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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

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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1965 Velocette 192cc VogueRegistration no. 65-YMN (Isle of Man)Frame no. plaque missingEngine no. plaque missingLaunched in October 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman' Velocette's 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. Sadly, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom and sales were disappointing. Nevertheless, and perhaps inspired by Ariel's successful Leader, Velocette took the concept a stage further in 1963, launching the faired and enclosed Vogue. Equipped with a new frame and distinctive twin-headlamp fairing, the Vogue handled well and was quieter, though no quicker, than its forebear. Production ceased in 1968. One of only 381 of its kind manufactured, and thus one of Veloce's rarer post-war models, this believed partially restored Vogue comes with a photocopied parts list, an original service manual, and an Isle of Man Vehicle Registration Certificate in Tony East's name, issued in May 2012. The certificate records engine number '7084/3', frame number '374/37' and the previous registration as 'ETR 99C'. Offered with keyFootnotes: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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1938 Triumph 498cc Speed TwinRegistration no. BCR 960Frame no. TH.4200Engine no. 8-5T 9338•Important landmark of motorcycle design•Acquired by Tony East in February 1996•Restored condition•Last taxed in July 2015Although Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin caused a sensation when it appeared at the 1937 Motorcycle Show, few of its admirers can have guessed how influential the design would prove to be. True, there had been vertical twins before; indeed, Turner's predecessor at Triumph - Val Page - had designed one a few years previously, but Triumph's newcomer established a formula that would be adopted by all of Britain's major motorcycle manufacturers in the succeeding decade. Light, narrow and from certain angles looking just like a twin-port single, it was just what the conservatively minded motorcycling public wanted and the Speed Twin would prove enormously successful. Performance was exemplary for a road-going 500, around 85mph being attainable by the Speed Twin while the Tiger 100 sports version was even faster, being capable of touching 100mph in road trim and exceeding it with the silencer end-caps removed. When production resumed in 1946, the Speed Twin reappeared with telescopic forks in place of the original girders, and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war version's magdyno. This pre-war Speed Twin comes with a continuation buff logbook dating from 1946 describing it as a '5T Special Twin' and listing five recorded keepers, the last of whom, a Mr Kirby of Staines, sold the machine to Tony East in February 1996. Restored throughout, The Triumph has been ridden extensively throughout France and Germany and currently displays a total of 1,859 miles on the odometer. In 2007 the Triumph took part in the VMCC Isle of Man TT re-enactment, being ridden by Mick Grant, the bike 'never missed a beat'. Last taxed until July 2015, the accompanying paperwork includes a 1939 replacement parts catalogue; instruction manual; the original 1938 tax disc and others, mainly from the 1940s; a quantity of restoration invoices dating from 1996; old/current V5/V5C documents; some expired MoTs; and restorer Bryan Small's invoice for £6,819.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 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 Triumph 500cc Speed TwinRegistration no. TBJ 847Frame no. 71882Engine no. 5T 71882Although Edward Turner's Speed Twin caused a sensation when it appeared at the 1937 Motorcycle Show, few of its admirers can have guessed how influential the design would prove to be. True, there had been vertical twins before but the Coventry firm's newcomer established a formula that would be adopted by all of Britain's major motorcycle manufacturers in the succeeding decade. And whereas previous vertical twins had suffered from excess bulk, Turner's was lighter and narrower across the crankcase than the contemporary single-cylinder Tiger 90, and from certain angles looked just like a twin-port single. Performance proved exemplary for a road-going 500, better than 100mph being attainable under favourable conditions. This 'pre-unit' example dates from 1955, by which time the Speed Twin had received a stronger eight-stud cylinder barrel in place of the six-stud original and been updated with a telescopic front fork and swinging-arm frame among other improvements. This Speed Twin was despatched new to Revetts Ltd in Ipswich, Suffolk. Already dismantled when acquired by Tony East in April 1995, the machine comes with numerous invoices relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1995/1996 (£2,561) and one for mechanical work by Heritage Classics (£1,108). The file also contains DVLA and insurance correspondence; dating letters; old/current V5/V5C documents; six MoTs (most recent expired 2006); and an original parts list and instruction manual. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Triumph 650cc ThunderbirdRegistration no. 848 HMLFrame no. 79626Engine no. 6T 79626Always a step ahead of their rivals, Triumph followed up the trend-setting Speed Twin 500 of pre-war days by being first in the field with a 650cc parallel twin. Announced in September 1949, the 650 Thunderbird was Triumph's response to demands for more power emanating from American racers and British sidecarists alike. A spectacular launch stunt saw three Thunderbirds lap the Montlhery circuit at over 90mph for 500 miles, after which they each achieved a flying lap of 100mph-plus and were ridden back to the Meriden factory. When displayed at the Earls Court Show in October, the new twin featured the headlamp nacelle and fuel tank with luggage grid first seen the previous year. An interesting change to the Thunderbird for 1952 was the adoption of an SU carburettor in place of the original Amal, a specially prepared machine managing a staggering 155mpg at a steady 30mph on a factory organised economy run. Tony East purchased this Thunderbird in June 2008. An older restoration, the Triumph displays a total of 1,861 miles on the odometer and was last taxed in July 2015. Featured on the front cover of Classic Motorcycles by Roland Brown, the machine is offered with an original instruction manual and parts catalogue; SORN paperwork; expired MoT (2011); Bryan Small restoration invoice (£10,097); and old/current V5/V5C documents (please note there are typographical errors on the 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1954 Triumph 649cc Tiger 110Registration no. 110 YMN (Isle of Man)Frame no. 48498Engine no. T110 48498A development of the Thunderbird tourer, the T110 prototype performed brilliantly in the 1953 ISDT, thus providing the production version - launched later that year - with invaluable publicity. The first Triumph with swinging-arm rear suspension, the T110 came with a revised 649cc engine incorporating a stronger crankshaft, high-compression pistons, larger inlet valves and 'hotter' cams. The T110 remained in production into 1961, one of the most important developments along the way being the introduction on this model for 1956 of the aluminium-alloy 'Delta' high-compression cylinder head, which increased power and pushed the T110's top speed towards 120mph. This Tiger comes with a Triumph dating letter stating it is a 1954 T110 dispatched on 16th of January 1954 to a Mr Pickering in Shrewsbury. Also on file is an old-style Isle of Man logbook dating from 2001 (when Tony was the registered keeper) and a current IoM registration document. Restored throughout and last taxed until end of October 2012, the Tiger had 2,075 recorded miles at time of cataloguing. Additional documentation includes Bryan Small's invoice for the restoration totalling £9,395; a substantial quantity of invoices dating from 2000; an instruction manual; and a replacement parts list.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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 Triumph 649cc Tiger 110 'Trophy'Registration no. OVS 382Frame no. 028755Engine no. T110 028755Every Triumph enthusiasts knows that the Bonneville owes its name to record-breaking successes on the eponymous Utah salt flats, but how many are aware that the machine which set a new 650cc production machine record of over 147mph in 1958 was a Tiger 110 equipped with twin carburettors? A development of the Thunderbird tourer, the T110 prototype performed brilliantly in the 1953 ISDT, thus providing the production version - launched later that year - with invaluable publicity. The first Triumph with swinging-arm rear suspension, the T110 came with a revised engine incorporating a stronger crankshaft, high-compression pistons, larger inlet valves and 'hotter' cams. The T110 remained in production into 1961, one of the most important developments along the way being the introduction on this model for 1956 of the aluminium-alloy 'Delta' high-compression cylinder head, which increased power and pushed the T110's top speed towards 120mph. Styled to look like the dual-purpose road/dirt Trophy model, this Tiger 110 was purchased by Tony East in December 1997 (purchase invoice on file). Restored throughout, the machine displays a total of 1,556 miles on odometer and was last taxed in May 2005. Accompanying documentation includes a quantity of invoices and old MoT certificates; original instruction manual and replacement parts list; current V5C document; and restorer Bryan Small's invoice for £7,510.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 Collection1952 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. MAN 1830 (Isle of Man)Frame no. 27163 (see text)Engine no. T100 27163Although Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin caused a sensation when it appeared at the 1937 Motorcycle Show, few of its admirers can have guessed how influential the design would prove to be. Performance was exemplary for a road-going 500, around 85mph being attainable by the Speed Twin while the Tiger 100 sports version was even faster. The latter's performance was boosted by the use of high-compression forged pistons and polished ports and internals, the result being a machine that could touch 100mph in road trim and exceed it with the silencer end-caps removed. When production resumed in 1946, the T100 reappeared with telescopic forks in place of the original girders, and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war version's magdyno. Along with the rest of the twins, the Tiger could also be ordered with the optional 'sprung hub' that conveyed a measure of rear suspension. An older restoration, this Tiger 100 comes with an old/current Isle of Man registration documents listing Tony East as recorded keeper in 2001. A Sussex British Motor Cycle Owners Club dating letter states that the Triumph was dispatched on 29th May 1952 to a Tom O'Loughlin of Kendal. The machine is offered with an original workshop manual and replacement parts list; Isle of Man tax discs dating from 2002, 2003, 2005; and a large quantity of invoices including one from restorer Bryan Small for £9,813. It should be noted that the frame number has been restamped.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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. XSL 709Frame no. obscuredEngine no. T100 74925 (see text)The Tiger 100 sports version of Edward Turner's trend-setting Speed Twin reappeared in 1946 with telescopic forks in place of the original girders and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war magdyno. Produced almost unchanged for the next three years, the Tiger gained Triumph's distinctive headlamp nacelle in 1949 when the range was restyled. An alloy cylinder head and barrel were adopted for 1951 while a swinging-arm frame and 8'-diameter front brake were fitted from 1954 onwards. Triumphs of the Edward Turner era are among the most stylish of post-war British motorcycles, and the Tiger 100 with its handsome all-alloy engine is one of the most charismatic and sought after of them all. Acquired from a dealer by Tony East in October 2002, this beautiful Tiger 100 comes with two old-style V5C Registration Certificates, an expired MoT (2006) and numerous bills relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 2002/2003. The current odometer reading is 256 miles, which may well be the distance travelled since restoration. The Tiger also comes with an original Triumph workshop manual and replacement parts catalogue. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine was last taxed until 31st January 2006. It should be noted that the engine has been restamped.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 Collection1956 Triumph 149cc TerrierRegistration no. SVC 665Frame no. T22005TEngine no. T15 22005In 1952 Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines with the introduction of the 149cc Terrier, which stood out from the predominantly two-stroke opposition by virtue of being a four-stroke like the firm's larger models. A simple, compact, unitary construction single incorporating a four-speed gearbox, the Terrier power unit went into a plunger-suspended frame while the model borrowed many styling cues from the bigger Triumphs. Deliveries commenced in August 1953. In 1954 the Terrier was joined by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - and continued in production alongside its bigger brother until August 1956. This Terrier comes with its original buff logbook showing that it was first registered to Motor Sales (Birmingham) on 10th August 1956. The first three owners were all residents of Coventry, while the last listed is a Mr Stuart Kapes of Nuneaton (change undated). Purchased by Tony East in November 1996 and fully restored for him by Bryan Small, the Terrier was a class winner at the Louis Vuitton Concours in 2002 and comes with a 'Louis Vuitton Classic Concours' trophy and sign. The machine also comes with an old-style V5C; an original parts catalogue and instruction manual; and a quantity of bills totalling £5,088 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small. Last taxed to 30th April 2003, the Terrier currently displays a total of 25 miles on the odometer. Two 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Greeves 249cc 25DC Sports TwinRegistration no. 534 CBWFrame no. 61/1734 (see text)Engine no. 237D 10620Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder roadsters of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing – appeared, powered by the four-speed Villiers 249cc 2T engine. For 1959 the 25D was renamed Sports Twin, its designation changing to 25DB. It cost £199 15s, with the scrambles models' 'paddle fin' hubs an optional extra at £4 10s. For 1961 the 250 and 350 roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame with the one-piece rear sub-frame, becoming the 25DC and 32DC respectively.First registered June 1961 and acquired by Tony East in May 2002, this Greeves Sports Twin is presented in fully restored condition and currently displays a total of 1,258 miles on the odometer. The machine was last taxed in May 2006. Accompanying documentation includes a (copy) old-style continuation logbook (issued 1972); a Norton Villiers engines maintenance manual; BMS workshop manual; SORN paperwork; expired MoT (2005); and old/current V5Cs. One key present. It should be noted that the frame started life in a 24TDS Scottish trials model.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 Collection1953 BSA 123cc Bantam D1Registration no. NEL 906Frame no. BD2 10269Engine no. BD2L 2862• Unrestored 'time warp' example• Single family ownership from new until 2002• Only 1,573 miles from new• Outstandingly originalDeveloped from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc and then to 172cc. Plunger rear suspension became available as an option in 1950, as did battery electrics powered by a 6-volt Lucas alternator, direct lighting having been relied upon hitherto. Many a mature motorcyclist will have learned to ride on a Bantam and the model remains a firm favourite to this day. This Bantam's original buff logbook records the date of first registration as 9th June 1953 and shows taxation from then until 1956. The BSA was supplied by The Homestead Garages (The Motor Cycle People) in Parkstone, Dorset and in 1954 was in the ownership of William Curtis of Hull. Unbeknown to Mr Curtis, the Bantam had left the factory minus its electrical condenser; it would never have run properly without one, which almost certainly explains why its disgruntled owner consigned it to the oblivion of his shed for some 30 years, having recorded only 77 miles. Eventually, circa 1984, the BSA was inherited by William's nephew, Colin Curtis, who entrusted its rebirth to the VMCC's Ken Blake. Ken discovered the missing condenser and with this trifling fault rectified, Colin Curtis rode the 'time warp' Bantam to the Sammy Miller Museum to take part in the British Two-Stroke Club's Blue Haze Run, where it won the award for the most original machine. In 1993 this exceptionally original Bantam was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine (April edition, framed copy available).Tony East purchased the Bantam in September 2007 from a Mr Clague of Sutton, Surrey, who had acquired it in 2002 from Colin Curtis. The machine remains unrestored, having covered only 1,573 miles from new, and was last taxed until 31st July 2003. This unique Bantam is offered with its original tool kit and instruction book, while accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5C; some old tax discs; a quantity of old MoTs dating back to 1984; a BSA Bantam instruction manual; some other instruction manuals; and copies of BSA service sheets.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 Collection1949 BSA 123cc Bantam D1Registration no. JAS 718Frame no. YD1 1969Engine no. 6316 YDMany a now-mature motorcyclist's first two-wheeled experience will have been gained aboard a BSA Bantam. Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc and then to 172cc; optional plunger rear suspension became available in 1950 together with battery electrics, direct lighting having been used hitherto. While larger-engined versions came and went, the original 123cc D1 Bantam in its updated, plunger-suspended form remained available until 1963, one of its foremost users being the GPO (General Post Office, Royal Mail's forerunner) whose red-liveried machines (used for telegram deliveries) were a familiar sight on city streets. The Bantam remains a firm favourite to this day. This early Bantam was purchased by Tony East in 2003. The machine has been restored throughout and currently displays a total of 83 miles on odometer. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5 document; an instruction manual for a Model D1; and a photograph of TV presenter John Craven on the Bantam with Tony also pictured.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 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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1954 IFA BK 350Registration no. not registeredFrame no. 850823Engine no. 1600820When motorcycle production recommenced at DKW's Zschopau works in 1946, the now East German state-owned factory badged its DKW RT125-based machines as 'IFA'. IFA's first all-new, post-war design, the BK 350, arrived in 1952 and would be badged as an 'MZ' when Motorradwerk Zschopau (Zschopau Motorcycle Works) adopted that name a few years later. The BK (the initials stand for 'Boxer Kardan' - flat twin, shaft drive) was a piston-ported two-stroke that produced 15bhp (17bhp from 1956) and was good for a top speed of 71mph (75mph). A duplex cradle frame, telescopic front fork, plunger rear suspension and generously sized brakes made up the cycle parts. Although the company produced an English-language brochure for the BK 350, it seems unlikely that more than a handful of machines was sold in the UK. Production of this technically interesting and most unusual motorcycle ceased in 1959.This IFA has been restored throughout but it is not known whether it has been run since completion. A letter on file states 'all parts are original including the saddle, tank, rims, and exhaust pipe even the number plate should be original'. Other documentation includes the following: photocopied sales literature and manufacturer history; photocopied parts catalogue; photocopied instruction manual and parts list; German Fahrzeugbrief dating from 1981; and a quantity of photographs of the machine pre-restoration, one of them annotated 'one of the 32 prototype motorcycles number 23 of the original type plate'. Offered with keyFootnotes: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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1957 NSU 247cc SupermaxRegistration no. SGF 234Frame no. 1833178Engine no. 3229115 (799874 on V5C)NSU produced some outstanding and influential designs in the 1950s, foremost of which was the 250cc Max, introduced in 1952. The Max used a pressed-steel frame (entirely enclosing the rear suspension) and a leading-link front fork, but its most unusual feature was the Albert Roder-designed 'Ultramax' connecting-link drive for the single overhead camshaft. A luxury tourer, the Max was no lightweight so acceleration was leisurely, but once at its maximum of 75-80mph could be cruised there all day with the minimum of fuss. The ultimate version, the Supermax, appeared in 1956 boasting conventional twin-shock rear suspension and a slightly more powerful engine. What hadn't changed though, was the exemplary standard of reliability, build quality and finish that had characterised the Max line from the start. Production of the Supermax, along with that of all other NSU motorcycles, ceased in 1963. Tony purchased this Supermax in 1999 from Mr Colin Archer of Woking, who had acquired it in 1996. Restored throughout and last taxed until July 2006, the machine is offered with pre/post restoration photographs; expired MoTs; sundry invoices; Bryan Small restoration invoice totalling £3,069; maintenance manual and parts list (plus photocopies); and old/current V5/V5C documents. Two 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Moto Guzzi 192cc GallettoRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. obscuredEngine no. obscuredLike Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerel) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952, and then to 192cc in 1954. In this form the Galletto was last produced in 1960, continuing as the Galletto 92 Elettrico until 1966. An older restoration in average condition, this Moto Guzzi Galletto is offered with an original instruction manual (in Italian), a factory brochure and an old Belgian registration document. It is not known when the machine was acquired for the East Collection. The current odometer reading is 26,005 kilometres. Offered with keyFootnotes: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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Norton 596cc Dominator 99Registration no. MAN-99-N (Isle of Man)Frame no. L14 67735Engine no. 67735 L14Introduced for 1956, the 596cc Dominator 99 was outwardly identical to the existing Dominator 88. Endowed with greater power and higher gearing enabling it to top the magic 'ton', the 99 nevertheless retained all the excellent handling and steering characteristics associated with the Featherbed chassis. One of the Rockers' favourites, the 99 remained essentially unchanged, apart from gaining alternator/coil-ignition electrics for 1958, until dropped in 1962. The accompanying Norton Owners Club letter states that this motorcycle was dispatched from the factory on 15th February 1956 and first owned by a Mr Marshall of Green Bank, Northwich, Cheshire, while the old-style continuation logbook (issued 1962) records the machine as still being in the Cheshire area in the 1970s. Originally registered in the UK as 'XTE 682', this Dominator 99 was first registered in the Isle of Man in October 1996 and to Tony East in October 1997, the previous owner being Mr Douglas Davidson of Union Mills. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine is offered with; old/current Isle of Man registration documents; a BMS photocopy workshop manual; and numerous invoices totalling £9,052 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small. The Norton was last taxed to 31st January 2011 and the current odometer reading is 2,638 miles.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

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

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 Collection1959 Norton 348cc Model 50Registration no. 545 KPDFrame no. P13 81793Engine no. 81793 P13Introduced in 1933, the single-cylinder Model 50 was Norton's first production overhead-valve machine in the 350 class; the 50 and its twin-port brother the 55 being junior versions of the 490cc Models 18 and 20 respectively. The new 350s were fitted with the four-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox that was adopted for all ohv Nortons that year. A hand gear-change was standard, with foot change an optional extra. The Sturmey Archer 'box, though, was destined for a relatively short life, being replaced by Norton's own four-speed foot-change unit for 1935. Norton's sporting 350 single was built in several versions and continuously developed during a production run lasting until 1963, post-war innovations including the adoption of the AMC gearbox in 1956 and a switch to superior alternator electrics and the peerless 'Featherbed' frame for 1959. Purchased by Tony East from a Mr Dobbs of Guildford in February 1991, this 'Featherbed' Model 50 was fully restored for Tony by Bryan Small, and after completion featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine's November 1992 edition (framed display board available). The machine also comes with old/current V5C documents; three original maintenance manuals; a BMS photocopy workshop manual; Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £5,767; and a quantity of MoTs issued between August 1986 at 26,712 miles and May 2002 at 27,656 miles, an increase of only 944 miles in 16 years (current mileage 27,811 miles). 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 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 Collectionc.1953 NSU 49cc Quickly MopedRegistration no. 5644-MN (Isle of Man)Frame no. 880626Engine no. 951656Another motorcycle manufacturer with its roots in the bicycle industry, NSU built its first powered two-wheeler in 1900 and went on to produce some outstanding and influential designs in the 1950s. Its most popular model in the UK post-WW2 was the Quickly moped, a 49cc single-cylinder two-stroke equipped with two-speed transmission operated via a handlebar-mounted twist grip. Introduced in 1953, the Quickly achieved sales of over one million worldwide before production ended in the late 1960s, by which time it has spawned a plethora of more luxurious and sporting variants. First registered in the Isle of Man in 2015, this Quickly is offered with its last IoM registration document (issued November 2019, not in Tony's name). An average restoration and hand-painted, the machine also comes with orders/invoices for parts; an original NSU Quickly handbook and maintenance manual; (copy) spare parts list; The Book of the NSU Quickly; and a folder of photocopied literature.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

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1992 Honda C90 Cub MopedRegistration no. GMN-641-D (Isle of Man)Frame no. 1449005Engine no. HA02E 1449084Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic Cub 'step-thru' moped gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. Larger-engined versions of the original 50cc Super Cub were soon made available, the nominally 90cc C90 arriving in 1965. Better built, more powerful and more reliable than most contemporary mopeds, while endowed with handling superior to that of the small-wheeled scooter, the Cub family set new sales records for motorcycle production and continues to be immensely popular today. Tony purchased this C90 from his local Honda dealer Gordon Farley of Guildford and it was first registered in the UK as 'J921 RPE' in May 1992; and in the Isle of Man in 2003. Currently displaying a total of 832 miles on odometer, the Honda is presented in nice original condition, albeit with mirrors missing and crankcases peeling. Last taxed in March 2012, the machine is offered with an IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate and an original owner's manual. Two keys present.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

1988 Kawasaki 998cc ZX10B TomcatRegistration no. F485 PNCFrame no. JKAZXCB16KA017483Engine no. ZXT00AE041236• Imported from the USA• Only 3,662 miles from new• Recent professional (cosmetic) restorationKawasaki followed up its trend-setting GPz900R superbike of 1984 with the GPZ1000RX, which after only two years in production was superseded by the ZX10. Introduced for 1988, the latter boasted an aluminium 'E-box' frame and was 35lbs lighter than its steel-framed predecessor. The extensively revised 16-valve water-cooled engine now produced 137bhp, which was good enough for a top speed knocking on 170mph. UK customers had to make do with 'only' 125bhp courtesy of the industry's 'gentlemen's agreement' to restrict maximum power, though the missing horses were easily reinstated by modifying the carburettor tops to enable the slides to open fully. Bodywork was similar to the outgoing GPz's but featured a higher screen giving greater wind protection to the rider. The ZX10 was only manufactured for three years (1988-1990) before being superseded by the ZZR-1100. This example of Kawasaki's cutting-edge late 1980s superbike was imported from Texas, hence the US-market 'Tomcat' name (import certificate on file). The machine had covered only 3,662 miles from new and had spent most of its life in storage. It even has the Kawasaki running-in sticker on the rev counter!The Kawasaki looked a little tired when acquired and was sent to a professional restoration company (Jap Retro), who were instructed to dismantle and rebuild it for cosmetic purposes only. The entire bike was stripped and cleaned; the wheels repolished and repainted; the bodywork fully resprayed and given new decals; and the exhaust system Cerakoated and powder-coated to give it the 'as new' look. The Kawasaki now looks as it should and must be one of the best ZX10 Tomcats currently available. The rebuild is fully documented by images on a memory stick, which prospective purchases may view on request. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. Accompanying documents include a (copy) Kawasaki Certificate of Origin; ZX10 owner's manual; two MoT certificates (most recent expired May 2023), and a UK V5C Registration Certificate showing only one former keeper. Four 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

1983 Honda CX650 TurboRegistration no. JBW 823YFrame no. RC16-2000218Engine no. RC16E-2001138• Imported from Italy• Amazing 'time-warp' condition• Only 6,177 kilometres recorded• New Bosch fuel pump'...the CX500T has all the good points of the 500T: the fairing and comfort, shaft drive and mega pose value for those who think biggest and flashiest is best. And whereas the 500 fell flat on its face when it came to performance, the 650 has little turbo lag, the ability to cruise all day at well over the ton, and most of all this amazing zappo when you hit the throttle hard.' – Bike magazine. Once Honda had bolted a turbocharger to one of the most unlikely models in its range - the CX500 v-twin - the rest of the Japanese 'Big Four' followed suit, their larger, four-cylinder offerings leaving the CX500 trailing far behind in the performance stakes. Honda's riposte was the 673cc CX650 Turbo, which arrived in 1983. Bike magazine found that, compared to the CX500, turbo lag had been almost eliminated, and clearly appreciated the bigger CX's ability to sustain an indicated 135mph while the rider sat in perfect ease behind the effective fairing. Fuel consumption varied from 25mpg (speed testing) to an impressive 45mpg if less use was made of the 18psi maximum boost available. One of the nicest example we have ever seen, this rare Honda CX650 Turbo was purchased in 2021 from The Bike Specialists, Sheffield for a considerable sum (the CX650 Turbo was the vendor's 'pin-up bike' when he was young). The Honda had been imported from Italy by the previous owner in 2017 (see documents on file relating to its purchase from Italy and the registration process together with a photocopied Italian title). Additional documentation includes a current V5C, DVLA MoT history, HPI check and (copy) previous V5C. The machine also comes with with two keys, tool kit, owner's manual and photocopied set-up instructions.Dissatisfied with how the machine ran, the vendor had the fuel pump replaced twice before settling on a new Bosch unit, which was fitted by Colwins Motorcycles of Sittingbourne. They employed a mechanic, trained in the 1980s on Hondas, who correctly installed the fuel pump at the same time as the current MoT certificate was issued in 2023 (receipts lost unfortunately). Recommissioned by the current owner, the Honda has seen little use since purchase; it starts and idles smoothly but may require further light recommissioning following a period of inactivity. The odometer reading of 6,177 kilometres is not warranted but appears to be genuine. Viewing of this incredible 'time-warp' CX650 Turbo is highly recommended.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

2021 Honda CB1100RS 5Four Special EditionRegistration no. KU21 YZZFrame no. JH2SC78B0KK200096Engine no. SC65E-5600415In 1969, there weren't many people that could predict the monumental shift that was about to occur when Honda unveiled the Honda CB750. An iconic motorcycle that has stood the test of time and helped propel Honda to unimaginable heights and a dynasty that will last for generations. Fast forward 50 years and Honda still use the 4-cylinder motorcycles they pioneered in 1969 in their model range with the CB1100EX and CB1100RS. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CB750, Honda UK partnered with 5Four motorcycles and commissioned a limited edition run of 54 unique custom motorcycles which used the CB1100RS as a base. Stripping it back and keeping a lean look and a nod to the golden era of café racers, they utilised the single seat option built in house and iconic race livery of blue and red used in the endurance races. Fitting a handlebar fairing and smaller brake/clutch levers and other small details, they created a stunning retro Honda which any collector would want in their collection. The example offered here is number 13 of the limited edition run and has been owned since new by the current vendor. It's covered a mere 703 miles from new and has had an oil and filter service already (invoice on file). Used sparingly on summer days, it has been dry stored in the vendors dehumidified garage whilst not in use. Offered with a V5C, aforementioned invoice and owners manual.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2011 Ducati 848 Evo Registration no. unregisteredFrame no. *ZDMH602AABB016847*In 2007 Ducati announced the Ducati 848 for the following year which was to replace the iconic 748. It was effectively a sports motorcycle dressed in a full fairing and powered by a 848cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine. It was manufactured for six years from 2008 to 2013 which also included several variations showcasing the popularity of the 848. In 2010, Ducati released the Ducati 848 EVO which featured minor modifications from the standard 848 and resulted in an increase in performance. Ducati re-thought the engine and equipped it with higher-compression cams, resulting in a six-hp increase. The 848cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 140 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 9,750 rpm. Featuring a six-speed manual transmission to handle the additional power with a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch, while the rear wheel was spun by a final chain drive to a top speed of 261 kph (162 mph). The 848 EVO also packed a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities. These modifications made it a truly exceptional model and would make for a great track bike for any aspiring riders throughout the world. The example offered here is unregistered and has only covered 9 miles from new. This unique motorcycle was designed and painted by Rage Design and has been stored correctly and was recommissioned by the current owner in 2019. It is accompanied by a Ducati manual on CD. This motorcycle would make an excellent addition to any Ducati collection and is considered by many to be great for track days.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

Unregistered1999 Yamaha 749cc YZF-R7 OW-02Registration no. not registeredFrame no. *JYARM011000000614*Engine no. *M501E-000357*• Unregistered exotica• From the one and only homologation batch• One of six supplied to the Virgin Yamaha race team• Stunning conditionThis motorcycle is a rare thing: an unregistered Yamaha OW-02 from the one and only homologation batch manufactured in 1999, with only 2 miles showing on the odometer (presumably push miles). To avoid confusion with Yamaha's new R7 model we'll refer to it as an OW-02. This was one of the most beautiful and iconic motorcycles of its time. Who can forget Noriyuki Haga's eye-catching and totally committed riding on the factory machines which thrilled crowds around the globe in the WSB series of 1999 & 2000. Haga would undoubtedly have done even better if the prevailing rules hadn't favoured the twin cylinder competition, which were then allowed up to 1000cc while the fours were restricted to 750cc.We are indebted to Cycle World (www.cycleworld.com) for permission to quote from their recent profile of the OW-02: 'During the late '80s and early '90s, motorcycle manufacturers racing in World Superbike, AMA Superbike, British Superbike, and other production-based series homologated special bikes to meet the 'production rules.' In other words, if specific trick parts, high-tech materials, or unique chassis geometries on their racebikes differed from standard production models, they would have to put a few racebikes into production. The result was the era of the Honda RC30 and RC45, Yamaha OW01, Ducati 888 SP4S, Suzuki GSX-R750 LE, and then later on the original R7, officially known as the YZF-R7 OW02, a mouth-watering time for fans of race machinery. In theory, you could walk down to the dealer and ride off on any of them. All of the bikes were rare, but it could be argued that the R7 was uniquely so, with only 500 bikes produced between 1999 and 2000, and only 50 of those imported to the US in 1999......As the last of the Japanese homologation specials, the R7 closed a chapter in Superbike racing before the rules changed to 1,000cc production-based bikes in most racing series around the world.'We are told by the vendor that the OW-02 offered here was one of six supplied to the Virgin Yamaha race team in 2001. Four of the six bikes were raced, one of them was retained by the team, and this one was sold to a team member who kept it in a dehumidified and heated garage. It was sold by him to the vendor in November 2019, and since that time it has occupied pride of place inside his house.No battery is fitted. It is accompanied by a dating letter from Yamaha and an original owner's service manual. One ignition key is supplied along with its accompanying numbered tag. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. A rare opportunity!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

1993 Honda 748cc VFR750F Registration no. K639 PCMFrame no. JH2RC360XPM300274Engine no. RC36E-2300273Honda's wonderful and bulletproof VFR750 arose from the company's need to regain its previously peerless reputation for reliability following a spate of problems with some of its earlier V4 powered models. With such exotic features as gear driven cams the VFR was extremely expensive to manufacture, and it has been said that Honda sold each one at a loss in order to restore its reputation. This two owner 1993 example is from the second generation of VFRs which saw the advent of 17' wheels and a single sided swingarm. The first owner bought it when working in the USA, then brought it to the UK where it was registered in August 1994. The vendor, a VFR enthusiast since 1990, bought it at Bonhams April 2018 Stafford sale, and believes the recorded mileage of 16,614 to be genuine. It appears to have been well maintained throughout both ownerships. It retains its original silencer, and what appears to be the original toolkit is still under the seat. Last run on 23rd August this year, it is offered for sale only because the vendor is struggling with an increasingly arthritic right knee – the result of an old motorcycling injury, and he now finds the riding position too uncomfortable. A Honda service manual, V5C, previous V5, invoice, and several MoT certificates are supplied. The current MoT expires 20.7.2024. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. Two keys are supplied.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

Bike magazine feature motorcycle1997 Kawasaki 748cc ZX-7RRegistration no. P53 CTHFrame no. JKAZX750PPA016704Engine no. ZX750NE024749 (see text)This Kawasaki ZX-7R was bought one year ago for a feature in Bike magazine (November 2022 edition) and ridden 350 miles back from Cornwall for the story. Since then it has rarely moved because of other bikes and other projects, although it has been fitted with a set of new Dunlop Qualifier tyres. In addition, the front brake calipers have been overhauled and new brake pads fitted. The machine is expected to have passed an MoT test the week before the auction, and then ridden 100 miles from the vendor's home to the sale. Our vendor advises us that the previous owner had done some work on the bike and that it would benefit from a little more attention this winter; ideally, the shock absorber should be either overhauled or replaced and the carburettors balanced (there is a flat-spot typical of ZX-7Rs) although the machine is said to ride well in its current state, the gear change being crisp and the clutch progressive. It comes with a selection of used parts to include a CDI box, ignition coils, instruments, seat cowl, carburettors, alternator, an original exhaust end-can, and a 730-page Clymer workshop manual. The original engine (number ZX750NE013056) is included in the sale. Departures from factory specification include (believed) Akrapovic header pipes, a Black Widow end-can, stainless brake hoses, and four-piston brake calipers.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

2000 Yamaha XV 1600cc Road StarRegistration no. W864 UUJFrame no. JYAV02E4YA005360Marketed as the Road Star in North America and the Wild Star in Europe, Yamaha's mighty XV1600 cruiser was first introduced in 1999. Not that you'd know it was a Yamaha, as only the model name appeared on the tank. If success among Japanese cruisers is measured by their similarity to Harley-Davidsons, then the big XV must rank among the very best, looking every inch a modern take on the traditional Milwaukee product. From 1999 to 2003 the XV1600 used a 1,602 cc v-twin engine; from 2004 onwards one of 1,670cc. Belt final drive was used throughout. Cruisers are not about maximum power; it's torque that counts, and the long-stroke XV motor delivers it by the bucket load, 99lb/ft being available at a lowly 2,250 revs.The late owner purchased this beautiful XV1600 from DK Motorcycles of Staffordshire in June 2000 with zero miles. Used sparingly in the early years of use, the machine has been mothballed ever since, briefly escaping captivity in August 2015 for its first MOT (see 2015 MOT certificate on file, displaying 1,896 miles). Following the late owners recent passing, the family have taken the difficult decision to part with the big Yam, it deserving a new home and regular use. The machine benefits from a recent MOT (expiring 10 July 2024) but will likely require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore sold strictly as viewed. Offered with 2000 Sales Order sheet and PDI, old V5, current V5C, Datatag correspondence, MOT history, Owners Manual, Warranty Book and keys. It presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a one-owner example of this appreciating classic with exceptionally low mileage.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

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

Property of a deceased's estate1988 Kawasaki KLR 250Registration no. E251 MYR (see text)Frame no. KLR250D - 021300Engine no. KLR250DE021378This KLR250 belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who is believed to have acquired it new in 1988. First registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 1988, it comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '6115'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 13,114 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in August 2023. It should be noted that registration 'E251 MYR' is not recorded on the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. Accompanying documentation includes the original Guernsey old style log-book (issued 1988); original order and personal export paperwork; various invoices/bills; KLR250 owner's manual and service manual supplement; and some KLR250 advertising/promotion literature. The machine also comes with tool kit, bike cover, UK registration plate, indicators and sundry other spares. One key present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817All 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: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate2008 Ducati 990cc Desmosedici RR 'Team Version'Registration no. RR08 DUC (see text)Frame no. *ZDMD100AA8B000431*Engine no. ZDM990FW4*000557*• Limited edition Grand Prix replica• Number '431' of only 1,500 made• Circa 5,000 miles from new'As a road bike, the Desmosedici has the potential to genuinely validate the term race replica.' – Bike magazine.It is surely ever true enthusiast's dream to own a genuine Grand Prix motorcycle, though in reality one achievable by only a tiny handful of the most wealthy and well connected cognoscenti. Until the arrival of the Ducati Desmosedici RR, that is. OK, it did cost around £40,000, but all you needed to do was re-mortgage the house... It helped if you already owned a Ducati 999R superbike, their owners being given priority by the factory when ordering. It could be argued that, being road legal, the Desmosedici RR was not quite the real deal, but that did not stop the 1,500 machines planned selling like the proverbial 'hot cakes'. At the Misano circuit in 2004, Ducati had astonished the motorcycling world by announcing that it intended to offer for public sale a low-volume, road-legal replica of its MotoGP racer. Two years later, in June 2006, Ducati unveiled the production version at the Mugello Grand Prix weekend. The Desmosedici RR was based on the 2006 Ducati GP6, raced that season by works riders Loris Capirossi, Sete Gibernau and, in a season-concluding one-off, Troy Bayliss, who secured his one and only Grand Prix victory in the last race of the 990cc era at Valencia.Ducati cut remarkably few corners in creating its racer-on-the-road Grand Prix replica, which used basically the same 90-degree V4 engine as the GP6. As delivered, the Desmosedici RR came with a catalytic converter, was Euro 3 compliant, and had a maximum of 188bhp on tap, though when the supplied race pipe was fitted this climbed to 200bhp. The RR's engine was carried in a truncated trellis frame, just like the GP6's, with the aluminium swingarm pivoting directly in the crankcase and the seat formed by a structural carbon-fibre sub-frame – a 'first' for a road bike. There was Öhlins suspension at both ends, offering a mind-boggling range of adjustability, with brakes supplied by Brembo, at the front featuring radial monoblock callipers. The wheels were lightweight magnesium Marchesinis, manufactured by the forging process – another road bike 'first'. Carbon fibre was used for the bodywork while the fuel tank was aluminium, the result of all this weight saving enabling the Desmosedici RR to tip the scales at only 171kg (376lb). In 2006, at Mugello, the motorcycling press at last got its hands on the production Desmosedici. Bike's Mike Armitage was suitably overwhelmed: 'Driving urgently and cleanly from low revs to the 14,200rpm limit, the snarling V4 is a masterpiece of internal combustion, delivering warp-drive, vision-blurring pace through gear ratios closer than any other road bike I can think of. It shoots the digital tacho round the clocks in a quick-fire frenzy, building revs with unrivalled velocity, picking up the front wheel in third gear, and blurring the edges of your vision. It's dominating, intoxicating, beautiful.'With the tacho showing 13,900 revs in top gear, Mr Armitage saw 301km/h registered on the speedometer, which equates to a real-world 182mph. Had maximum revs been reached, the Desmosedici would have been doing 193mph. Track time for each of the assembled hacks was limited to five laps - 15 miles - which is more than many of the Desmosedici production run have managed to this day. Number '431' of the 1,500 made, as recorded on the top-yoke plaque, this example formerly belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who purchased it in August 2014 from Craigs Honda of Shipley, West Yorkshire. The previous (first) owner had purchased the Desmosedici from Ducati Manchester in 2008. Sales invoices for both of these transactions are on file.Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 5,397 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The Ducati was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. This Desmosedici was first registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 2014. It comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '16711' and its old V5C registration document for 'RR08 DUC'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'RR08 DUC' features a 2014 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. As one would expect of a pampered example, this Desmosedici comes complete with the original manufacturer's authentication certificate 'plate' numbered '0431' and all its original books including the owner's manual and its warranty/service book. Other accompanying paperwork includes a 2014 MoT certificate; various Ducati and Moto Rapido invoices/bills; an invoice for repair/paint of panels; and photographs. Items with the machine include front and rear paddock stands, a bike cover, tool kit, saddle, original exhaust system (used), battery charger and other sundry spares (close inspection advised). Two keys present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200Registration no. GY58KZGFrame no. 5HD1LA6159K412716Engine no. LA69412716Introduced in 2008, the XR1200 was styled like Harley-Davidson's XR750 flat-track racers, which have dominated that branch of US motorcycle sport since time immemorial. It was first seen in prototype form at the 2006 Cologne Show, the resulting favourable reaction encouraging H-D to commit to full production. The XR1200 was a member of the long-running Sportster family, though with its riding dynamics further refined to enable it to compete with other retro-style 'nakeds' such as Ducati's GT1000 and Moto Guzzi's Griso. Indeed, the XR1200 was of special significance for Harley-Davidson as it was designed exclusively to meet the needs of the European market. The Milwaukee manufacturer would seem to have succeeded in its goal, MCN declaring that the XR1200, 'performs and handles better than any Harley before.' The fuel-injected version of Harley's familiar air-cooled v-twin engine had an increased compression ratio, raised rev ceiling and 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust system, resulting in a maximum power output of 90bhp and 74ft/lbs of torque. The vendor describes this example as being in excellent condition and recently started. It has only covered 6,861 miles since new, the current second owner having acquired it in February 2017 and riding it for a mere 1,800 miles. The last service, which included a new rear tyre, was carried out at Warrs in May 2017. The most recent MOT was valid until May 2018, after which it was declared SORN and carefully stored. Included in the history file is the original Shaw Harley Davidson purchase invoice, a 2008 Sportster Models owner's manual, a Warrs invoice, V5C, an old-style V5C, and a collection of previous MOT certificates. Please note that the V5C does not correctly record the engine number.2 keysOffered 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

Ex-Paul Smart, 2,881 miles from new2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited EditionRegistration no. KX06 OWMFrame no. *ZDMC100AA5B002475*Engine no. ZDM992A2-027070*•Previously owned by Paul Smart himself•Purchased directly from Paul by the vendor•2,881 miles from new•Full provenance 'Want it for Paul's achievement, want it for Ducati's heritage, want it for how it looks.' – Bike magazine. Paul Smart's famous victory in the 1972 Imola 200, riding what would become the 750SS, was instrumental in establishing Ducati as a high-performance brand for the modern era. So what better way to celebrate the Bologna marque's heritage than a limited edition model in the spirit of the iconic 750SS? And why not duplicate the rest of the original bevel-drive twins line-up while you're about it? That was Ducati's reasoning behind the launch of its new 'Sport Classic' range in 2005. However, none of the three models - Smart 1000 LE, Sport 1000 and GT1000 - is in any way a 'replica'; all are thoroughly modern motorcycles with only the styling and colour scheme acknowledging the past. The Paul Smart 1000 LE uses the air-cooled 1000DS v-twin engine, as found in a number of other Ducatis, which is housed in the Italian firm's trademark trellis frame, the latter complemented by some top-quality Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes. 'After 20 miles I was totally sold on the bike, as I had been after five minutes of looking at it. Exclusivity, style, power, handling... what else could I want?' queried Bike magazine's tester at the 1000 LE's launch. A production run of only 2,000 units was planned and few motorcycles of modern times have become as instantly collectible. This Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition was originally owned and registered by the late Paul Smart, from whom our vendor purchased it in 2009 (see handover photograph in folder). The Smarts were/are old friends of the vendor's elder brother and sister-in-law, and it was through this connection that the vendor came to purchase the Ducati from Paul. Paul owned three examples of this model but this is the only one he registered in his name. The others were gifted to Paul's family but it is understood they were never registered. When purchased, the Ducati lacked the lower fairing panels, but Paul was able to source a pair for our vendor from Ducati Italy (receipt on file). On 12th July 2023 the owner personally rode the Ducati from his home in Lincolnshire into Bonhams' Milton Keynes motorcycle facility and the ride was as exhilarating as always. Presented in outstandingly original condition, having covered only 2,881 miles from new, it has impeccable provenance and is offered with numerous interesting photographs and other items. 'KX06 OWM' was first registered to Scott Smart Racing and transferred to Paul three months later. The other two PS1000LEs that Paul kept in his garage were given to him by Ducati Italy as a 'thank you' for all the promotional work he undertook during the model's early days. Paul told the vendor that he undertook a number of personal appearances on this, his own machine, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Sammy Miller Museum, the National Motor Museum, and Beaulieu (the Beaulieu museum visitor's tag is still in place on the handlebars). The photograph of Paul riding this bike, which features on the special Ducati Club tribute poster (included in the sale), was almost certainly taken on one of these occasions. Also included is an illustrated folder made up by our vendor for the Ducati Owners' Club tribute to Paul Smart at last year's Motor Cycle News Rally at Peterborough in May. There is also a copy of the special banner that can be seen on the display (Paul can be seen riding this machine in the bottom left-hand photograph on the banner. The motorcycle is offered with an owner's manual (signed by Paul on the inside page). There is no service manual but there are receipts on file for the following services: •2010 (615 miles) – cam belts•2015 (1,863 miles) – cam belts and service•2020 (2,364 miles) – cam belts and service•2023 (2,731 Miles) – voltage regulator The file also contains a V5C (with Paul's details as previous owner); MoT to 2nd May 2024; and a receipted invoice for the sale in Paul's handwriting. Additional items comprise: •2022 Memorial Tribute Banner (vinyl)•Original exhaust components which Paul had changed for Termignonis before selling the bike •A fitted cover•Limited Edition T-shirt size XL, unworn, with tags•Side panel extensions for semi-naked configuration (see above – Paul sourced the '16' side panels for the vendor) •Small tool kit (under saddle)•Keys Paul Smart Ducatis are exceedingly rare. This example, previously owned by the legend himself, and with fewer than 3,000 miles recorded, represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this piece of Ducati history.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

2020 Ducati 1,103cc Panigale V4Registration no. GV69 DJUFrame no. ZDMDA00AAKB008424Engine no. ZDM1100W4*009275*• Two owners from new• Present ownership since February 2023• Custom paintwork (applied 2023)By the dawn of the 21st Century, Ducati had been keeping faith with the v-twin engine for its sports roadsters for some 30 years, so it was more a question of 'when' rather 'if' they would move on from this type of power plant, despite its having formed the bedrock of the Italian firm's model range for so long. And it can have surprised nobody when that replacement turned out to be a 90-degree desmodromic V4, as that engine configuration had been used by Ducati's MotoGP bikes since the coming of the premier class's four-stroke era in 2002. Introduced in 2018, the Panigale V4 took its name from the Borgo Panigale district of Bologna, home to the Ducati factory. The Panigale was launched in two engine capacities: 1,103cc and 1,000cc, the latter being necessary to comply with Superbike racing regulations. The engine's architecture was closely based on that of the racer, even going so far as to retain the MotoGP bike's backwards-rotating crankshaft, while, unlike the preceding Panigale v-twins which employed the engine as a stressed chassis member, there was a partial aluminium perimeter frame. Ducati being Ducati, the electronics were, of course, state of the art. This Panigale V4 had only one owner before our vendor purchased it on 2nd February 2023. The machine was serviced by Moto Rapido before the first owner traded it in for a new Ducati (date and mileage in service book). The vendor rode the Ducati for only 4 miles before he decided to treat it to some custom paintwork in the Italian national colours of red, white and green, which was carried out by Carisma Custom Paint in Colchester. The repainted parts were ready in early June and the Panigale shows a total of 24,660 miles at the time of cataloguing/photography. The standard control levers, clear screen, pillion seat tail section, and footrests are included in the sale, and the machine also comes with a single-sided paddock stand. The engine has been started and run up to full operating temperature every 14 days, and the battery kept on a trickle charger at all times. However, at 69 years of age and having been riding for over 54 years, he finds the Panigale too much for him. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website.Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate; current MoT (expires 14.02.2024); original 2023 Moto Rapido Ltd sales invoice; motorcycle service sheets; and the black leather Ducati wallet containing the service booklet (last service stamp 3.10.22), owner's manual, and roadside assistance program. Two 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

Number '10' of the first batch of 200 made1979 Ducati 864cc Mike Hailwood ReplicaRegistration no. GBA 222VFrame no. DM860SS 900010Engine no. 089439 DM860oSold new by Sports Motor Cycles, ManchesteroKnown ownership historyoPresent enthusiast ownership since 1995oProfessionally recommissioned in 2015A landmark model that kept Ducati afloat during the 1980s, the Hailwood Replica owes its existence to Mike's legendary Isle of Man TT comeback victory in the 1978 Production Race riding an ex-works NCR bike entered and prepared by Manchester-based Ducati dealer, Sports Motor Cycles. Out of top-flight bike racing for seven years and away from the Island for eleven, Mike took on and beat the might of the Honda works team to win the Formula 1 TT at record speed. Ducati lost little time in capitalising on this outstanding success, launching a road-going replica the following year. Like the race-bike, the MHR was based on the production 900SS, but - inevitably - had much more in common with the latter than the former. Most obvious difference was the full fairing finished in red, green and white, complemented by a glassfibre tank and racing seat. In fact, on the very earliest examples the 'tank' hid a steel fuel reservoir, glassfibre being illegal in the UK for tanks. Mechanical changes were confined to lighter wheels, usually by Campagnolo, and improved Brembo brakes, while the MHR's performance was pretty much the same as that of the 900SS: around 135mph flat-out. Destined mainly for the UK market, the first 200 MHRs came with two separate seats: one solo, the other a dual seat, whereas later versions had a single 'convertible' solo/dual seat. These first 200 MHRs also came with a glassfibre cover over the standard 900SS tank, which replicated the shape of the NCR tank. For subsequent MHRs there was a 24-litre steel tank unique to the model. The lack of any side covers is another distinctive feature of very early MHRs such as this one. The machine offered here - frame number '900010' - retains its original engine ('089459') and is the 10th Mike Hailwood Replica made (production commenced with '900001'). Probably the first MHR to be retailed in the UK (see below), 'GBA 222V' was purchased new by Mr Victor Lawton in September 1979 from the famous Manchester-base Ducati main agents, Sports Motor Cycles Ltd, and comes with the original sales invoice recording the registration, frame and engine numbers. Pat Slinn, formerly of Ducati importers Coburn & Hughes, was working for Sports Motor Cycles when the first MHRs arrived: 'The first four MHR to arrive in the UK were supplied to SMC. SMC put one on the road as a demonstrator. SW (Steve Wynne, SMC's proprietor) used it for personal transport. It was sold in 1981 (ish). This was the first and earliest MHR. I have no idea who bought it or the frame/engine number or registration number. I remember Vic Lawton as a customer; he was probably the first retail customer in the UK to purchase an MHR. I may have road tested the MHR that he bought.' Unfortunately, all the sales paperwork was destroyed when SMC closed in 1982.A letter on file from Mr Lawton to former owner Mark Wallis recounts the circumstances of the sale: he had gone to Sports Motor Cycles to buy a 900SS but was persuaded by Steve Wynne to buy a new MHR instead (they had three or four in the showroom). He also says that due to poor paintwork and damage due to poor packaging, all three bikes were resprayed by Dream Machine. He took this opportunity to have an alloy tank painted and fitted, which has been very much admired at IoM rallies and elsewhere. In 1985, next owner John Scott purchased 'GBA 222V' from Vic Lawton (receipt on file) and at some time before 1994 it passed to the aforementioned Mark Wallis, who sold it in April 1995 to our vendor. The latter - a lifelong Ducati enthusiast - did not register it in his name until 2019. In 2015 the MHR was despatched to Moto Forza at Silverstone for a thorough recommissioning, since when it has been stored in a dehumidified environment. Moto Forza's bill for £5,688 is on file together with other items of historical documentation including the original 1979 Sports Motor Cycles Ltd Invoice and a (copy) manual. Mike Hailwood Replicas from that first landmark batch of 200 are rarely offered for sale, which makes this highly original and well documented example of particular appeal to collectors. 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

Property of a deceased's estate1968 Norton 745cc P11Registration no. KTL 69EFrame no. 122680Engine no. P11/122680While the Norton-Villiers range as a whole contracted, there was one new model for 1967: the Norton P11: another Atlas-engined hybrid but this time one built using the Rickman-style Reynolds 531 frame of the Matchless G85CS scrambler. With the Commando's arrival later that same year, the days of the P11 were numbered and production ceased at the end of 1968.Despatched new to the Berliner Motor Corporation in New York, USA in June 1967, this example of one of the rarest and most sought-after of post-war Nortons was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2012. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. He loved the look of the P11, so much so, it stood proudly in the hallway. The Norton had been registered in the UK for the first time on 10th November 2005 although it would appear that it has been in the UK since at least 1996 (see dating document). 'KTL 69E' had one keeper in this country prior to the late owner. Unfortunately, no other history is known.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; copy of previous-keeper V5C; some expired MoTs (most recent 2018); AJS & Matchless OC dating sheet; various invoices/bills; marque related literature; and a reproduction workshop manual. A P11 ignition distributor 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1929 Harley-Davidson 45ci Model DRegistration no. BF 8437Frame no. 29D6777 (on plate)Engine no. 29D6777• Iconic Harley-Davidson model• Acquired in 2018• Corbin speedometerAlthough Harley-Davidson was no stranger to sidevalve ('flat head') engines, it did not apply this valve gear arrangement to a v-twin until the arrival of the all-new 45ci 'D' (standard) and 'DL' (high-compression) models in 1929. With the introduction of the Powerplus model in 1916, rivals Indian had demonstrated that a properly designed 'flat head' could produce all the power a road rider required, so it is perhaps surprising that Harley took so long to follow suit. One of the other advantages of this new engine was that it was cheaper to produce, enabling Harley to price the new 45ci (750cc) Model D at $290, and the 45's relative affordability would prove to be an important factor during the Depression years of the early 1930s. Production of the 45 really took off when the USA's entry into WW2 in December 1941 created an unprecedented demand for military motorcycles; around 90,000 of the WL (military) version rolling off the Milwaukee production lines before hostilities ceased. 'De-mobbed' Harley 45s helped meet the upsurge in demand for motorcycles in the immediate post-war years, doing much to establish the marque's reputation worldwide, while the civilian version remained a catalogued model until the end of 1951. This Vintage-era Model D was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2018. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. He loved the look of this Model D, so much so, it stood proudly in the hallway. This Harley previously belonged to a Mr Nicholas Julian Moss of Berkshire. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The machine features a Corbin speedometer and comes with a small selection of spares to include a pair of pillion footrests, rear numberplate/light bracket, and assorted electrical wiring. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; Harley-Davidson spare parts manual and Rider's Hand Book; and a folder containing various invoices/bills, including for repair of the gearbox in 2019.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 estate1921 Levis 250cc LightweightRegistration no. EE 2744Frame no. 7084Engine no. 9567Manufactured in Birmingham, the Levis motorcycle derived its name for the Latin word for 'light', which was one of the diminutive machine's many virtues. One of the pioneers of the two-stroke motorcycle, the firm commenced manufacture of its 211cc, single-gear lightweight in 1911. Soon dubbed 'Popular', the Lightweight model was a huge success for the Birmingham marque, remaining in production until 1926, latterly alongside a 250cc model. This Levis 250cc Lightweight comes with a purchase receipt recording its sale by James Plastow, Cycle and Motor Engineer of Grimsby to a Mr Davies on 17th August 1920 (frame and engine numbers transposed). The registration 'EE 2744' is a Grimsby mark, and the machine also comes with a (copy) old-style logbook registering the machine in July 1927 to one D Canty of nearby Barton-upon-Humber. There are four late 1920s tax discs on file also. Interestingly, the current V5C records the previous keeper (from September 1987) as John Canty, also of Barton-upon-Humber, so presumably of the same family. The Levis has belonged to the current vendor's late father since 2014. No other history is known. The machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent following a period of inactivity and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Additional paperwork includes DVLA correspondence; copy old V5; various invoices/bills; and a photocopied Senspray carburettor manual.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

Original and unrestored1922/1923 P&M 600cc Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. NR 1841Frame no. 10287Engine no. 02345• Present family ownership since 1957• Widely campaigned• Displayed at Stanford HallOffered for sale by his family, this P&M outfit formerly belonged to the late Angus Martin, an engineer involved in developing the first of Frank Whittle's jet engines during WW2. After the war he was proprietor of Dunsmore Garage (1948-1986); a husband and father of three; and, lastly but by no means least, a rider in the Isle of Man TT races in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, and any circuit you care to name in Great Britain.One day he arrived back at Dunsmore Garage from an auction with the machine offered here, a 1922/1923 P & M motorcycle combination, 'NR 1841'. That was around 1957 when the vendor was ten years old. He remembers riding it for the first time around the pumps on the filling station forecourt, carefully changing gear with the hand-change gear lever: 'It was a fun machine, so different from all our father's other bikes.'Angus's daughter Angela discovered that the previous owner was a Mr Sparks, and when he died the P&M was sold by his friend Bob Haynes, together with all his assets. For some years the P&M remained unused in the garage's car showroom. Then, in the 1980s, the P&M began to be used more. A collection of photographs, VMCC and other magazines, show the sidecar being ridden by Angus Martin at Mallory Park (1989), the Banbury Run (early 1980s) and other events, once with his wife Audrey as a passenger, often with Vic Saunders. Angus Martin always wore his racing helmet, painted silver with a green shamrock on the front, ever a proud Ulsterman.In 1986, Dunsmore Garage was sold and the Martins retired to a house in Rugby. Angus spent many hours going to autojumbles with Vic Saunders, and rebuilding old bikes in a big shed at the end of the garden. At some point the P&M, together with a CSI Norton, spent some years at Stamford Hall on display before being returned to storage in the family garage in Rugby. Sadly, Angus Martin passed away in 1990 and the motorcycles were inherited by our vendor; living in London, he did not have a garage, so they stayed in his mother's garage and moved with her when she moved house again.In 2005, Colin Mitchell, a family friend, rode the P&M, with his lady wife as passenger, dressed in period costume, in the VMCC Warwicks 50th Coventry parade at Coombe Park, winning the Jack Butler Trophy for best Vintage combination. Eventually, the garage was required to house Angela's Austin Seven Ruby, so arrangements were made with the VMCC for them to have the P&M on loan. Bill Phelps was one of the first to accommodate the P&M, and among the papers there is a very interesting account of his stewardship of the machine.The VMCC kept it well maintained, and the P&M was ridden in events such as the Banbury Run. In 2013 it was ridden by David Davies, editor of the VMCC magazine, and was pictured therein leaving Gaydon. Last taxed for the road in 2014, 'NR 1841' has been well cared for and kept running by the VMCC, and was entrusted to the prestigious Sammy Miller Museum in 2022 for repair and recommissioning after an accident. The vendor has now decided that it would be best to pass the P&M on to someone who would, it is hoped, treasure it as its custodians have done for the last 66 years.Accompanying documentation includes an original Instruction Manual (well used); three tax discs from the 1920s; a current V5C Registration Certificate; correspondence; parts price lists; various photographs; and details of events entered and prizes won, mostly VMCC related. There are also numerous magazines with articles and photographs of the outfit being ridden in various events. The history file's contents testify to the care taken of the P&M by the VMCC, showing their great love and respect for these lovely old motorcycles.Having spent 66 years in the care of one family, and displaying that wonderful patina that only an original and unrestored machine can have, this delightful 100-year-old P&M combination is worthy of the closest inspection.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

1958 Norton 596cc Dominator 99Registration no. 240 UXCFrame no. N14 76441Engine no. 76441 N14Introduced for 1956, the 596cc Dominator 99 was outwardly identical to the existing Dominator 88. Endowed with greater power and higher gearing enabling it to top the magic 'ton', the 99 nevertheless retained all the excellent handling and steering characteristics associated with the Featherbed chassis. One of the Rockers' favourites, the 99 remained essentially unchanged, apart from gaining alternator/coil-ignition electrics for 1958, until dropped in 1962.This example of one of the post-war era's most capable and sought after road-burners was purchased by the current vendor a few years ago and has not been used since therefore will need recommissioning before returning to the road. It has been dry stored at the vendors garage although little history is known of its prior ownership. Displaying a mileage of 2,188 since restoration, it is accompanied by a current V5C, invoices and a Norton Maintenance Manual.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

The Lamborghini Diablo SE30 is a limited-production, high-performance sports car produced by the Italian automaker Lamborghini in the early 1990s. The "SE" stands for "Special Edition," and "30" signifies the 30th anniversary of Lamborghini.Here are some key features and details about the Lamborghini Diablo SE30:1. **Engine**: The Diablo SE30 is powered by a 5.7-liter V12 engine that produces 523 horsepower. It features a multi-point fuel injection system and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.2. **Performance**: With its powerful engine and lightweight construction, the Diablo SE30 could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just around 4 seconds and had a top speed of approximately 207 mph (333 km/h).3. **Limited Production**: Lamborghini produced a very limited number of Diablo SE30 models. Initially, they planned to make only 150 units, but the final production number was slightly higher, with some sources suggesting around 150 to 170 cars were built.4. **Special Features**: The Diablo SE30 was notable for its unique and distinctive features. It featured rear-wheel drive (most Diablos were all-wheel drive), a magnesium intake manifold, a lighter body, and a stripped-down interior with carbon fiber seats and racing harnesses.5. **Design**: The SE30's design was distinctive, with a striking color scheme typically featuring a metallic purple exterior with gold wheels. It also had various "SE30" badging to signify its special edition status.6. **Handling**: The car's suspension was tuned for improved handling and performance, making it a more track-focused variant compared to the standard Diablo.7. **Collector's Item**: Today, the Lamborghini Diablo SE30 is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts due to its limited production, unique features, and its significance as a special edition model celebrating Lamborghini's 30th anniversary.The Lamborghini Diablo SE30 represents a rare and iconic member of the Diablo lineup and is celebrated for its performance, distinctive design, and exclusivity.1/18 Scale model.

The Lamborghini Diablo SE30 is a limited-production, high-performance sports car produced by the Italian automaker Lamborghini in the early 1990s. The "SE" stands for "Special Edition," and "30" signifies the 30th anniversary of Lamborghini.Here are some key features and details about the Lamborghini Diablo SE30:1. **Engine**: The Diablo SE30 is powered by a 5.7-liter V12 engine that produces 523 horsepower. It features a multi-point fuel injection system and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.2. **Performance**: With its powerful engine and lightweight construction, the Diablo SE30 could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just around 4 seconds and had a top speed of approximately 207 mph (333 km/h).3. **Limited Production**: Lamborghini produced a very limited number of Diablo SE30 models. Initially, they planned to make only 150 units, but the final production number was slightly higher, with some sources suggesting around 150 to 170 cars were built.4. **Special Features**: The Diablo SE30 was notable for its unique and distinctive features. It featured rear-wheel drive (most Diablos were all-wheel drive), a magnesium intake manifold, a lighter body, and a stripped-down interior with carbon fiber seats and racing harnesses.5. **Design**: The SE30's design was distinctive, with a striking color scheme typically featuring a metallic purple exterior with gold wheels. It also had various "SE30" badging to signify its special edition status.6. **Handling**: The car's suspension was tuned for improved handling and performance, making it a more track-focused variant compared to the standard Diablo.7. **Collector's Item**: Today, the Lamborghini Diablo SE30 is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts due to its limited production, unique features, and its significance as a special edition model celebrating Lamborghini's 30th anniversary.The Lamborghini Diablo SE30 represents a rare and iconic member of the Diablo lineup and is celebrated for its performance, distinctive design, and exclusivity.1/18 Scale model.

Vauxhall ZAFIRA ESTATE - 1.8i [120] Exclusiv 5dr Year: 2014 Colour: Blue Transmission: Manual Engine Size: 1800 First Registered: 24/01/2014 51,171 Miles

Two wall mounted manual wind fire alarm bells, both being handle operated.

A 9ct yellow gold Arcadia manual wind gents wristwatch, 33mm case, weight without strap approx 23 grams, running, hands adjust, some wear to dial otherwise generally good

An Omega 9ct yellow gold manual wind presentation wristwatch - 32mm case - running, some scratches - with Garrard & Co Ltd box - total weight approx 30 grams

An Omega ladies 9ct yellow gold manual wind bracelet wristwatch with 16mm case - total weight approx 23 grams - running, generally good

A diamond set gilt metal manual wind wristwatch on a later hollow hinged bangle - 25mm case - total weight approx 26.8 grams - possibly a pocket watch conversion - running, generally good, small dents to bangle

A 1975 silver Omega De Ville manual wind bracelet dress watch - 32mm case, 24mm bracelet, 18cm long - with paperwork and original Omega leather case - in good condition, running order, some minor marks consistent with age and use

An Omega De Ville silver plated manual wind ladies bracelet wristwatch - 16mm case - no 5928/208 - with adjustable strap and box in running order, generally good condition

A Cyma Watersport Cymaflex manual wind gold plated wristwatch on a 9ct yellow gold bracelet strap - 33mm case - total weight approx 51 grams - in running order

A 9ct yellow gold manual wind wristwatch on a plated sprung strap - 28mm case - total weight approx 49 grams - cracks to glass, some wear

An Onsa gold plated manual wind/super automatic wristwatch - 33mmm case - on a sprung plated strap - running, some wear to plating - and a Herlin automatic 5 ATM watch head - not running