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
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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
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
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
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.
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
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.
A 19th Century Child's Yewwood and Elm Seated Double Spindle Back Windsor Armchair, with pierced splat and turned supports above a moulded seat, on ring-turned legs joined by a crinoline stretcher, 42cm by 27cm by 65cmFront legs split old worm to underside of seat minor natural? Minor splits to arm supports,provenance from a deceased estate date mid 19th Century
A Harlequin Set of Eight Charles II Joined Oak Back Stools, late 17th century, comprising a set of three with scrolled top rails above pierced splats and solid boarded seats, with turned and block forelegs joined by bobbin stretchers, 47cm by 37cm by 106cm, a pair with shaped top rails above plain splats and boarded seats, the legs joined by turned stretcher, 48cm by 39cm by 102cm, and three singles with shaped top rails above moulded upright splats and boarded seats, on turned and block forelegs, 48cm by 39cm by 103cmStool one - back support is slightly loose, seat split and rear-left leg repaired. Stool two - boarded seat split, otherwise structurally sound and in good condition. Stool three - numerous old decay, some movement in the back support, split in boarded seat, feet also re-tipped. Stool four - movement in back support, boarded seat split, feet re-tipped and some slight movement in joints. Stool five - feet re-tipped, boarded seat with a small split, structurally OK. Stool six - structurally sound, small split in seat. Stool seven - some movement in joints, natural gap in the boarded seat. Stool eight - structurally sound and feet re-tipped, stretcher replaced at the back of the front turned stretcher. All stools have typical old decay. Height of each seat are as follows: 45cm, 47cm, 45cm, 47cm, 46cm, 47cm, 47cm and 46cm respectively.
An Early 18th Century Joined Oak Box Settle, the fielded back support with downswept arms above a hinged seat with three fielded panels below, on block feet (numerous old decay), 136cm by 46cm by 114cmStrengthened in back support and arms in that there are various splits and repairs (as photographed). Some decay to the verso. Later boards added to the verso for strengthening. Interior pine boards later?
A Harlequin Set of Eight Mid 19th Century Yew and Ash Windsor Armchairs, comprising a high-back armchair with triple pierced splat, spindle supports and moulded seat on ring-turned legs joined by a crinoline stretcher, 58cm by 49cm by 110cm, four similar armchairs with double pierced splats, elm moulded seats and triple spindle turned legs joined by a crinoline stretcher, 52cm by 40cm by 92cm, and three similar armchairs with single turned spindle forelegs joined by a crinoline stretcher, 52cm by 40cm by 92cmWindsor chair one - slight movement in joints and with curved back rail (as photographed). Small dowel repair to one of the spindles, and also a small dowel repair on seat. Chair two - slight movement in joints due to various natural? splitting throughout the curved arms, back support and spindles (see images). Chair three - structurally sound, small fault to crinoline stretcher. Chair four - movement in joints mainly to the legs, three legs are loose, small split in front arm (as photographed), stretcher loose - this needs attention. Chair five - structurally sound, with small repair to two dowels. Chair six - structurally sound, some natural? splitting to the curved arms, left-front leg with wear around the crinoline stretcher, also one of the stretchers with a small repair. High back armchair structurally sound however, there is a split to the moulded seat, the feet have been re-tipped to add height.
A Harlequin Set of Eight (6+2) 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, all recovered in black and gold floral fabric, the six single chairs with reeded curved top rails and overstuffed seats, four on turned forelegs, two on square tapering legs, all 50cm by 43cm by 86cm, and a pair of armchairs, with spindle turned arm supports, drop-in seats with plain seat rails and square forelegs joined by an H stretcher, 50cm by 43cm by 86cm
A Set of Six George III Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1800, covered in green velvet, the C scroll top rails above Gothic tracery carved splats and drop-in seats with plain seat rail, on square chamfered legs joined by an H stretcher, 54cm by 45cm by 95cmAll chairs are structurally sound with the exception of one of the single chairs. The top rail on this chair has some movement (as photographed). Two of the other chairs have a repair on the top rail. All chairs have had some strengthening work around the frames with later brackets added to the underside. One of the single chairs with a gap/split on the front-right leg (as photographed). General scuffs around the legs and framework consistent with age. Green upholstered seats are slightly faded and with some marks.
~ A Late Victorian Walnut Six Piece Saloon Suite, circa 1890, recovered in red velvet, comprising a pair of open armchairs with scrolled and carved top rails above padded back supports, overstuffed arms and serpentine shaped seat rails, on cabriole forelegs and castors, 63cm by 57cm by 95cm, and a set of four single chairs, upholstered to match, with carved and pierced splats above serpentine shaped seat rails, on cabriole forelegs, 44cm by 42cm by 93cm
A Victorian Walnut-Framed Three-Seater Sofa, circa 1880, recovered in buttoned brown velvet, the moulded frame surmounted by carved flowers and leaves above a buttoned back support with acanthus carved hand grips, the serpentine shaped seat on scrolled cabriole forelegs with castors, 188cm by 64cm by 103cm
A Victorian Walnut Seven Piece Salon Suite, circa 1870, recovered in buttoned yellow velvet, comprising a sofa with scrolled and carved frame and overstuffed arm above a serpentine seat rail between carved and scrolled arm supports, 182cm by 56cm by 83cma carved open armchair on cabriole supports, pad feet and castors, 67cm by 55cm by 96cma lady's nursing chair, 59cm by 52cm by 89cmfour balloon-back chairs, the frames decorated with flowerbells above serpentine shaped seats on cabriole forelegs, 54cm by 40cm by 87cm
A Chinese Softwood and Parcel Gilt Bench, 20th century, with scrolled horseshoe-shaped arm supports terminating in dragon heads, the splats carved in relief with figures, above a solid seat, the seat rail decorated with flowers above four legs in the form of dragon heads and claw feet, 208cm by 62cm by 102cm
Corgi - James Bond Aston Martin D.B.5 from the Film 'Goldfinger' No.261, with gold body, ejector seat, James Bond and bandit figures, rear bullet screen, retractable machine guns, secret instructions in opened envelope, two spare bandit figures with lapel badge stuck to back of diorama, which has plain orange base; boxedCondition Report:Model is slightly playworn and quite grubby with minor paint losses.Inner diorama a little crushed and creased.Box lacking one flap to one end and one flap to same end almost detached.
Scratch-built illuminated wooden doll's house type display of 'The Cock Inn' public house, the hinged front opening to reveal a single room furnished with bar, dresser, tables, chairs, stools, figures, bench seat, coat stand and various accessories L51cm H28cm D29.5cmCondition Report:Good condition. Electrical working condition unknown.
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