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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1972 Triumph 649cc T120V BonnevilleRegistration no. RVT 19LFrame no. T120V HG60961Engine no. T120V HG60961Along with BSA-Triumph's other 650cc twins, the Bonneville was re-launched for 1971 with the new oil-carrying frame. Despite its fine handling qualities, the chassis ran into immediate criticism because of its tall seat height and was revised three times before a lower version was standardised for 1972 along with a thinner seat. One of the final improvements made to the 650 Bonnie prior to its deletion in 1975 was the introduction of a five-speed gearbox, which this example has. This T120V Bonnie was acquired by the owner in 2001 and has been used regularly since then. Our vendor now has trouble kickstarting the machine so has decide it is time for it to go. Although recently started, it will need careful recommissioning before riding. The machine comes with a V5C registration document and its original orange fuel tank.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The John Hobbs Collectionc.1914 FN 750cc Four ProjectRegistration no. AO 4528Frame no. 70196Engine no. 121 (see text)Responding to demands from sidecarists for more power, FN introduced a 748cc, 7hp four – the Type 700 – for 1914. This new engine was a sidevalve of 'T'-head layout, with mechanically operated valves and a mechanical oil pump, which drove the three-speed gearbox via a steel, multi-plate clutch. Pedal starting was dispensed with on the Type 700, a kick-start mechanism being added at the right-hand side of the engine. The Type 700 had not been in production long before the FN works was seized by the invading German Army in the autumn of 1914. The occupying Germans used the FN factory to manufacture ammunition while continuing production of the Type 700, which had a top speed of around 45mph and was widely used by despatch riders. The model remained in production up to 1923 when it was replaced by a new IOE four featuring overhead inlet valves. Chain drive was adopted soon after.Frame number '70196' is believed to fit the 1914 range for a 750cc Four. The HPI and V5C for the registration 'AN 270' lists engine number '1139', which was not present when unearthing the motorcycle. However, the four-cylinder engine offered with this lot, numbered '121' is believed to be a suitable replacement for a 1914 model, hence its inclusion. Requiring restoration to a greater or lesser extent, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding. The accompanying V5C issued in 2005 lists just one former keeper, a Mr Cyril Brewer of Blackpool.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1994 Xingfu 250cc XF250Registration no. L889 APDFrame no. XF250C*9397879Engine no. XF250 93150324Xingfu motorcycles were manufactured by the Shanghai Xingfu Motorcycle Company in China. The company's staple product appears to have been a 250cc single-cylinder air-cooled two-stroke with twin exhaust ports, which was made in various forms over a period of years during the late 1980s/early 1990s. The piston-port engine developed a maximum of 10bhp at 4,500rpm and drove via a four-speed gearbox, while the cycle parts were entirely conventional albeit somewhat dated by Japanese and European standards: tubular steel frame, telescopic front fork, swinging-arm rear suspension, and drum brakes at both ends. Some versions featured large enclosing side panels. This example of a Chinese motorcycle rarely encountered in the UK was acquired new by Tony East in July 1994 and has covered only 352 kilometres from new. Last taxed in June 1996, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1956 Ariel 198cc Colt ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. MT1480Engine no. ALA 5550A lightweight intended for the learner and commuter markets, the Ariel Colt was introduced in 1954, competing with the BSA Bantam and Triumph Tiger Cub. The bike was powered by a 198cc overhead-valve engine that drove via a Burman four-speed gearbox, a combination that went into a plunger-suspended frame with telescopic front fork. Tested by Motor Cycling in 1955, the Colt achieved a maximum speed of 63mph while returning a remarkable 90 miles per gallon at cruising speed. Offered for restoration, the machine's condition and completeness is unknown and some parts appear to be missing. Imported from Sri Lanka some years ago, documents list the machine as first registered new March 1957 with 3 previous owners prior to UK import. Offered with a NOVA, the machine will require registration by the buyer following restoration.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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

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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1973 Norton Commando 850 InterstateRegistration no. OGK 349LFrame no. 302332Engine no. 302332The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the model was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. It might have been a little down in top speed compared to rivals such as BSA-Triumph's 750 triples, and Honda's 750 four, but the Commando more than made up for this minor deficiency with superior mid-range torque and steadier handling. Introduced in 1973, the 850 (actually 829cc) version featured a larger-bore, through-bolted cylinder block; a stronger gearbox casting; and an all-metal clutch among a host of other more minor improvements. Tony East acquired this 850 Commando from Mr Michael Barker of Camberley, Surrey in January 1988 and seems to have used it regularly but infrequently, as evidenced by the almost complete run of MoT certificates issued between 1988 and 2001 showing the mileage total increasing from 8,748 to 11,727, a total of only 2,979 miles in 14 years. It was last taxed for the road to 31st October 2000. Restored throughout, the machine also comes with an original Rider's Manual; old/current V5C documents; and numerous invoices totalling £3,374 relating to its restoration for Tony by Bryan Small. At time of cataloguing the odometer reading was 11,729 miles.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1950 Norton 500cc Model 30 International to Clubman SpecificationRegistration no. GNT 275Frame no. E11 30000Engine no. E11 30000One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling history, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. The Inter's Arthur Carroll-designed overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers for the preceding two years, and although it retained the classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions and shaft-and-bevels cam drive of the existing CS1, was entirely new. Based on the works bikes and intended for racing, the International could nevertheless be ordered with refinements such as lights and a kickstart-equipped gearbox. By the time production halted in 1939 it was being built with a four-speed foot-change 'box and plunger rear suspension (the 'Garden Gate' frame), reappearing after the war in similar guise save for the adoption of the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. This International Norton comes with a Science Museum dating letter stating that it was built on 19th May 1950 with Clubman fittings and despatched to an agent called Ross in Wem, Shropshire (annotated 'Moss'). Restored in 1970, the machine comes with the related bills, which may be found within the accompanying comprehensive file of receipts. The file also contains a Norton Triumph dating letter, an old-style logbook, an old-style V5, a current V5C, and a current MoT. Last run 18 months ago, the machine is described by the private vendor as in very good condition and highly original. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Norton 490cc Model 30 InternationalRegistration no. POK 676Frame no. 11 59193Engine no. 59193 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. A matching-numbers example, this International comes with its original logbook recording it first registered to Colmore Depot Ltd of Birmingham, who would go on to sell the Norton twice more. There are four private owners listed up to July 1962. Our vendor has owned the Inter for the last four years and has done little with it other than occasional summer runs. Accompanying paperwork includes two instruction manuals; some bills and expired MoTs; and a current V5C document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Velocette 247cc Viceroy ScooterRegistration no. MAN-158-J (Isle of Man)Frame no. S266Engine no. obscuredIll-timed, expensive and unattractive, the Viceroy was Velocette's belated attempt to climb on the scooter bandwagon at a time when people were switching from two-wheeled transport to cheap cars. Velocette being Velocette, the Viceroy did not follow the successful template established by the (predominantly) Italian opposition but was unique in its specification, being powered by a 247cc flat-twin two-stroke engine, which was suspended from a single large-diameter main frame tube. Both the clutch and four-speed gearbox were sourced from the LE, and thus final drive was by shaft. The transmission formed the pivoting rear suspension arm and was damped by a single shock absorber, while the front fork came from the LE and the 12' wheels carried 6' brakes. Topping it all off was voluminous bodywork featuring a protuberant single headlight, a combination that was both overweight and ugly in the extreme. Inevitably, the Viceroy was a commercial failure and was gone by 1965, though the engine carried on in the DMW Deemster scooter. Formerly registered '27 BWD' in the UK, this rare Viceroy was first registered in the Isle of Man in April 1976 and to Tony East in December 2010. The machine was last taxed in July 2011 and currently displays a total of 2,149 miles on the odometer. Restored throughout, the Vogue also comes with its IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate (listing engine number 'SE263'), old IoM logbook, and an original owner's handbook and service manual.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1936 Velocette 349cc MAC Scrambler SpecialRegistration no. DHX 35Frame no. MA 4156Engine no. MAC 17425In 1933 Veloce Limited augmented its established range of overhead-camshaft models with an overhead-valve 250 - the MOV. The newcomer's power unit was a 'high camshaft' design with enclosed valves, and the compact and sprightly machine featured a four-speed gearbox equipped with the company's new foot-change mechanism. The following year an overhead-valve 350 built along MOV lines appeared. This was the long-stroke MAC, which was subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, the trio of overhead-valve Velocettes continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks. The MAC gained an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head for 1951, as well as Velocette's own telescopic front fork in place of the previous Dowty, and was further updated with a swinging-arm frame in 1953. The MAC was last produced in 1960.Converted to scrambles specification, this Velocette MAC has been used sparingly by the current vendor, and it is this lack of use that forces its sale. There are numerous old tax discs, MoTs and bills on file, one of the latter being for an engine bottom-end rebuild and gearbox overhaul by Nick Payton of Cavendish in 1996. Following a period of inactivity, recommissioning is recommended before further use. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the motorcycle's completeness, originality and mechanical condition prior to biding. Offered with old/current V5/V5C registration 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1997 Honda CB50 DreamRegistration no. P933 HNTFrame no. AC15-1002634Engine no. AC15E-1002632A miniature masterpiece, the CB50 Dream was conceived to commemorate Honda's early racing history in the 'tiddler' class, which commenced on the latter's 1962 inauguration with the RC110. Introduced in 1997, its modern equivalent - the CB50 Dream - produces 7.0bhp at 13,500rpm with maximum revs a further 1,000 up the scale. The gearbox is a six-speeder and the Dream weighs in at an anorexic 157lbs dry. Immensely popular in Japan, the Dream 50 has been produced in various versions over the years, spawning an entire cottage industry of accessory and component suppliers.This delightful Dream was first registered in the UK in May 2005 and has covered 642 miles believed from new. The vendor has fitted the Dream with a big bore kit taking it to 89cc (going from 3hp to a powerful 7hp!) and was used recently by the vendor. Currently MoT'd until March 2024, it is accompanied by a V5C, dating letter from Honda, MoT and brochure. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1953 Sunbeam 489cc S7Registration no. HET 861Frame no. overpaintedEngine no. S8 10812A 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 of 1949. This Sunbeam S7 was purchased in Carlisle in the Lake District in August 2005 at a time of flood, having been submerged in the water. Fortunately, the machine was complete and the paintwork in excellent condition. The Sunbeam was brought to the Isle of Man and completely stripped down and rewired. Water had penetrated all parts of the machine, which required total restoration. This lovely Sunbeam S7 is said to be easy to start, very quiet when running, and possibly the most comfortable machine in the collection. The Sunbeam is offered with its original buff logbook; old tax discs dating from 1965; two Stewart Engineering invoices dating from 1968; Roy Bacon correspondence; an old-style V5C document; and a quantity of very useful instruction manuals, parts lists, photocopied technical literature, etc.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1966 Lambretta SX 150 Registration no. not registeredFrame no. SX150 x756034*Engine no. SX150 * 755560*By the late 1950s, the scooter had begun to evolve into a larger and faster machine capable of two-up touring. Piaggio led the way with its 150 GS, to which Innocenti responded with the Lambretta TV 175. The latter was all new and incorporated innovations (for Lambretta) of enclosed chain drive and a four-speed gearbox. While the styling was an undisputed success, the engine proved troublesome and the first TV was a failure. Chastened, Lambretta went back to the drawing board to create one of its all-time greats: the 'Li'. Built as a '125' or '150', the classic Li used the bore/stroke dimensions of the preceding 'D' Series but housed its entirely new engine in modern bodywork similar to that of the TV. The Li twins subsequently underwent a series of styling alterations, ending up with the handlebar-mounted headlight and 'slimline' styling that is for many enthusiasts the definitive Lambretta look. By the early 1960s the TV had been revamped as the Series 2, using a bored-to-175cc version of the proven Li engine, while the 'high performance' concept pioneered by the TV was duly extended to Lambretta's smaller models in the form of 'Special' and 'SX' versions. Apparently in original and unrestored condition, the example offered here was purchased from Bonhams' sale at Alexandra Palace in September 2018 (Lot 27), since when it has been kept in a temperature-controlled environment. Recommissioning will be required. There are no documents with this Lot. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1940 Velocette 249cc MOVRegistration no. 441 YUVFrame no. 11505Engine no. MOCAT 250DM (see text)In 1933 Veloce Limited augmented its overhead-camshaft range with an overhead-valve 250 - the MOV - that would spawn an entirely new range of OHV singles. The newcomer's engine was a 'high-camshaft' design with enclosed valves, and the compact and sprightly machine featured a four-speed gearbox equipped with the company's new foot-change mechanism. The following year an overhead-valve 350 built along MOV lines appeared. 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. The MOV was dropped at the end of 1948.This MOV comes with various invoices, mostly from Grove Classics, dated 2013-2015. There is also a Velocette OC dating letter confirming frame '11505' was manufactured in 1940; copies of marque-related literature; and a V5C document. It should be noted that the engine number is not a Velocette factory stamping. Sold strictly as viewed. Key not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 Velocette 200cc LE MkIIIRegistration no. 4357 POFrame no. 2456/34Engine no. 2456/3Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. This LE is an example of the MkIII which was introduced for 1959, its principal improvement being a four-speed, foot-change gearbox with kick-starter. In addition, the speedometer, ammeter and light switch were moved from the leg shield to the headlamp shell. The Velo comes with an old-style buff logbook recording the date of first registration as 1st August 1959 and first owner as Frederick Thomas Sapping Haslemere, who kept it until May 1966. (As is so often the case, the V5 incorrectly lists the previous owner as the first keeper.) Tony East purchased the machine in 1987, and in 1989 it took part in the LE Velo Club's annual rally at Stanford Hall. An older restoration, the LE was last taxed to 31st July 2002 and had 7,799 miles showing on the odometer at time of cataloguing. Accompanying paperwork includes an original 1967 tax disc (affixed to logbook); the aforementioned V5 document; an LE owner's handbook, service manual and spares list; some old MoTs; and Bryan Small's restoration invoices totalling £1,810. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1960 Matchless 650cc G12 CSRRegistration no. 4612 MKFrame no. A75603Engine no. 60/G12 CSRx4034'Largest, fastest and most powerful machine in the current Matchless range, the 650cc G12CSR is essentially designed for sport. This its specification - tuned motor, siamesed pipes, good ground clearance and semi-competition equipment - shows at a glance. But it is also at home under normal road conditions. Here, in fact, is a dual-purpose mount.' – Motor Cycling. Announced in 1948 and progressively developed thereafter, AMC's twins had already undergone a number of capacity increases before finally arriving at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. The new range-topping sports roadsters were typed 'CSR', a designation first used on the superseded 600cc versions. Motor Cycling managed a top speed of 108.5mph from 'their' G12CSR while fuel consumption averaged 51mpg over the course of the 500-mile test. Acquired by Tony East in 1988, this CSR was sold new by Slocombe's of Neasden and comes with its original logbook showing continuous taxation until 1967. A photocopy V5 records an Edward Siggry of Godalming owning the machine in 1974. Restored throughout, the Matchless has gearbox number M28117, currently displays a total of 1,324 miles on the odometer and comes with Bryan Small restoration invoice for £3,328. Additional documentation consists of SORN paperwork; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2008); old/current V5C Registration Certificates; and a hand-written list of the aforementioned restoration works.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1930 AJS 500cc R8Registration no. ET 6036Frame no. R144563Engine no. R8/144563Originally built only as a 350 - latterly known as the 'Big Port' - the overhead-valve AJS became available as a 500 for the first time in 1926. Known as the Model 8, it followed the general lines of the 350 - albeit with an inclined cylinder - and distinguished itself in the 1926 Isle of Man Senior TT when works rider Jimmy Simpson became the first man to lap at over 70mph. Progressively revised and updated, the Model 8 continued in production essentially unchanged after the Matchless take-over in 1931 and was not replaced until 1936 when an entirely new version was announced. Dating from the penultimate year of production at Wolverhampton, this rare matching-numbers R8 belonged to the current vendor's late father from at least October 2007, as evidenced by correspondence on file. The AJS had been purchased in a dilapidated state (attached to a sidecar) and was restored over a period of time before being registered using its original number in 2014. There are photographs on file of the AJS 'as found' and immediately post-restoration. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; some old tax discs; a quantity of marque-related literature; and correspondence with the VMCC, DVLA and AJS & Matchless OC. A small selection of (mainly gearbox) spares comes with the machine.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1955 Norton 500cc Model 7 DominatorRegistration no. DFL 883Frame no. K12 59709Engine no. 59709 K12Norton jumped aboard the vertical-twin bandwagon in 1948 when it introduced the Model 7. Designed by the legendary Bert Hopwood, the new 500cc engine went into the existing ES2 chassis, a marriage that necessitated a redesign of Norton's well-proven four-speed gearbox. In November 1951 Norton's 500cc twin found a new home in the racing singles' 'Featherbed' duplex frame. Initially for export only, the newcomer - titled 'Dominator 88' - was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis. The Model 7 continued as a cheaper alternative to the '88', its first major revision arriving in 1953 in the form of a new swinging-arm frame. The model was dropped at the end of 1955 but the same basic cycle parts were used for a 600cc successor, the Model 77, which continued in production until the autumn of 1958. Supplied new by Burrows Bros of Peterborough (where Tony, as a boy, had a Saturday morning job cleaning the bikes in their showroom), this example of a relatively rare post-war Norton was purchased by Tony East in February 2001 from the daughter of a Mr Roy Long of Peterborough. Roy Long had been the caretaker at Tony's school Deacon's Grammar, and as student Mr Long had allowed Tony to sit on this very Norton. 'DFL 883' comes with a photocopy of its original logbook listing four owners, all in the Peterborough area, Roy Long being the last. Restored throughout by Bryan Small, the machine is offered with his invoices totalling £10,382; some old MoTs and bills; an old-style V5C document; and an original parts list and instruction book. Described by Tony as a terrific bike to ride, the odometer reading at time of cataloguing was 11 miles.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1932 Cotton-JAP 350cc OHVRegistration no. GY 5150Frame no. 8322Engine no. IOS/Y 27245/S•Single family ownership since 1982•Restored 1982/1983•Kept dry stored when not in useGloucester-based Cotton established its reputation with a string of racing successes in the 1920s thanks to an innovative frame patented by its founder, Frank Willoughby Cotton. Cotton's design featured four straight tubes running from the steering head to the rear wheel spindle, augmented by further straight stays supporting the gearbox and engine. The result was a stiff, lightweight chassis far in advance of the bicycle-derived diamond-type frame used by the majority of manufacturers. Like other small independent firms Cotton relied on proprietary engines but such was the advantage conferred by its frame that the Cotton had little trouble seeing off similarly powered rivals. The legendary Stanley Woods made his Isle of Man TT debut on a Cotton in 1922, going on to win the Junior event at record speed the following year. Countless wins and placings were achieved in international events throughout the 1920s, Cotton's finest TT achievement occurring in 1926 when its entries finished 1, 2, 3 in the 250 Lightweight race. The vendor's father-in-law purchased this Cotton-JAP in 1982 from W S Johnson & Co's auction of Veteran and Vintage vehicles in Leighton Buzzard (Lot 8). A copy of the original auction catalogue is on file together with the sales invoice. The father-in-law purchased the Cotton as a basket case and restored the machine with his son-in-law's help. It was in pieces but mainly all there, with the exception of engine/gearbox mounts, handlebars, and all control cables, etc. By the following summer the Cotton was up and running. Over the succeeding years it was shared on many VMCC runs and rallies, and was ridden from Northampton to the Cotton Rally in Gloucester, winning the 'longest distance travelled' award. By this time the pair had acquired a second Cotton, so they had one each. Sadly, its owner passed away in 2002, since when the vendor has carried on enjoying and looking after the Cotton until today. The machine has been kept dry stored in the garage when not in use and was last taxed in 2014. Recommissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; an old-style R.F 60 logbook (1965); expired MoTs (most recent 2006); VMCC display card; pre-restoration photographs; marque-related literature; and the aforementioned 1982 auction catalogue and receipt.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1929 Scott 498cc Flying SquirrelRegistration no. WW 9764Frame no. 2103Engine no. FZ1343AAlthough recognisably derived from the earliest designs, the Scott motorcycle of the 1920s gained steadily in both complexity and weight, a particularly significant development being the introduction of a three-speed countershaft gearbox for 1923. Like its major rivals, Scott was well aware of racing's publicity value and the allure of models with a TT connection, so the adoption of an optional full-frame tank, like that of the works racers, for the new Flying Squirrel was not surprising. Launched at the Olympia Show in 1925, the 'Flyer' came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter the most expensive machine in the range. Subsequent models further benefited from racing, gaining the duplex frame and bigger brakes (first seen on the 1926 works bikes) and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the '27 TT machines. This Vintage-era Scott Flying Squirrel has been ridden regularly on VMCC rallies, winning numerous awards. The engine has been upgraded with a CNC-machined Pilgrim-type pump to the drippers and runs on Silkoline Comp 2 two-stroke oil at a ratio of 50:1. Seals are all synthetic by Ian Pearce, and the magneto has been rebuilt. The machine is offered with a V5C document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1959 AJS 250cc Model 14 SapphireRegistration no. XDD 829Frame no. 4455Engine no. 59/14 3936Associated Motor Cycles returned to the 250cc class in 1958 with a brace of all-new models. Shared by the AJS Model 14 and Matchless G2, the overhead-valve power unit incorporated its oil tank within the crankcase and appeared to be of unitary construction, although a separate gearbox was retained. The conventional cycle parts comprised an open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel, complemented by a telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. One of AMC's final lightweights, this Model 14 Sapphire (names were adopted from 1962 onwards) has been in the vendor's possession for 15 years and is said to run very sweetly. First registered on 1st June 1959, this AJS Model 14 was acquired by the vendor in 2005 and has been ridden regularly. Offered with a V5C document, the machine will need careful recommissioning checks 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 BSA 499cc 'DBD34' Gold StarRegistration no. 730 KYBFrame no. CB.32.110291 (restamped, see text)Engine no. DBD.34.GS.5911This Gold Star has belonged to the same owner since 1975 when it was bought for £250 (bill of sale on file). The Goldie would have left the factory in Clubman's trim, and there is a copy of the engine brake test sheet on file annotated to the effect that the machine was despatched to J Difazio in Frome, Somerset on 3rd January 1961, 'J (Jack) Difazio' being the pioneering advocate of hub-centre steering. At some point the frame was changed and restamped (using a non-factory font) with the original number but with an additional '1' ahead of the actual number, which should read 'CB.32.10291' as recorded in the V5C. It should also be noted that the engine has a correct factory stamp but gearbox stamping is non-factory. The numbers on the documents (frame, engine and registration) all tie up. Kept as part of a private museum collection, and beautifully presented, the machine displays a tax disc that expired in September 1986 and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. It comes with a most extensive file of documentation to include an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1975); photocopies of previous V5s; a current V5C; restoration photographs; and a substantial quantity of bills for parts and services.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1972 Benelli Tornado 650SRegistration no. DBE 85KFrame no. EA*6168*Engine no. *6175*A machine for the parallel-twin connoisseur who dares to be different, this 650S Tornado was imported from Italy in 2006 and acquired from its first UK owner by the vendor's late father in 2010. The Benelli had been cosmetically restored to a high standard by the previous keeper, leaving the late owner to sort out the carburetion and change the engine/gearbox oil to a type suitable for wet-clutch transmissions. The only obvious modifications are stainless steel exhaust pipes and a Veglia 'mph' speedometer to match the rev counter. The current odometer reading is 6,096 miles (at the time of cataloguing/photography) while that of the removed 'km/h' speedometer (since misplaced) was 8,382 kilometres, making the combined total some 11,300 miles, which judging by the machine's beautiful condition may well be the distance covered from new. Prior to the carburettor settings being finalised, 'DBE 85K' was featured in Classic Bike Guide for a comparison test with a BSA Lightning (April 2011 edition, copy article available). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; expired MoTs (most recent 2016); an old tax disc; copy of previous-owner V5C; various invoices/bills; and marque-related literature: owner's manual, workshop manual, parts book. The best example of its type we have seen, 'DBE 85K' represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these rare Italian thoroughbreds. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1950 Reliant Prince Regent Trade VanRegistration no. MTV 878Frame no. 462469Engine no. 6511Nottingham-based Raleigh experimented with cars in the Edwardian period and the 1920s, but it was not until 1933 that its first car entered production. The Raleigh Safety Seven tricycle deployed one wheel at the front and two at the back, an arrangement that allowed more room for passengers than in the rival Morgan three-wheeler. An air-cooled 742cc v-twin motorcycle engine provided the power; the transmission though, was more 'car-conventional', comprising a three-speeds-and-reverse gearbox, single-plate dry clutch, and shaft drive to the rear axle. Up front the single wheel was steered via a motorcycle-type girder fork.When Raleigh ceased manufacture of its Safety Seven trike in 1936, designer Tom Williams set up Reliant Engineering to continue production in van form, at first with a JAP engine rather than the original Raleigh v-twin. Motorcycle power units were soon abandoned in favour of the four-cylinder Austin Seven engine, production and development of the latter being taken over by Reliant in 1939. This wonderfully presented example is liveried 'A.R.E. Ltd Purveyors of Motor Parts' and has been on display at the Jurby Museum. 'MTV 878' is recorded on the HPi database however there is no paperwork offered with it.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1926 New Imperial 300cc Model 2Registration no. UH 2231Frame no. D16646Engine no. B4155Builder of the last British-made machine to win the Lightweight 250 TT (in 1936) New Imperial was unsurpassed for innovation during the 1930s, with models featuring pivoted fork rear suspension and unitary construction of engine and gearbox. The marque was established in 1900 when Norman Downs acquired a cycle company in Birmingham, which he reorganised as New Imperial Cycles. The firm's first motorcycles, designed along Werner lines, were shown at the 1901 Stanley Show in London but were not well received. Not until 1910 did Downs try again, launching a conventional JAP-powered model - the Light Tourist - that would prove an outstanding success. In racing, New Imperial concentrated on the 250 class, winning the Isle of Man TT trophy for 250cc machines in 1921 and their first Lightweight TT in 1924, a feat repeated the following year. On the commercial front, the late 1920s saw production facilities expand and proprietary engines abandoned in favour of New Imperial's own power units.Apparently a Model 2 '350' fitted with a 300cc engine from a Model 1, this Vintage-era New Imperial was acquired by the vendor's late father, prominent collector Ken Senior, in August 2008. An older restoration that deserves further renovation, 'UH 2231' will require recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with old-style V5/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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

AJS - Matchless 249cc ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 18990Engine no. 62CSR/12595Associated Motor Cycles returned to the 250cc class in 1958 with a brace of all-new models. Shared by the AJS Model 14 and Matchless G2, the four-stroke, overhead-valve power unit incorporated its oil tank within the crankcase and appeared to be of unit construction, although a separate gearbox was retained. Super sports 'CSR' roadsters arrived in 1962, by which time there was already a 'CS' scrambler in the range. Despite wearing an AJS tank it has not been possible to positively identify the manufacture of this machine's frame, which is fitted with a 1962 Matchless G2 CSR engine. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the composition, age, manufacture and compatibility of the component parts prior to bidding. Offered strictly as seen, the odometer displays 5,369 miles (not warranted). Offered without 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1964 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super SportsRegistration no. AJN 69B (see text)Frame no. T32871/GEngine no. T32871/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.According to Draganfly Motorcycles' dating certificate, 'T32871/G' is a genuine Super Sports model dispatched to Belle Vue Motors Limited in Southend-on-Sea on 2nd September 1963. The Arrow appears not to have been registered until 15th June 1964. The machine comes with the following: a quantity of bills, apparently relating to its restoration circa 1995/1996 while in previous ownership; a rare original workshop manual and owner's guide; continuation logbook from 1965 recording matching numbers; some expired MoTs; and a quantity of miscellaneous paperwork. A total of 567 miles is displayed on the odometer. There is no registration document with this Lot, and the HPI database records the vehicle as unidentified. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 BSA 499cc Gold StarRegistration no. 306 XVCFrame no. CB32 1561Engine no. DBD34 4871 (see text)• Restored in the 2010s• Dry stored since 2018• Requires recommissioningOn Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the 'Gold Star' that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. Possibly the most successful production racing motorcycle ever, the post-war Gold Star formed the mainstay of clubman's racing in the 1950s. In fact, it was the model's domination of the Isle of Man Clubman's TT which led to the event being dropped after Gold Star rider Bernard Codd's 1956 Senior/Junior double victory. While its trials and scrambles derivatives demonstrated the design's versatility by chalking up an equally impressive record in off-road competition, for the majority of enthusiasts the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.Delivered new on 31st December 1954, this Gold Star left the factory as a CB34 in Clubman's trim, and has since been upgraded with a believed DBD34 engine (please note it has a non-factory restamped number). The Goldie was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband some time after 2007 and restored over the following years (there are various bills of file dating from 2013/2014). Notable features include a Lyta alloy fuel tank, Magura control levers; double-sided 4LS front brake; alloy fork yokes; clip-on 'bars; rear-set footrests; alloy wheel rims; and an Amal GP carburettor. Not used and dry stored since 2018, the Goldie will require recommissioning before further use. Cleaning and polishing should reward the new owner with a very tidy machine. Accompanying paperwork consists of a dating certificate; DVLA correspondence; a current V5C; and the aforementioned bills.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1947 Scott 596cc Flying SquirrelRegistration no. JGO 213Frame no. 4804Engine no. DPY 4899Introduced in 1925, Scott's Flying Squirrel sports roadster came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive 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. First registered on 1st June 1947, this Scott Flying Squirrel has belonged to the current vendor since 2000 and has been ridden regularly on VMCC rallies, winning numerous awards. The engine has been upgraded with a CNC-machined Pilgrim-type pump to the drippers and runs on Silkoline Comp 2 two-stroke oil at a ratio of 50:1. Seals are all synthetic by Ian Pearce, and the magneto has been rebuilt. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1932 Triumph 494cc Silent Scout Model BRegistration no. CWP 821Frame no. K1574Engine no. K1582 DWA• Built for three years only• Purchased by Tony East in 2001• Fully restored• Only four miles since completionTriumph's two 'Silent Scout' models were newly introduced in March 1932: the 549cc Mode A sidevalve and the Model B with a 493cc overhead-valve engine, both of had cylinders inclined forwards in the fashionable 'Sloper' manner. As its name suggests, the Val Page-designed Silent Scout was intended to be relatively quiet; pushrods were enclosed and harmonic cams fitted, and the machine could be supplied with optional enclosure panels that shrouded the engine and gearbox. A Model BS sports version joined the range in 1933. Unfortunately, for Triumph, the Silent Scout was far to expensive to make and would prove to be short-lived, the Model A disappearing from the line-up at the end of the 1933 and the B Models at the end of 1934. Very few were sold, with some being exported to Europe and Iceland. There's no denying, though, that the sporting Model B, as seen here, was one exceedingly handsome motorcycle. Notable features include a twin-port cylinder head, oil tank in crankcase, exposed valve springs, and a four-speed hand-change gearbox. Produced for only three years, the Silent Scout is one of the rarest of pre-war Triumphs and highly sought-after by serious Triumph collectors. One of only eight known to survive, this overhead-valve Model B was purchased by Tony East from a Yorkshire dealer in 2001 in a poor state and fully restored to 'as new' condition, with paintwork by Allan Templeton. Interestingly, the instruments set in the top of the tank include a rubber oil pressure gauge, not the usual dial - the rubber gauge pops up and stands proud when the correct oil pressure has been reached! Only four shake-down miles have been covered since restoration. Accompanying paperwork includes a Silent Scout parts catalogue; BMS photocopied Triumph Silent Scout spare parts list and workshop manual; and a current V5C document. A very rare motorcycle - you will struggle to find another one.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1955 Norton 497cc 'Dominator 88'Registration no. not registeredFrame no. 13 89656Engine no. 59680 K12Norton jumped aboard the vertical-twin bandwagon in 1948 when it introduced the Model 7. Designed by the legendary Bert Hopwood, the new 500cc engine went into the existing ES2 chassis, a marriage that necessitated a redesign of Norton's well-proven four-speed gearbox. In November 1951 Norton's 500cc twin found a new home in the racing singles' 'Featherbed' duplex frame. Initially for export only, the newcomer - titled 'Dominator 88' - was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis. Updated year by year, the Dominator had received an alloy cylinder head, full-width hubs, welded rear sub-frame, alternator electrics and coil ignition by the decade's end and - for 1960 - the narrower 'slimline' Featherbed frame among countless other improvements. Motor Cycle magazine clocked 92mph on an '88' in 1957 and, needless to say, the handling and roadholding were found to be first class. This Dominator 88 was acquired by Tony East in May 1993. The machine is offered with an original maintenance manual; Franks' Book of the Norton; a factory brochure; bills totalling £4,418 relating to its full restoration in 1996 by Bryan Small; and a quantity of MoTs showing the mileage total increasing from 58,362 in May 1993 to 60,991 in May 2008, and increase of 2,629 miles in 15 years. It should be noted that the frame number's '13' prefix indicates that it started life in a Model 50. There is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1955 Triumph 200cc Tiger CubRegistration no. XPA 22Frame no. T12391Engine no. T20 12391With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction four-stroke with four-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100mpg. A big success, particularly with younger riders, the Cub underwent continual development for the next 16 years, finally ending up with BSA Bantam cycle parts (as the Bantam Cub) before being dropped in 1970. The model remains a favourite with today's collectors, many of whom would have commenced their riding career on a Cub, and is well served by an extensive network of parts suppliers and other specialists.This Cub was delivered new to Heath Bros. of Farnham in April 1955 and comes with its original buff logbook listing only one private owner, John Remnant of Guildford, up to 1970. The Cub was re-registered with its original number 'XPA 22' in 1994 and has belonged to Tony East since then. Restored throughout, the machine comes with Bryan Small's related invoice for 4,891 and some older invoices. Additional documentation includes a TOMCC dating letter; old V5/V5C documents; 1971 tax disc; an original parts list and instruction manuals (x2); a factory brochure; and six MoTs (issued 1994-2002) showing the mileage rising from 1 to 16 (current reading 19 miles). The Cub was last taxed in April 2003. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Present ownership since 19631925 Harley-Davidson 1,000cc Model JERegistration no. UC 8234Frame no. 25F 8950Engine no. 253JE 11993• Extensive history file• Engine rebuild by William Healing• Recommissioning recommended following storage Boyhood friends William S Harley and Arthur Davidson began experimenting with powered transport in the early 1900s, producing their first complete production motorcycle around 1903. Little more than a motorised bicycle, the first prototype Harley-Davidson had proved fragile, prompting a major redesign and the establishment of a reputation for ruggedness that endures to this day. Like many of their contemporaries, Harley-Davidson laid out their engine along De Dion lines. A single-cylinder four-stroke displacing 24.74ci (405cc), the latter remained in production essentially unchanged until superseded by a 30.16ci (494cc) version in 1909. Of greater significance was the appearance that same year of the firm's first v-twin, though this would turn out to be a failure and was dropped at the year's end. The twin returned for 1911 in redesigned form boasting mechanically operated inlet valves (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) and production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve', this 'F-head' (inlet-over-exhaust) engine - built in 61ci and 74ci capacities (1,000cc and 1,200cc respectively) - would remain in production for the next 20 years.Purchased by our vendor in July 1963, when it was attached to a sidecar, this Harley-Davidson Model JE was restored in the early 1980s, the works including complete engine rebuild by William Healing; gearbox and clutch strip and rebuild; clutch sprocket re-toothed; nickel plating of all brightwork; brakes relined; and new tyres fitted. Following restoration, the Harley was ridden for 15 miles and then laid up in dry storage where it has remained ever since, in the dining room to begin with and then in a dry garage. Pre- and post-restoration photographs are on file and this well documented Harley also comes with numerous restoration invoices. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly was viewed (the engine turns over). The owner is selling due to lack of use and advancing years. The machine also comes with an old-style buff logbook issued in January 1948, which records a change of frame to the current '25F 8950' (as listed in the accompanying old-style V5). It should be noted that the engine number appears to show evidence of a double-stamped '5' and '9'. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's authenticity and originality prior to bidding.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of pre-war Norton dolls head gearbox componentscomprising gears and shafts, condition, completeness and suitability unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A c.1950 Norton ES2 gearboxnumbered G102727 (believed rebuilt) together with a gearbox shell numbered M17344 and a selection of gears, condition, completeness and suitability unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Norton projectcomprising of a frame (numbered 29556); a rare 1932 Model 30 engine (numbered CS 52765) with a bronze cylinder head; gearbox and other sundry items, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:We're advised by the vendor that his father found the engine in a scrap yard in the 1970's.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.Saleroom notices:We're advised by the vendor that the engine is a rare early 1932 International engine and is fitted with a slightly later hair pin bronze cylinder head which is notably rare of this time period.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of gearboxes and gearbox sparesbelieved to be mostly Ariel 250cc type. Condition and completeness unknown. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness and integrity of the components prior to bidding. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A large quantity of gearbox and engine internal componentsbelieved mostly Ariel. Condition and completeness unknown. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness and integrity of the components prior to bidding. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Norton dollshead gearboxnumbered E IV 6168, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of gearboxes and gearbox sparesbelieved to be mostly Ariel 250cc type. Condition and completeness unknown. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness and integrity of the components prior to bidding. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A c.1941 Indian 741 Scout projectcomprising of a frame (numbered 74128925); crankcases with crankshaft and pistons (unnumbered); cylinder barrel and heads; carburettor; exhausts; wheel rims; primary chain case; handlebars; gearbox and other sundry items, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)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.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A large quantity of believed Norton gearbox casesincluding dollshead and Sturmey Archer together with various gearbox spares, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of mostly Coventry Eagle partscomprising two frames, both with indecipherable frame numbers; engine numbered W341 66; three tanks, a selection of engine spares, an exhaust chamber; and an Albion Gearbox. Various states of condition. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, correctness, compatibility and integrity of the components prior to bidding. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A quantity of pre-war Norton dolls head gearbox componentscomprising gears and shafts, condition, completeness and suitability unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An assortment of mainly Norton Dolls Head gearbox componentscondition, completeness and suitability unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2019 [YO19 PXB] Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i ecoTEC Griffin Euro 6, 5-door Hatchback in grey, 5-speed manual gearbox with 3,784 Miles. 1 previous keeper, MOT expired May 2023, V5, 1 key, service history and owner’s manuals not present. HPI clear.

NAVAL / AVIATION INTEREST: A DECOMMISSIONED GEARBOX POSSIBLY FROM A PANAVIA TORNADO AUXILLARY POWER UNIT TURBINE ENGINE, built circa 1984, bears stencilled and painted inventory numbers, manufactured by KHD (Kloechner Humbolt Deutz, Nato stock number give Germany in the country code, part no.2899510, length 85cm x width 44cm x height 49cm

A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4 FIVE DOOR HATCHBACK CAR, REGISTRATION NO- FG63 WYJ, in silver grey with a 1.4ltr petrol engine 5 speed manual gearbox, two key fobs (one appears unused), manuals and Service book, V5C, one owner full service history from 3/2015- 10/2022 from 2 garages, first registered 11/2013, MOT due 11/2023, odometer reads 17101 miles (tally’s with service history) , fitted with RCD310 radio and VW TPK music player and fitted holder Condition is very good no apparent rust, one tiny dent on rear passenger door, interior clean no rips or tears to fabric, Starts and drives very well (BUYERS PREMIUM IS CHARGED AT 10% + VAT ON THIS LOT)

A 2010 HYUNDAI 110 CLASSIC FIVE DOOR HATCHBACK CAR, REGISTRATION NO- BK10 EOO, in grey with a 1.2ltr petrol engine, 5 speed manual gearbox, 2 keys, V5C present, manuals and service book present, partial history from 5/2010-11/2013 from one garage final one with 19345 miles , two previous owners, first registered 28/05/2010, odometer reads 24685 miles (unwarranted but MOT history tally’s with mileage) MOT expires 11/2023. Condition interior in good condition, exterior is mossy due to being stood, see pics for scratches and dents, Starts and Drives (BUYERS PREMIUM IS CHARGED AT 10% + VAT ON THIS LOT)

Registration - XSJ 153Chassis - 21525M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 37,317 This fascinating two-seat special is based on a 1947 Alvis TA14. The vendor acquired it in 2014 and informs us that the boat-tailed conversion was carried out some years previously by a garage in Caernarfon. Evidently all the running gear is TA14, including the rod brakes, but the engine is not the original one. The unique car’s specification includes: a clip-on hood and side screens; semaphore arms; a working Smiths heater; a charming radiator mascot depicting a large-pawed hare; a pair of massive Lucas King of the Road headlights; and a period brass fire extinguisher. The vendor confirms the car is running, but says it would currently benefit from a service and some light recommissioning. He presently grades the four-cylinder engine, manual gearbox, two-seater bodywork, green paintwork and black vinyl upholstery as all being in ‘average’ condition. ‘XSJ 153’ is now available for purchase complete with a large quantity of spares (including another engine, two spare gear boxes, as well as spare guages), that can be collected from the vendor, plus an array of old tools and vintage fuel cans etc, but relatively little paperwork. The TA 14 was Alvis’s first post-war offering and was sold from 1946 to 1950, at which point the model was superseded by the TA21. The TA14 was available in two configurations: a four-door saloon with body by Mulliners of Birmingham, or a two-door drophead with body by either Tickford or Carbodies. The model was based on a widened and lengthened pre-war Alvis 12/70 chassis and retained that car’s leaf spring suspension and mechanically operated brakes. However, whereas the 12/70 was equipped with wire wheels, the newcomer was fitted with steel discs rims.The Alvis was powered by an enlarged 12/70 engine – a four-cylinder unit of 1892cc fed by a single SU carburettor and producing 65bhp. This was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. The model had a top speed of around 74mph and could reach 60mph in just over 22 seconds. Some 3,311 examples of the model are said to have been produced in the four years of production. In summary:A unique two-seat special with Alvis TA14 running gearIn running order but in need of a service and some recommissioningLot includes a host of spares, including a second engine

Registration - T986 RPHChassis No - WBABK82030ET81955M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 86,353 The format of a four-seat convertible has much appeal, yet the choice of such cars is surprising narrow, among which the E36 BMW has much to commend itself; especially when powered by the 2.8-litre version of BMW super-smooth straight-six engine. The tidy example on offer is finished in the appealing colour of Bostongrün metallic that’s complemented by black half-leather interior trim. It has had just four keepers from new, who’ve amassed a relatively modest total mileage of 86,397 between them. The most recent custodian has owned the car for the last eight years and currently classes the engine and automatic gearbox as ‘excellent’, and the bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. He is now offering the convertible at No Reserve, and complete with M-Tech side skirts, new battery and alternator, its complete set of tools, book pack including the service record stamped to 86,248 miles (ie just 149 miles ago), plus a current MOT valid to July 20 next year. The third generation of BMW’s all-conquering 3 Series model (code name E36) was launched to much acclaim in October 1990. It was penned by Pinky Lai and Boyke Boyer who, as its silhouette suggests, were intent on optimising the newcomer’s aerodynamics. The model was ultimately produced in saloon, hatchback, coupe, convertible and estate guises, and with a choice of engines ranging from 1.6 to 3.2 litres. The 2.8-litre option available from 1994 to 1999 was a punchy straight-six unit of 193bhp and 207 lb ft of torque – sufficient output to propel the BMW to 60mph in around seven seconds flat and on a to a top speed just shy of 150mph. The E36 range was supplanted by the E46 in the year 2000 In summary:Just four keepers and 86,397 miles from newComes with full service history and current MOTBeing sold at No Reserve