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Lot 403
Paya BMW R100 RS. A rare Paya made BMW R100RS motorcycle manufactured in Spain. Item is 1/4 scale and unable to confirm if working. The item appears in Excellent condition, no cracks, decals in tact, tools under the seat. Appears to be composed of metal and plastic . . 50cms long and 34cm high at highest point. No box included. (This does not constitute a guarantee). [MP]
Lot 57
Oliver Mark Lester signed 10 x 8 inch colour photo, rare inscription Please Sir I want some more. classic scene with Bowl in hand pleading for more. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 3
Oliver Mark Lester signed 10 x 8 inch b/w photo, classic scene with rare inscription Please Sir I Want Some More. Iconic piece of film memorabilia. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 7
Dr Who John Leeson signed 10 x 8 inch K9 colour photo rare inscribed Tailwags from K9. John Leeson is an English actor. He is known for portraying Bungle in Rainbow and voicing K9 in Doctor Who and spin-offs The Sarah Jane Adventures and K9. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Lot 245
Various related subjects, including Paul Gardner: Fredrick Carder Portrait of a Glassmaker (1985, 1st edition); Gene Florence: Very Rare Glassware of the Depression Years, 4th series (1995, 1st edition); Collector Books: Florence's Glassware Pattern Identification Guide, Volume 2. (2000, 1st edition); and Ellen Tischebein Schroy: Warman's Glass (1995). Dimensions of books combined: 8.75"W x 11.25"H x 2.25"D Condition: Good.
Lot 367
George III, Countermarked 3 Shilling Bank Token 1812, countermark by Bradford Workhouse; coin Fine, counterstamp VF, Rare; together with 3 other countermarked tokens, comprising; (2x) Union Copper Company, Birmingham penny tokens 1812, countermarked by Bradford Workhouse, coins Fine and Near Fine and counterstamps Very Fine and Near Fine with punch mark respectively; and, Union Copper Company, Birmingham penny token 1812, countermarked Keighley, coin GF, countermark VF (4 tokens), £120-180
Lot 374
Assorted Token, Gaming Counters and Medallions; comprising a large number of mixed brass gaming tokens, advertising tokens, commemorative medallions, bag tags, jetons etc.. highlights include a selection of Victoria model pennies and halfpennies, an Adolf Hitler in Buchholz medallion, and a rare British Armed Forces half unit; an interesting lot in mixed grades; over 1 kilo
Lot 202
Victoria, Proof 'Gothic' Crown 1847, plain edge, (Bull 2577, ESC 291, S.3883); some minor hairlines and edge bruise at 1 o'clock on reverse, o/wise iridescent toning and Near Extremely Fine; XRF tested and struck in 99.9% silver; iconic design, an enduringly popular coin with the plain edge variety being Very Rare
Lot 71
Charles II, Shilling 1663, first bust with GARTIA legend error, (Bull 503, ESC 1023, S.3371) edge imperfection and nick at 4 o'clock, scratch to bust and scratch to reverse through Scottish shield and interlinked C's, dark toning, o/wise good detailed bust and reverse, Near Very Fine/Very Fine, VERY RARE
Lot 358
3x 17th Century Yorkshire Tokens, comprising; Idle, Edward Mackereth Halfpenny 1668, only issue for the village, (W 164); Near Fine; Huddersfield, Edmund Walker Halfpenny 1666, only issue for the town, (W 130) Good Fine and Rare; and, Bradford, William Hopkinson penny undated, rare appearance of skull and crossbones on a token, (W 41); Fair and Very Rare
Lot 100
Small Assortment of William III Silver Coinage, 5 coins comprising; halfcrown 1697, Norwich mint, edge unclear (S.3491), Fair; shilling 1699, fourth bust (S.3515), Near Fine, RARE; shilling 1701, fifth bust, (S.3516), Near Fine; sixpence 1700, third bust (S.3538), Near Fine; and fourpence 1699 (S.3549) bent flan o/wise fine
Lot 48
Charles I, Halfcrown, Late Declaration Issue; possibly Shrewsbury 1644, 12.65g, mm. unclear, obv. King on horseback left, rev. small crowned oval shield, CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO (possibly S.3124) an old cabinet ticket with the coin lists the mint mark as grapes and it being attributed to Salisbury mint; holed, angular flan, obv. very worn with most of left-hand legend worn away and horseman just visible, rev. much better, some weakness to legend but o/wise Near Fine, RARE
Lot 3
LOUIS VUITTON Beuteltasche "PETIT BUCKET MURAKAMI CERISE", Koll.: 2005. LIMITED EDITION. RARITÄT. Monogram Cerises Serie mit Rindsleder-Details, goldfarbener Hardware, längenverstellbaren Doppelhenkeln. Innenraum in Rot mit zwei Fächern, eines mit Reißverschluss. Pochette anbei. Dezente Tragespuren vorhanden. 23 x 16 x 26 cm.| LOUIS VUITTON bucket bag "PETIT BUCKET MURAKAMI CERISE", coll.: 2005. LIMITED EDITION. RARE. Monogram Cerises series with cowhide leather details, gold-tone hardware, adjustable double handles. Red interior with two compartments, one with zip. Pochette enclosed. Discreet wear marks present. 23 x 16 x 26 cm.
Lot 50
LOUIS VUITTON Henkeltasche "SPEEDY 35 MIROIR", Koll.: 2006. RUNWAY. LIMITED EDITION. RARITÄT. SAMMLERSTÜCK. Silberfarbenes Modell mit Monogram Prägung, silberfarbener Hardware, Doppelhenkel, Reißverschluss und einem seitlichen Außenfach. Innenraum aus grauem Textil mit zwei Fächern. Staubbeutel Schlüssel und Schloss anbei. Gebrauchsspuren vorhanden, Flecken und Kratzer sowie leichte Verfärbung der Henkel. 35 x 18 x 23 cm.| LOUIS VUITTON bag "SPEEDY 35 MIROIR", coll.: 2006. RUNWAY. LIMITED EDITION. RARE. COLLECTOR'S ITEM. Silver coloured model with monogram embossing, silver coloured hardware, double handles, zip closure and one external side pocket. Grey textile interior with two compartments. Dust bag key and lock enclosed. Signs of wear present, stains and scratches and slight discolouration to the handles. 35 x 18 x 23 cm.
Lot 68
HERMÈS VINTAGE Rucksack "BOLIDE", Koll.: 1997. SELTENHEIT! Schwarzes, genarbtes Leder mit vergoldeter Hardware, einem Henkel, Reißverschluss und Trageriemen. Innenraum mit einem Fach. Gebrauchsspuren vorhanden, eventuelle Reparaturen erkennbar am Reißverschluss-Ansatz und Flecken. 28 x 24 x 11 cm.| HERMÈS VINTAGE backpack "BOLIDE", coll.: 1997. RARE! Black grained leather with gold-plated hardware, one handle, zip and carrying strap. Interior with one compartment. Signs of use present, possible repairs visible on the zip attachment and stains. 28 x 24 x 11 cm.
Lot 76
HERMÈS VINTAGE Handtasche "KELLY BAG 32", Koll. 1998. Courchevel Leder (ähnlich wie Epsom Leder, nur glänzender und leichter) in Bleu de France (seltene, limitierte Farbe) mit goldfarbener Hardware, klassisches Design mit Schulterriemen, Clochette mit Schlüssel und Schloss sowie Box und Staubbeutel anbei. Leichte Altersspuren vorhanden.| HERMÈS VINTAGE handbag "KELLY BAG 32", coll. 1998. Courchevel leather (similar to Epsom leather but shinier and lighter) in Bleu de France (rare limited color) with gold tone hardware, classic design with shoulder strap, clochette with key, lock, box and dust bag attached. Slight signs of age present.
Lot 86
CHANEL Basketball "BALLON DE BASKET", Koll.: Métier d´Art "Paris-New York", Pre Fall 2019. SAMMLERSTÜCK ! RARITÄT ! Schwarzer Basketball mit goldfarbenem Logo-Schriftzug in Netz aus goldfarbenen Ketten mit Leder durchflochten. Box anbei. Sehr guter Zustand. D: 23 cm.| CHANEL basketball "BALLON DE BASKET", coll.: Métier d´Art "Paris-New York", Pre Fall 2019. COLLECTOR'S PIECE ! RARE ! Black basketball with gold-coloured logo lettering in net of gold-coloured necklaces interwoven with leather. Box enclosed. Very good condition. D: 23 cm.
Lot 2
LOUIS VUITTON Weekender "KEEPALL 45 MURAKAMI CERISE", Koll.: 2005. LIMITED EDITION. RARITÄT. Monogram Canvas Serie mit Kirschen-Design, Rindsleder-Details, goldfarbener Hardware, Doppelhenkeln und Reißverschluss. Adressanhänger, Schloss und Schlüssel. Sehr guter Zustand. 45 x 27 x 20 cm.| LOUIS VUITTON Weekender "KEEPALL 45 MURAKAMI CERISE", coll.: 2005. LIMITED EDITION. RARE. Monogram canvas series with cherry design, cowhide details, gold-tone hardware, double handles and zip closure. Address tag and lock WITHOUT key. Very good condition. 45 x 27 x 20 cm.
Lot 477
1949 Vincent 998cc 'Red' RapideRegistration no. UAS 721Frame no. RC4342 Rear frame no. RC4603Engine no. F10AB/1/2703 Crankcase mating no. Y76• Rare USA-market 'Red' model• Restored in the USA in 1998• Present ownership since 2002• Offered from a significant private collection In the USA, Vincents were distributed by the Indian Sales Corporation, thereby giving the American manufacturer's dealers an overhead-valve sports model to compete with Harley-Davidson's 'Knucklehead'. To cater for local tastes, some batches of the Rapide touring model were delivered to the USA finished in Indian's traditional red livery, the total being estimated at 107 machines. The Series-C Rapide offered here, with engine number 'F10AB/1/2703', is one of the early examples. The rear frame member ('RC4603') is original and that number is recorded on the machine's UK V5C registration document, while the upper frame member ('RC4342') left the factory in April 1950 in a Rapide bound for King's of Oxford. Originally the Rapide would have had the touring model's valanced, painted steel front mudguard matching the rear one, and Amal Type 276 carburettors rather than the Mk2 Concentrics currently fitted. Its accompanying copy Works Order Form records that the Rapide was destined for shipment to the Indian Sales Corporation and notes a change of colour scheme from the standard black/gold to red/gold. The machine was purchased in 2002 from Mr Roger Chafen of St Joseph, Missouri (proprietor of Chafen Body Works Inc) who had restored it in 1998. Photographs on file show the cycle parts being stripped of their black paint, revealing the original red finish beneath; indeed, it was not unknown for American dealers to repaint bikes in black prior to delivery, which may have been the fate of this example. Mr Chafen sourced components from recognised specialists including Vin-Parts, Ron Kemp Engineering and the VOC Spares Company, there being numerous bills on file totalling many thousands of pounds testifying to the fact that this was a 'no expense spared' restoration. The engine was rebuilt by Charley Taylor of Connecticut. Since acquisition the Rapide has formed part of the owner's significant private collection and has been kept in heated storage, seeing only occasional use. Described as in generally excellent condition, this rare post-war Vincent variant is offered with the aforementioned documentation, VOC Certificate of Authenticity, two expired MoT certificates (most recent May 2006), and UK V5C registration documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 394
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
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 474
1931 Matchless 1,000cc Model X/3Frame no. 1623Engine no. X3 2861• Present ownership for five years• Restored in Australia• Recommissioning required following storageDesignated 'X/2' on its launch in 1925, the 982cc sidevalve v-twin from Matchless would remain in production until the outbreak of WW2, its engine being supplied to Brough Superior for use in the SS80 from 1935 onwards. While lesser models came and went, the stately Model X remained a fixture of the range, progressively updated, until 1940. The most significant upgrades along the way were introduced for 1937 when the Model X adopted a shorter frame, restyled fuel tank, and front-mounted magneto. The current vendor purchased this Model X five years ago from a Mr Corey Palmer of Roxby Downs, South Australia, whose father (since deceased) purchased the machine in Papua New Guinea from a university professor in PNG. A Service Garage (Gravesend) supplier's plaque on the front mudguard shows that the machine was sold new in the UK. When Corey's father died the Matchless made its way to Australia, and the Import Approval document dated 28th February 2007 is on file. A 'ground upwards' restoration then commenced, beginning with the frame being sent for sand blasting and painting. Other works included the wheels being stripped; the rims chrome plated and rebuilt with stainless steel spokes; and the tank and several other items sent for chrome plating. The engine was sent to sidevalve specialist Jak Guyomer for a full and complete overhaul. (Jak does the Vintage and Veteran engines for Brisbane's largest restorer, Sleeping Beauties.) The engine has new pistons, valves, bearings and too many other new parts to list. The latter include the camshaft and one flywheel, which had to be made using a CNC lathe (the cost of these two items was around AU$4,000). The Sturmer Archer gearbox has new bearings, also a new end-housing and fabricated steel support for the kick start. The generator and magneto have been overhauled; the instruments refurbished, including an 'Oil Sight Gauge' which is very rare; and the electrics rewired using period-correct braided cable.There is a short video showing images of the restoration on file (available to view at request).The machine will require checking over and recommissioning following a period of storage and inactivity, and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Associated documents include copies of the purchase receipt and the aforementioned import approval.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.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
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 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 401
Ex-Broc Parkes, Paul Bird Motorsport2014 PBM-ART 1,000cc Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleFrame no. CP2-001-0031/04Engine no. 9813-06-00-OPEN.• Factory-built Aprilia RSV4 engine• Australian, Broc Parkes' No. 1 bike• Purchased directly from Paul Bird Motorsport• Incomplete• Display tyres (not for any other use)'Aprilia had two teams employing their engine: Paul Bird with his British GPMS-built chassis, and Ioda using their whole bike. It was a big change from 2013. PBM's bikes occasionally got into the points, but it was clear that the power of their superbike-tuned engines was way below that needed to compete against the MotoGP-engined bikes.' – Motocourse, 2014.The machine offered here is part of MotoGP recent history: the CRT era. Faced with escalating costs and dwindling participation (at the 2011 Australian GP there were only 14 starters and 10 finishers in the premier class) MotoGP series owners Dorna came up with the 'lower-cost' 'Claiming Rule Teams' (CRT) category to run alongside the factory prototypes. The idea was that CRT teams would run production-based engines in prototype chassis.The introduction of CRT for the 2012 season coincided with the switch from 800cc to 1,000cc engines with a maximum permitted bore size of 81mm. Aprilia's offering in the CRT class was powered by the V4 engine of their RSV4 production superbike, which in MotoGP specification produced around 230bhp. Engines would be returned to the Aprilia factory when in need of rebuilding.Paul Bird's team initially ran a solitary Aprilia ART for James Ellison before expanding to a two-rider line-up with Michael Laverty and (to begin with) Yonny Hernandez, both riding bikes featuring the new chassis designed in collaboration with Barry Ward at GPMS. Hernandez had scored seven points by the time he left for Pramac Ducati, while Laverty had three points to his credit by the season's end.For the 2014 season, PBM had four bikes available: two each for Broc Parkes and Michael Laverty; the one offered here is Parkes' No. 1 bike. The PBM bikes were usually the class of the CRT field; Parkes only failed to finish once and scored points in five rounds of the World Championship, the highlight being 11th place at Assen. He ended the season with nine points, the same as team-mate Laverty.Collector, Phil Morris, bought this machine directly from Paul Bird Motorsport, but it was not until 2016 that he was able to purchase the bike's Magneti Marelli electronics (ECU, dashboard, inertia platform), which had been retained for reasons of commercial confidentiality (data sheets on file). PBM engineer Phil Borley then re-programmed the ECU with data from the end of the 2014 season. Other notable features include 16.5' wheels; carbon brake discs; thumb brake (rear); FGR fork yokes; Öhlins forks; Brembo brakes; and PBM's own exhaust and carbon-fibre bodywork.It should be noted that the following parts are missing: left front brake calliper; rear brake calliper; cush-drive sprocket carrier; fly-by-wire throttle mechanism; and gearbox components. Phil advised us that the machine should run if these missing parts were sourced and fitted.Sold at the 2021 Bonhams Autumn Sale (Lot 454), the current vendor has had it on display in his house and not done anything with it. Given the factories' current policy of retaining machines run by satellite teams, rather than selling them on, the chances of obtaining a former MotoGP racer are now slim indeed. As such, this PBM-ART represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a genuine MotoGP motorcycle possessing impeccable provenance.It should be noted that this machine is fitted with Bridgestone display tyres, which are not for use either with starting rollers or on the road/track.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 446
Offered for sale by former World Champion Kork Ballington; ex-Gregg Hansford1971 Kawasaki 500cc H1RA Racing MotorcycleFrame no. KAF 90119Engine no. KAE 90128• Raced by Gregg Hansford in Australia• 1973 Australian 500cc and Unlimited Championship-winning machine• Restored in the 1980s• Bought by Kork Ballington in 1990• Known ownership historyPrior to Dave Simmonds' World Championship in the 125cc class in 1969, Kawasaki had made little impact on the international Grand Prix scene. That all changed in 1970 when the factory made available a racing H1R version of its fearsome 500cc three-cylinder two-stroke roadster: the Mach III or H1. Claimed to produce 75bhp, the H1R race engine was carried in a tubular steel duplex loop frame equipped (initially) with drum brakes at both ends, the front being a double-sided TLS unit. Following a good showing at Daytona in March, the H1R was well represented on the grid when the European Grand Prix programme commenced in May. H1R riders Bill Smith, Martin Carney and Christian Ravel all finished on the podium during the year but the best performer was Ginger Molloy, who scored four runner-up places to finish 2nd in the World Championship behind MV Agusta's Giacomo Agostini. Like the roadster it was based on, the H1R was not the best handling machine in its class, and for 1971 Dave Simmonds had his rebuilt around a Ken Sprayson-designed frame. The result was a transformation: Simmonds scored Kawasaki's first premier-class Grand Prix win at Jarama and ended up 4th in the World Championship despite missing four rounds. With the arrival of the water-cooled Suzuki and Yamaha two-stroke fours, not to mention the latest development of the four-stroke MV Agusta, Kawasaki's air-cooled triple was simply outclassed. The factory did build a water-cooled 500cc triple that works rider Mick Grant put to good use in the UK, winning the Isle of Man Senior TT in 1975, but its participation in Grands Prix was at an end. In Australia, Gregg Hansford's mother bought this H1RA from Brisk Sales, the Kawasaki agent in Buranda, Brisbane, in 1972. An up-and-coming youngster at the time, Hansford would eventually graduate from the national scene, competing in the World Championships from 1978 to 1981. He was twice runner-up in the 250cc World Championship, in 1978 and '79, finishing behind Kawasaki team-mate Kork Ballington on both occasions. He died in an accident during a Supertouring race at Phillip Island in 1995.The 1973 500cc and Unlimited Australian Championships were held over six rounds at various venues. At the final round at Perth's Wanneroo Park, Gregg's main opposition, Ron Toombs, fell in the 500cc race, breaking his leg. Gregg won and became Australian 500cc Champion. He repeated the performance on the H1RA in the Unlimited race, taking the Unlimited title as well. In 1974, Gregg sold the Kawasaki to Bob McGarrow, who rode it in a few events. In that same year Bob McGarrow sold the bike to Derek Gill, who fitted a 750cc motor into the chassis.In 1982 Geoff Howie bought the ex-Hansford H1RA from Derek Gill with the original 500cc engine parts in a box, and restored it to the immaculate original condition it is in today. Kork Ballington bought the Kawasaki from Geoff Howie in 1990. The purchase was prompted by Kork's fond memories of his own H1RA. In 1971 Kork's father had acquired a used H1R for him to compete in the 1972 South African National Unlimited Championship. After a season-long tussle with Les van Breda on a Suzuki Team-backed TR500, Kork took the title at the last round of the championship. He found it to be a fabulous motorcycle once the wobbles had been cured. According to Kork: 'It has rather gorgeous classic lines and makes the sweetest sound of all two-strokes. In my opinion! It is with a heavy heart that I am parting with it but time marches on' Kork rode the H1RA at the Barry Sheene Memorial event circa 2005 and again in a demonstration ride at Morgan Park Raceway near Warwick, Queensland, around 2007. According to Kork: 'The bike has new cylinders, pistons and rings which I fitted for my first demo ride on it at the Barry Sheene Memorial a few years back. I fitted H1R cylinders because they are a milder tune than the H1RA cylinders and lower revving, which is good for longevity. The crankshaft was rebuilt when I got the bike so it should be good for many years if not abused'. We are advised that the engine was in perfect working order when last run in 2015. Included in the sale is a most substantial quantity of very rare and equally valuable spare parts (list available), enabling the next owner to run the machine for many years to come. A wonderful opportunity to own a very rare championship-winning Kawasaki racing motorcycle with impeccable provenance. A signed copy of Kork's autobiography, Ballington Uncorked, come with it, and he hopes its new owner will get as much pleasure from owning the machine as he has.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.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
Lot 430
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
Lot 230
1907 Moto-Rêve 2½hp V-TwinRegistration no. BF 8163Frame no. 923Engine no. 923Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, Moto-Rêve (literally: 'dream bike') made complete motorcycles and proprietary engines for sale to other manufacturers between 1904 and 1925, and were pioneers of the small-capacity v-twin.Moto-Rêve motorcycles were imported by Frank Feeney's firm, The Motor Supply Company based in Lewisham, South London, which was the sole concessionaire for the UK and Colonies. However, it was found that the machines infringed on Bowden's patents relating to cables, leading to future imports being restricted to engines only. Feeney then changed his firm's name to The Moto-Rêve Co Ltd and assembled and sold complete machines using UK-sourced cycle parts. In 1912 Moto-Rêve' established the 'Alp' brand in the UK to produce their motorcycles, though whether Feeney participated in that venture or was merely a distributor is unclear.This 275cc Moto-Rêve dates from 1907 and was acquired by Terry Parker, partly dismantled, at an Australian auction in the 1980s. Noteworthy features include a Hella headlamp and P&H acetylene generator. The current vendor purchased the machine when Bonhams sold the Terry Parker Collection at Stafford in October 2017 (Lot 190). It was ridden on the Pioneer Run in 2017 and has been used on other events too. Run earlier this year, this rare French Veteran is offered with a Pioneer Certificate and V5C document. 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
Lot 434
2005 Aprilia RS125Registration no. not registeredFrame no. ZD45FF0025S001175Engine no. 001411937The Aprilia RS125 was, for a long time, the coolest bike a 17 year old could buy and legally ride on L-plates in the UK. The RS was first introduced as the 'Extrema' back in '92 and would remain the undisputed king of the 125cc sports bike class until production ceased in 2012. What made the RS125 so appealing to younger riders was the fact that it looked just like one of Aprilia's Grand Prix bikes, boasting an aluminium-alloy twin-spar frame and class-leading suspension that would not look out of place on a 250. The fact that an 18 year old Valentino Rossi won the 125cc Grand Prix title in 1997 on an Aprilia RS125R also didn't harm the bike's reputation, as the road bike bore a remarkable resemblance to the racer. This 2005 bike is brand new registering zero miles, and has not had fuel in the tank. It has come from a former Aprilia dealer and was left over stock from when the dealership stopped selling the brand. As well as being factory-fresh, what makes this machine even rarer is that it is a full power (27hp) model, which was never officially sold in the UK market. Complete with electric start and in totally original specification, it is the last of the 'curvy shaped' RS125s, with the iconic black and red paintwork and lions head graphic emblazoned across the side.Unfortunately, no documents are offered with the lot as they were apparently lost some years ago, though the bike does come with a key. This is a rare opportunity to purchase what must be one of the very last brand new 125cc two-stroke race replicas available.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 352
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1958 Dot 197cc MancunianRegistration no. FYI 269 (Republic of Ireland)Frame no. M560753Engine no. 455B 3196That the Manchester marque's initials stand for 'Devoid Of Trouble' is well known, although, curiously, the company did not use the slogan until 1923, by which time 'The Dot' had been around for 20 years. In post-war years Dot concentrated on producing Villiers-engined lightweights, becoming a major force in the trials and scrambles fields; indeed, the Dot was the most successful lightweight scrambler from the late 1940s right up to the 1960s when Greeves took over. Having dropped its road models at the end of 1953, Dot returned to the market in late 1955 with the Villiers 9E-powered Mancunian, a conventional enough machine apart from its use of Dot's trademark leading-link front fork. The Mancunian cost £169 17s and was last produced in 1958. This example of a rare British two-stroke comes with its old Irish logbook recording the first owner as a Mr Downey of Harold's Cross, Dublin, and that it was owned by a Mr Gallagher in Donegal in 1960. The Dot was taxed from 1958 through to 1979. It appears that Tony East bought the machine from Forest Classics in Hale, Hampshire. Restored throughout, the Dot has covered only six miles since the rebuild's completion and is presented in stunning condition. Accompanying documentation consists of Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £7,829; a photograph of the machine pre-restoration; an Irish tax disc from 1981; a quantity of restoration invoices; and original Dot sales literature including a supplement for the Mancunian.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 501
Property of a deceased's estate1976 Triumph 741cc Legend No. 015Registration no. RJH 110RFrame no. T160 NN06757Engine no. T160 06757When NVT collapsed, race-shop foreman Les Williams set up a business specialising in BSA-Triumph triples and built a number of replicas of the famous racer, 'Slippery Sam'. Les also developed the ultimate street triple: the T160-based Legend café racer, which first appeared in the early 1980s. Hand built, the Legend was produced in limited numbers into the early 1990s; it is estimated that only 60 were made and today this ultra-rare 'classic superbike' is highly sought after. No. 015 of the series, this early Legend was originally commissioned by George Goddard of Stokenchurch in 1987, utilising an ex-Saudi Police T160 as a donor (see engraved plaque on top yoke). In September 2003 the machine was exported to California, USA, from whence it returned to the UK in 2016 (California CoT on file). It has effectively been unused since then (the last MoT expired in March 2017). Currently displaying a total of 5,233 miles on the odometer, the machine (which would benefit from detailing) will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). The machine comes with a substantial file of documents including L P Williams' original order paperwork, correspondence, shipping paperwork, and a detailed history written by its former owner in the USA (perusal recommended). Offered with key. 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
Lot 484
1923 Dot-Bradshaw 350cc 'Oil Boiler'Registration no. XX 5813Frame no. 2610Engine no. 780That the Manchester marque's initials stand for 'Devoid Of Trouble' is known by almost every motorcycle enthusiast, though the company did not use the slogan until 1923, by which time 'The Dot' had been around for 20 years. Dot used proprietary engines at first and were active in competition, founder Harry Reed winning the second-ever Isle of Man TT's twin-cylinder class on his Dot-Peugeot in 1908. That would be Dot's first and last TT victory, though they continued to contest the Island races throughout the 1920s with Blackburne, Bradshaw, and JAP-engined machines, enjoying their most successful year in 1928, when the Twemlow brothers - Ken and Eddie - finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Lightweight race, with Ken 3rd in the Junior. Acquired on 1st January 1989, this rare Vintage-era Dot is fitted with one of Granville Bradshaw's overhead-valve, oil-cooled engines, a design used by various makes and commonly referred to as the 'Oil Boiler'. It has been garaged throughout the vendor's ownership and displayed in various showrooms and museums. Our vendor advises that the magneto was serviced around 15 years ago. The nickel plating has degraded somewhat, and the Dot no longer has its original carburettor. It was last used around five years ago. Sold on account of the vendor's advancing years, the machine is offered with old-style V5/V5C documents and an expired MoT (1998).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 512
1976 Silk 653cc 700S Mark 1Registration no. MNN 904PFrame no. 700S/1/7Engine no. S700/1/8 (see text)•One of only 10 Mark 1 examples known to survive•One owner from new until 2022•Restored in the 2010s and again in 2023•Original order paperwork, brochure and handbookEngineer George Silk's first machine was a Scott-engined special entered in the 1971 Manx Grand Prix. The frame was a sturdy duplex-loop item built by Spondon Engineering, and the Scott engine - one of the oldest and longest-lived designs in motorcycling history - was extensively modified to produce more power and withstand the stresses of racing. A Velocette gearbox, turned on its side, comprised the transmission. A number of Scott-engined bikes were produced before Silk turned to building his own power unit. In 1975 Silk turned motorcycle manufacturer with the 700S, a stylish sports roadster powered by his own Scott-based engine. Laid out along lines similar to the Scott, the Silk was a water-cooled two-stroke twin with deflector pistons and primary drive taken from the centre of the crankshaft. Production commenced around 1975 and continued until 1980, by which time 138 complete machines had been built, latterly as the Mark 2 with partly black-finished engine. One of only 10 'Mark 1' models that the Silk Owners' Club knows to exist worldwide, this early 700S was purchased new from Silk Engineering by Mr Howard Bissell, a member of the British Two-Stroke Club, who wrote a lengthy article about his Silk for the club's magazine, The Independent (copy article on file). In his article Mr Bissell states that his was the last one built of the first batch of eight machines completed (nb the engine number has been over-stamped but this is clearly an error being corrected at the factory).The Silk was ridden enthusiastically for a number of year before being consigned to storage, remaining there until Mr Bissell retrieved it for restoration, a process that would take six years to complete (the engine seems to have been rebuilt in 2014 - see photographs). The machine is finished in the purple livery of Silk Cut cigarettes, a popular brand during the 1970s, and an option offered by George Silk. Mr Bissell kept the Silk until 2022, and in 2023 it was extensively restored again using OEM parts where available and remade items where not. Accompanying paperwork includes original correspondence from Silk concerning Mr Bissell's order and the specification and options available; four MoTs (most recent expired 2019); a quantity of restoration invoices; old/current V5/V5C documents; and an original owner's handbook and brochure. A wonderful opportunity to own a rare piece of British motorcycling history. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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