wheels: 19' front, 18' rear.VOC records show that 'F10AB/1/7286' and 'RC9186/D' is a Series-C Touring Rapide manufactured in July 1951 and delivered to a dealer called Albons in Shenfield, Essex. The Rapide was fitted with sidecar equipment and a Blacknell Sherwood sidecar. Being a touring model it was fitted with 19' front and 18' rear wheels, black painted steel touring mudguards and touring handlebars. 'TEV 511' was purchased by the deceased owner in 1987. The Vincent is recorded on the HPI report as an insurance loss but it was found by the late owner who carried on using it until his passing (see VOC notes concerning its theft and recovery). Not used recently, the machine should require only light recommissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of the original and continuation old-style logbooks; old/current V5/V5C registration documents; and some expired MoTs.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1954 Norton 490cc Model 30 InternationalRegistration no. WHA 219Frame no. 11 59178Engine no. 59178 11One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension, reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. The Inter would remain fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, all-alloy engine and 'laid down' 'box. Expensive to make and challenged by cheaper parallel twins of comparable performance, the Inter ceased to be catalogued after 1955 but could still be obtained to special order until 1958. Originally supplied to Copes of Hagley Road, Birmingham, this International is an older restoration that was kept on display in the late owner's living room. It remains in generally good condition although there is some rust and damage to the fuel tank. The Norton was purchased from a UK auction sale catalogue in May 2018. A copy of the sale catalogue is on file and the machine also comes with an old-style buff logbook, a current V5C document and a photocopy of the previous V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1942 Zündapp KS750 Military Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 602936Engine no. 6606•Built for the German military in WW2•An older restoration•Requires recommissioningFounded at the height of WWI to manufacture armaments, Zündapp found a new role post-war as a producer of motorcycles under the direction of new owner, Dr Fritz Neumeyer, building its first machine, a Levis-powered two-stroke, in 1921. The firm began making its own engines in 1924, selling more than 10,000 machines that year, and in 1933 introduced the first of the four-stroke flat twins that it is best remembered for. The initial 398cc and 498cc sidevalve models were followed in 1939 by the 598cc K600, the latter, like its predecessors, employing designer Richard Küchen's unconventional all-chain four-speed 'gearbox' and shaft final drive. A frame and girder fork made of pressed steel were advanced features. Zündapp's first overhead-valve twin, the KS600, appeared in 1939 and would provide the basis for the military KS750. Developed specifically for service with the Wehrmacht, the KS750 motorcycle combination featured shaft drive to the Steib sidecar's wheel, a reverse gear, hydraulic brakes, and interchangeable wheels. During WW2 the KS750 saw service on every front, its production outstripping that of the similar BMW R75 with some 18,600 built before production was discontinued in 1944. An older restoration, since deteriorated, this example of Zündapp's ubiquitous military KS750 has clearly not been used for a considerable period; accordingly, the machine will require careful recommissioning or potentially restoration prior to further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (it should be noted that the magneto is missing). Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. The odometer reading of 42 kilometres is presumed the distance covered since the machine was last restored. The combination comes complete with panniers and a trailer but there are no accompanying documents. History unknown. A 'must have' for the serious collector of military vehicles and perfect for 1940s 'revival' events.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collectionc.1990 Honda RS250R Racing Motorcycle Frame no. plaque not presentEngine no. RS250RE 9010159 and IGO398Honda were latecomers in offering a 250cc production racer - the first RS250R not appearing until 1984 - and immediately found themselves at a disadvantage to Yamaha's long established TZ. Its 1985 successor addressed these failings, boasting a new aluminium twin-spar frame and heavily revised engine. The RS250R was mildly updated for 1986 before undergoing a wholesale redesign for '87, re-emerging as a replica of Freddie Spencer's works bike complete with 54x54.5mm crankcase-reed engine and cassette-type gearbox. For the '88 model, Honda ditched the ATAC exhausts, adopting conventional variable-height power valves and cylinders with appropriately revised porting. Front fork diameter increased, and the TRAC anti-dive was dropped, while the existing combination of 17' front/18' rear wheels continued. A maximum power output of 71bhp and dry weight of 226lbs was claimed, and the RS continued unchanged for 1989.Finished in Shell Gemini blue and white livery, this Honda RS250 was raced in events in the Far East including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Macau (but not necessarily all of them) by Robin himself and possibly top Japanese riders whose names are not remembered. Restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett, the machine has not run since and will require recommissioning before returning to the racetrack. There are no documents with this Lot, and no other history is known. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 BSA 350cc B31Registration no. HHE 789 Frame no. CB31 10003 (see text)Engine no. BB31.18620BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54. A good all-round performer by the standards of its time, the B31 could cruise comfortably all day at 60mph while returning 75-plus miles per gallon, virtues that endeared it to private owners and police forces alike. On file is an old-style continuation logbook tracing this machine's ownership history back to 1963 when it belonged to one Peter Anthony Bibby of Sheffield. The B31 also comes with a typewritten account of its early history and subsequent restoration. Tax discs are present expiring August 1964 and July 2015. It should be noted that the accompanying HPI and V5C documents list the frame number as 'CBB110003' and that the 'C' appears over-stamped on the 'B' of the frame number. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the authenticity of this motorcycle prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1914 Bradbury 554ccRegistration no. DS 7411Frame no. 47798Engine no. None visible•Rare British make•Present ownership for some 50-plus years•Restored in 2014/2015 and unused since•Requires recommissioningEstablished at the Wellington Works in Oldham, Lancashire in 1852, Bradbury & Company Limited claimed to be the first manufacturer to build an 'All-British Motor Cycle and Tri-Car', its products having been ridden successfully as early as 1898. Its early two-wheelers were basically a standard bicycle powered by a Minerva engine mounted on the frame's down-tube, which were soon superseded by models built to the new Werner layout, with the engine in the bottom bracket position. Although destined not to survive beyond 1925, Bradbury had amassed an impressive tally of awards and records prior to WWI. 'Speed and Reliability' were claimed as special qualities, and any machine which simultaneously held the 'English and Irish End to End Sidecar Records' - 'at record speed and without a single mechanical stoppage' - must have had a lot going for it.The 3½hp model was standardised from 1909 and now featured a sprung front fork. This model was later rated at 4hp. The 4hp Bradbury employed a single-cylinder sidevalve engine of 554cc and could be ordered in single-gear belt-driven form or with the refinements of hub gears and chain drive. Perhaps the model's most unusual feature was a crankcase integral with the frame 'ensuring better balance, greater strength and rigidity', this design having first appeared on a Bradbury around 1902.This rare Veteran-era Bradbury was purchased by our vendor some 50-plus years ago and not registered until 1986. It was restored in 2014/2015, including a re-bore and new main bearings, piston, valve guides, etc. Notable features include direct belt drive via a Philipson's Pulley, Bosch magneto, Lucas acetylene lighting set, leather tool box, and a bulb horn. Unused since the rebuild's completion in 2015, the Bradbury is presented in good order throughout, although recommissioning will be required before this delightful Veteran returns to the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of old-style V5 and V5C documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1988 Kawasaki 249cc KLR ProjectRegistration no. E941 VWAFrame no. KL250D-019476Engine no. KL250DEO9425 (See text)This 1988 Kawasaki 249cc KLR has 16,380 recorded miles and features Renthal handlebars. The bike has a snapped brake lever, perished fork gaiters, and while the engine turns over, it is currently a non-runner. The KLR comes with a V5C document, acquired by the late owner in October 2011, showing 13 previous keepers. It should be noted, the V5C lists the engine number as 'KL250DE019965,' indicating an engine change from its original. Additional paperwork includes a 2011 purchase receipt describing the bike as a non-runner, an MoT that expired on May 30th, 2013, and two keys. Assorted spare parts are also offered with the motorcycle, making it a suitable project for restoration. Despite its non-running status, this KLR could be a rewarding challenge for a collector or enthusiast seeking to bring it back to life. Offered strictly as viewed. Offered with key.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1937 New Imperial 148cc Model 23Registration no. DNK 33Frame no. 97/35262/23Engine no. 107/43266/23•Nicely presented New Imperial lightweight•Benefitting from various works in 2022Builder of the last British-made machine to win the Lightweight 250 TT during the pre-war era, New Imperial was unsurpassed for innovation during the 1930s, offering models featuring pivoted fork rear suspension and unitary construction of the engine and gearbox. Introduced for 1933, the unitary construction Model 23 was based on an unconventional, stillborn prototype, first seen in 1932, which carried its valve gear behind the cylinder. The production Model 23 was more conventional as far as its valve gear was concerned but less so elsewhere, featuring unitary construction of the engine/gearbox, geared primary drive, and coil ignition. Qualifying for a reduced rate of road tax for up-to-150cc machines, the Model 23 was a huge success for New Imperial and continued in production until 1940.This nicely presented New Imperial lightweight has clearly benefited from ongoing maintenance and restoration throughout its life, as detailed by the accompanying history file. Most recently (in 2022), the machine benefited from the following works (receipts on file):•Engine bolt locknuts•Fresh Brooklands Monograde oil•Some electrical repairs•Fitting of flashing indicators, including fabrication of brackets•Adjustment and rebuild of the throttle•Road test and adjustment (by Creed & Shore Motorworks Ltd)While in the previous Hull-based ownership, the machine benefited from the works listed below circa 2014-2015. Receipts on file and accompanying restoration images suggest this is when the machine was last restored, including:•New batteries and a new Lucas battery case•Vapour cleaning of engine castings•Replacement tool box, number plate, stand, mudguard, wheel•Brake hubs•Brake arms•Brackets•Mudguard brackets•Handlebars•Fork links•Headlamp stays•Some re-chroming•Paint•Various new bolts throughoutThe 2015 New Imperial Owners' Association inspection report (on file) suggests that the vehicle registration had lapsed (hence the inspection), indicating the machine had been off the road for some time. The accompanying 1945 continuation logbook lists Bryan Carter of Bedford as owner in 1945, with no further entries. It is not known when the current owner purchased the machine, but certainly some time between 2015 and when the last V5C was issued in 2022. The machine is also offered with a maintenance manual, owner's guide and spare parts manual (all copies) and the aforementioned extensive history file of assorted paperwork (inspection recommended).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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