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Lot 24
A set of 3 bowls; small, medium, and large. Decorated in a brown semi-matte finished and adorned in an Art Nouveau style grape pattern. R stamped on the underside. Small: 6.5"W x 2.25"H. Medium: 7.5"W x 2"H. Large: 9"W x 3"H. Issued: c. 1925Manufacturer: Roseville PotteryCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 15
A beautiful rectangular planter. Decorated in a brown semi-matte finished and adorned in an Art Nouveau style grape pattern. R stamped on the underside. Issued: c. 1925Dimensions: 11.5"L x 5.5"W x 5.75"HManufacturer: Roseville PotteryCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 21
2 beautiful wall mount vases. Decorated in a brown semi-matte finished and adorned in an Art Nouveau style grape pattern. R stamped on the underside. Vase 1: 4"W x 9.25"H x 2.25"D. Vase 2: 4.5"W x 8.75"H x 2.25"D. Issued: c. 1925Manufacturer: Roseville PotteryCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 142
Nägele, ReinholdMurrhardt 1884 - 1972 Stuttgart, Stud. an der Kunstgewerbeschule Stuttgart, in München, Paris und Holland, Gründungsmitglied der Stuttgarter Sezession. "Fuhrwerke - Paul v. Maur", in der Platte unten monogr. und dat. "R.N. 32", darunter rechts mit Bleistift sign. "R. Nägele", links bet. und dat., Radierung, HxB: 17,8/13 cm (Platte). Gebräunt, Lichtrand, verso Montierungsreste. Lit.: siehe Brigitte Reinhardt, Reinhold Nägele, Stuttgart, 1984, S. 297, WVZ-Nr. 1932.6 (mit Abb.).
Lot 296
Six assorted Medals and Medallions all in box - Essex County FA 2003/04 Woman's Challenge Cup Winners, Essex County FA 2000/01 Woman's Cup Finalist's, Greater London Regional League Premier League R/Up 2002/03, Aston Villa Coca-Cola Cup Winners 1994, Canada 2015 Woman's World Cup, England v Cameroon Wembley 1991.
Lot 312
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1936 Calthorpe 348cc Ivory ProjectRegistration no. CMN-68 (Isle of Man)Frame no. K3-1264Engine no. K4/1123Manufactured by the Minstrel & Rea Cycle Company of Birmingham, the first Calthorpe motorcycle appeared in 1909. In 1928 the first of the famous 'Ivory' Calthorpes appeared, so called because of its distinctive finish to fuel tank and mudguards. Two new Ivories were added for 1932: a 250cc two-stroke with Villiers-based engine (the Ivory Minor) and a 494cc version of the existing 350 overhead-valve model. The Minor lasted for little more than a season before the Calthorpe range was reduced to just the 494cc Ivory Major. The Minor was revived in 1934, but this time with a 250cc four-stroke engine, while the 350 returned for 1935 as the Ivory Junior. Owned for many years by a Mr Fred Wyeth and first registered in the Isle of Man in June 1984, this Ivory Calthorpe was acquired by Tony East in November 2010. A folder on file contains correspondence between Mr Wyeth and various other Calthorpe owners, as well as images of 'CYM 68' (its previous registration) as a complete machine and during restoration in (we think) the 1970s. The most substantial file of history also contains technical information, correspondence, photographs, spare parts lists, and instruction books (close inspection recommended). It would appear that some parts have been lost and others yet to be refitted. But those parts that are present are all very nicely restored.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
Lot 373
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1965 BMW 590cc R60/2Registration no. KMV 65CFrame no. 626046Engine no. 626046This BMW R60/2 comes with its original old-style green logbook showing that it was supplied to Slocombe's of Neasden and first registered on 30th December 1964. The machine was registered to its first owner, a Mr Dallen of Wood Green, North London on 8th January 1965. It was then bought by a Mr Minifie of Wednesbury, Staffordshire in 1968; registered by a dealer in 1970; and then sold to a Mr Davies of Brierley Hill in July 1971. Next owner Mr Billingham of Stourbridge purchased the BMW in May 1975. Tony East purchased the machine in 1994, the V5C recording the previous keeper as a Mr Toothill of Ruislip, who had acquired it in November 1989 (the old-style V5 records six former keepers prior to Mr Toothill. Purchased by Tony in 1994 for £700 and then restored throughout, the BMW was last taxed to 31st July 2006 and currently displays a total of 3,768 miles on the odometer. Additional documentation includes a quantity of old MoTs; Bob Porecha invoices dating from 1994; a quantity of other invoices; and a Bryan Small restoration invoice totalling £3,686. 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
Lot 317
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1958 Excelsior 243cc Talisman Twin TT2Registration no. GMN-502-G (Isle of Man)Frame no. 7PT/357Engine no. R11506After WW2 the Excelsior range became two-strokes only, the first two models - the Autobyk and Universal - using Villiers power units while the wartime Welbike continued to be built under license (as the Corgi) by Brockhouse Engineering using Excelsior's own Spryt motor. Villiers' introduction of the 2T 250cc twin-cylinder engine in 1956 gave many independent manufacturers the opportunity to add a sporting '250' to the range. Before then though, Excelsior had gone down the same route with their Talisman Twin (TT1). A new introduction for 1950, the latter was joined by a twin-carburettor Sports (STT1) version in 1952. The early Talisman used a plunger-suspended frame before a more modern swinging-arm (TT2) version arrived for 1954. An unusual feature of the 1952 Talisman was its dual seat (if so equipped), which featured downward extensions that acted as passenger knee grips. A '350' version was added to the range for 1957, and both Talismans remained in production until the end of 1962, by which time Excelsior was on the point of collapse. Believed to have been UK-registered as 'PSG 716', this Talisman Twin is presented in restored condition throughout. There are no documents with this Lot.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
Lot 337
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1957 Triumph 498cc TRW Military MotorcycleRegistration no. Q673 CPFFrame no. 26289RXEngine no. TRW26289X NADeveloped in the immediate post-WW2 years to fulfil British Government contracts for a new military motorcycle, the TRW followed the overall lines of Triumph's trend-setting parallel twins but with the simpler and more easily maintained side valves rather then the civilian models' overhead valves. In keeping with the military's requirements for robustness and simplicity, the TRW retained a rigid frame while featuring Triumph's telescopic front fork as used by many models across the range. When their service life came to an end, many were offered for sale on the civilian market by the Ministry of Defence. Tony East bought this TRW as a dismantled 'project', offered from MoD storage, at an auction in the mid-1980s for £700; amazingly, it turned out to be complete without so much as a single nut or bolt missing – even the tyres, tubes, panniers and light bulbs were all there. The tyres were wrapped in grease-proof paper and the frame was dipped in thick grease that Tony used a hair dryer to melt it so it could be removed. Safe to say it was a very dirty job indeed. As usual, Tony entrusted the restoration to Bryan Small, whose 1987 invoice for £1,765 is on file. When finished the TRW was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine's January 1993 edition (framed copy of article available). At time of cataloguing the Triumph had covered 1,112 miles. Additional documentation includes photocopied literature; some old MoTs; and a user handbook with this machine's engine number written in the front with the date 12th February 1958. One key present.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
Lot 350
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
Lot 308
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1951 AJS 498cc Model 20 SpringtwinRegistration no. 33 FMN (Isle of Man)Frame no. overpaintedEngine no. 51/20 5620The last of the major British motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, Associated Motor Cycles did not announce its own 'Springtwin' until the Earls Court Motorcycle Show of 1948, and even then production was for export only. Typed Model 20 (AJS) and G9 (Matchless), the two newcomers followed the established pattern of British parallel twins but were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. The new 498cc power unit was housed in the swinging-arm frame recently introduced on AMC's heavyweight singles, and for once there was a fair amount of variation between the two marques, which featured their own individual tanks, seats, and exhaust pipes in addition to the customary badge and colour scheme differences. The Model 20 and G9 remained in production until mid-1961. This AJS Model 20 comes with an Isle of Man Registration Book issued in October 1992 in the name of Mr Fred Swancott. The AJS has belonged to Tony East since at least January 2020, as evidenced by invoices for parts on file. Restored throughout, the machine also comes with an original AJS instruction book.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
Lot 338
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 Triumph 350cc Twenty OneRegistration no. JSU 881Frame no. H7203Engine no. 3TA H7203Triumph re-entered the '350' class in 1957 with the introduction of the 'Twenty One'. Its arrival ushering in Triumph's unitary construction era, the model took its name from the engine's approximate cubic capacity in inches. Readily distinguishable by its Shell Blue metallic finish and 'bathtub' rear enclosure - a feature later applied to Triumph's larger models - the newcomer was later renamed '3TA'. With just 18.5bhp on tap, Triumph's smallest twin lacked the urgent acceleration of its larger brethren but nevertheless was a capable tourer good for around 80mph while delivering excellent fuel economy. Tony East acquired this example in February 2001 from a Mr John Knowles of Stafford, who had owned it since 1989. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine was painted by Allan Templeton in the correct colour, Shell Blue Sheen. However, it should be noted that there is a significant oil leak. The Triumph was last taxed to the end of July 2003 and currently displays a total of 1,205 miles on the odometer. Accompanying paperwork includes a Bryan Small restoration invoice totalling £10,050; some old MoTs; a replacement parts catalogue; and an old-style V5C document. 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
Lot 363
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
Lot 431
Property of a deceased's estate, One owner and 5,671 miles from new2004 Ducati 998 S Final EditionRegistration no. OU04 GWKFrame no. ZDMH200AE3B022292Engine no. ZDMH998W4B-005095• One owner from new• 5,671 miles from new• Ducati service history• Requires recommissioning'For 2004, the 998 was offered as a Final Edition and Matrix. Produced 'on request', the 998 FE was a red Monoposto, and included the 136 horsepower Testastretta engine and Ohlins suspension front and rear.' - Ian Falloon, Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles. Although Ducati's water-cooled 8-valve v-twin had been around in its original 851 and 888 incarnations for six years and indeed, had already won three World Superbike (Riders') Championships, it was the arrival of the iconic 916 in 1994 that really captured the public's imagination. Styled by Massimo Tamburini, the 916 and its subsequent evolutions established Ducati as one of the world's foremost brand names. Universally recognised as icons of automotive art, Ducati motorcycles have been exhibited in some of the world's foremost museums, including the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. The Ducati 916 won the World Superbike Championship in its 1994 debut season and its evolutions three times after that. Enough said.For 1999, the stronger and much improved 996cc engine of the limited-edition 916 SPS was standardised on the new 996 model, while a Ducati Corse works development took Carl Fogarty to his fourth World Superbike Championship that same year. The final iteration of Tamburini's vision, the 998, arrived in 2002 and was one of the first models to feature the new Testastretta (narrow head) engine, designed by former Ferrari engineer, Angiolino Marchetti. The 998cc Testastretta had first appeared in the limited production and confusingly named 996 R, and this same engine went into the 998 S for Europe. Its late owner purchased this ultra-rare Final Edition new from On Yer Bike, Aylesbury (receipt on file). The machine has covered fewer than 5,700 miles from new and has been serviced twice by Ducati specialists Baines Racing of Silverstone (in June 2007 and June 2010). The last MoT expired in July 2016. Accordingly, the machine, which would benefit from detailing, will require careful recommissioning including the appropriate service and belt change before further use. This desirable last-of-the-line Ducati comes with its original books (including the stamped service book) and two keys.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
Lot 354
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1960 DMW 250cc Dolomite TwinRegistration no. YAX 998Frame no. A2K278E (see text)Engine no. 089D 105DAfter a tentative start in the late 1930s, Dawson's Motors Wolverhampton (DMW) recommenced production of a range of Villiers-powered lightweights in 1950. The firm built its first competition (trials) models in 1952 and introduced a scrambler a couple of years later. Metal Profiles was a sister company, sharing the same site in Sedgely, and DMW motorcycles used MP forks and suspension. In 1953 the firm introduced its P-type frame, which combined steel pressings with a square-tube front loop, and featured chain adjustment by means of snail cams at the swinging-arm pivot. This frame was used for the new top-of-the-range Dolomite II in 1957 (it seems there never was a Dolomite I), which was powered by the 250cc Villiers 2T twin. A 350cc version, the Dolomite IIA with the Villiers 3T engine, followed in 1959. This rare British two-stroke comes with a partial buff logbook recording the date of original registration as 5th August 1960. Tony East purchased the DMW in October 2014 from a Mr Stubbs of Hatton, who had owned it since 1996. Presented in restored condition throughout, the machine is offered with some old MoTs and old/current V5C documents. One key present. It should be noted that the frame number has been over-stamped.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
Lot 375
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
Lot 340
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
Lot 311
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1927 BSA 500cc S28 'Sloper' & Noxal SidecarRegistration no. PH 6007Frame no. P5790Engine no. P5895Introduced in 1910, the first series-production BSA to feature the marque's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc (3½hp) sidevalve single. Well engineered and equally well made, this first BSA proved an enormous success and effectively established the company's reputation as a maker of high quality motorcycles. Introduced for the 1927 season, the influential 'Sloper' started a trend which saw many of BSA's competitors adopt inclined motors. The Sloper featured a trend-setting saddle tank that afforded a low seating position, and for 1930 gained chromium-plated brightwork and a new frame with forged steel spine. Models with the 493cc overhead-valve engine came with twin-port cylinder heads. For 1930 the Birmingham firm offered no fewer than 18 models, six of which had inclined engines. The Sloper range remained essentially vintage in character until its demise in 1935, by which time the line-up had shrunk to just two models: one overhead-valve, the other sidevalve, both of 595cc. This splendid overhead-valve Sloper (an 'all footbrake' model) is attached to a Noxal single-seater sports sidecar. Acquired by Tony East in March 1994, this fully restored combination comes with sundry invoices totalling £4,688 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1995. The machine was last taxed in July 2002. Additional documentation consists of SORN paperwork; five old MoTs (most recent expired 2001); 1937 Noxal sidecars brochure; old/current V5C Registration Certificates; and an original parts catalogue.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
Lot 366
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
Lot 372
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1930 Terrot 347cc Type HSTRegistration no. BMN 129 (Isle of Man)Frame no. 133109Engine no. 92393At the Paris Salon in the autumn of 1925, Terrot introduced the 347cc Model H, which replaced the Model G and was rated at 4CV for taxation purposes. The first examples were still equipped with British-made JAP engines and Terrot's old-fashioned, horizontal-spring forks but by the year's end a more modern version had appeared, featuring Terrot's own sidevalve engine, Druid forks and Pilgrim oil pump. Sidevalve-engined standard and touring, and overhead-valve sports versions were offered, all of which were also available in 'Confort' (luxury) form at extra cost. A dealer's advertisement on file states that this sidevalve Terrot was brought to England in the 1950s for a businessman's children to ride around the lawn. Used and abused, the machine was given to friend of the businessman to restore, only for it to be abandoned and put up for auction in 2004. The Terrot was then restored with help from Robin Edgeler. This Terrot came to Tony East in the condition it is in today and has only been used once since: on the VMCC's Banbury Run, climbing the challenging Sun Rising Hill without mishap. An old-style Isle of Man registration document records that the Terrot was first registered in the UK as 'BS 9477' on 21st April 2005. There is a new New Keeper supplement from an old V5C on file but not a complete document. The registration 'BS 9477' is on the HPI database; however, the machine is recorded as 'exported', so should the new owner wish to register it in the UK they will have to apply again to the DVLA. Last taxed in 2010, this French rarity comes with a VMCC dating certificate; a photograph of the machine pre-restoration; some technical information; and various old UK MoTs.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
Lot 358
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
Lot 386
Formerly part of The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Vincent 998cc Rapide Series C Touring Model Registration no. FHV 304Frame no. RC11140; rear frame no. RC11140Engine no. F10AB/1/9240; crankcase mating no. F3F• Rare Touring-specification Rapide• All matching numbers• Purchased from the late Chas Guy in 1992• Electronic ignition, Vee Two clutchEver since the Series A's arrival in 1937, the Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance. From Rollie Free's capture of the 'world's fastest production motorcycle' record in 1948 on a tuned 'Series B' Black Shadow to the final fully enclosed 'Series D' Black Knight and Black Prince, Philip Vincent's stress on appearance and performance is legendary. His machines bristled with innovative features including adjustable footrests, brake pedal, seat height and gear-change lever. The finish was to a very high standard commensurate with the cost of the machine, which was virtually double that of any of its contemporaries. But above all else it was the v-twin's stupendous performance that captivated motorcyclists, whether they could afford one or not. With a top speed approaching 120mph, and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was the fastest road vehicle of its day.In 1948 the Vincent range began to be up-dated from 'Series B' to 'Series C' specification. The most significant changes made concerned the suspension, there being a revised arrangement at the rear incorporating curved lugs for the seat stays and an hydraulic damper between the spring boxes, while at the front the new models boasted Vincent's own 'Girdraulic' fork: a blade-type girder fitted with twin hydraulic dampers. These advances began to find their way onto production models during 1948 but it would be 1950 before all Vincents left the factory in 'Series C' specification. Touring versions featured higher handlebars, valanced steel mudguards in black, and smaller wheels: 19' front, 18' rear. Manufactured in May 1952, this Series-C Rapide was completed to touring specification for Vincent's customer Mr R Way of Seven Kings. Retaining matching main frame, rear frame, engine, and registration numbers, the Rapide comes with copies of the Works Order Form; Engine Check Sheet; Cycle Check Sheet; Road Test Report; Completion Note; and Despatch Check Sheet, the latter two documents confirming that it was completed with Touring Sidecar Equipment. Tony East purchased this Touring Rapide from the late Chas Guy of Conway Motors, Kent in 1992. A total restoration was subsequently carried out by Bryan Small Motorcycle Restorations at a cost of circa £12,000, with the paintwork done by one of Tony's customers in Guildford. The Vincent is more or less standard but has electronic ignition, a Vee Two clutch and a 5'' speedometer, while an interesting 'period' feature is the flexible stone-catcher under the front mudguard. According to Tony: 'The clutch, unlike the original one, is much better – it can be held at traffic lights without seeking neutral gear and takes off without clutch clip. At one time I had a sidecar fitted. The rear wheel has two sprockets fitted, one for sidecar configuration and one for solo.' Tony's Touring Rapide was tested by Philip Tooth for The Classic MotorCycle in 1993 (November edition, framed copy available). Accompanying documentation includes a old style V5C; Vincent HRD Owners Club dating certificate; numerous restoration invoices; and the aforementioned works record copies.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
Lot 302
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 BSA 646cc Golden FlashRegistration no. FMN-560-L (Isle of Man)Frame no. BA7S 19685 (see text)Engine no. BA10 15490Previously registered as 'RSY 233' on the UK mainland (see MoTs on file), this BSA Golden Flash was first registered in the Isle of Man in September 2001. The machine was purchased in the Isle of Man in 2008 and came with a single-seater Watsonian sports sidecar attached. Both were in poor condition. The sidecar was removed and sold, and the BSA fully restored to 'as new' condition, with particular attention paid to obtaining the correct paint colour – something less fastidious restorers often get wrong. In 2014 Tony's BSA Golden Flash featured in The Classic MotorCycle's November edition, described as a local bike once belonging to the late Tony Cook, who used it as a combination. To quote Tony East: 'It is a sweet, strong engine, I haven't done much to it'. Accompanying documentation includes an IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate (see below), some old MoTs, and numerous bills relating to restoration works carried out circa 1997. An original BSA sales brochure, instruction manual and service sheets are included in the sale. It should be noted that the frame number is incorrectly recorded as 'BA75.19685' in the IoM registration document.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
Lot 361
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
Lot 356
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
Lot 349
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1966 Greeves 249cc 25DC Mk2 Sports TwinRegistration no. BRK 68DFrame no. 25DC464BEngine no. noneGreeves' 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 roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame and the following year the DC was comprehensively restyled in the fashion of the day to create a new model, the DCX Sportsman, which gained a Perspex-screened handlebar fairing, tank with knee cutaways, fork spats, slightly rear-set footrests and full-width alloy hubs. When the new Villiers 4T engine was adopted for 1964, the DC Sports Twin's model designation changed to 25DC Mk 2. This Sports Twin has been restored throughout and currently displays a total of 1,017 miles on the odometer. The registration 'BRK 68D' is listed in HPI database; however, machine offered without any registration documents. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 369
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1941 Royal Enfield 250cc Model DRegistration no. FYN 708 (see text)Frame no. 5965Engine no. D3440Royal Enfield of Redditch manufactured a range of bewildering and fast-changing variety in the 1930s. 'Slopers' with inclined engines were a feature of the decade's early years and then in 1936 a revised range with vertical engines began to be phased in, establishing the pattern for Enfield singles for the next 25 years. The first of these new machines were the overhead-valve models G (350cc) and J (500cc) both of which came with coil ignition, dry sump lubrication with oil reservoir contained within the crankcase, and four-speed foot-change gearboxes. The Model D 250cc sidevalve was a new introduction for 1939, although unlike many of its peers it had a separate oil tank, the latter mounted between the rear engine plates. During WW2 more than 29,000 of the military WD/C (sidevalve) and WD/CO (overhead-valve) 350cc models were supplied to Allied forces, while the Model D was used for training. Suitably refurbished, many of these ex-WD Enfields were sold by the factory immediately after the war alongside the newer civilian models. First registered on 25th October 1941, this rare Royal Enfield lightweight belonged to one Kenneth Pullman of Guildford from 1945 until 1965 and again from 1969. It is believed he owned the machine from new and that Tony bought it directly from him. The accompanying old-style buff logbook records the last taxation from May 1965. Restored throughout, the machine is offered with Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £6,997. The odometer reading at time of cataloguing was 14 miles. There is no V5C 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
Lot 303
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1950 BSA 348cc B31Registration no. B31 MAN (Isle of Man, see text)Frame no. ZB31 11543Engine no. ZB31 25912BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54. A good all-round performer by the standards of its time, the B31 could cruise comfortably all day at 60mph while returning 75-plus miles per gallon, virtues that endeared it to private owners and police forces alike. This much loved and highly successful model was last produced in 1959, its place in the BSA range being taken by the unitary construction B40. This BSA B31 was first registered in the UK in March 1950 as 'YFF 749', which is still on the DVLA database with no 'export' marker showing. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the BSA was last taxed to 31st May 2022 and at time of cataloguing had 2,898 miles showing on the odometer. The machine is offered with a BSA motorcycle service chart; an instruction manual; and an Isle of Man registration certificate (missing its lower half).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
Lot 346
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1963 Greeves 325cc 32DD EssexRegistration no. 406 GOOFrame no. 32DD/104Engine no. 222D1441Greeves first twin-cylinder models of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing - appeared. The roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame for 1961, and in 1963 the range was expanded with the introduction to the line-up of the Essex twin, which was effectively a development of the Sportsman twin, using the latter's 250cc 17bhp Villiers 2T engine and cycle parts broadly similar apart from the Essex's Moorland Blue colour scheme and deeply valanced mudguards. Sportsman-type full-width alloy hubs were an extra-cost option, and the Essex was also available with the 325cc 3T engine as seen here. This 32DD Essex comes with its original logbook showing that it was first registered to Don Smith (Motorcycles) Ltd of London E4, Don Smith being Greeves' star trials rider who would twice win the European Trials Championship for the British manufacturer. The Greeves had three owners between 1964 and 1976. Acquired by Tony East in September 2007 and restored throughout, the Greeves currently displays a total of 789 miles on the odometer and was last taxed in May 2011. It also comes with two MoTs (most recent expired 2011) and old/current V5C documents. 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
Lot 357
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
Lot 371
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone SportRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. F*30846*Engine no. F*97370*Introduced in 1950, the Falcone took over the mantle as Guzzi's top sports bike, its tuneable engine being closely related to that of the Dondolino racer. Offered in Sport, Turismo and military/police specifications, the Falcone outlived all its fellows, the Turismo remaining in production until 1967. Revived in response to popular demand, it was succeeded by the all-new Falcone Nuovo in 1971.This beautiful Italian thoroughbred comes with a Moto Guzzi Club factory dating letter confirming it is a 1952 Falcone Sport manufactured on 29th January 1952 and sold to M/S Ricagni of Alessandria on 6th February 1952. Tony East bought the Guzzi from Carlos Carriga in February 1994 (it appears to have been delivered directly to Tony) and purchased parts required for its restoration from Italy (invoices on file). Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine is offered with Bryan Small's invoice totalling £4,410, with additional invoices from 1994; an MoT certificate from 1995; a Roy Bacon dating letter from April 2001; a quantity of technical and other information; and two original spare parts catalogue (one second edition, one third edition). Although restored to running order, the Guzzi has never been ridden on UK roads as it was used to attract crowds at the motorcycle shows Tony attended. The odometer reading was 17 miles at time of cataloguing. 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
Lot 345
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1963 Greeves 325cc 32DC Sports TwinRegistration no. AJU 663AFrame no. 32DC140Engine no. 222D 1441 (see text)Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'downtube' 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 models of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 250cc 25D Fleetwing - appeared. The roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame for 1961 and the following year were comprehensively restyled in the fashion of the day.The all-new 32DC Sports Twin was one of four roadsters in Greeves line-up for 1961. It was powered by the four-speed 325cc 3T engine, which Villiers had first introduced back in 1957. The 3T was basically a bored-out 250cc 2T and at 16.5bhp was only marginally more powerful but developed considerably more torque. Acquired by Tony East in July 2004, this fully restored Sports Twin received a 'Highly Commended' award at The Classic MotorCycle Mechanics Show at Stafford in 2018 (rosette available). The machine is offered with an old-style V5C Registration Certificate and a Mail Order Catalogue produced by the revived Greeves Motorcycle Company of Chelmsford. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as '222D1126'. 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
Lot 315
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
Lot 360
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 DKW RT175Registration no. MMN-866-A (Isle of Man)Frame no. 45592690Engine no. 47076630 (see text)One of DKWs last introductions immediately prior to WW2 was the immensely influential RT125, which was manufactured post-war by Harley-Davidson as the Model 'S' and BSA as the Bantam. DKW themselves recommenced production of the RT125 in 1949, and in February 1951 introduced an enlarged derivative, the RT200, followed by the RT250 and RT175, the latter a new arrival in the autumn of 1953. Originally registered in the UK as 'SRD 816', this DKW RT175 comes with its original logbook showing that Stocker & Sheppard Limited of Reading sold it new to a Mr George Smith of Streatley, Berkshire, who was still the recorded keeper in 2004 (the logbook records an engine change in 1976). The accompanying old-style V5C document shows that the DKW had only one private owner from new until at least June 2004 when that document was issued. Apparently, the immediately preceding owner bought the unrestored machine in 2008 from the original owner, who had used it until a few years previously, and then went through and rewired/replaced what was needed. Restored throughout and very nicely presented today, the DKW was later registered in the Isle of Man as 'MMN-866-A' while owned by Tony. Also on file are two original instruction manuals; two expired MoTs; and a quantity of miscellaneous paperwork. 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
Lot 374
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 NSU 49cc Quickly MopedRegistration no. 656 AWLFrame no. 348121Engine no. 366797Another 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 in the post-WW2 years 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. This restored and very nicely presented example come with its original logbook recording registration by Kings of Oxford in 1956 and the first owner as Mavis Cicely Clack of Bampton, Oxfordshire. Tony East bought the Quickly at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2011 (Lot 308). Additional paperwork includes an expired MoT (2011); part V5C document; and an original instruction 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
Lot 309
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1935 BSA 500cc W35-8 Blue StarRegistration no. MFO 457Frame no. E5.3269Engine no. E8.1287.During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. Its contemporary advertising slogan: 'One in Four is a BSA', reflected the Birmingham-based company's status as the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1927 BSA had introduced the influential 'Sloper' - so called because its inclined cylinder - starting a trend that saw many of its rivals launch similar machines. Nevertheless, models with vertical cylinders continued to form part of BSA's extensive range, outliving the Sloper when the fashion for inclined cylinders faded. The Depression of the early 1930s forced a cut back in the number of models, just ten being offered for 1932. Among these though, were three new 500s, one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves, all of which shared a common bottom end and the 85x88mm bore/stroke dimensions that would characterise all BSA's 500cc singles, including the legendary Gold Star, right up to the beginning of the unitary construction era in the 1960s. The sports version was given the name 'Blue Star', a title that was also applied to the equivalent 250 and 350 models. All featured engines having vertical cylinders and magneto ignition carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder front forks. The Blue Star models came with a tuned engine incorporating a high-compression piston and 'hotter' cams, twin-port cylinder head and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Originally an optional extra, a full electric lighting system became standard equipment for 1934. This Blue Star was acquired by Tony East in October 1998. Accompanying documentation includes sundry invoices totalling £4,619 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1998, two MoTs (most recent expired 2004), and an old-style V5C registration Certificate. An original instruction book is included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 321
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkII & Steib S501 SidecarRegistration no. OSV 217Frame no. GM231Engine no. ML287 21150• Acquired by Tony East in 1988• Professionally restored by Bryan Small• One of the highlights of Tony's collection• Featured in The Classic MotorCycle in 1993Designed by Edward Turner, creator of the legendary Triumph Speed Twin, the first Ariel Square Four was shown at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930. Conceived as an overhead-camshaft 500, the model grew to 601cc before a total redesign saw it emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, in 1937. Anstey-link plunger rear suspension became an option in 1939 but would not be offered again until 1946, when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type. An exercise in weight shedding saw the cast-iron cylinder head and barrel replaced by alloy components for 1949, the revised model, now capable of 90mph-plus, being known as the Mark I. Introduced in 1953, the 'four pipe' MkII with redesigned cylinder head elevated the Square Four into the league of genuine 100mph motorcycles. Square Four production, along with that of all other Ariel four-strokes, ceased in 1959. To date, the innovative Ariel Square Four remains unique in motorcycling history; a true 'gentleman's motorcycle', this refined yet characterful machine retains an enthusiastic and loyal following, and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts. Built on 29th December 1955, this 1956 model has the Anstey Link rear suspension and full-width alloy front hub, both of which were standard features by that time. Tony East purchased the 'Squariel' at auction in 1985, and like many of the machines in his collection it was entrusted to experienced restorer Bryan Small to renovate (bills on file) while the paintwork was entrusted to Allan Templeton. Tony purchased the Steib S501 'chair' from Bonhams. This is the oldest restoration in the museum.In 1993 Tony's finished outfit was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine (April edition, copy on file). Tony loved sidecars and was quoted as saying: 'If ever I was forced to sell anything through lack of space it would be the solo bikes that went. I couldn't part with the sidecars.' Tony used the Ariel outfit for trips to the Isle of Man and regular visits to the VMCC Founders' Day Rally and Festival of 1,000 Bikes at Brands Hatch, and he also entered it in the Louis Vuitton concours. This Squariel outfit has multiple celebrity connections, having been ridden by The Hairy Bikers and passengered James May and Martin Clunes (see plaque). It has also appeared with Strictly's Len Goodman and Alex James of The One Show. Accompanying documentation includes a Science Museum dating letter; restoration details and invoices; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2013); Ariel Square Four Super Profile book; old/current V5C Registration Certificates; parts list and various manuals, including for the Steib. The recorded mileage at time of cataloguing was 5,558.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
Lot 479
1950 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. LKA 460Frame no. RC/1/8728 (see text) Rear Frame no. RC/1/8728Engine no. F5AB/2A/3570 Crankcase mating no. 84CUnlike in pre-war days, when the first (Series-A) Vincent-HRD v-twin had been created by - in effect - combining two of the existing singles, post-WW2 Vincent's approach was reversed, with the Series-B twin appearing first, in 1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor tourer and Series-C Comet sports roadster. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued in production until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance. Frame number 'RC/1/5470' and engine 'F5AB/2A/3570' formed parts of a Series C Comet despatched to a dealer called Reynolds in Liverpool in March 1950 (the rear frame is later). Interestingly, there is a receipt on file thanking a Mr I R Reynolds for the sum of £65 paid for the Comet on 22nd March 1969. The seller is not named. The Vincent has been in the present family ownership since March 2016, the previous keeper being listed as Ian Rex Reynolds of Welshpool. The machine comes with an exceptionally comprehensive history file of expired MoTs, old tax discs, correspondence, invoices, SORN paperwork, copies of MPH, parts lists, old/current V5/V5C documents, etc dating back many years (inspection 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
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