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Lot 689
A Royal Doulton vase, together with other collectable ceramics, etc. CONDITION REPORTCondition of green pierced vase with elephant handles is fair. Notably, the item sports a chip or mark to the body, which to our eye appears to be a manufacturing defect, and there is also a chip on one of the feet as pictured.Condition of Royal Doulton vase is good. 25cm tall.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
Lot 957
TRIP HOP/ JUNGLE/ DOWNBEAT/ FUTURE JAZZ - LPs/ 12" COLLECTION. A smashing collection of around 100 LPs/ 12" and a smattering of 10" releases. Artists/ titles include Urban Electronic Disorder (EMFLP002), Drome - The Final Corporate Colonization Of The Unconscious, Mr Electric Triangle - Kosmosis In Dub, 2 Kool - A Kool Revolution, From The Decks Of Marschmellows (094-71241, M/ Sealed boxset), Bumcello, Amina, Cloud Nine - Millennium, Fluke - Electric Guitar, Ultramarine - United Kingdoms, Muriel Moreno - Surviving The Day, Lamb - Gorecki, Beth Orton - Central Reservation. Portishead, Audio Sports, Morcheeba, Science, Kitachi, Jah Wobble, Darkus, Freedom To Bootleg, D*Note, Milk, Tricky, Audioweb, The James Taylor Quartet, Mother Earth. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.
Lot 109
Matchbox - Corgi Juniors - Other - An unboxed group of diecast model vehicles mainly by Matchbox in various scales, with a set of Esso / Shell Historic Car promotional coins. Lot includes Matchbox King Size K6 Guy Warrior Car Transporter; Matchbox Superfast #22 Pontiac GT Sports Coupe (purple) ; Matchbox Superfast #33 Lamborghini Muira and similar. Models show age and varying degrees of play wear generally appearing to range Poor - Good some with missing / broken parts. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 502
A COLLECTION OF ASTON VILLA PROGRAMMES AND EPHEMERA, home and away programmes from the late 1960’s to around 2009, also includes small quantity of Reserves/Youth, Testimonials, Finals and European home and away games including the European Cup Final, a scrap book with newspaper clippings, photographs of fans taken in East Germany, Sports Argus souvenir prints, small number of programmes for other football clubs etc
Lot 181
SPORT: 1- Nicholson, William: An Almanac of Twelve Sports. Words by Rudyard Kipling. Heinemann, 1898, 1st. Edn. With 12 colour lithographic plates, 4to. Original pictorial boards, lacking the spine, the block is loose; 2- Baden- Powell, Sir R: Pig-sticking or hog-hunting: A complete account for sportsmen and others. Jenkins, 1924, With the Publisher’s slip, tipped-in: “Advance Review Copy, this book will be published 14 Nov. 1925”, DW (also with the Publisher’s slip), VG; 3- Badminton Library, 3 vols. Phillipps-Wolley: Big Game shooting, in 2 vols. 1902-03; & Walsingham: Shooting, 1887, all three in the publishers’ pictorial boards. (5)
Lot 271
Original vintage sports poster for Boxing featuring an image of two athletes boxing in the ring and spectators observing them. Horizontal. Good condition, folds, tears, creasing, paper losses, minor staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x102, year of printing: 1930s.
Lot 279
Original vintage sports poster for International Sports Festival 29 June 1963 Prater, Jesuitenwiese featuring images of a boxer, gymnast, cyclist, and weightlifter set over red, green, yellow and blue rectangles on a light background, with program event below - Boxing shows: European champion Laszlo Papp against Leo Potesil, Hector Constance, Teddy Schall; lifting tournament: Vlasow, Lopatin (USSR), Foldy, Veres (Hungary) and champions from Poland, Romania, CSSR, GDR and Austria; international cycling race; world panel gymnasts from the CSSR; table tennis, volleyball, simultaneous chess and other sports competitions and Sunday 30 June Volksstimmefest, Prater, Jesuitenwiese. Large size. Good condition, folds, creasing, minor staining. Country of issue: Austria, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 118x84, year of printing: 1963.
Lot 283
Original vintage sports poster for Federal competition games of the Austrian Gymnastics and Sports Union in Vienna that took place 11-17 July 1966, the poster features an image of an athlete throwing discus with a white cross on red shield set over brown background. Large size. Good condition, folds, tears on edges. Country of issue: Austria, designer: Zum Tobel, size (cm): 118x84, year of printing: 1966.
Lot 288
Original vintage Soviet poster featuring a dynamic stylised design of three young people on the right side and planes, a man shooting a gun, motorcycles and speedboats on the left side with the text above in white and below in red. Dosaaf; the Volunteer Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation and Fleet was founded in 1927 for the development of paramilitary sports as a preparation for reserve armed forces. Fair condition, folded as issued, folds and cracks, staining, folds, scratches and small tears. Country of issue: Russia, designer: N. Mikhailin, size (cm): 58.5x42, year of printing: 1976.
Lot 291
Original vintage Soviet poster for DOSAAF featuring a dynamic illustration depicting a plane, motorbike and boat zooming by at high speed against a gold logo for the organisation with two young sports people striding forward. Dosaaf (the Volunteer Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation and Fleet) was founded in 1927 for the development of paramilitary sports as a preparation for reserve armed forces. Excellent condition, very light staining in margin. Country of issue: Russia, designer: L.P. Anisimov, size (cm): 59x44, year of printing: 1980.
Lot 292
Original vintage sport poster for the 1984 Winter Paralympic Games - III Weltwinterspiele fur Korperbehinderte / 3rd World Winter Games for the Disabled / 3e Jeux d'Hiver du Monde pour les Handicapes - featuring a stylised illustration of a building with the Olympic rings above and below. The games contested three sports including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and ice sledge speed racing, Austria ranked in the first place, followed by Finland in second and Norway the third place. Very good condition, creasing. Country of issue: Austria, designer: A. Kunzenmann, size (cm): 68x48, year of printing: 1984.
Lot 390
1977 Honda SS50ZRegistration no. TVG 111RFrame no. SS50Z-1011276Engine no. SS50ZE-1011360The C100 Cub's first sports derivative, the C110 Sports Cub, appeared in October 1960. Larger-capacity models soon followed and in 1964 an overhead-camshaft version of the engine was introduced on the CS90 sports, with 50cc and 65cc derivatives arriving in 1965. An even more sporting tiddler – the SS50 – arrived for 1967 equipped with a more powerful version of the OHC engine producing 6.0bhp at 11,000rpm and coupled to a five-speed gearbox. A café racer in miniature, the SS50 boasted a restyled tank, 'racing' dualseat, upswept exhaust system and telescopic front fork. During the mid-1970s it was offered on the UK market in 'Sixteener Special' guise equipped with a four-speed gearbox and pedals, thereby qualifying as a moped, and continued in production to the end of 1977. A five-speed model, this Honda SS50 is described by the vendor as in good, mainly unrestored condition. The tank has been re-sprayed in the correct green colour, and a new exhaust and mirror fitted. It is believed that the machine has been serviced regularly. The last owner purchased the little Honda in 2020, but it soon became apparent that he had outgrown it. The odometer reading is 17,496 miles, and it is believed the machine has covered only some 100 miles since the last change of owner. It last ran in March 2023. This delightful little SS50 is offered with sundry bills and a V5C document. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 213
1973 Yamaha 125cc YAS3 ProjectRegistration no. WNH 384L (see text)Frame no. AS3-017282Engine no. AS3-017282Yamaha's first twin-cylinder model in the 125cc category arrived in 1969 in the form of the YAS1 sports roadster, a development of the 100cc YL1. With 15bhp on tap, the five-speed YAS1 was as fast as many British 250s, and owners were soon exploiting its potential for racing. The successor YAS2 did not reach Europe but its heavily revised YAS3 successor did, boasting significant improvements to the engine, gearbox, frame, and brakes together with a reshaped tank and side panels. Suffering from surface corrosion throughout, although apparently substantially complete apart from the missing mirrors and tail lamp, this YAS3 is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. The odometer reading is 27,459 miles. The machine is offered without documents; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the VRN and will need to apply to the DVLA to re-register/obtain a V5C. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 353
1956 AJS 348cc Model 16MSRegistration no. 758 XUPFrame no. A48652 (see text)Engine no. 56/16MS 30084The typical British '350' of the 1950s was unlikely to be anyone's first choice as a fast sports bike. Rather, these honest, workaday mounts were chosen for other reasons, chiefly their inherent strength, dependability and economy. Testing one of AMC's stalwart 350cc tourers in 1961, Motor Cycling recorded a modest mean top speed of 76mph but found that when toured at a relaxed pace across country, an excellent 86 miles per gallon was achievable. Although limited, Motor Cycling's experience confirmed that such a machine was light on the pocket, 'both for running costs and for the equally important, though less easily assessed, maintenance/repair factor'. This particular Model 16MS has been owned for 15 years by a collector of British motorcycles who now, at 81 years of age, is finding it necessary to reduce his collection. Prior to its purchase in 2007, the AJS had much work and money spent to maintain it to the high mechanical and cosmetic standards it enjoys today (all receipts on file). Since acquisition it has been proudly displayed in the owner's dehumidified private museum and lovingly cared for. It is presented now in overall excellent condition and would make an ideal and reliable motorcycle for either weekend use or perhaps for display. The machine is offered with an old-style logbook; AJS & Matchless OC dating certificate; V5C Registration Certificate; current MoT; and the aforementioned bills. No key needed.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 524
1927 AJS 2¾hp Model H4Registration no. XHH 524YFrame no. H74725Engine no. H74725The first AJS of 1911 was a single-cylinder sidevalve-engined lightweight displacing 292cc. The company first entered the Isle of Man TT that year, making an historic breakthrough in 1914 when it won the Junior event, the first such victory by a single-cylinder machine. From then onwards, the 2¾hp (350cc) sidevalve model remained a fixture of the AJS range. Light in weight (around 200lbs), robust and adequately powerful, the model is widely regarded as one the finest of early Vintage sports machines.This matching-numbers AJS was traded for another motorcycle with a well known dealer in Suffolk, who said it came from a Lincolnshire bereavement sale and had formed part of the deceased's large collection for some considerable time. It is believed that the bike was not on the DVLA system and was issued with the current registration when registered in 1982. The machine's smart appearance suggests that considerable refurbishment has been carried out at some time, although there is no information regarding any work. It should be noted that this machine was the subject of a total loss insurance claim in 2005. As a Vintage motorcycle the AJS will be eligible for the Banbury Run and other such events. Described by the vendor as 'A1' throughout, the machine has been recommissioned for the road and last ran in January 2023. Historic Vehicle status and a V5C has been obtained, and as such the machine does not require either road tax or an MoT. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 537
Property of a deceased's estate2006 Triumph 865cc Bonneville T100Registration no. T90 RATFrame no. SMTTJ9152G6257846Engine no. 2258902 (see text)Ever since the re-emergence of a newly revitalised Triumph in 1990, enthusiasts had been eagerly waiting the revival of the Bonneville brand, one of the most evocative names in motorcycling history. Ten years would elapse before Triumph felt ready to do so, having by then emphatically established its credentials as a builder of thoroughly modern motorcycles rivalling the best from Japan and Europe. Triumph's design brief for the new Bonneville was to emulate the classic style of the late 1960s version while incorporating the best of modern technology in the engine, transmission and running gear. The new Bonneville debuted to critical acclaim at Munich in 2001 and before long the concept had been expanded to include cruiser-style Bonneville America, super-sports Thruxton and various other models such as the T100. Carrying a tax disc that expired in 2013, this T100 will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent following a period of inactivity and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The vendor advises us that a new battery has been fitted and that the engine turns over but will not fire (a carburettor issue is suspected). It should be noted that no silencers are fitted. Documents include a current V5C and DVLA V11. It should be noted the V5C records the engine number as '258902'.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 541
Property of a deceased's estate2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ClassicRegistration no. HF11 EHNFrame no. *ME3CKECT5AC005780*Engine no. U5S5F0AE005780Royal Enfield revived the Bullet name in 1948 for a sensational new 350cc sports bike with swinging-arm rear suspension. The newcomer featured an overhead-valve engine that housed its dry-sump oil tank in a compartment in the rear of the crankcase, to which the four-speed gearbox was rigidly bolted in a form of semi-unitary construction. Production of both 350 and 500 Bullets ceased in 1962, though the model was taken up for manufacture under licence in India in the 1970s and continues in production there in much improved form today. And talking of much improved: this Bullet 500 Classic features a unitary construction engine, fuel injection, five-speed gearbox, electric starter, and a front disc brake. Carrying a tax disc that expired in 2013, the machine currently displays a total of 1,646 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing) and has not been used for sometime. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before further use and thus it is sold strictly as viewed (the vendor advises us that a new battery has been fitted). The machine is offered with an owner's manual, service guide, current V5C document, and DVLA V11. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 414
1980 Ducati 864cc 900SSRegistration no. DHT 527WFrame no. DM860SS*089571Engine no. 090078 DM860. Full engine rebuild by Paul Klatkiewicz of Ducati Technical Services.Otherwise highly original including factory supplied dual seat.Showing 22,123 miles, over a 1,000 covered from completing the 2006 Motogiro d'ItaliaWhen production of the original 750SS ended Ducati management had no intention of replacing it, believing that sports bikes had limited appeal and that the future of the bevel twin laid in the touring oriented 860 GT aimed at the US market. However the factory's hand was forced when Kenny Blake won the prestigious Australian production race at Bathurst in April 1975 on a roundcase 860SS, and was required to build a number of similar machines to allow the result to stand. Australia was an important market for Ducati and designer Fabio Taglioni was equally keen to produce a bevel twin with sporting and race winning potential; the result was the 1975 900SS with the GT's 'squarecase' engine, albeit a hand built special along the lines of the 750SS.To the surprise of no one outside Ducati's upper management demand for the 900SS outstripped supply and the model became a regular production model for 1976. Significantly outselling the GT /GTS every year (and eventually the Darmah too) developments were aimed at strengthening the bottom end, although in fairness weaknesses were often compounded by riders revelling in the low speed torque rather than revving the motor as Taglioni intended. To boost sales the UK importers requested a black and gold colour scheme which coincided with a switch to gold painted cast wheels. By 1980 the colour scheme seen on this bike was standard worldwide, along with cast wheels by Campagnola, Speedline or FPS; only the later (fitted to this machine) proved trouble free.Greg's dream of owning a bevel twin was eventually realised in 2005, persuaded by John Falloon of Made in Italy motorcycles, given his desire for a motorcycle to ride without reliability concerns, to buy this example which had an engine rebuild by Paul Klatkiewicz of Ducati Technical Services (receipts on file). Apart from the rebuild, braided brake lines, rear shock absorbers, alloy bellmouths and solo seat (original dual seat supplied) the bike is remarkably original including paintwork and decals often revisited under warranty or restoration. Faith in this particular 900SS was vindicated by a trouble free run of well over 1000 miles in the 2006 Motogiro d'Italia, despite it not really being the most obvious choice of machinery for an event built around vintage 175s.Although not run for a number of years and in need of recommissioning, this is a fine example of what for some is the finest Ducati ever built, an involving and charismatic motorcycle that can still show a clean pair of heels to modern motorcycles on sweeping roads.Supplied with original keys, dual seat, pillion footrests and - perhaps rarest of all - the original owners handbook.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 435
1971 Ducati 450 Desmo 'Silver Shotgun'Registration no. HGU 817JFrame no. DM450M3*700910Engine no. DM450 457611• Delivered new to South Africa•Single family ownership from new•UK registered since 2015Superseding the Mark 3, Ducati introduced a new range of Desmo singles in 1971. One of Ducati's most memorable series of sports roadsters, these new 250/350/450 Desmos soon acquired the sobriquet 'Silver Shotgun', a reference to their eye-catching silver metallic paintwork. Standard equipment included Marzocchi front forks, Borrani alloy wheel rims, a Grimeca four-leading-shoe front brake, rear-set footrests, clip-on handlebars, and a white-faced Veglia rev counter. The fuel tank, seat base, side panels, and front mudguard were made of lightweight glassfibre. For 1973, the Desmo range was mildly restyled by Italjet's Leopoldo Tartarini (also responsible for the 750 Sport), the colour scheme changing from silver/black to yellow/black at the same time. Production effectively ended in 1974, though a tiny handful was produced in 1978. The example offered here is one of the early silver models, which many enthusiasts prefer. Produced at a time when both the British and United States distributors were in dispute with the Ducati factory, they are an extremely rare sight in those countries. This Ducati 450 Desmo 'Silver Shotgun' was bought new by the vendor's late father circa 1973 having been standing unsold for a couple of years alongside a 250 Desmo (which he purchased also). He wasted no time in painting it red and fitting a megaphone, as can be seen from the photograph taken in 1974 alongside the 250, which got the same treatment later. The father was a founding member of the South African Motorcycle Club and owned many bikes (see obituary article on file). The Desmo was entered in Classic races in the late 1990s with a different tank and seat fitted (the engine may have been tuned with other cams installed).After the vendor received the Ducati he gave it a light restoration and repaint, and registered it in the UK in 2015, passing the MoT with no problems. The machine has only been used once since then. It was started recently and is said to be running very well. Nevertheless, an oil change and recommissioning is advised before further use. This 450 comes with a new silencer and downpipe, the original silver tank, plus reproduction panels, seat, and mudguard to restore it to the original colour. Alternative cams and a few other spares are included in the sale. Accompanying documents consist of a dating certificate, MoT (2015-2016) and a V5C.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 232
1998 Honda VFR800FRegistration no. S125 UUJFrame no. JH2RCH6A3WM008253Engine no. obscured by bodyworkIn Honda's range until very recently as the VFR800F, Honda's best-selling, sports-touring all-rounder debuted way back in 1986 as the VFR750F. Regarded as an out-and-out sports bike at that time, the latter was an immensely important introduction for Honda, which was trying to shake off a reputation for unreliability gained by a succession of under-developed models in the early 1980s. The fact that the VFR was still around over 30 years later is a measure of how well they succeeded. In essence the VFR has changed little over time, gaining fuel injection and an increase in engine capacity to 782cc in 1998, plus VTEC two-stage valve operation in 2002, which was followed by linked anti-lock brakes. Described by the private vendor as excellent throughout, this very tidy example has been in the current (second) owner's possession since March 2017. Immediately prior to Covid the machine received a full service and a new battery and tyres. Offered with old/current V5/V5C documents. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 491
1931 Matchless 592cc Silver HawkRegistration no. DY 6870Frame no. 858Engine no. B644Launched in the autumn of 1930, the v-four Silver Hawk shared many of its features with the Silver Arrow v-twin introduced the previous year, most notably the narrow included angle of the cylinders: 26 degrees. Displacing a total of 592cc, the cylinders were contained within one casting and topped by a single 'head, just like the Arrow's, but the Hawk was intended to be a luxury sports-tourer and so enjoyed the advantages conferred by overhead-camshaft valve gear. Drive to the camshaft was by shaft and bevel gears, and there was no denying that the Silver Hawk's was one impressive looking motor. The frame and cycle parts followed Silver Arrow lines, incorporating cantilever rear suspension broadly similar to that adopted later by Vincent-HRD. Expensive to make and introduced at the wrong time, the Silver Arrow failed to sell despite its mouth-watering specification and was quietly dropped in 1935. In single family ownership since 1960, this original Silver Hawk is described by the private vendor as in generally fair-to-good condition and was last run in 2013 when it was receiving attention and some restoration at Classic Bike Restorations, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Sympathetic recommissioning and/or restoration will now be required before further use. The machine is offered with an old-style buff continuation logbook issued in 1941, noting a change of engine to the current 'B644' and the 5th change of owner in 1938 as being Harold H Hipperson of Beccles, together with a old-style green continuation logbook issued in 1973. (The registration 'DY 6870' is recorded in the HPI database.) Key not required.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 329
1966 Suzuki 79cc K11T WorksRegistration no. GOF 540DFrame no. 188565Engine no. 183216• Rare Trail version of K11 sports• Believed to be used by Olga Kevelos in the 1966 ISDT• Purchased from Arthur LampkinFrom the outset, Michio Suzuki's company was involved in the manufacture of looms. Needing to diversify after World War Two, Suzuki manufactured a number of other goods before turning his attention to powered cycles. The first complete machine was launched in 1954, but it was not until 1961 that Suzuki opened an office in London, and 1963 before they began officially to import motorcycles to the UK, when they came to a distribution agreement with AMC; Suzuki Great Britain Ltd. was formed, and part of the James factory was utilised for the purpose.No strangers to the 'race on Sunday, sell on Monday' principle, Suzuki had already won TT trophies in 1961 and 1962 with lightweights before importing machines, and once underway they looked to other forms of competition to promote their wares. Thus it was, that they were able to recruit the redoubtable and glamorous Olga Kevelos to ride their machine in 1966 in the ISDT in Sweden – an ultimate test of a motorcycle. Olga was something of a coup for Suzuki, as she guaranteed column inches, being a glamorous female in a predominantly male-dominated sport, and she was no slouch in motorcycling terms, having competed in the ISDT most years since 1948. In 1949 she won a gold medal on her factory-supported Norton 500T. Provided with a K11T by Suzuki, Olga unfortunately fell prey to sickness at the end of the first day, and was unable to start the second day of competition.The green RF60 log book on file documents the ownership of GOF 540D, with the first registered owner being 'Suzuki (Gt. Britain) Ltd.', and the entry was signed by Alan Kimber, who was initially Sales Manager, and then a Director of the company. After Suzuki, ownership moved northwards to Fred Watson of Silsden, Keighley in 1967, then to Anthony Bell, before coming into the ownership of Arthur Lampkin. Many years later, in 2008, Arthur sold the Suzuki to Derek Rumble (of sidecar fame), advising him that he believed this bike to be the one that Olga Kevelos used in the 1966 ISDT. However, this is undocumented, and accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the history, provenance, and origins of this machine prior to bidding. Arthur Lampkin rode for the British team in the 1966 ISDT.Derek purchased the Suzuki as a restoration project, and set about the work, completing the task over a period of two years to his usual high standard. There is a handwritten list on file of parts purchased and used. Documentation comprises an old-type V5C, the green RF60 log book mentioned above, purchase receipt, and the list of parts used. There is also a spare K10 engine included with the bike.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 550
2002 Ducati 900 SSRegistration no. PL06 RHFFrame no. ZDMV100AAZB011985Engine no. to be advisedThe arrival of Ducati's all-new, eight-valve, water-cooled v-twin 851 Superbike in the late 1980s creating a niche for a less expensive super-sports roadster. This gap would be filled by the 900 SS that arrived in 1991. The newcomer used a development of Ducati's long running 'belt drive' v-twin motor. Air-cooled and two-valves-per-cylinder, the 80bhp 900 SS was simpler and easier to maintain than the 851 superbike. In style though, it gave nothing away to its more exotic cousin, having the same distinctive 'trellis' frame as the 851 - now an established Ducati trademark. Handling was, needless to say, exemplary and while ultimate performance was down on that of the Superbike, with a top speed of 140mph the 900 SS was more than enough for the majority of riders in everyday conditions. A major success for Ducati, the 900 SS underwent progressive development over the years and remained a fixture of the range until 2003. This rare, half-faired example is one of the last air-cooled 900 SS models and has the fuel-injected engine and five-spoke Marchesini wheels. It is very likely the last one sold in the UK, having been retained by the selling dealer until 2006. The Ducati has formed part of a private collection since 2016 and is said to be in 'near new' condition, having covered only 3,273 miles from new. It is fitted with Hawk silencers (originals included). Keys and owner's manual present. Offered with keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 214
c.1968 Yamaha 98cc YL1 ProjectRegistration no. unregistered (see text)Frame no. Y33-40964Engine no. L1-41757Although Yamaha built its reputation on a succession of world-beating two-stroke race and sports bikes, from the late 1960s onwards the company offered a complete range of machines ranging from humble mopeds to heavyweight tourers. Introduced for 1966, the YL1 was powered by a twin-cylinder, piston-ported, two-stroke engine, and like its larger siblings proved capable of matching the performance of bikes double its capacity. Economical as well as fast, the YL1 was a big success, remaining in production until 1971. Most have long since gone to the crusher.This 'racerised' YL1 is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition and completeness unknown. The machine displays the VRN 'OBC 653F'; however, the frame number differs from that on an old V5 ('41757') indicating a frame change. Accordingly, the machine is offered unregistered and without 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 bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 478
c.1952 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. MKT 96YFrame no. RC/1/6341Engine no. F5AB/2A/4441Rear Frame Number. RC/1/6341•Matching frame and engine•Engine completely rebuilt by NP Veteran Engineering in 2021•Last run in February 2023The Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip C Vincent acquired the name, jigs, tools and patterns of the recently liquidated HRD Company. ('HRD' stood for Howard Raymond Davies, the Isle of Man TT winner who had founded the firm in 1924). Vincent moved production from Wolverhampton to Stevenage and set about putting his motorcycle design ideas into practice, commencing with an innovative sprung frame that would remain a feature of Vincent motorcycles until production ceased in 1955. Unlike in pre-war days, when the first (Series-A) Vincent-HRD v-twin had been created by - in effect - combining two of the existing singles, post-WW2 Vincent's approach was reversed, with the Series-B twin appearing first, in 1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: the Series-B Meteor tourer and Series-C Comet sports roadster. Apart from its Burman gearbox and 'missing' cylinder, the Comet followed Series-C twin lines, featuring the newly introduced Girdraulic front fork and hydraulic dampers at front and rear, while the Meteor retained the old Brampton girders. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued in production until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance. An expensive machine to produce, the Comet did not sell as well as its maker had hoped and was dropped when the Series-D range was introduced. This Series-C Comet comes with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1960) confirming matching frame and engine numbers. The logbook lists owners up to 1975 but there is no subsequent history available. In 2021 the engine was completely rebuilt by the highly regarded specialist restorers NP Veteran Engineering. Last run in February 2023, the machine is described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout. Offered with a 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 532
Property of a deceased's estate 1934 Scott 596cc Flying SquirrelRegistration no. AKP 237Frame no. 2177Engine no. DPY 3924Introduced in 1925, the Flying Squirrel sports model came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive in the Scott range. Subsequent improvements included the duplex frame and bigger brakes first seen on the works bikes in 1926, and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. In the 1930s the Flying Squirrel took on a touring role, being further updated with a detachable cylinder head, Brampton forks and a foot-change gearbox. This Scott Flying Squirrel was restored a few years ago and we're advised it has a new radiator and the engine has been fully overhauled by Eddie Shermer Engineering in November 2014. It has Moss high-strength short-stroke balanced cranks and a Moss high efficiency alloy cylinder head. The original head comes with the bike. It also has a new carburettor and an electronic magneto. 'AKP 237' also has an early foot change conversion (you have to keep your foot on the gear lever until the clutch is fully engaged). Recommissioning will be required before further use. (The radiator was drained before the machine was placed in storage.) Offered with rebuild invoices and a 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 411
1984 Ducati 864cc Mike Hailwood ReplicaRegistration no. A175 WHKFrame no. DM900R*906006Engine no. 908815 DM860A landmark model that kept Ducati afloat during the 1980s, the Hailwood Replica owes its existence to Mike's legendary Isle of Man TT comeback victory in the 1978 Production Race riding an ex-works NCR bike entered and prepared by Manchester-based Ducati dealer, Sports Motor Cycles. Out of top-flight bike racing for seven years and away from the Island for eleven, Mike took on and beat the might of the Honda works team to win the Formula 1 TT at record speed. Ducati lost little time in capitalising on this outstanding success, launching the road-going Mike Hailwood Replica the following year. Previously resident in Switzerland and UK registered in April 2015, this Mike Hailwood Replica was purchased that same year from respected UK dealers Made in Italy Motorcycles (its restorers) and since then has formed part of a small private collection of important Italian motorcycles. Fitted with a top-half fairing only, rather than the standard race-style item, the machine has covered only some 400 miles since purchase and currently displays a total of 33,919 kilometres (approximately 21,000 miles) on the odometer. Last MoT'd until March 2016, the Ducati last ran approximately two years ago and will require recommissioning before further use. The machine is offered with the 2015 purchase receipt; a V5C document; the expired MoT; and a copy of its old Swiss Carte Grise. 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 416
1994 Ducati Monster 900Registration no. L50 DUCFrame no. ZDM900M*001629*Engine no. ZDM904A2C*014195*•Early example very likely from 1993 build, the first year of production.•Extraordinarily original UK bike showing 21479 miles•The origins of Ducati and Italy's best selling motorcycleThe Monster made designer Miguel Angel Galluzzi's name, and Ducati what they are today. When first launched Ducati thought they might sell 1,500 Monsters a year but was so cash strapped that production was delayed because they couldn't pay for petrol tanks or brakes.When the Castiglioni family took over Ducati, it was initially simply as an engine supplier for their Cagiva models. Next came a range of unashamedly upmarket motorcycles, but the 8-valve twins were too expensive to sell in any number, and the sports-touring Paso 750/906 was an even bigger disappointment.Cagiva fell back on building versions of the enlarged Pantah motor to sell on the reflected glory of the 8-valve Superbike range. After a shaky start and a restyle in 1991 by Galluzzi these bikes revived the 750 and 900SS names. At last Ducati had a big seller and Galluzzi was offered a full time job.Galluzzi began his career with Honda, tasked with spotting new trends. One craze he picked up on seemed universal: that if a sportsbike was crashed owners usually just took the fairing off, fitted flat handlebars and painted it in a less garish manner than the original. When Galluzzi joined the Castiglionis this was the idea foremost in his thoughts, and he was soon pestering them with sketches of what would become the Monster. The M900 made it to production without much adulteration; the silencers were bigger than Galluzzi would have liked, and the 8-valve engine was ruled out because was nowhere for a big enough battery to run fuel injection. But the 900SS derived motor meant the Monster was – for a Ducati – good value for money and versatile, offering the top notch 888 chassis in a package that could be ridden every day.This was a revolution in motorcycling. Ducati sold more than 1,500 M900s in Italy alone during 1993, starving their traditional overseas fan bases. So Ducati brought forward the 1994 production run into late 1993, explaining why there are only tiny differences between the model years: the most obvious is that the rocker arm on the swingarm was originally painted yellow like the donor 888s' on early '93 bikes, and thereafter a bronze colour to match the frame.The M900 Monster offered here, although UK registered in 1994, has a frame number 900M*001629 (the first would be 000001) suggesting a first year of production (1993) example when 4,424 M900s were built, many to 1994 specification. The rocker arm on the aluminium alloy swingarm is also painted yellow as on early '93 bikes. Unlike many Monsters of the era it retains the original silencers and seat cowl, and is believed to be entirely original. A remarkable example of the motorcycle that set Ducati on the road to its current success. Supplied with 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 313
1969 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. T120R GC 21491Engine no. GC 21491 T120RAs the 1960s dawned, Triumph's larger twin-cylinder models remained recognisably similar to the first Speed Twin of 1938. Unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of the 350 and 500 twins though, and that innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. The café racer's favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued in this new form as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster, arriving at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. By this time the frame had been sorted and 12-volt electrics standardised, but welcome improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals, independently adjustable ignition points, Amal Concentric carburettors, and a long overdue twin-leading-shoe front brake. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the 'oil-in-frame' models in November 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group. Belonging to the last Bonneville generation built before BSA-Triumph switched to the Umberslade Hall-designed oil-in-frame range, this example was imported from the USA and still carries its Virginia licence plates. No history is known but the Bonnie appears in nice original condition. The vendor has checked the machine mechanically but left it untouched cosmetically. Recommissioning is advised before further use. Accompanying paperwork consists of a VMCC dating letter and HMR&C correspondence.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 513
1928 Rex-Acme 347cc TT8Registration no. RU 6540Frame no. 40329Engine no. GPB 224• One of the rarest of Rex Acmes• Believed around 50 survive Rex-Acme was a small manufacturer, based in Coventry and formed in 1921 after the amalgamation of the Rex and Acme brands. It dissolved in 1933. During the 1920s, the firm soon enjoyed competition success, with star rider Wal Handley to the fore; Handley won three TTs on Rex-Acmes, among many other successes. After building a range of fairly standard-practice models with open-diamond frames, for 1928 Rex-Acme announced the TT8, featuring an unusual full cradle frame with two tubes going over the top of the petrol tank and a curved front downtube, bringing the engine (generally a Blackburne, with outside flywheel) forward towards the front wheel. The Burman gearbox is supported from underneath, rather than being top-hung like most contemporaries. The intricate frame (featuring something like 58 joins) was apparently designed by Wal Handley, who became a director at Rex-Acme in his 20s. Forks and brakes are Webb. Carburettor is currently an Amal Type 6, but the correct Amac TT is offered with the machine.Numbers built must have been minimal and there's just a small handful of TT8s in existence – one or two (possibly in the same ownership) in Australasia; one complete bike with a later four-speed gearbox and various other modifications/updates and which was previously owned by film star Ewan McGregor which now resides in Oxfordshire; another in mainland Europe (with a MAG engine); one in bits in the Midlands... And that would seem to be about it. Teenager Harry Meagen won the 1928 Amateur TT on a Rex-Acme, most likely a TT8, although it may have used a Swiss MAG engine – with who Handley was involved; Meagen's bike was seemingly a 'works' effort, despite the Amateur rules... – but with this type of chassis. Meagen and the Rex-Acme (though this one a JAP-powered version, in the same chassis) would've won again in 1929, but were disqualified for 'outside assistance' having pushed in to win by 12 seconds; he'd earlier been helped by spectators. In 1928, RU 6540 was bought new by Harry Vickers, a woodworker who lived in Bournemouth, and whose brother had a Blackburne-powered Cotton. There's a picture of Harry on the Rex-Acme outside his house (103 Markham Road, Winton, Bournemouth, then Dorset, now Hampshire); the TT8 was registered on 28th January. Harry had the TT8 for some time – there's a copy of a 1936 insurance certificate, passed on by Harry's son, David, who reckoned he remembered the Rex-Acme as a little boy. David said he could remember it being in the family sawmill, covered in sawdust, probably around the time of the Second World War. It all becomes a little vague in the 1950s after Harry seemingly parted with it – David remembered going to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu but he couldn't recall whether to see this bike, or just for his dad to show him a Rex-Acme. It's also been suggested in a note in the files (of which there are plenty, including lots of correspondence) the bike spent time on the Isle of Man, but again, unverified. In the 1970s and early 80s, RU 6540 re-emerged and passed through a few owners, including well-known collector and enthusiast Paul Ingham, Pat Clarke in Hertfordshire, Mick Cox in Potters Bar and David Flake in Faringdon, Oxford, quite probably largely unrestored but in use (there's a picture of it at Banbury in the early 80s, as well as at Paul's), before finding its way to Swindon's Pete Sole, who paid £2000 for it in 1988. Pete restored it, after which it became a regular on the show circuit, winning trophies at lots of the big shows and featuring in various magazines. Marque specialist Eddie Collin visited Pete to inspect the bike when it was in bits. This bike has 'Rex-Acme' cast into the mag chain cover which the other TT8s extant don't seem to feature; it also has 'TT8' stamped on things like the primary chainguard bracket. In Pete's ownership, it was featured in various magazines (The Classic MotorCycle, August 1990, when the current custodian first saw it; British Bike magazine, November 1993, and Old Bike Mart, 1998), had at least one trip to the Isle of Man and undertook several Banbury Runs. There are lots (two folders) of magazines, correspondence and photographs, which will come with the machine. After Pete Sole received a terminal cancer diagnosis, it passed into present ownership in 2009. In 2010, it suffered a serious engine failure, which resulted in a comprehensive rebuild by BSA Gold Star specialist Dave Flintoft, which is fully documented (copy on file). Since then, the bike has taken part in the gruelling Irish National rally several times, as well as Banbury Runs, Festival of 1000 Bikes, the Kop Hill Climb and lots of other events. It has won many trophies and prizes over the years, wherever it has appeared. After the petrol tank was damaged by ethanol, it was repainted by Clive White at Rapier Paintwork. The Rex went into storage at the start of the pandemic, and though it has been started a couple of times, it's not been used since 2019. In Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth's comprehensive book The British Motorcycle Directory it states: 'Handley won the Lightweight TT in 1927 and, for 1928, the 348ccc Model TT8 was offered with a duplex cradle frame and specially tuned Blackburne engine based directly on the Handley racing machines.' In his biography of Wal Handley, None More Brave, John Handley, as well as publishing a rare, catalogue picture of a TT8 writes, quoting the maker, of the model '[being] produced under the personal supervision of our Mr W L Handley.' In a road test (actually of a MAG-powered example) in the May 16, 1928, edition of The Motor Cycle (copy on file) there's a line which says '...the 1928 TT Sports model...has been completely redesigned under the personal supervision of Wal Handley in light of his experience in the Isle of Man and elsewhere.' Rex-Acmes were only made for just over 10 years. Marque expert Eddie Collin (who wrote a self-published book on the machines; copy included) reckoned 'around 50' survived, though the number may be higher. But the TT8 is arguably the rarest (and perhaps the prettiest) of all Rex-Acme models, so this represents a potentially one-off opportunity to acquire a stunning vintage motorcycle. 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 409
1985 Kawasaki GPz750 TurboRegistration no. B272 FPUFrame no. JKAZXDE17FB502877Engine no. ZX750EE-007290Spurred on by publicity surrounding Honda's CX500 Turbo, the rest of Japan's 'Big Four' lost no time in jumping on the forced induction bandwagon. By far the most successful offering came from Kawasaki who, by bolting a turbocharger to their existing GPz750, created one of the 1980s' most exciting sports motorcycles. By placing the turbo close to the exhaust ports Kawasaki ensured that throttle lag was minimised, while substituting electronic fuel injection for the original carburettors enabled combustion to be finely controlled. The result was 100-plus horsepower at the rear wheel and a top speed of around 140mph. A subtly strengthened frame and swinging arm helped enthusiastic owners keep the Turbo shiny side up. Currently displaying a total of 19,817 miles on the odometer, this original example of arguably the most successful of the turbocharged motorcycles that came out of Japan in the 1980s was imported into the UK in 2015, since when it has formed part of a private collection. The vendor advises us that the Kawasaki is in excellent condition having been restored in 2015, including refurbishment of the fuel injection system. Offered with a V5C document. Keys present. A rare opportunity to obtain a desirable Japanese classic that can only become increasingly collectible.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 340
1930 Scott 596cc Flying SquirrelRegistration no. SV 5835Frame no. 3571MEngine no. FY166AIntroduced in 1925, Scott's Flying Squirrel sports model came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive in the range. Subsequent improvements included the duplex frame and bigger brakes first seen on the works bikes in 1926, and the magneto-platform Pilgrim pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. The Flying Squirrel took on a touring role in the 1930s, being further up-dated with detachable cylinder head, Brampton forks, and a foot-change gearbox. This Vintage-era Flying Squirrel was among some 20-plus machines shipped to the UK from South Africa many years ago and stored in Long Eaton by John Salisbury for sale on behalf of the South African owner. Our vendor met the latter at the Irish Rally and arranged to buy the Scott, which was UK registered on 18th January 1996. Its South African history is not known. The engine, 'FY166A', is from a 1927 Super Squirrel.Since acquisition the Scott has been ridden on several Banbury Runs and the Bob Foster Run. However, 'SC 5835' has not been used for at least 4-5 years and will require recommissioning before further use. Prior to being laid up, the Scott was regularly maintained by the enthusiast owner and is only being sold due to his advancing years. Close inspection is highly recommended. Offered with instruction manuals, a history file, and a small quantity of spares.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 520
1938 Rudge 499cc UlsterRegistration no. FGU 567Frame no. 61244Engine no. S4914•Original registration and matching numbers•An older restorationThe full potential of Rudge's four-valves-per-cylinder design was slow to emerge, but in 1928 Graham Walker's works '500' became the first motorcycle to win a road race - the Ulster Grand Prix - at an average speed in excess of 80mph, a feat which led to the introduction of the legendary 'Ulster Grand Prix' sports model, or 'Ulster' for short. Early engines deployed parallel valves in a pent-roof combustion chamber, but then in 1930 a trio of 350s appeared at the Isle of Man with radially disposed valves. This new arrangement emphatically demonstrated its superiority when the Rudge team of Tyrell Smith, Ernie Nott and Graham Walker finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Junior TT. Nott, Walker, Smith and Wal Handley were entered in the Senior race, Handley finishing 1st at a record speed of 74.24mph with Walker 2nd, Smith 6th and Nott 7th, winning for Rudge the coveted Team Prize. Not surprisingly, the Rudge Ulster was the machine to own in 1930. First registered on 19th October 1938, this 'older restoration' has numbers matching those recorded in the (copy) old-style buff logbook (issued 1948) and the V5C, and the machine is an Ulster according to the Register. As well as the aforementioned copy logbook, the machine comes with old and current V5C documents; numerous old MoTs, tax discs, etc; and original period marque-related literature: parts list; owner's manual; operator's manual; Rudge Book of the Road, Bryan Reynold's book of Rudge; and a Pitman's service book.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 498
1955 Ariel 350cc Red HunterRegistration no. OGG 107Frame no. DU6110Engine no. PB 1982 (see text)By 1930, Ariel's Val Page-designed singles had gained a rear-mounted magneto and their distinctive timing cover, and this basic engine design would last well into the post-war era. The sports versions were designated 'Red Hunter' and under Page's successor Edward Turner developed into fast and stylish machines. In 1946 the Hunters became the first models to feature Ariel's new telescopic front fork, and the following year could be ordered with optional Anstey Link plunger rear suspension. A new duplex loop frame with swinging-arm rear suspension was adopted for 1954, the 500cc VH gaining an alloy 'head at the same time. Full-width alloy hubs were adopted across the range in 1956, and the Red Hunters continued in this form until production ceased in 1959. The current vendor purchased this Red Hunter in October 1983 and has used it for touring in the UK and France. Last ridden circa two years ago, the Ariel has been kept dry stored in the garage under sheet and is only being sold due to John's advancing age and a recent hip operation. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; a lubrication chart; various invoices; and a quantity of expired tax discs. It should be noted that the registration documents record the engine number as 'LB2144' (actually 'PB 1982').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 470
The ex-Jim Redman MBE, works 1963 Honda 247cc CR72 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. CR72-310138Engine no. CR72-310191•Known ownership history•Present ownership since 1971•Restored condition•Also ridden by Jim Redman at modern classic eventsRaced in period by multiple World Championship winner Jim Redman, this machine represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for serious collectors to acquire a genuine, ex-works, 1960s Grand Prix Honda possessing impeccable provenance. 'Also-rans' in the late 1950s, Japanese manufacturers came to dominate Grand Prix racing's 1960s 'Golden Age' and none more so than Honda, whose jewel-like, small-capacity lightweights represented the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering in their day. Built for and run by the works team, with only occasional loans to selected privateers, these hand-crafted masterpieces are extremely rare in private hands and only infrequently offered for sale. In addition to the works-only exotica, Honda offered a range of purpose-built, over-the-counter racers for privateers, the most successful being the 125cc CR93 and 50cc CR110. For the 250cc category they offered the CR72. This was based on the CB72 sports roadster but boasted twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and a six-speed gearbox. Maximum power output was 41bhp at 12,500rpm. There was also a 305cc CR77 version for the '350' class, based on the road-going CB77. Writing in his book Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles, the late Mick Walker says: 'However, even though several pre-production models were raced by various riders, including Tommy Robb (who debuted the 305 in the West German Grand Prix at Hockenheim), Luigi Taveri, Bruce Beale, Ralph Bryans and Bill Smith, they were never officially offered for sale to the general public in the UK.'Three of the new CR72s were ridden at the 1963 Isle of Man TT by works riders Kunimitsu Takahashi, Luigi Taveri and Bill Smith, the latter going on to finish 3rd in the race while his two team-mates retired. Mick Walker again: 'However, development continued throughout 1963, with a number of excellent results being obtained both in Grand Prix and short-circuit meetings. Everyone fully expected, after what was generally accepted as an outstanding year with their 250 and 305 twin-cylinder prototypes, that Honda would offer them for sale in 1964. This was not to be the case however, and in January 1964 the company announced that it had decided not to produce any more of the twins that year.' Honda then stopped allowing its works riders use the CR72/77 at non-championship meetings and they all but disappeared from view, although British rider Dave Simmonds did manage to obtain a CR77 from Japan. Before then Jim Redman had been one of the works riders to race the CRs. British by birth, Jim Redman emigrated to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in his teens. He started motorcycle racing on a Triumph twin before going on to win the South African Championship on an AJS 7R and setting sail for Europe. His big break came in 1960 when he stood in for injured Honda works rider Tom Phillis and was offered a contract for the following season. By the time he retired from racing at the end of 1966, Jim had amassed no fewer than 45 Grand Prix victories and six World Championships for Honda: two in the 250cc class and four in the 350cc category. In a signed letter on file Jim states that he raced the machine offered here, frame number 'CR72-310138', in the 1960s along with (fellow countryman) Bruce Beale and for the Rhodesian/South African season. The machine was also ridden at Imatra in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014, and at Assen in 2010. Jim signed the tank during the 2008 Imatra event (photograph on file). Our vendor purchased the ex-Redman Honda in 1971 from Finnish rider Pertti Leinonen, scorer of three World Championship points in the 125cc Category in 1969 (see certificate of ownership change in file). Peritti had bought the machine from German Willi Stein in 1968 (see letter on file). The current vendor has restored the machine over approximately a 30-year period. He has now decided to sell it due to advancing age (he is 81 years old). Since the restoration's completing the Honda has been used by Jim Redman in classic events between 2008 and 2014: four times at Imatra and once at Assen, and is said by both Jim and the vendor to be in good working condition. The crankshaft and gearbox have been restored with new parts, all sourced with help from Honda. Apart from Jim riding it in various classic events, the Honda has had very little use since the restoration and was last ridden in 2018 at Pyynikki, Finland, a circuit at which Jim had won the 125cc World Championship race in 1962. The number on the fairing previously was '28' (the vendor's competitor number) but he has since changed this to '1' for Jim. (There is only one fairing.)Accompanying documents include the letter of confirmation from Jim Redman; letter from Pertti Leinonen; letter from Willi Stein; and copies/scans of letters from the current vendor to various parts suppliers. A DVD and copy of Jim's autobiography, given personally by him, are included in the sale. Jim has kindly offered to speak to anyone in advance of the sale and the successful purchaser about the Honda and its history.Footnotes:Please note that if this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price to clear customs. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcycle Administrator.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * 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 308
1952 Triumph 498cc T100 TigerRegistration no. Unregistered (see text)Frame no. 30542Engine no. T100 9109523Although Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin caused a sensation when it appeared at the 1937 Motorcycle Show, few of its admirers can have guessed how influential the design would prove to be. Performance was exemplary for a road-going 500, around 85mph being attainable by the Speed Twin while the Tiger 100 sports version was even faster. The latter's performance was boosted by the use of high-compression forged pistons and polished ports and internals, the result being a machine that could touch 100mph in road trim and exceed it with the silencer end-caps removed. When production resumed in 1946, the T100 reappeared with telescopic forks in place of the original girders, and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war version's magdyno. Looking somewhat like a tribute to the famous 'Jump Bike' ridden by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, this Triumph was last taxed for the road in June 1993. The current vendor purchased the machine at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2019 (Lot 285), since when it has been stored. It should be noted that the displayed registration 'UMH 429' does not match the frame number in the logbook, and that therefore this motorcycle is offered unregistered without a valid registration document. Accompanying paperwork consists of a (copy) old V5, a dating certificate, and DVLA correspondence. Sold strictly as viewed.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 408
1993 BMW 980cc K1 'Black Edition'Registration no. K100 ABMFrame no. 6377744Engine no. 24912066Launched in 1989, the futuristically styled K1 represented BMW's bold attempt to create a hyper-sports flagship model using its K-Series 980cc four-cylinder engine, up-rated with a 16-valve cylinder head and Bosch electronic fuel injection. Despite BMW's self-imposed horsepower ceiling of 100bhp, Bike magazine's test K1 recorded a maximum of 107.9bhp on Motad's dynamometer, which was sufficient to propel the aerodynamically efficient 'Brick' to a top speed of around 150mph. Arguably more important than the headline speed figures was the manner in which this performance was delivered, Bike's tester Phil West being highly impressed by the way in which the wind-tunnel developed fairing made 120mph seem like 60, and at a mere 7,500 revs too. Produced for only four years, the K1 is already one of the more collectible of post-war BMWs, as well as remaining a thoroughly capable sports-tourer. Finished in black rather than the model's typical red/yellow colour scheme, this K1 has covered 36,189 miles from new and is described by the vendor as a credit to its previous owners and in full running order. Last run in March 2023, this rare and beautiful BMW comes complete with its original tool roll, old service sheets, old MoT certificates, the original service book, and the owner's handbook. Offered with a V5C. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 476
1939 Vincent-HRD 498cc Series-A CometRegistration no. EUR 109Frame no. D1705 Engine no. C967Rear Frame Number. D1705•Full matching numbers: registration, engine, upper and rear frames, gearbox, oil pump•Present ownership for over 50 years•Original and unrestored•For preservation The Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip Vincent acquired the name and assets of the recently liquidated HRD Company. ('HRD' stood for Howard Raymond Davies, the Isle of Man TT winner who had founded the firm in 1924). Vincent moved production from Wolverhampton to Stevenage and set about putting his motorcycle design ideas into practice, commencing with an innovative sprung frame that would remain a feature of Vincent motorcycles until production ceased in 1955.Like Davies before him, Vincent relied on proprietary engines until increasing dissatisfaction with suppliers led to the creation of Vincent's own in 1934. An overhead-valve, 500cc single, this all-new power unit was designed jointly by PCV and his Chief Engineer Phil Irving. Messrs Vincent and Irving brought fresh thinking to the design of what would become known as the Series-A motor, opting for a relatively short stroke of 90mm coupled to an 84mm bore; a high-set camshaft and two guides for each valve with the rocker arm engaging between them; the sum of all these features resulting in a compact engine with considerable scope for tuning. The names 'Comet' and 'Meteor' were chosen for the sports and touring versions respectively of the stylish new Vincent-HRD, which had not even been started, let alone ridden, when it was first exhibited at the 1934 Motor Cycle Show at Olympia. Fortunately, during the Show a tester achieved a speed of 90mph on a Comet, a highly respectable figure for a 500cc sports roadster and one that fully justified Philip Vincent's prior performance claims. In the 1935 Isle of Man Senior TT, the new Vincent-HRDs finished in 7th, 9th and 12th places, demonstrating that they possessed reliability as well as speed. Sales increased steadily, but the Vincent was an expensive product and ownership remained the privilege of a wealthy few. Production of all Series-A Vincent-HRDs ceased on the outbreak of WW2, and today the pre-war Comet and Meteor – the machines that effectively kick-started the Vincent legend – are highly prized by discerning collectors.This wonderfully preserved Vincent-HRD Comet comes with an old-style buff logbook issued in 1945 recording three owners. Last of the three listed, the current vendor purchased the Comet from the second listed (Richard Halfpenny, a friend of his) in 1970 but did not register it until 1971. The vendor was on a Vintage rally in Littlehampton and stopped halfway to drop in on Richard and strike a deal to buy two Vincent-HRDs (this one and another 'for spares') for all of £60!Showing circa 20,000 miles on the odometer when purchased, the Comet was in the 'oily rag' condition it is presented today; the vendor simply had to clean the carburettor, fuel taps and ignition points, etc to get it back on the road. A rocker broke some years ago and was replaced, but apart from that it has never let its owner down. The Vincent has been ridden on various events and rallies including some 600-or-so trouble-free miles in Hungary while visiting friends. It has also been ridden around Mallory Park on various occasions and used as occasional day-to-day transport over the years, but the owner preferred to put miles on his trusty 1920s Sunbeam. The current odometer reading is a believed genuine (but unwarranted) 22,425 milesThe vendor advises us that the machine is mostly original and unrestored, except for a BSA silencer and Lucas dynamo. All fittings are correct whereas on many bikes the square-headed bolts have been lost and replaced with more modern types. The Vincent Owners Club kindly confirm that this matching numbers example (a 'full set' including gearbox and oil pump) was manufactured on the 26th of June 1939 and the works order form lists the customer as 'Bodington', although it is not known whether this was a dealer or specific end-customer. And commented: 'What a great bike to find with its patina and more interestingly it has a lot of original features on it, some of which usually over the years get replaced or just lost'.Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents: an HPI check printout; the aforementioned old-style logbook; and two instruction books. A unique opportunity to acquire an incredibly original example!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 527
1928 Rudge-Whitworth 500 SpecialRegistration no. WK4905Frame no. 30212Engine no. 51145Formed by the acquisition in 1894 of the Rudge Cycle Company Ltd by the Pugh family's Whitworth Cycle Company, Rudge-Whitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its pioneering use of four-valve cylinder heads. Rudge-Whitworth's first four-valve production motorcycle made its public debut at the Olympia Show in 1923, and the company persevered with the layout until manufacture ceased at the outbreak of WW2. The motorcycling public's response to this new four-valve, four-speed model was enthusiastic and by the end of 1924 twice as many machines had been produced as in 1923. The full potential of Rudge's four-valves-per-cylinder design was slow to emerge but in 1928 Graham Walker's works '500' became the first motorcycle to win a road race - the Ulster Grand Prix - at an average speed in excess of 80mph, a feat which led to the introduction of the legendary 'Ulster' sports model. This Vintage-era Special was purchased in May 2022 with the intention to re-commission it, although nothing has been done and it has not been ridden by the current owner. Last started in March 2022, the Rudge is believed to be in original condition, including the tank paintwork, and will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use. In 1928 'WK 4905' featured in an article in The Motor Cycle (copy included) and the history file also contains a current V5C and various bills/receipts.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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