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Lot 257
A bronze alloy figure of a Buddhist deity's head, having stylised hair, closed eyes and mouth, with elongated pierced ears, h.13cm; together with a cloisonne enamelled teapot, of squat circular form; one other deity's head; blue and white teapot etcBronze buddha head has slight damage to top as pictured.Blue & white hexagonal jars free from damage or restoration.Teapot seems to be repaired around lid of pot as pictured.Bronze deity has damage to front hairline.Buddha seat appears complete.Enamelled teapot missing lid as pictured, enamelling appears in good order.PLEASE SEE EXTRA IMAGES.
Lot 401
Property of a deceased estatec.1956 Panther ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. F11337Engine no. 56JS419AOffered as a dismantled project, this believed Panther Model 65 belonged to the lady vendor's late father; sadly, he passed away hence the reason for sale. This project consists of a gearbox, fuel tank, centre stand, exhaust silencer/pipe, handlebar, seat, wheels, mudguards, and various other associated spares. There are no documents offered with this Lot; unfortunately, no other history is known. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the Lot's originality, completeness, condition, and suitability of parts prior to bidding, close inspection is advised. Sold strictly as viewed.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 402
Property of a deceased estate c.1959 Velocette 349cc MAC ProjectRegistration no. 443 DA (see text)Frame no. RS 4584 Engine no. MAC 25579Offered as a dismantled, part-restored project, this MAC belonged to the lady vendor's late father; sadly, he passed away before he could complete its restoration. This project consists of a mixture of old and restored components including two gearboxes numbered 11-1591 and the other 14-4814, fuel tank, oil tank, toolbox, one chain guard, exhaust silencers/pipes, handlebar, seat, wheels, and various other associated spares. Offered with an RF.60 for the VRN '443 DA'. However, it should be noted the registration '443 DA' is not listed in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the vehicle's registration and the Lot's originality, completeness, condition, and suitability of parts prior to bidding, close inspection is advised. Unfortunately, no other history is known and thus sold strictly as viewed.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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 406
c.1958 AJS 348cc Model 16MSRegistration no. to be advisedFrame no. AA59640 / 75105 (see text)Engine no. 57/16MS 32604This AJS was purchased by the vendor in 2020 as a project to restore. There are some pre-restoration photos in the document file. Utilising professional assistance for some of the elements of the work, such as painting, wheelbuilding, electrics, and seat recovering, the work was completed by 2021. An application has been submitted to DVLA for an age-related registration, and it is anticipated that the AJS will have a V5C by the time of sale. The bike has been started, and is running, so should only require commissioning and basic safety checks before taking to the road. The owner has another project in mind, hence the sale. The AJS has a second number (75105) stamped to the steering head, in addition to the frame number (AA59640) in the normal position. Documentation comprises a quantity of invoices.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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 409
From the estate of the late Bill Grove c.1950 Power Pak 49cc & Gent's Raleigh CycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 17490 NEngine no. S51563Cyclemotors were a popular means of cheap transport in the early 1950s, Power Pak's offering being a single-cylinder two-stroke complete with fuel tank, which attached to a bicycle's seat stays and drove the rear tyre by means of a friction roller. The unit remained on sale until the middle of the decade, by which time the market for economical basic transport had been taken over by the moped. This bicycle is part of a private collection and has been kept in dry storage. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents offered with this Lot. 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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 45
A c.1960 Norton Featherbed framenumbered R487523 with seat unit and swing arm, close inspection advised. Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 496
Property of a deceased's estate 1966 Triumph 649cc Thruxton Bonneville ProjectRegistration no. AUY 234MFrame no. T120DU 40868Engine no. T120DU 40868•One of an estimated 73 Thruxton models built•Believed a participant in the 1966 Thruxton 500-mile race•Present ownership since 1977•Offered for restorationLike Velocette's top-of-the-range Venom variant, the Thruxton version of Triumph's Bonneville took its name from the endurance race held at the eponymous Hampshire circuit. Intended for production machines, the Thruxton 500-mile race provided manufacturers with a valuable marketing opportunity, known in the trade as 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday'. Stakes were high and no stone was left unturned in the search for new ways of extracting extra performance from what were supposed to be standard street machines. Newly arrived from Norton, Doug Hele was in charge of Triumph's experimental department, which was charged with developing the Bonnie into a race winner. The first batch of eight specially prepared Thruxton Bonnevilles was completed in 1964 and the model was first listed in Triumph's 1965 catalogue. For the 1965 season a further batch of 52 machines was assembled in May of that year. Exiled from its Hampshire home for several years, the 500-miler was held at Castle Combe in '65 and saw the Thruxton Bonneville gain its first major success when Barry Lawton and Dave Degens brought their Syd Lawton-entered example home first. Ridden by Degens and Rex Butcher, another Lawton & Wilson-entered Thruxton won the 500-Mile race in 1966, held that year at Brands Hatch, which was followed by headline-grabbing victories in the Isle of Man Production TT in 1967 and 1969 for John Hartle and Malcolm Uphill respectively. Production of Thruxton Bonnevilles had ceased by that time, the factory having moved on to develop the BSA/Triumph 750cc triples. It is believed that some 73 Thruxton Bonnevilles were produced between 1964 and the end of 1967.This is one of seven Thruxton Bonnevilles produced in 1966, of which it is believed that four were used in the '66 Thruxton 500-mile race. 'DU40868' was built on 6th May 1966 and despatched on 20th July that year to H&L Motors in Stroud. The Bonneville was originally registered 'HDD 49D' and almost certainly was ridden in the Thruxton race by Stephen Spencer and Alastair Copland. It was probably used in the Hutchinson 100 later in 1966 and may have also have been used in 1967, again by H&L Motors. The late owner believed that the riders in 1967 were Gordon Keith and Tony Godfrey (see correspondence on file). How the Bonnie came to be reregistered in 1974 as 'AUY 234M' is not known, although it is possible that it was raced until no longer competitive and only then registered for the road. On 16th June 1976 the machine was registered to Paul Watts of London E17, from whom it was purchased by the late owner on 16th July 1977 (see old-style V5 document on file). The purchaser can apply to the DVLA for details of previous ownership, thereby identifying the owner between 1974 and 1976.The frame is a later replacement of 1969/1970 type (recorded in the factory records) and it seems highly likely that this Thruxton's other updates were carried out by the factory at around the same time. The crankcases have almost certainly been replaced (cases with the anti-tamper 'Triumph' back-stamping for the number did not start until 1969) and it seems highly likely the replacements were fitted at, or obtained from, the factory, as the engine number looks perfect for a factory stamping. In addition, the front brake has been changed to the twin-leading-shoe 1969 type; the instruments are 1970-onwards; and the Amal carburettors are of the later Concentric type, while the seat and tank are both of the later 1967-onwards Thruxton type.One of the rarest and most sought-after of post-war Triumphs, this Thruxton Bonneville is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. The registration 'AUY 234M' is recorded in the DVLA and HPI databases; nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. A potentially most rewarding project.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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 497
The ex-Les Graham, Swiss Grand Prix-winning 1948 Velocette 348cc KTT MkVIII Racing MotorcycleFrame no. SF 121Engine no. KTT 973•Originally owned and prepared by Reg Dearden•Raced by Les Graham throughout the 1951 season and into 1952•Known ownership history•Present ownership since 2005•Last run in 2012•Kept on museum display for the last 10 yearsWith its deep petrol tank, massively finned overhead-cam engine and purposeful appearance, the MkVIII KTT is unquestionably one of the most beautiful racing motorcycles ever made. The talking point of Velocette's new racer on its introduction in 1939 was swinging-arm rear suspension, an innovation first seen on the works bikes in 1936. By now tried and tested, the Velocette rear suspension comprised a pivoting fork made from tapered tubing and complemented by a pair of Dowty Oleomatic air-sprung struts. The rest of the cycle parts remained much as those of the rigid-framed MkVII. The engine, while basically the same as its predecessor's, incorporated a number of improvements intended to enhance power and reliability, and despite the springer's increase in weight over the rigid model, its superior performance and excellent handling made the MkVIII KTT a formidable competitor. Despite its pre-war origins, the MkVIII KTT proved good enough to provide Freddie Frith and Velocette with the 350cc World Championship in 1949, a year in which he won every Championship round, though in most cases courtesy of a special works twin-cam engine. Just 49 MkVIIIs were constructed prior to WW2 and a further 189 up to the end of production in 1950. Today the MkVIII KTT is one of the most sought after of all British racing motorcycles. Previously believed lost, the 1948 example offered here is Les Graham's Swiss Grand Prix-winning machine. Factory records show that this machine - engine number '973', frame number 'SF 121' - was sold new on 21st May 1948 to Fearnly's, a dealership in Manchester. Despite passing through a number of hands, it has remained in the North West of England for almost its entire life. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire in 1911, Les Graham began his racing career in the late 1920s but it was not until the late 1930s that a succession of good results on a home-prepared OK-Supreme got him noticed, leading to a job with the company. During WW2 Les Graham flew Lancaster bombers and was awarded the DFC. De-mobbed in 1946, he was approached by fellow racer and ex-RAF man, Wing Commander J M 'Jock' West, who offered him a job at Associated Motor Cycles that included riding the new AJS 'Porcupine' and 7R. After a difficult 1948 season bedevilled by unreliability and handling problems, Les won the first ever 500cc World Championship in 1949 aboard the improved Porcupine. He continued with AJS for 1950, finishing third in both the 350cc and 500cc World Championships, and at the season's end was offered a contract by MV Agusta. The Italian team was not contesting the 350cc class at that time, so for '51 Les used what was still, despite its age, one of the most competitive Junior-class mounts: the Velocette KTT. Riding the Velo, Les achieved good results at Mettet and Floreffe and finished 2nd at the Spanish Grand Prix, before triumphing over treacherously wet conditions to win the Swiss Grand Prix at Berne's Bremgarten Forest circuit. Les went on to win many more 350cc races in the 1951 season and the prize money the little Velo netted him was in excess of £5,000 (approximately £165,000 today). A further two Grand Prix wins in 1952 saw Les finish 2nd in the 500cc World Championship that year while he continued to race the KTT in the Junior class. In 1953, Les finally broke his Isle of Man TT 'duck', winning the Lightweight 125cc race for MV. Sadly, he was killed during the Senior event later in the week (see Classic Motorcycling Legends No. 6 'The Les Graham Story'). Les Graham's Swiss GP-winning KTT was owned by Manchester-based tuner/entrant Reg Dearden during the whole time that it was ridden by Les, and indeed was built by Reg specifically for Les to use in the 1951 season as his contract with MV was only for a 500cc ride. The bike proved to be extremely quick following modifications designed and made by Reg, to such an extent that Bertie Goodman (of Velocette) asked if he could take the engine for bench testing. This they did but not before Reg had replaced the special cylinder head with a standard one! Bertie could not understand why it was so quick, as it only produced a couple more brake horsepower than their factory models. Needless to say the secret was in the valve train!As far as Reg Dearden's son Nigel is aware, the only other person to ride the KTT after Les Graham's death was another of Reg's many riders, George Costain. Interviewed in Classic Motorcycling Legends (Issue 2), George Costain recalled riding it in the Southern 100. The KTT remained in Reg Dearden's hands until he sold it to Lancashire-based collector of classic racing motorcycles, Eric Biddle, circa 1968 (four years before Reg's death) on the understanding that Eric was to restore the machine and if it was ever offered for sale Reg would repurchase it. Sadly, this did not happen as Reg died in January 1972. As pictured in the catalogue, the bike is somewhat different from how it was when purchased by Eric Biddle. Notably, the front mudguard had two light alloy valances riveted onto each side to stop spray, and the seat was a one-piece affair, made by Les himself, with a rough hide top to stop him sliding about on it in the rain. On 9th March 1985, Eric Biddle sold the ex-Les Graham KTT to the late John Logan Thompson. John Logan Thompson's personal logbook records work carried out after acquisition, including re-bushing and repainting the forks, and fitting new head races, front/rear mudguards and exhaust system. As far as is known, the machine was not used while in John Logan Thompson's ownership. The current vendor - ex-patriot American, well-known classic racer and former podium finisher in the 125cc World Championship, Robert Lusk - purchased the ex-Les Graham KTT when the J L Thompson Collection was sold at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2005 (Lot 381). The KTT was immediately despatched to Velocette guru Ivan Rhodes for re-commissioning to race-worthy condition, and then actively campaigned by Robert and his friend, Peter Crew. A formidable competitor, Crew rode the 350cc KTT to respectable finishes against 500cc opposition in the 2006 and 2007 Goodwood Revival Meetings, only for the gearbox to fail in 2008 when the Velo was being shared by Robert and his son Chester, himself also a former 125 GP racer. Peter Crew found a suitable replacement gearbox and the rebuilt KTT was ridden by the late Colin Seeley at the Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park in August 2010, featuring on the front page of Old Bike Mart. Robert continued to race the Velo at CRMC meetings for the next few years before deciding to retire the machine from active competition while it was still in good condition. Displayed at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 2010, the KTT last ran in 2012 at the CRMC's Donington Park meeting and since then has been kept on static display in the vendor's private museum; re-commissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation includes various photographs (some copies showing the KTT racing in period); the two aforementioned copies of CML; and Peter Crew's maintenance, race settings and results logbook for 2006/2007 (Mallory Park, Oulton Park, Brands Hatch, Goodwood FoS, Lydden Hill, Donington Park, Goodwood Revival). By time of sale the KTT will have featured in Classic Racer magazine's March/April 2022 edition in an article by Alan Cathcart.Velocette MkVIII KTTs with important race history rarely come to market, so this Gra... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 503
Property of a deceased's estate 1958 Ariel 499cc HT5 Trials MotorcycleRegistration no. NJR 537Frame no. CRT58DEngine no. CND386Ariel was one of the last manufacturers to introduce a trials frame with rear suspension, the prototype of what would become the HT5 first appearing at the 1955 Scottish Six Days event with production proper commencing in September of that year. Little was achieved by the works HT5s in their first season, but the arrival of Ron Langston for 1956 brought with it the success Ariel had been seeking, their new signing winning the Cotswold and Greensmith trials. For the next few seasons the HT5 was the class of the field. Arguably the most capable of the 'heavyweight' trials irons, the HT5 disappeared along with the other Ariel four-strokes in 1959 after only 450-or-so had been made, though Sammy Miller's famous and much modified example - 'GOV 132' - would continue winning at the highest level well into the 1960s. First registered on 24th September 1958, this HT5 was purchased by the late owner in November 1959 (sales receipt on file). Sadly, little else is known of the Ariel's subsequent history or present mechanical condition, although there is a tax disc present that expired in 2010, which is almost certainly when it was last used. Two spare wheels, a seat and an unused tyre come with the machine, which is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 510
1925 Sunbeam 500cc Model 11 SprintRegistration no. FC 9062Frame no. OS 273Engine no. 229/350•One of only 18 Sprints known to exist worldwide•One of only two 1925 Model 11 Sprint's recorded•Meticulously restored•One of the rarest and most desirable Vintage Sunbeam'sJohn Marston, a successful maker of domestic wares in Paul Street, Wolverhampton, ventured into bicycle-making in 1887. Sold as 'The Sunbeam', his machines soon became famous for their beautiful, black-japanned and gold-leaf finish and were always expensive, their arrival coinciding perfectly with the boom in 'society' cycling in the 1890s. Marston prospered and the company's first car was made in 1899, although motorcycles were not made until 1912.For such a traditional firm, the entry into competition with new product was startlingly swift. The 1914 2¾hp and the 3½hp models proved successful in long-distance trials and road-racing from the start, the '3½' obtaining a solid 2nd place, ridden by H R Davies, in the 1914 Senior TT. At this time, a young and talented engineer and rider, George Dance, joined the company.Following the Great War and the death of John Marston in 1918, 'The Sunbeam' continued competing with enormous success. Two of Sunbeam's specialities were sprints and hill-climbs for which Dance, now acknowledged as chief tuner, developed a series of astonishingly fast OHV 'Dance Specials', which he and fellow development rider Charles Waterhouse used to dominate the field. The taciturn Dance was considered almost unbeatable in the 350 and 500 classes. Often winning every class in an event, he was immensely successful at Style, Kop, Pendine and Brooklands. Though less prominent in writeups now, Waterhouse also made an important contribution to Sunbeam motorcycling in the post-Great War and early 1920s era. Racing in the TT and speed trials, he took 1st-in-class awards at the Western Centre A-CU Hereford Speed Trials on 4th April 1925. This was the last event held on public roads of that era, following the incident the previous Saturday at Kop Hill which led the RAC and A-CU to cancel speed events on open highways. Though no authentic Dance machine is known to exist, his tuning genius resulted in the briefly catalogued 'Sprint' models, representing a synthesis of everything he had developed in a limited-edition sprinter. Two models were listed: the 350cc Model 10 and 500cc Model 11. Discontinued by 1926, when the public-road events for which it was designed were outlawed, the 'Sprint' was made in tiny numbers and authentic survivors are very rare; the Marston Sunbeam Club records only 18 Sprints of both types known to exist worldwide. 'FC 9062' is a 500cc Model 11 Sprint, and one of only two 1925 machines recorded. It was registered to The Layton Garages in Oxford as a 'Sunbeam 3½hp 250 lbs' on 17th July 1925, and while no period racing is currently traced to this machine, it has been said that Layton were known for supplying Oxford undergraduates with competition mounts, which may hint at the original purchaser. The bike has been known to the Marston Sunbeam Club for many years, being owned prior to 1981 by George Robinson of Darlington, then John Browne of Oxford, with one further owner before passing to the current owner at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2012. While complete and original, when the bike was re-commissioned it became clear that many years of use were reflected in the engine, transmission and running gear. This overhaul evolved into a meticulous, full restoration covering all aspects. Works carried out included rebuilding the gearbox with new gears cut; engine fully rebuilt; wheels rebuilt; new tyres; brakes overhauled; carburettor overhauled; original cork clutch replaced with a stronger Triumph unit; straight-through exhaust fitted; seat recovered; full frame and tinware repaint; and all brightwork re-nickled. The result is the splendid machine presented here today. During restoration, the decision was made to preserve the original engine cases and use a replacement set cast from the originals. The original cases are fundamentally sound and offered with the machine should the new owner wish to re-employ them.During its club life, 'FC 9062' has attended many club rallies as well as being ridden at Banbury, Goodwood, Silverstone, the Isle of Man and Brooklands events. The bike comes with a V5C; a quantity of spare parts (including those items that were replaced during the restoration); some period photographs from the 1960s and '70s; and a history file. The 'Sprint' has always been one of the rarest and desirable of Sunbeam's Vintage models and opportunities to own such machines are few. The bike is fully overhauled and ready to be enjoyed, either to race or simply admire.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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 545
Property of a deceased's estate 1965 Matchless 745cc G15CSRegistration no. FAW 92CFrame no. 114189Engine no. G15CS/114189By the mid-1960s, Norton production had been shifted to AMC's Plumstead factory, and in a further move towards product rationalisation, the new G15 roadster (and similar AJS Model 33) was fitted with a Norton engine, hubs and Roadholder forks. CSR sports roadsters and trail-styled CS models followed. This rare, matching-numbers G15CS was built on 16th September 1965 and despatched to Berliner Motors in New Jersey, USA. The machine was imported from Canada in November 1997 by Fairspares (Norvil) of Burntwood, Staffordshire and registered in the UK on 1st September 1999. The machine has been fully restored to a good standard by its late owner and has covered a mere 25 miles since the rebuild's completion. Notable features include 'lead-free' valves and valve seats; cartridge-type oil filter system; stainless steel mudguards; stainless wheel spokes; and all new instruments, electrical equipment, cables, chains, clutch parts and seat (see detailed list of all works carried out on file). The machine caries a tax disc that expired in May 2003, which is when it is believed to have last been used. Re-commissioning will be required before it returns to the road and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over with compression). Accompanying paperwork includes numerous restoration receipts, old/current V5/V5C documents, Ontario document, and an AJS & Matchless OC dating letter.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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 558
1954 Vincent 998cc Series-C Black ShadowRegistration no. UJO 680Frame no. RC12099B Rear frame no. R2145Engine no. F10AB/1B/10199 Crankcase mating no. C63V/C63V•Matching Upper Frame Member and engine•Single family ownership for the last 29 years•Engine rebuilt by Conway Motors in 2004•Last run in March 2022Ever 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 Black Knight and Black Prince, Philip Vincent's stress on appearance and performance is legendary. His machines bristled with innovative features, offering adjustment of brake pedal, footrests, 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. The appeal of the Vincent, and the Black Shadow in particular, lay in its ability to out-perform just about every other vehicle on the road, and in the early post-war years there was nothing to compare with it. This was a time when the average family sedan was barely capable of reaching 70mph, and not until the advent of Jaguar's XK120 was there a production sports car that could live with the thundering v-twins from Stevenage. With a top speed approaching 120mph and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was quite simply the fastest road vehicle of its day. This Vincent Black Shadow was part of the estate of the vendor's late father, who had purchased it in 1993 (receipt on file). The Shadow was his pride and joy for more than 30 years and during most of that time he was an active member of the Vincent Owners' Club. In 2004 the engine was rebuilt by marque specialists Conway Motors. Conway's detailed invoices are on file and the accompanying folder also contains numerous other bills; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2013); instruction books; spare parts list; assorted technical literature; and old/current V5Cs. The Vincent Owners Club has confirmed that the UFM (RC12099B) and engine (F10AB/1B/10199) is a series-C Black Shadow manufactured in early 1954. 'UJO 680' is an Oxfordshire registration, suggesting that it might have been despatched to Kings of Oxford. (It should be noted that the rear frame is from a 1948 Series-B Rapide.) Last run in March 2022. Offered with a selection of spares including rear luggage rack and tool tray. 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 560
Formerly the property of Robbie Coltrane 1950 Sunbeam 489cc S7 DeluxeRegistration no. HUK 642Frame no. S7 40323Engine no. S8 7518•Owned by Robbie Coltrane from circa 1995 to 2003•Present ownership since 2008•Restored in 2013•Well documentedThis Sunbeam S7 De Luxe formerly belonged to the critically acclaimed and immensely popular actor Robbie Coltrane. Probably best known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, Robbie has enjoyed a stellar career that has included Tutti Frutti and Cracker on television, and countless other roles in films. Included in the sale is Robbie's signed letter (dated December 2003) in which he states: 'Dear New Owner, just to say congratulations! The old Sunbeam is one of the last motorcycles made in England, and only a bad knee (the one you kick-start the bike with) is making me have to sell it. I hope you have as much fun with the old bike as I have.' The Sunbeam also comes with a signed photograph of Robbie as Hagrid, annotated 'Please look after the Sunbeam!' together with other paperwork relating to his period of ownership, including some colour photographs of him with 'HUK 642'. This paperwork also includes a detailed bill from marque specialists Stewart Engineering for extensive works undertaken in 1995. The Sunbeam was purchased by the current vendor's father-in-law in 2003 through an agent acting for Robbie Coltrane, passing to the current vendor in October 2008. The Sunbeam was fully restored in 2013, the engine being rebuilt by British Classic Motorcycles; the frame and cycle parts stripped and re-sprayed; and a new wiring loom installed (bills on file). Electronic ignition is fitted for easier starting and better running (easily returned to original specification if required); the only other notified deviations from factory specification being a glassfibre air filter cover and chromed air filter. Last run in August 2021, 'HUK 642' is offered with various spare parts including a correct pillion seat. The machine also comes with instruction manuals; copy parts list; Stewart engineering technical literature; expired MoTs; a set of three keys; 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 563
1982 Hesketh 992cc VampireRegistration no. CPU 225XFrame no. 213 Engine no. none visibleBrainchild of wealthy aristocrat and Formula 1 team owner Alexander, Lord Hesketh, the Hesketh V1000 promised to be an all-new British superbike in the Vincent mould. The proposed design had all the right ingredients: 1,000cc 8-valve Weslake v-twin engine, nickel-plated Reynolds 531 frame, Brembo brakes and Astralite wheels; if only they'd got Rod Quaife to design the gearbox... Rushed into production before it was ready, the V1000 was panned by the critics - the gearbox in particular - and when the receivers pulled the plug in 1982 only 170 had been made. The sole derivative of the original V1000 was the even rarer Vampire, a super tourer equipped with fairing designed by John Mockett. Following the original company's demise, small-scale production was restarted later by successor-company Hesleydon Ltd at the Hesketh family seat at Easton Neston where, over the years, development engineer Mick Broom managed to eradicate virtually all the V1000s shortcomings. The current owner describes the machine's condition as good throughout, though with some inevitable age-related cosmetic deterioration. The Vampire last ran in 2019 and should require only minimal re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C Registration Certificate; MoT (expired April 2017); and the original Hesketh warranty document.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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 617
1983 Honda GL500DC Silver WingRegistration no. HYD 455YFrame no. PC024000042Engine no. PC02E4000060Introduced in 1982, the Silver Wing was based on the existing CX500 twin and represented a more affordable alternative to the four-cylinder Gold Wing. There had been nothing quite like the CX500 before its arrival in 1978. Conceived as a middleweight sports-tourer, the CX featured an 80-degree v-twin engine with water-cooling and four valves per cylinder, mounted transversely beneath a spine-type frame and driving the rear wheels via shaft. And while few would deny that the result was a technological tour de force, the styling proved somewhat controversial. Despite its 'ugly duckling' looks, the CX500 proved an enormous success, especially with commuters and dispatchers who appreciated its combination of performance and economy (105mph, 44mpg) in a medium-sized package, which was combined with a decent tank range, low-maintenance shaft drive and ease of access for home servicing. With that kind of pedigree it is not surprising that there is an increasing demand for good examples of what was one of the most individual motorcycles of its day. The GL500 Silver Wing variant was mechanically virtually identical, although readily distinguishable by virtue of its top-half fairing, stepped seat and smaller rear wheel. This Silver Wing was acquired as a part exchange deal and nothing is known of its history or mechanical condition. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a 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 biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 619
1972 Kawasaki 748cc H2ARegistration no. FHH 942KFrame no. H2F 27063Engine no. H2E 25228•Iconic 1970s wild machine•Stunning restoration•Restoration costs in excess of £10,000Few would disagree that Kawasaki's 750cc two stroke triple was, by some distance, the wildest motorcycle of the early 1970s. Fifty years on, it is more desirable than ever, and this example is one of the very best.The vendor, a past BMCRC production class champion and ex Stan Stephens motorcycle mechanic, raced a KH400, and either owns, or has owned, examples of all the Kawasaki triples apart from the S2. He knows how to put a Kawasaki two stroke triple together.This H2A was purchased from Govnors Bridge Motorcycles in 2012, who had imported it from the USA earlier that year. It is a 1973 model which left the factory in July 1972, and was the subject of a no expense spared restoration carried out between 2012 & 2015. New original stock (NOS) parts were used whenever possible, new pattern parts being used only when NOS or high quality second-hand parts were not available. If there was the slightest doubt about any component it was replaced. The Kawasaki has been converted to UK specification by the fitting of UK NOS spark plug caps and the almost impossibly rare long rear UK mudguard complete with red reflector. The tank, side panels and tail section were painted with the correct H2A gold paint by Chris Daniels of the Motorcycle Restoration Company. The engine was completely stripped and checked, and a broken gear drum was replaced. The crankshaft was fully reconditioned and balanced by Chris Applebee Engineering. Barrels were rebored, and new Wiseco pistons and rings fitted. All engine covers were restored and polished by Aquablast UK. The forks were hard chromed and overhauled. The original wheels were rebuilt and re-spoked by Central Wheel Components. The instruments were restored by Peter Bond at London Instruments. A rare original and mint Riders Handbook is included, along with a toolkit and NOS toolbag. Also supplied are a V5C, separate keys for the ignition/steering lock & seat lock/tank cap, and the vendor's history file showing restoration expenditure of over £10,000. He tells us that some invoices are supplied, but much was bought online and internationally, and that some payments are recorded in the file without supporting invoices.The motorcycle was started in 2016 on premix and ridden a short distance. It will require re-commissioning before taking to the highway, with attention to the fuel and lubrication systems, timing, and carburettor settings. It will also need to be fully run in. The vendor is confident that the finish is now of higher quality than when the bike left the factory. It is offered for sale only because he requires capital for a new business venture. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 628
1925 Indian 596cc ScoutRegistration no. BF 4890Frame no. 57Y528Engine no. 57Y528A smaller Indian v-twin, the 37ci (596cc) Scout, joined the existing 61ci (1,000cc) Powerplus twin for 1920. In a somewhat unusual departure, this new smaller Indian featured primary drive by helical gears rather than the more usual chain, and soon gained a reputation for indestructibility: 'You can't wear out an Indian Scout,' claimed the company's advertising. In other respects the sidevalve motor followed the successful Powerplus formula. Detachable cylinder heads were the Scout's big news for 1925 and two years later a 45ci (750cc) variant arrived, to be followed in 1928 by the 101 Scout. The latter featured a revised 750cc engine in a new, longer-wheelbase frame, and this middleweight sports model would prove immensely successful for Indian, so much so that its replacement in 1931 by a heavier Chief-framed model was greeted with dismay. This generator-equipped Scout had already been restored when the current owner purchased it in the Netherlands in 2008. First registered in the UK on 6th August that year, the Indian has been used for VMCC events since then. Works carried out since acquisition include restoring the electrics to working condition; fitting a Meisinger buddy seat; and fitting a period-correct Corbin speedometer (non-working, drive cable required). Last run in 2019, this machine is offered with a VMCC dating document; some tax discs and MoTs; (copy) manufacturer's brochure; and old/current V5C documents. 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 632
From The Warr's Harley-Davidson Collection 1978 Harley-Davidson 998cc XLCR Café RacerRegistration no. TTO 515RFrame no. 7F16485H8Engine no. 16485•Rare two-year-only model•Presented in beautiful condition•Rare H-D accessory dual seat and passenger footrests'If black truly is beautiful, then the XLCR was sublime. So dark, it practically drank in the light, the Café Racer was another of Willie G Davidson's variations on an old theme, in this case reworking the basic 1,000cc Sportster which had first appeared in 1972. When it arrived for the 1977 model year, the XLCR looked revolutionary – the most unashamedly different Harley-Davidson yet.' – Mac McDiarmid, The Ultimate Harley-Davidson'. Harley-Davidson had been building the Sportster model for years but by the mid-1970s it had become obvious that something better would be required to compete with the hottest new road bikes from Europe and Japan. Styled by William G Davidson, the company's Design Director, Harley's riposte was the XLCR 'Café Racer', which combined the iron-barreled Sportster engine with a chassis incorporating an XR750-style box-section swinging arm, cast alloy wheels and triple disc brakes. With its matt black-finished engine cases, matching exhaust system and sleek glassfibre bodywork, the XLCR looked lean and mean. Trouble was, The XLCR still couldn't cut it with the opposition, and traditional Harley owners didn't know what to make of it. Sales were disappointing and the model was dropped after only two years in production. Back in '77, Bike magazine reckoned that the XLCR was essentially 'about style and image more than any other machine on the market' and there can be little doubt that turning up on one of these today would get you more attention than any modern sports bike. Only some 3,000-or-so were made and today the rare and stylish XLCR is highly prized by collectors. This superb example is to original and unmodified specification and has to be one of the very best currently available. Professionally maintained by Warr's Harley-Davidson, the machine has only covered an indicated 7,181 miles and was last run during the winter of 2021. Offered with a V5C document, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful example of Harley-Davidson's iconic XLCR Café Racer. 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 633
From The Warr's Harley-Davidson Collection 1970 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLH 'Boat Tail' SportsterRegistration no. VDH 128HFrame no. 3A10142H0Engine no. 3A10142H0•Rare optional 'boat tail' seat/fender•Highly original•Unusual colour scheme•Part of the Warr Collection since 2013'Insiders knew that another overhead-valve twin was in the works, and that the new cylinders would be bolted to the K model bottom end. Hopes were not exceptionally high. But the doubters were all but dumbstruck when the XL showed up lean, mean and ready for the green.' – Tod Rafferty, The Complete Harley-Davidson Encyclopedia.The evocatively titled Sportster has been a permanent feature of the Harley-Davidson line-up since its arrival for 1957. Intended to compete with the sportier British parallel twins, and those offered by home-based rivals Indian, the XL Sportster was leaner and meaner than previous Harleys and boasted an all-new overhead-valve v-twin engine producing 40bhp. This new power unit went into the chassis of the Model K. Introduced in 1952, the 45ci Model K was Harley's final 'flat-head'. Almost a complete break with the past, the K had adopted ideas from Europe: unitary construction of the engine/transmission, swinging-arm rear suspension, foot operated gear change, and hand clutch, but despite better handling than its similar-sized predecessor, proved little faster. The arrival of the 883cc overhead-valve engine would change all that. Progressively improved and updated, the ever-popular Sportster remains Harley's top-selling model today. Without question the 1970 Sportster's most talked about feature was the optional extended 'boat tail' combined seat and rear fender. Predictably, given the innate conservatism of Harley's target market, the 'boat tail' did not last long and was dropped at the end of 1971. Very rare and totally original, this 'boat tail' Sportster was owned by the US Harley-Davidson dealer O'Donahue for many years before joining the Warr collection in 2013, since when it has been kept in dry storage. Re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the road. Boasting an unusual and very attractive colour scheme and equipped with touring accessories, this beautiful 'boat tail' Sportster has a total of 9,572 miles on the odometer and is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 83
A large autojumblers Lotcomprising seat units, exhaust pipes, mudguards (some NOS), wheels, fairing, crankcase halves, and sundry items, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 85
An autojumblers lotincluding carburettors, cylinderhead, wheels, single seat and other assorted items, close inspection advised. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 592
Gillows of Lancaster: A Mahogany Dressing Stool, circa 1810, covered in worn watered yellow silk, the moulded seat rail on turned and reeded legs, the framed stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER, 47cm by 44cm by 39cmThe framework is generally good with just some general scuffs around the legs. There is a small section of timber missing around one of the feet. The reeded section to one leg is loose (see image), this same chair leg (which revolves) seems to be slightly misshapen. Fabric is worn.
Lot 712
A Carved Mahogany Library Armchair, 19th century, in George II Irish style, recovered in close-nailed brown leather with padded arms and carved hand grips in the form of grotesque masks, with fluted upright supports above an overstuffed seat, on cabriole forelegs with pointed pad feet, 69cm by 73cm by 96cm
Lot 716
An Edwardian Satinwood, Polychrome Painted and Rosewood Crossbanded Occasional Table, of oval form, the top painted with acanthus scrolls and flowers, the painted frieze on square tapering legs joined by a shelf decorated with musical trophies, 52cm by 35cm by 71cm; and An Edwardian Satinwood and Polychrome Painted Open Armchair, recovered with pink floral needlework fabric, the solid splat decorated with flowers above moulded outswept arms and serpentine shaped seat, on square form legs decorated with husks, 50cm by 46cm by 94cm (2)Occasional table - structurally sound. The timber is slightly dry and with general scratches consistent with age. Armchair - needlework cover is slightly faded and there is some slight movement in the joints, due to dowel repair/split on the top rail (see image). Some general scuffs and bruises around legs consistent with age.
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