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Lot 367
A collection of reference books on English, Spanish and Italian gardens, including: A Tour of Italian Gardens,Judith Chatfield, Rizzoli 1988Creating Topiary, Geraldine Lacey, Garden Art Press1987The Well-Furnished Garden, Michael Balston, Mitchell Beazley 1986Gardens in Belgium,P.Bekaert etc, Lamerse/duculot1989L'avventura di un giardino, Peter Smithers, Silvane 2005The English Garden, Ralph Dutton, Batsford 1950English Garden Design, Tom Turner,ACC 1986The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Tim Smit, Channel 4 1997Eminent Gardens, Jane Brown, Viking 1990Spanish Gardens, Marquesa de Casa Valdes, ACC 1986Gardens of Provence and the French Riviera, Michel Racine etc, MIT Press 1987The Garden Magazine 1905 - 06, Great Gardens of Britain, Peter Coats, Weidenfeldt & Nicolson, 1967In Search of English Gardens, ed.Priscilla Boniface pub Lennard, 1987Conifers, Keith Rushforth(15)
Lot 760
* IAN SCOTT ELLIOT (SCOTTISH b 1946), UNA CASA, TYPICA, MALLORCA, oil on canvas, signed 51cm x 51cm Framed and under glass. Note: Ian Elliot was born in Glasgow in 1946. He attended Glasgow School of Art. Ian visits, and gains much inspiration from, the island of Mallorca and from Italy and France, sharply contrasting environments from that of his native shores. He is known for incorporating the strong colours of the Mediterranean in all his landscapes. Ever a growing force, exhibiting in the RSW Exhibition, Edinburgh, the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI), the Paisley Art Institute (PAI), the Aberdeen Artists’ Society (AAS), The Affordable Art Show, Battersea, The Glasgow Art Fair, The Scottish Show Thompson’s Gallery, Marylebone, The Scottish Show Richmond Hill Gallery, the Eton Gallery, The London Art Fair along with successful displays in regular exhibitions in a variety of Scottish galleries and charity events, with English galleries showing an ever increasing interest. Ian, apart from one man shows, is also involved regularly in a variety of group shows. Besides Britain, has works hanging in Eire, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Canada and The United States, amongst others. Ian Elliot’s work appeared in the prestigious International Artist magazine as one of ten finalists in their (global) landscape competition. His work has been widely reproduced as prints, calendars and as greeting cards.
Lot 773
* ANGUS MCEWAN RWS RGI RSW, WATER WHEEL oil on board, signed and dated 9/1991 92cm x 62cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Note: Angus McEwan was born in 1963 in Dundee, Scotland. Angus studied at the Duncan of Jordanstone College Art in Dundee, graduating in Fine Art and a Post Graduate Diploma in the same discipline. Angus was elected to the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (1995) and in 2012 the Royal Watercolour Society. In 2005 he was recognized as an Associate of the International Guild of Realism USA. He is also an associate member of the AWS and NWS in the USA. Angus has been Finalist three times of the ''International Artist Magazine'' and won first place in the John Blockley Prize in the RI open exhibition. Angus has also won second prize in the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition (2007) in London and the International Prize ''Marche d'Acqua'' Fabriano, Italy in 2012. In 2013 Angus won Bronze Award, at the Shenzhen International Watercolour Biennial, in China. He was recently awarded the May Marshall Brown award at the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW), Edinburgh, 2015 and was elected RGI in May 2016. Many galleries display McEwan's works, including Ok Harris Gallery in New York and Quanhua Gallery, Shanghai. Recently highlighted in Shenzhen Biennale and the Qingdao Hall of Watercolor. He has exhibited in Fabriano, Italy in the ''Marche d'Acqua'' International Award, as special guest and Vicenza, Italy, where he had a solo show in the ''Artbox''. McEwan was one of the 23 finalists in Narbonne, France at the Concours Mondial de l'Aquarelle 2014 1st World Watercolour Competition. Angus also exhibited at the World Watermedia Exposition, Thailand and Myro Gallery, Greece. He also participated in the Second International Watercolour Exhibit in Thessaloniki, Greece. In the UK McEwan exhibits with Thompson's Gallery (London) and The Open Eye Gallery (Edinburgh). Notable collectors include: Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; The Qatar Royal Family; the Royal Scottish Academy Collection; Ernst & Young, Glasgow; Scottish Enterprise; Scottish Equitable; Historic Scotland; Perth Royal Infirmary.
Lot 10
A quantity of assorted literatureincluding photocopy magazine articles, petrol tank transfers, various copy prints for Moto Guzzi, Aermacchi, Ducati, Gilera and assorted marques, close inspection advised. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ???? £50 + VAT uplift and storage at £10 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 314
1957 Ariel 649cc FH HuntmasterRegistration no. YWJ 272Frame no. AP6705Engine no. CNLF5470Following Ariel's acquisition by the BSA Group in 1951, an exercise in 'badge engineering' a few years later saw the launch of a new model - the Huntmaster - which deployed the 650cc twin-cylinder engine of the BSA A10 in Ariel's new swinging-arm frame. In Ariel guise the power unit differed only in detail, its origins being disguised beneath a reshaped timing cover, while on the primary drive side Ariel's traditional dry clutch was retained. 'High performance combined with remarkable tractability and notable fuel economy: first-class steering and braking' was how Motor Cycle magazine summarised the Huntmaster's virtues in December 1955. The factory claimed a top speed of 90-95mph with fuel consumption of 65-70mpg when cruising at 45mph. Announced in October 1953 as a new-for-1954 model, the Huntmaster disappeared along with the rest of Ariel's four-stroke models in 1959. Purchased from a local auction house and last taxed for the road until 30th June 2015, this Huntmaster will require re-commissioning before further use and would respond well to detailing (the engine turns over). Offered with a V5C registration Certificate.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 322
Property of a deceased's estate c.1955 BSA 650cc 'Road Rocket Special' (see text)Registration no. FSV 196 (see text)Frame no. CA7 13835Engine no. DA10R 2911BSA's range for 1955 embodied several novel features. Alongside the existing plunger-framed machines were new models equipped with swinging-arm rear suspension, while the A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket sports twins came with new aluminium-alloy cylinder heads. The latter produced a highly respectable 40bhp, and as tested by Motor Cycling magazine was found capable of reaching 109mph. Available only for export at first, the Road Rocket reached the UK market in 1956, by which time it had been equipped with the stylish Ariel full-width hubs, but lasted in production for only another season before being superseded by the Super Rocket. Today the short-lived Road Rocket is one of the rarer BSA twins. Finished in the model's characteristic red/black livery, this machine has been built as a Road Rocket lookalike using an earlier frame and later engine, though the cycle parts and hubs are correct for a Road Rocket. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the origin of this machine's components, its construction, and subsequent model designation prior to bidding. There is no registration document with this Lot, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted the HPI database records a 'G' frame prefix opposed to 'C' and a final '5' digit to engine number that does not appear on the machine. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 325
Property of a deceased's estate 1966 Triumph 649cc T120 BonnevilleRegistration no. NYA 63E (see text)Frame no. T120 DU43310Engine no. T120 DU43310Graced by one of the most evocative model designations in the history of motorcycling, the Triumph Bonneville owes its existence to record-breaking successes achieved on the eponymous Utah salt flats in 1958, when a Tiger 110 set a new 650cc production machine record of over 147mph. Launched at the Motor Cycle Show in September 1958, the production Bonneville remained recognisably similar to the first Speed Twin of 1938 for the next few years, as did Triumph's other large-capacity twins. Unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of the 350 and 500 twins though, and that innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. The café racers' favourite since its introduction, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued in this new form as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster. This collectible T120 Bonneville dates from 1966, by which time the handling problems associated with earlier versions had been sorted. Last taxed for the road in 2000, the Bonnie displays a total of 10 miles on the odometer, which may well be the distance travelled since its restoration. The machine is offered with pre-restoration photographs; Triumph Replacement Parts Catalogue; parts catalogue (missing covers); Triumph owner's workshop manual; and copy Real Classic magazine article. There is no registration document with this Lot. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 351
1992/2012 'Ducati' Sports Motorcycle 900cc TT944 (see text)Registration no. J269 RNBFrame no. ZDM906SC2-003884Engine no. ZDM904A2C*003834*• Hand-built with the blessing of Steve Wynne• Certificate of Authenticity confirming it as no. 1• Road legalWhilst Grands Prix were being taken over by Japanese two-strokes, Ducati had discovered their niche in larger capacity Formula and endurance races. Famously, with Mike Hailwood on board, Steve Wynne's Sports Motorcycles team took the 1978 Formula I Championship. Under Steve Wynne, Sports Motorcycles had graduated from dealers in modern motorcycles, particularly Italian ones, to become sponsors and race preparation specialists during the 1970s. In later years, Steve had utilised the skills of Glyn Robinson, a talented engineer from Yorkshire to solve some of the many problems inherent in motorcycle racing. Among his many skills was that of making race-type frames to house Ducati's wonderful engines. In 2012, Glyn decided to make a complete bike to showcase all the TT1/TT2 products that he, with the blessing and assistance of Steve Wynne, was producing under the Sports Motorcycles banner for use in classic racing.He made the frame from 4130 chrome-moly tubing, the total weight of frame and swinging arm being 11kg. A 900SS engine was obtained, and construction was started. Period Marzocchi magnesium forks were used; the petrol tank was made in alloy; brakes are AP Lockheed billet calipers, with adjustable master cylinder; wheels are 17-inch Dymags. The engine was later completely rebuilt by Paul Klatkiewicz of Ducati Technical Services in Wakefield. The rear cylinder head was reversed, new 41mm Dell'Orto carburettors were fitted, as was a new Spider clutch. A big-bore, free-flow stainless steel exhaust system was tailor-made for the bike. The machine was commissioned by the present owner, who has kept it since completion. A certificate of authenticity, signed by Steve Wynne and Glyn, accompanies the machine, verifying it as number 1. However, soon afterwards, Glyn decided to move his operation to New Zealand to join his mentor Steve Wynne, and whilst the Sports Motorcycles components are still manufactured, no more complete machines have been made.Since delivery, the TT has covered only approximately 58 test miles, and was last started in 2017. The owner now has decided to pass the machine to another enthusiast, as he wishes to pursue other projects. A new owner should only need to fit a battery, carry out light re-commissioning, basic safety checks, and obtain a new MoT before taking to the road. Documentation comprises a current V5C, two old MoT certificates, the aforementioned Certificate of Authenticity, a bill for the engine rebuild, a scan of a Classic Bike article, and a copy of Practical Sportsbikes magazine featuring this bike. Prospective purchasers should note that the year of the machine listed on the V5C is 1992, this being the year of the donor bike.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 362
1937 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel Registration no. JSJ 832Frame no. 4421MEngine no. DPY4387The Scott motorcycle has always had a unique cult following. From the very first Scott in 1908 it was always fundamentally different to anything else on the road. 'Motor Cycle' magazine concluded its roadtest of a 1936 Flying Squirrel with: 'It is easy to understand the appeal that this machine has for the enthusiast. It only needs sampling once to fascinate the rider for a lifetime.' Very little is known of the history of this very handsome 1937 'Flyer'. It is believed to have been purchased by the lady vendor's late husband in 1998 when it was issued with its non transferable registration number. Following a period of inactivity re-commissioning will be required before taking to the road. It is accompanied by a V5C. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 375
1978 Harley-Davidson 998cc XLCR Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. CUA 121SFrame no. 7F11671HBEngine no. 7F11671HB•Rare two-year-only model•Built by the factory to racing specification•Campaigned by Rick SwiderskiHarley-Davidson had been building the Sportster model for years but by the mid-1970s it had become obvious that something better would be required to compete with the hottest new road bikes from Europe and Japan. Styled by William G Davidson, the company's Design Director, Harley's riposte was the XLCR 'Café Racer', which combined the iron-barreled Sportster engine with a chassis incorporating an XR750-style box-section swinging arm, cast alloy wheels and triple disc brakes. With its matt black-finished engine cases, matching exhaust system and sleek glassfibre bodywork, the XLCR looked lean and mean. Trouble was, the XLCR still couldn't cut it with the opposition, and traditional Harley owners didn't know what to make of it. Sales were disappointing, and the model was dropped after only two years in production. Back in '77, Bike magazine reckoned that the XLCR was essentially 'about style and image more than any other machine on the market' and there can be little doubt that turning up on one of these today would get you more attention than any modern sports bike. Only some 3,000-or-so were made and today the rare and stylish XLCR is highly prized by collectors. We are advised by the private vendor that this example was built by Dave Sedlack, a close friend of the Harley-Davidson Company's directors, who went on to open Harley dealerships in the USA. This bike has been built to full racing specification: total loss electrics; paddock starting; all fastenings wired; oil catch-tanks in place, etc. Never road registered in the USA, this XLCR was campaigned during the late 1970s and early '80s by privateer rider Rick Swiderski. Accompanying documentation consists of a manufacturer's statement of origin and a UK V5C Registration Certificate. Said to be very fast and to sound awesome, this wonderful machine represents a rare opportunity to acquire an example of Harley-Davidson's iconic XLCR built by the factory to racing specification. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 379
c.1942 Harley-Davidson 739cc WLA Type III ProjectRegistration no. JLA 270 (see text)Engine no. 42WLA17783In 1939 the US Army was supplied with two prototype Harley Davidsons for military evaluation and, based on tests and comparison with other machines, such as Indian and Delco, an order was eventually placed in 1940 for the first WLAs. It proved to be a success in its military role and was supplied to several countries, including Great Britain, who ordered 5000 in the early stages of World War II. It seems possible that this machine could be one of the 5000 supplied to Great Britain, as it was first registered for road use in London in August 1947, a period when we have encountered other WLAs registered for civilian use. The present owner acquired this machine many years ago from a close friend who had used the bike with its original sidecar. When he took it off the road and dismantled it, he sent the sidecar for scrap, and repainted the WLA parts in maroon and cream, before boxing the bike parts to be reassembled in the future. The vendor repainted the parts in olive drab, before boxing them once again when his work began to occupy more of his time. Work has been and gone, but he no longer has the inclination to complete the project, hence its sale. This project appears substantially complete, and a new owner has a wonderful opportunity to resurrect this great old warhorse to its former glory. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the completeness, or otherwise, of the project. Documentation comprises a continuation RF60 buff log book, an original service manual, and a photocopy magazine article. It should be noted, the Vehicle Registration number does not appear on the HPI database and may have since lapsed. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the Vehicle Registration Number prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 437
1989 Manx Engineering 499cc ManxmanRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. noneEngine no. ME900303• One owner from new• Purchased direct from Neville Evans• Only 10 miles from newIn the 1980s Neville Evans started Manx Engineering in his home town of Port Talbot, with the aim of manufacturing an up-to-date version of the Featherbed Norton Manx which would be suitable, with some alterations, for both road and track use. He used as his base the long-stroke single overhead camshaft Norton engine, and manufactured new parts which, for the most part, were interchangeable with original Norton components. Improvements over the original design included the enclosure of the valve actuation gear in a new cambox, which featured roller bearing cam followers and sealed pushers. Coil valve springs were used, and bore and stroke dimensions altered to 85x88. All components were newly made, and crankcases were made from aluminium alloy. Gearbox is a 4-speed close ratio, and primary transmission via a Newby belt drive. The frames were made by Ken Sprayson, and described as a 'continuation of Manx production'. Bikes were available in road trim, with lights fitted, or track guise as here. It is thought that few of these machines were ever actually produced, although estimates vary wildly between 10 and 50.The owner of this Manxman was living in South Africa when he heard of Evans' venture, and was inspired to contact him to discuss purchase. On one of his trips home, he sought out the man and visited him in Port Talbot. A deposit was paid, and the machine duly delivered in 1989. It was kept with family in the UK until the owner returned from South Africa to live in the UK once again. He originally intended to use the Manxman for classic racing in South Africa, but found that the level of import duty was prohibitive. He then considered the bike for track days and parading in the UK, but this never happened, and he has only ridden the machine for an estimated 10 test miles. It has however, been dry stored and started at regular intervals, and was last run approximately three years ago. A new owner should only need to perform a basic check-over in order to use the machine (which runs on Castrol R40) on road or track, and the vendor points out that it will require careful running-in, as detailed in the running instructions for the new machine. When purchased, the vendor also bought a 'quiet' exhaust system from Evans which will accompany the bike.Documentation comprises the original sales brochure for the bike, together with starting and running instructions. Also included is a copy of Classic Racer magazine from 1989 which has an article on Neville Evans and production of the Manxman.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 456
1975 Suzuki GT250ARegistration no. JOK 779NFrame no. 59392Engine no. GT250-103020Stung by criticism of its lacklustre GT250M, Suzuki responded with the GT250A. Gone was the 250M's 'Ram Air' cylinder head cowl, while more importantly the engine gained a four-bearing crankshaft, one-piece cylinder head, extra transfer ports, and larger carburettors. Suzuki claimed a maximum power output of 32bhp for the GT250A, two horsepower more than the GT250M, a seemingly minor gain that translated into vastly superior on-the-road performance. Tested by Bike magazine in February 1976, a 250A reached 91mph and rocketed through the standing quarter-mile in 15.02 seconds, an improvement of 9mph and 1.2 seconds respectively over the 250M tested the previous year. First registered on 5th May 1975, this GT250A is a clean and un-restored example, described by the private vendor as in good original condition, although the Higgspeed exhausts are an obvious departure from standard. Last run one year ago, the machine should require only the minimal re-commissioning before returning to the road. Offered with an owner's manual and a V5C document.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 458
1982 Kawasaki Z1300Registration no. MHX 457XFrame no. KZT30A-013486Engine no. KZT30AE014368Having seen its Z1000 deposed as top superbike by Honda's outrageous six-cylinder CBX, it was inevitable that Kawasaki would strike back. Enter the Z1300. Launched in 1978 to a fanfare of superlatives - biggest, heaviest, most powerful, fastest - Kawasaki's new flagship was more super-tourer than outright sports bike, its 140mph top speed notwithstanding. Weighing close to 700lb and producing an astonishing - at that time - 120bhp, the Z1300 promised to be a real handful but in fact handled 'predictably and reassuringly over virtually any kind of surface' according to Bike magazine. Only the Big Zed's upright riding position and limited range - despite a six-gallon fuel tank - took the gloss off the stupendous performance afforded by that admirably smooth and torquey six-cylinder engine. Sold in limited numbers, the Z1300 today is a highly sought after modern classic. Purchased from Edwin Ferneyhough Vehicle Sales in 2017, this Z1300 was immediately treated to extensive refurbishment at great expense as evidenced by numerous bills on file issued by marque specialists Zed Parts, including one of £1,200 for a new stainless exhaust system. Last run earlier this year and described by the private vendor as in good condition, with excellent brightwork, the machine is offered with a quantity of expired MoTs; a V5C registration document; MoT to 14th May 2020; and the aforementioned bills (inspection recommended).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 460
1979 Honda CB400N Super DreamRegistration no. UFU 282TFrame no. CB400N 2007101Engine no. CB400NE 2007112Honda first offered a 400cc twin in 1977 alongside the four-cylinder CB400F that had been around since 1974. Together with the CB250T, the new CB400T replaced the outgoing CJ250/360T models, but the duo were soon updated to 'N' specification, featuring Honda's 'Euro' styling and Comstar wheels. Delivering its overhead-camshaft six-valve engine's claimed 43bhp maximum via a six-speed gearbox, the CB400N was capable of 106mph while managing a fuel consumption of around 60mpg when ridden with restraint. An immense success, the model remained a fixture of the Honda range for many years. During this period the engine remained the same apart from a lick of black paint for 1982, an upgraded front brake being introduced at the same time, wile changes to the cycle parts were mainly cosmetic. Bike magazine tested a CB400N for its September 1982 edition, finding that it had 'abundant good qualities such as compactness, excellent road manners, revviness and reliability'. This particular CB400N has belonged to the current vendor since October 2016. MoT'd to September 2020, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and sundry bills for parts including a piston ring set (August 2017).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 462
2000 Kawasaki 1,199cc ZX12-RRegistration no. W14 WDRFrame no. JKAZXT20AAA004521Engine no. ZXT20AE002745'In six years as a road tester I've ridden most of the current crop of bikes down the one and three-quarter mile (Bruntingthorpe) runway. I can't remember any bike having such a profound effect on me as the... Kawasaki ZX12-R. Few bikes have the ability to make that big open space seem so small or the runway so short. The Hayabusa does it with top speed, sure, and the GSX-R1000 does it with awesome propulsion through the gears, but the ZX does it all.' – Jonathan Pearson, Bike magazine. It's not surprising that Kawasaki's ZX12-R bested the opposition in Bike's comparison test (October 2002 edition) as it comfortably eclipsed everything else (Hayabusa, Blackbird, ZZR-1200, FJR1300, GSX-R1000) in terms of maximum power, producing 155.5bhp to the next-best Hayabusa's comparatively weedy 148.7 horses. Weighing slightly less than the 'Busa, the ZX12-R was marginally quicker to 130mph and only narrowly behind the slippery Suzuki on top speed (181.9/183.7mph). This ZX12-R has been owned by the current vendor from new and currently displays a total of circa 14,500 miles on the odometer. Serviced regularly, the machine is described by the private vendor as in good condition and was last run in April 2020. Datatag, a hugger, and a Datatool alarm are the only notified deviations from factory specification. Offered with a V5C.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 512
c.1947 Bertocchi 48cc CuccioloFrame no. 2042Engine no. 206813Designed for bicycle attachment, the Cucciolo ('little pup') was the Bologna-based Ducati factory's first product and was sold widely outside Italy including the UK, where it was imported by Britax, which later offered complete machines. The Cucciolo power unit had been designed in wartime by Aldo Farinelli, enabling production to commence almost as soon as hostilities ceased. Farinelli's design was first taken up by SIATA, who took Ducati on board when demand swiftly outstripped their capacity to supply. By 1947 Ducati had assumed full control of Cucciolo production. Unusual in being a four-stroke at a time when most such utility units were two-strokes, the overhead-valve Cucciolo was of unitary construction incorporating a two-speed transmission, and was described by Motor Cycling magazine as 'beautifully engineered'. This Cucciolo powers a Bertocchi moped of advanced design, featuring front and rear suspension. There are no documents with this machine, which is offered for restoration.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 606
c.1946 SIATA 48cc CuccioloFrame no. 434Engine no. 20860Designed for bicycle attachment, the Cucciolo ('little pup') was the Bologna-based Ducati factory's first product and was sold widely outside Italy including the UK, where it was imported by Britax, which later offered complete machines. The Cucciolo power unit had been designed in wartime by Aldo Farinelli, enabling production to commence almost as soon as hostilities ceased. Farinelli's design was first taken up by SIATA, who took Ducati on board when demand swiftly outstripped their capacity to supply. By 1947 Ducati had assumed full control of Cucciolo production. Unusual in being a four-stroke at a time when most such utility units were two-strokes, the overhead-valve Cucciolo was of unitary construction incorporating a two-speed transmission, and was described by Motor Cycling magazine as 'beautifully engineered'. This SIATA-built Cucciolo is attached to a SIATA ladies' bicycle of advanced design, featuring front and rear suspension. The machine is offered with an original instruction manual.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 612
1980 BMW 473cc R45Frame no. 6270059Engine no. 6270059BMW extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the R45 and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. Tested by Bike magazine in 1979, the R45 recorded a top speed of 95mph while returning an overall fuel consumption of 56.2mpg. Few changes were made to these smaller twins before production ceased in 1985. Currently displaying a total of 28,650km (17,803 miles) on the odometer, this original and un-restored BMW 45 is registered to Giancarlo Morbidelli in Pesaro and comes with Italian registration papers. Presented in generally good age-related condition, the machine has been in the Museum for 20 years and is offered for re-commissioning.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 653
1951 Ducati 65cc Monoalbero Racing MotorcycleFrame no. V2 003650Engine no. 450880•Rare early Ducati motorcycle•Converted to overhead-camshaft configuration by Giancarlo Morbidelli•1993 Moto Giro d'Italia competitorIntroduced in 1946, Bologna-based Ducati's first motorcycle product was the Cucciolo ('little pup') – a 48cc auxiliary engine designed for bicycle attachment - derivatives of which would still be powering its lightweight offerings some two decades later. Ducati had started out as a maker of radios and other electronic products, and by the start of WW2 was Italy's second largest company. When its factory was destroyed by Allied bombing in October 1944, Ducati was all but wiped out. By an amazing piece of good fortune, SIATA (Società Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori), a Turin-based tuning firm specialising in the modification of FIATs, was looking for a commercial partner to produce a clip-on engine for bicycles and turned to Ducati. The Cucciolo power unit had been designed in wartime by Aldo Farinelli, enabling production to commence soon after hostilities ceased. Unusual in being a four-stroke at a time when most such utility units were two-strokes, the overhead-valve Cucciolo was of unitary construction, incorporating a two-speed transmission, and was described by Motor Cycling magazine as 'beautifully engineered'. Facing fierce competition in the auxiliary motor market, Ducati took the logical next step and in 1949 introduced a complete machine of its own. Powered by a 60cc derivative of the Cucciolo engine, designed by Giovanni Fiorio, this new motorcycle used a Caproni-built pressed steel frame with cantilever rear suspension, though Ducati was soon compelled to make its own chassis when Caproni ended the collaboration. Fiorio quickly drew up another engine: a 65cc unit with pushrod-operated overhead valves (pullrods had been used hitherto), which went into a new model: the 60 Sport. Early versions had the Caproni chassis, later ones featured Ducati's own. Ducati being Ducati, there was, of course, a competition version of the Cucciolo, and on one of these 60cc racers Franco Petrucci finished 3rd in the 75cc class of the 1951 Milan-Taranto. This early Ducati motorcycle was restored by Giancarlo Morbidelli and converted by him from pushrod to overhead-camshaft valve actuation. Bought in the early 1990s, the machine was ridden by Mr Morbidelli in the 1993 Moto Giro d'Italia and still carries its competitor number plates. This unique machine is offered with its FMI registration card and 1993 Moto Giro d'Italia competitor's logbook and other paperwork.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 667
1962 Honda CR93 125cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. obscuredEngine no. CR93E-3100112•Iconic privateer racing motorcycle•Restored in Italy•Genuine Honda saddle cover'It was robustly reliable, steered and handled to perfection, was, if anything, over-braked, and would exceed 100mph. At a stroke it made all other 125cc machinery in Britain obsolete. The CR93 was not cheap but it was, quite simply, built to exactly the same high standard as Honda's own racing machinery.' - Brian Woolley, Classic Racer magazine. Just one year after its breakthrough first success at World Championship level in 1961, Honda made its state-of-the-art Grand Prix technology available to privateers in the form of the 50cc CR110 and 125cc CR93 over-the-counter racers. Like their works equivalents, the 50cc single and 125cc twin employed gear-driven double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, this combination of tiny cylinders and minuscule valves enabling them to rev safely well into five figures, the CR93's ceiling being a then stratospheric 13,000rpm with maximum power of 16.5bhp arriving at 11,500 revs. Both models employed a tubular-steel frame, devoid of lower rails, to which was attached a conventional set of cycle parts, and while the 50 boasted no fewer than eight gears in the gearbox, the more tractable 125 made do with six. First made available in 1962, the duo immediately achieved a dominance of their respective classes that would last for many years, and countless stars of the future, including Bill Ivy, Jim Curry, Rod Scivyer and sidecar champion Chris Vincent, gained their early experience aboard the diminutive CRs. Only 40-or-so CR93s were imported into the UK and today they are highly sought after by classic racers and collectors alike. We are advised that Giancarlo Morbidelli was able to buy a genuine saddle cover from Honda for this highly original CR93. Restored in Italy, it represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these jewel-like masterpieces, which are highly sought after today by classic racers and collectors alike. The machine is offered with a photocopied parts list (in English).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 701
1973 Honda CB750Frame no. CB750 2071620Engine no. CB750E 2224104Fifty-plus years on, it is hard to imagine the impact the Honda CB750 had on the motorcycling world when it was unveiled to a stunned public at the Tokyo Show in October 1968. True, there had been plenty of four-cylinder motorcycles before, but these had been built in relatively small numbers and aimed at the wealthy few. Here for the first time was a mass-produced four within the financial reach of the average enthusiast, and one whose specification - overhead camshaft, disc front brake, five-speed gearbox, electric starter, etc - made the opposition look obsolete overnight. Bike magazine summed up Honda's achievement thus: 'Like BSA/Triumph's parallel twin and Ducati's desmodromic single, the Honda inline four is one of those engines which created a standard out of an ideal. The list of Honda's technical achievements is impressive but the appearance of a production four-barrel roadster at a Mr Everyman price was probably their greatest coup.' A trend-setting design of immense significance and one of the truly great classic motorcycles, the CB750 is highly sought after by collectors today. Currently displaying a total of 20,329km (12,632 miles) on the odometer, this example is believed original and un-restored. There are no documents with this Lot, and it should be noted that there is no oil in the engine.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 377
A superb 19th Century Victorian English antique ebony & amboyna wood canterbury magazine rack of square form having turned galery and dividing sections. Single drawer to the frieze and raised on turned legs with ceramic castors. A fantastic example of this period piece. Measures: 50cm x 52cm x 38cm.
Lot 111
MRS ALFRED (LOUISA) BALDWIN: THE SHADOW ON THE BLIND AND OTHER GHOST STORIES, Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ashtree Press, 2001, (500), original cloth, dust wrapper + MIKE ASHLEY (ED): PHANTOM PERFUMES AND OTHER SHADES, Memories of Ghost Stories magazine, Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ashtree Press, 2000 (600), original cloth, dust wrapper + MARGERY LAWRENCE: THE TERRACES OF NIGHT, ed Richard Dalby, Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ashtree Press, 1999 (600), original cloth, dust wrapper + GEORGIA WOOD PANGBORN: A WIND AT MIDNIGHT, ed Jessica Amanda Salmonsen, Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ashtree Press, 1999, (500), original cloth, dust wrapper, all titles vgc (4)
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