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Longines; Hydro Conquest Sports 300M divers wristwatch, stainless steel strap, automatic movement with date aperture to white dial, black bevel, serviced as new in original box. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

British Field Sports Society, a map of the fox and stag hounds packs in The United Kingdom, 1981-1982, 75 cm x 50 cm.

British Sports and Sportsman a leather bound limited edition book No. 441/1000, this volume covering Big Game Hunting & Angling, compiled and edited by The Sportsman 1914, standing 39 cm high.

British Sports and Sportsman a leather bound limited edition book, No 555/1000, this volume covering Shooting and Deer Stalking, compiled and edited by The Sportsman 1913. Height 39 cm.

A Wychwood Rogue-X lure rod, in two sections, 7', together with a Crane Sports rod bag, landing net, various reels, priests, tackle bag etc.

A Wilco Sports T-Loc salmon landing net. Width 60 cm.

A 1950's Style Metal Super Sports Pedal Car in Pink (100cm approx)

A holdall with 2 military telephones and a morse code radio with 2 boxes of mixed military and sports clothing 

A collection of cigarette cards and albums, including Wills Cigarette cards, featuring sports people, animals, aircraft and other subjects and a group of early 20th century albums

Twenty eight postcards, Croydon related including seventeen RP's, Larchfield Sanatorium, Caterham, Stafford Road Caterham, cricket teams, council offices, The Slopes Caterham, School of Domestic Economy, school sports teams, scouts etc., together with a signed photograph of Caterham School cricket team, 1930's

Thirty postcards, Croydon related including twenty RP's, The Hangers, White Hill, Caterham, The Tower Caterham, other views of and from White Hill, view from War Coppice, White Knobs sports ground and woodlands, the lounge etc.

A Scalextric Rally Sports set used

A 23k gold limited edition 1996/sports time album cover sealed in a sealed plastic slab case.

A RED LEATHER ELECTRIC SPORTS MASSAGE TABLE, that's suitable for Therapy, physio and osteopathy, along with matching saddle stool on casters and a chrome adjustable lamp (3) (condition - broken lever to foot adjustment, leather in good condition) (table PAT tested as passed and working)

SIX BOXES AND LOOSE DVDS, LPS, HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT, ETC, the LPs include Blondie, Olivia Newton John, Frank Sinatra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, musicals and operettas, (Lists of records available on request), a boxed Le Creuset cork remover, a cased Brother P-touch labelling machine, a boxed John Lewis lever arm corkscrew, two golfing umbrellas, a hockey stick, a squash racquet, two wooden Dunlop tennis racquets, an artist's folding wooden easel, a small quantity of bunting and the DVDs include TV shows, children's films, etc (6 boxes and loose)

Danbury Mint - Three boxed Danbury mint diecast 1:24 scale vehicles. Lot includes a 1956 Ford Thunderbird; 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30; with 1935 Chevrolet Standard Sports Roadster. Models appear to show signs of display with all three suffering from broken or missing parts such as windscreen, doors mirrors and similar. Two come with instructions. Models are bright and lot would be useful for restoration or spares. Internal boxes appear Excellent, with Good overall outer boxes with general wear. Models unchecked for completeness. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee)

1912 FA CUP FINAL BARNSLEY V WEST BROMWICH ALBION PICTURES Austrian sports magazine which covers the 1912 FA Cup final and various other match's / sports Ex bound volume with some splitting to spine

A collection of Boxed Model Cars to include Burago 1/24 sports cars, Matchbox John Deere tractor trailer, Maisto Honda Motorbike etc

Box of Joma Sportswear sports shirts: plus 1 sports coat.

Niobmünzen Kollektion "Olympische Spiele Peking 2008", 5 x Ruanda 500 Francs .999 Niob in st. Verschiedene Sportmotive, je ca. 15,55 g. Dazu weitere Schatulle mit 5 Motivproben in Aluminium zum gleichen Anlass. | Niobium coin collection "Beijing Olympic Games 2008", 5 x Rwanda 500 Francs .999 Niobium in BU. Various sports motifs, each approx. 15.55 g. In addition, another casket with 5 motif samples in aluminum for the same occasion.

Original vintage travel poster for a German spa town Bad Reichenhall - Predigtstuhlbahn 1614m and Berghotel Predigtschil a magnificent winter sports area in a snow-sure location with lots of sun and wonderful skiing. Ski lift. The valley station is at the southern end of Bad Reichenhall. 4 minutes from Bad Reichenhall Kirchberg train station, Only 6 km from the Reichsautobahn and the German Alpine Road, 16 km from Salzburg and Berchtesgaden. Driving time 8 minutes. Altitude difference 1150 m. Departure times: In winter every hour on the hour from 9 am to 7 pm. In summer every half hour from 8 am to 9 pm. The poster features a stunning view of the cable car and the snowy mountain peaks. Good condition, tears, creasing, minor staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 60x42, year of printing: 1930s.

Original vintage sport poster in German for the 17th International ADAC Eifelrennen Championship Race for Cars and Motorbikes on 23 May 1954 at Nurburgring in the Eifel mountain region in Germany, organised by the ADAC Automobile Club. Small double sided poster featuring a dynamic image of a speeding motorbike numbered 12 racing by in the foreground with a red sports car numbered 2 racing in the background, the text above and below in stylised yellow, red and black letters; the full information text is given on the other side, including ticket prices. Artwork by van Husen Koln. The ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) is a German motor/automobile club, founded in 1903. Printed by Bastian, Winningen. Very good condition, small tears on margins. Country: Germany, year: 1954, designer: Van Husen, size(cm): 20.5x14.5.

Original vintage Mercedes Benz poster published to celebrate the wins of its drivers during the 1955 season - Auch Sportwagen-Weltmeisterschaft gewonnen Triumphaler Abschluss der Rennsaison Sieg der Mercedes-Benz-Rennsportwagen auf der Targa Florio 1955 / Sports car world championship also won Triumphant conclusion of the racing season - featuring a dynamic design depicting a black and white image of a Mercedes Benz 300SLR sports car speeding below the Mercedes logo in blue and the bold text with flags forming part of the Mercedes Benz name in the background, the list of winners on the side - 1. Stirling Moss / Peter Collins 2. Weltmeister J.M. Fangio / Karl Kling 4. J.D. Titterington / John Fitch. The Mercedes Benz 300SLR was the winning car of the 1955 tournament driven by the notable British racing drivers Stirling Moss (1929-2020) and Peter Collins (1931-1958) with the Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911-1995) and Italian Karl Kling (1910-2003) in second place. The 1955 Targa Florio open road endurance automobile race in the Sicily mountains Italy was held on 16 October 1955. Good condition, minor creasing, tear on bottom edge. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 30x21, year of printing: 1955.

Original vintage travel poster for Canada, featuring a photograph of holidaymakers skiing down the slope, with a Canadian maple leaf flag below. Printed in Canada by Canadian Government Travel Bureau, Ottawa. The surroundings around Ottawa are a popular location for winter sports, with skiing, snowboarding, tubing, various ski resorts Sommet Edelweiss, Calabogie peaks, Mont Cascades, Mont Tremblant, Mont Ste Marie, Mount Pakenham. Fair condition, tears, folds, creasing, paper losses. Country of issue: Canada, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 86x56, year of printing: 1970s.

Original vintage advertising poster Your Sport Next published by British Field Sports Society rallying against the ban on fox hunting in the UK. The poster shows houses of Parliament in London with the William Price's quote. Very good condition, folded, small creases on margins. Country: UK. Year: 1967. Designer: Unknown. Size (cm): 51 x 38.

A selection of sports clothing and other one with new tags

An interesting selection of ABC and Sopwith ephemeracomprising two catalogues for motorcycles and related engines (both annotated 'last office copy'), covering the Touring and T.T. Models together with sidecars; two ABC motor car catalogues for 1922 and 1926, covering the 12-H.P. Light Car, 12. H.P. Standard Model, 11-27 H.P. Light Car and 12-40 H.P. Super Sports (both annotated 'last office copy'); together with a good quantity of period and reprint photographs, and glass plate slides detailing ABC motorcycle, motor car and aeronautical manufacture, close inspection of the lot is highly recommended, it is thought the aforementioned items may have originated from the ABC manufacturing operation. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate c.1966 AJS 646cc Model 31CSR ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. 31CSR X 10633The last of the major British motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, Associated Motor Cycles did not announce its own until the Earls Court Motorcycle Show of 1948, and even then production was for export only. Progressively developed, the 500cc motor underwent a number of capacity increases, finally arriving at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. The new range-topping sports models were typed 'CSR', a designation AMC had first used on the superseded 600s. Well-finished, stylish and deservedly popular despite lacking the performance image of certain rivals, the AMC twins were much missed after their demise in 1966. There are no documents with this dismantled 31CSR, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Nothing is known of its history. 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

1949 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel ProjectRegistration no. MLG 464Frame no. 2244Engine no. PY2977Introduced 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.This Flying Squirrel was built from mainly 1930s parts and first registered in 1949. The accompanying original logbook lists only six owners including the vendor, who acquired the Scott in November 1968. The logbook notes a change of engine from 'FZ1425' (498cc) to the current 'PY2977' (596cc Power Plus) in May 1950, although the engine capacity remains uncorrected (likewise in the accompanying old-style V5). Running when stored in the mid-1980s, the machine is offered for restoration and 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1947 Douglas 348cc T35 SportsRegistration no. XVS 818Frame no. T35/S/4935/SSEngine no. T35/S 4935SDouglas commenced post-war production in 1947 with, naturally enough, a flat twin, though unlike the vast majority of previous models the T35 mounted its engine across the frame. The engine/gearbox was of unitary construction, while the frame displayed even greater innovation with its swinging-arm torsion-bar rear suspension and Radiadraulic leading-link front fork. Its advanced running gear endowed the Douglas with excellent handling and steering characteristics, while the willing engine could propel the 'Duggie' at up to 70mph and return 60-plus miles per gallon. Acquired by the vendor (a Douglas OC member) in March 2000, this rare and sought-after post-war Douglas is presented in 'oil rag' condition but will need re-commissioning following a period of inactivity (the engine turns over with compression). The machine is offered with old/current V5C documents. Offered without keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Laverda 750SF1 ProjectRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. LAV.750F*9638*Engine no. 750*7501*Laverda's 750GT (touring) and 750S (sports) models spawned the 750SF late in 1970. 'SF' stood for Super Freni (super brakes), marking a switch from Grimeca stoppers to Laverda's own superior drum brakes. Introduced simultaneously was the 750SFC, a thinly disguised racer that soon came to dominate the endurance races of the day. In 1971 the 750SF was upgraded with Nippon-Denso instruments (replacing the original Smiths) and the following year gained a new cylinder head, larger (36mm) carburettors, Lucas switch-gear and a different exhaust system, becoming the SF1. This Laverda 750SF was imported from Holland in the 1990s by the vendor as a restoration project. The machine has been stored until recently and is now offered for sale with a large quantity of parts to aid completion. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the completeness or otherwise of this motorcycle prior to bidding. The machine comes with old Netherlands registration papers and is 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

Property of a deceased's estate 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 1100MRegistration no. H93 JBHFrame no. GV73B106890NEngine no. V711-106907Suzuki rewrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R 750 on an unsuspecting world back in 1985. Lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1,000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow. When the 1,100cc version arrived for 1986 it similarly eclipsed every other big-bore sports bike. 'The acceleration is awesome – like being charged in the back by a rugby scrum,' enthused Bike magazine's tester.This lovely GSX-R has had only one owner from new and is in wonderfully original condition, the only blemish being 'topple-over' damage to the fairing. Purchased from Neil Young Motorcycles of Northampton (invoice on file), the machine has covered only some 10,000 miles from new and comes with an almost complete run of MoTs (1995-2017). Additional paperwork consists of sundry bills and 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

Property of the late Alan Windsor 1967 Norton Dominator 650SSRegistration no. NOP 328FFrame no. 18 123069Engine no. 18SS/123069/PNorton launched its first 650cc twin, the US-market Manxman, in 1960. Available in Europe the following year, the Dominator 650 was built in standard, De Luxe and SS variants, all of which featured a new cylinder head with downdraft inlet ports. With 49bhp on tap, plentiful low-down torque and exemplary handling courtesy of its race-proven Featherbed frame, the 650SS was one of the outstanding sports motorcycles of the 1960s, being more than a match for Triumph's Bonneville in terms of all-round performance. Indeed, in February 1962 Motor Cycling achieved a best one-way speed of 119.5mph at MIRA with a 650SS, more than 10mph up on that of the Bonneville tested the previous summer. This Norton 650SS was advertised in Classic Bike magazine's August 2001 edition but not registered to Alan Windsor until 25th August 2004. Believed to be an older restoration, the machine was last taxed in 2013 and last MoT'd in 2015-2016. A total of 4,544 miles is currently displayed on the odometer. Not used for a few years, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use. Accompanying documentation includes bills, SORN paperwork, expired MoTs and old/current V5C Registration Certificates. 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

Property of the late Alan Windsor 1955 BSA 500cc 'Gold Star' ReplicaRegistration no. YPG 447Frame no. CB32 4055 (see text)Engine no. DB34 GS 517 (see text)On Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the 'Gold Star' that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.The restored example offered here has matching frame and engine numbers but neither of them is a correct BSA factory stamping. We are advised that the engine incorporates a Jawa crankshaft and a Bob Newby belt drive and clutch, and that it has been converted to 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition. Alan Windsor purchased the BSA from previous owner John Reyland in May 1983. The purchase receipt is on file and the machine also comes with an old-style logbook (issued 1961); sundry bills; some MoTs (most recent expired 2009); a V5C Registration Certificate; and several pages of notes describing work done and modifications made over the years (perusal recommended). Two editions of BSA Service Sheets are included in the sale. Not used for some time, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use. 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

Property of the late Alan Windsor 1988 Honda VFR750R Type RC30Registration no. E39 KTRFrame no. RC30-2000623Engine no. RC30E-2000690•One owner•5,894 miles from new•Last taxed in 2007One of the modern era's few immediately collectible classics, the Honda VFR750R - better known as the 'RC30' - was created for just one reason: to win the World Superbike Championship, a feat it achieved in the nascent series' first two seasons of 1988 and '89. And while American Fred Merkel was bringing Honda its first two WSB crowns, Britain's Carl Fogarty used an RC30 to win the TT F1 World Championship in 1988 and '89, and the equivalent FIM Cup in 1990. No mere short circuit scratcher, the RC30 and its derivatives proved durable enough to win a hat-full of Endurance Classics too. That this latter requirement was also part of the design brief may be determined from the fact that a quick-release front fork and single-sided swinging arm - essential for speedy wheel changes - were part of an unrivalled specification that included a twin-spar alloy beam frame, 16-valve V4 engine with gear-driven cams, close-ratio six-speed gearbox and four-pot front brake calipers. All of which did not come cheap: at the time of its launch in 1988 an RC30 cost £8,499, getting on for double the cost of other super-sports 750s. Despite the passage of time and progress of motorcycle technology, the RC30 remains a match for the latest generation of sports bikes but possesses exclusivity that none of them can approach. 'No other bike from the late-Eighties is lusted after like the RC30,' reckoned Bike, and few would disagree. Alan Windsor acquired this RC30 from Harry Gill Motors (Gosport) Ltd on 18th March 1988 and registered it in the name of his company, Lasting Impressions of London SW19 (sales invoice and related correspondence on file). Last taxed to the end of 2007 and currently displaying a total of 5,894 miles on the odometer, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road. Its mechanical condition is not known and it should be noted that the battery is flat and that the front brakes are binding. Accompanying documentation consists of the original service booklet (unstamped), SORN paperwork, some expired MoTs, and old/current V5/V5C registration 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

1977 Honda SS50 'Sixteener Special'Registration no. OEO 815RFrame no. SS50Z-1012184Engine no. SS50ZE-1012225Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic C100 Cub 'step-thru' gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. The first sports derivative, the C110 Sports Cub, appeared in October 1960. This was a proper small motorcycle, with spine frame and a more powerful version of the C100 motor. 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. Restored in 2011, this Honda SS50 was acquired by the vendor in 2017 and since then has formed part of a well-known West Country motorcycle dealership's collection of 'display motorcycles'. This machine will require re-commissioning before further use. Last run in 2014 and currently displaying a total of 16,248 miles on the odometer, this delightful little SS50 is offered with a V5C document and four 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Yamaha 247cc YDS7Registration no. MCV 296KFrame no. DS7-118634Engine no. DS7-118634Yamaha's first motorcycle of 1955 was a development of one of the most influential designs of the late 1930s, the DKW RT125, but its next offering, the YD1 250cc twin, was an entirely Yamaha design. The YD was later augmented by a YDS sports version, and it was with these models that Yamaha first began to make an impression in foreign markets, aided by the performance of its 'RD' twins in Grand Prix racing. The YDS7's arrival in 1970 marked an important development for Yamaha's 250 twin, being the first to feature horizontally-split crankcases. Totally redesigned, the YDS7 featured a new frame inspired by that of the RD56 GP racer and owed almost nothing to the superseded YDS6. Stylish and fast, the YDS7 was an enormous success, helping to establish Yamaha's reputation for offering more performance per £ than any of its rivals. Possibly a US import, this YDS7 was first registered in the UK in 2009. The Yamaha is offered for sale from a collection of 'display motorcycles' belonging to a well-known West Country dealership, which acquired it in 2011. All oils have been drained, and re-commissioning will be required before the machine, which last ran in 2015, returns to the road. Offered with a V5C document and one key, 'MCV 296K' shows a total of 13,926 miles on the odometer.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

1973 Yamaha 125cc YAS3Registration no. UFX 356LFrame no. AS3-017912 Engine no. AS3-017912Diversifying from its traditional role as a manufacturer of high quality musical instruments, Yamaha introduced its first motorcycle in 1955. This was the YA1, a 123cc single-cylinder two-stroke strongly influenced (like BSA's Bantam) by the pre-war DKW RT125. The foundations of Yamaha's sporting tradition were soon established when YA1s won the prestigious races at Mt Fuji and Asama that same year. Yamaha'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. This Yamaha YAS3 was first registered on 2nd January 1973. Restored in 2014, which is when it last ran, the machine was acquired by the vendor in October of that year and since then has formed part of a well-known West Country motorcycle dealership's collection of 'display motorcycles'. Oils have been drained and the machine will require re-commissioning before further use. Currently displaying a total of 3,580 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with an MoT certificate (expired September 2015) and a V5C document. There is one key with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1937 Norton 490cc Model 30 International Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 30 71953Engine no. 78494•Fully rebuilt in 2017•Engine rebuilt by Bernie Allen•Last run at Donington Park in August 2019.One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling history, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. Following its successful Senior TT-winning debut in 1927, the overhead-camshaft Norton had enjoyed mixed fortunes in the Isle of Man, and when the engine's designer, Walter Moore, left to join NSU, Arthur Carroll was charged with carrying out an extensive redesign. First seen in the works racers in 1930, the new motor borrowed features from the successful KTT Velocette, contriving to look very different from its predecessor while remaining unmistakably Norton in execution. The Carroll engine retained the classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions and shaft-and-bevels cam drive of the Moore unit but shifted the magneto drive to the right-hand end of the crankshaft where it was enclosed in a distinctive timing case. The new overhead-cam racer was not an immediate success - 1930 was Rudge's year in the Isle of Man - but came good in 1931 when works rider Tim Hunt kick-started a four-year period of Norton TT domination by winning both the Junior and Senior events. Towards the end of 1930, the Carroll-type engine was introduced on the CS and CJ road models, and in 1932 these were joined by a new top-of-the-range sports roadster - the International or 'Inter' - that bore a closer resemblance to the works racers and was equally at home on the track. Based on the works bikes and intended primarily for racing, the International could nevertheless be ordered with refinements such as lights and a kickstarter-equipped gearbox. By the time production halted in 1939 it was being built with a four-speed foot-change 'box and plunger rear suspension (the 'Garden Gate' frame), reappearing after the war in similar guise save for the adoption of the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, replacing the pre-war girder. The Inter remained fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, an all-alloy engine, and the 'laid down' gearbox. The vendor advises us that this International was assembled from a collection of parts. Notable features include a post-war Manx-type double-overhead-camshaft cylinder head; telescopic steering damper; Smiths tachometer; modern racing tyres; twin-leading-shoe front brake; and modified footrests/controls. The machine was fully rebuilt in 2017, the engine (which runs on methanol) being overhauled by Bernie Allen with a new big-end bearing and high-compression piston, while the gearbox was rebuilt by Bernie at the same time. The Norton was last run at Donington Park in August 2019.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

1937 Rudge 499cc UlsterRegistration no. ATP 755Frame no. 61224Engine no. U3010 (see text)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 that led to the introduction of the legendary 'Ulster' sports model. Early engines deployed parallel valves in a pent-roof combustion chamber, but then a trio of 350s appeared at the 1930 Isle of Man TT 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, while Wal Handley won the Senior event, bringing home the coveted Team Prize for Rudge. Not surprisingly, the Ulster became the machine to own. Several different valve arrangements were tried across a variety of 250cc, 350cc and 500cc four-valve models as the range developed throughout the next decade. Sadly, the marque did not re-emerge after WW2. Owned by the vendor's family since 1983, this 'bronze-head' Ulster has been on display in a private museum and has not run for at least 20 years (the attached tax disc expired in 1971). Re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration will be required before further use (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of an old-type V5C and a continuation RF60 logbook from 1959 (both listing a different engine number. 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

1936 Velocette 348cc KSS MkIIRegistration no. BNB 548BFrame no. MS 1583Engine no. KSS 8808By the early 1920s Veloce Ltd's rivals were fielding new overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft machines and Hall Green had to respond, the Percy Goodman-designed, overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924. Of 348cc, the new engine employed a single overhead camshaft driven by vertical shaft, and was unusual in having a very narrow crankcase, an arrangement determined by the existing transmission and frame design, which made for a stiff crankshaft assembly. By the end of the 1920s Veloce's range of K-Series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes. Introduced for the 1936 season, the MkII version of the KSS/KTS represented a major redesign, featuring many improvements including a new aluminium-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve-gear, plus the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS. This KSS has been owned by vendor's family since 1981. Kept on display in a private museum, it has not run for at least 20 years and will require re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before further use (the engine turns over). There is no registration document with this Lot, though the registration 'BNB 548B' is listed in the HPI database; nevertheless, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. 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

1934 Velocette 348cc KSSRegistration no. OXS 764Frame no. KTL 4956Engine no. KSS 5297Velocette's innovative two-strokes had proved reliable, economical and very popular but by the early 1920s it had become apparent that a more upmarket model was required. Other manufacturers were fielding new overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft machines, and Veloce Ltd followed suit, the Percy Goodman-designed, overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924. Of 348cc, the new engine employed a single overhead camshaft driven by vertical shaft, and was unusual in having a very narrow crankcase, an arrangement determined by the existing transmission and frame design, which made for a stiff crankshaft assembly. By the end of the 1920s Veloce's range of K-series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes. This original KSS was despatched on 27th July 1934 to E A Mason of Lund, East Yorkshire (see VMCC dating document confirming matching numbers). The current owner purchased the Velo from a friend a few years ago as a non-runner that had never been registered. Since then the vendor has refurbished the engine, gearbox, and all cycle parts, etc and has obtained an age-related registration from the DVLA. Offered with 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate c.1936 Rudge 499cc UlsterRegistration no. CEL 727Frame no. 57086Engine no. U1412The 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 that led to the introduction of the legendary 'Ulster' sports model. Early engines deployed parallel valves in a pent-roof combustion chamber. Subsequently, Rudge produced a 'head for the 500 featuring parallel inlet valves and radial exhausts, and this arrangement debuted on the works bikes for 1931. The Ulster, though, together with the TT Replica 500, sported a fully radial 'head for 1932 only before reverting to the semi-radial arrangement, which was fully enclosed from 1937. Featuring the correct bronze cylinder head, this Ulster appears to be an older restoration in substantially original specification. It is not known when the machine was acquired or when it last ran; its mechanical condition likewise is not known (the odometer reading of 17 miles is assumed to be the distance covered since restoration). There are no documents with this Lot, which requires re-commissioning and is sold strictly as viewed. The registration 'CEL727' 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. 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

Property of a deceased's estate 1933 Norton 490cc ES2Registration no. SFO 113Frame no. 50268Engine no. noneIntroduced at the 1927 Motor Cycle Show, the ES2 sports roadster used the Model 18's overhead-valve engine in the cradle frame of the overhead-camshaft CS1, and from then onwards the 'ES2' designation was always applied to Norton's top-of-the-range overhead-valve single. The ES2 was built in several versions during a production run lasting until 1963, though the engine dimensions of 79x100mm bore/stroke - first adopted by James Lansdowne Norton in 1911 - remained unchanged to the end. This particular ES2 was first registered on 24th June 1933 by dealers Whitty of London to a Mr B Lander of Walworth, London. The machine was delivered with the following 'extras': 3-gallon tank, dynamo, foot-change gearbox, and an 80mph speedometer. The late owner purchased the Norton in 1996 from a Mr Rose of Northwich, Cheshire. Restoration has been carried out to a good standard and some receipts are available, but the machine needs finishing and thus is sold strictly as viewed (it is believed that the engine has been rebuilt as there are some receipts for parts on file). The engine turns over with compression. Accompanying documentation includes pre-restoration photographs; a V5 registration document; a continuation buff logbook from 1959; and a Norton Owners Club extract from factory records.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

Property of a deceased's estate 1953 Norton 490cc ES2Registration no. PFO 422Frame no. illegibleEngine no. H4 51306Introduced in 1927, the ES2 sports roadster used the Model 18's overhead-valve engine in the cradle frame of the overhead-camshaft CS1, and from then onwards the 'ES2' designation was always applied to Norton's top-of-the-range overhead-valve single. Post-war developments included the adoption of an alloy cylinder head (1955), alternator electrics (1959) and the slim-line version of the race-developed Featherbed frame, which was introduced on the single-cylinder range for 1961. Production of all of Norton's traditional singles ended in 1963, though the 'ES2' designation was later applied to a re-badged Matchless. This ES2 was originally supplied to a Mr D Cooke of Mansfield by Humphreys of Mansfield on 27th June 1953. Formerly registered as 'ONN 836', the Norton was reregistered with the age-related number 'PFO 422' in July 1996 at around the time that the late owner purchased it from the estate of the late Mr Pritchard of Walsall, Staffordshire. Restored to a good standard, the machine carries a tax disc that expired in May 2004,which is almost certainly the last time it was used. Re-commissioning will be required following this period of inactivity and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over with compression). Accompanying paperwork includes correspondence relating to the original registration number; old/current V5/V5C documents; pre-restoration photographs; a few receipts for parts; and Norton Owners Club letters relating to the factory records.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

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

Ex-Reg Barton, Dick Knight 1929 Brough Superior 996cc SS100 'Alpine Grand Sport' Sprint SpecialRegistration no. EY 3601Frame no. S1000 (see text)Engine no. JTOR/D 13560•Ex-Eric Fernihough Brooklands engine•Sprinted, raced and hill-climbed by Messrs Barton and Knight•Purchased by its late owner in 1979•Offered for sympathetic restorationIntroduced in 1922, the JAP-powered SS80 achieved instant fame when a racing version ridden by George became the first sidevalve-engined machine to lap Brooklands at over 100mph. With the new SS80's performance threatening to put the overhead-valve MkI in the shade, it was decided to completely redesign the latter. The result was the legendary SS100. First shown to the public in 1924, the SS100 employed an entirely new overhead-valve 980cc JAP v-twin engine. A frame of duplex cradle type was devised for the newcomer, which soon after its launch became available with the distinctive, Harley-Davidson-influenced, Castle front fork patented by George Brough and Harold 'Oily' Karslake. And just in case prospective customers had any doubts about the SS100's performance, each machine came with a written guarantee that it had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile - a staggering achievement at a time when very few road vehicles of any sort were capable of reaching three-figure speeds. With this level of performance available in road trim, it was only to be expected that the SS100 would make an impact on the race track, particularly the ultra-fast Brooklands oval, and the exploits of Brough Superior riders - among them Le Vack, Temple, Baragwanath, Fernihough and Pope - did much to burnish the marque's image. When Brooklands closed forever at the outbreak of WW2, Noel Pope's Brough Superior held both the sidecar and solo lap records, the latter at an average speed of 124.51mph. Success in an altogether different branch of motorcycle sport resulted in one of Brough's most iconic models: the SS100 'Alpine Grand Sports' or 'AGS'. Introduced in September 1925 for the 1926 season, this new machine took its name from the Austrian Alpine Trial, the 1925 event having been contested by a number of SS100s, one ridden by George Brough himself, resulting in the award of six cups, including one for 'Best Performance'. The introduction of the Alpine Grand Sports coincided with that of a new frame for the SS100, and the AGS came as standard with a lower compression ratio (making it more suitable for touring), a small fly-screen and a pair of tool boxes. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range and then in 1936 the SS100 was redesigned with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles, in which form it continued until production ceased in 1939. Lighter and faster than the subsequent Matchless-engined version, the JAP-powered SS100 has long been regarded as the ultimate incarnation of this famous model. This particular SS100 - frame number 'S1000' - was despatched on 1st May 1929 complete with the spring frame, Castle forks and a two-seater sidecar, as recorded on the accompanying copy of its Works Record Card. The machine was supplied to R Evans & Sons and registered on Anglesey as 'EY 3601'. Frame number 'S1000' is a very clear factory stamping but the final two 00s appear to be over-stamped, possibly reflecting the fact that the frame had been returned to the factory and then reissued. Although the frame number is recorded in the HPI database as 'S1060', this is clearly a clerical error resulting from a misreading of the old RF.60 continuation logbook. Issued in July 1956, the logbook records regular licensing in Kent up to March 1959. The first name in the RF.60 is that of Reginald Barton of Farnborough, Kent, who registered the Brough on 22nd July 1952. Well-known motorcycling journalist John Griffith wrote an article about Reg Barton and his Broughs for Motor Cycling's 30th January 1958 edition (copy on file). There is also an old V5 on file. (The registration 'EY 3601' 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.)The next owner listed in the RF.60 is Richard ('Dick') Knight, the well-known Brough Superior exponent and former Club President, who acquired 'EY 3601' in September 1975 and is believed to have rebuilt the machine in its present form. Engine 'JTOR/D 43560' is not ex-Brough but would have been manufactured in 1934 (finished Broughs with near numbers were ex-works in January I935). The engine is stamped 'Supplied by Fernihough Brooklands'. An old report in the Brough Club files states that the remains of the original engine ('33390') may have been with Dick Knight in the 1960s. The SS100 still has its original gearbox ('SB 192'), its original tank ('2027', detached) and its original Brough front numberplate. Modified by Dick Knight, 'EY 3601' was raced and sprinted extensively but with a 1930 SS100 engine (since reunited with its original frame) installed, and once achieved a speed of 122mph in a British National Sprint. An article about Dick Knight and his Brough Superiors was published in Superbike magazine's April 1979 edition (copy on file). The Brough later passed to Dick's son William and then, via dealer John Coleman, to the late Richard Gulvin in May 1979 (sales receipt on file). 'EY 3601' was in running order when acquired and Richard rode it in various Brough Superior Club events. In a letter on file, Richard Gulvin states that the engine came fitted with a set of Dick Knight's racing 'Brooklands' cams, reiterating: 'The engine is definitely a Fernihough Brooklands racing engine as prepared by Mr Dick Knight.' It is to be hoped that the fortunate next owner resists the temptation to restore 'EY 3601' to factory specification, as this wonderful old warhorse, which has been used competitively for most of its life, deserves to have its battle scars respected and preserved. 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

Property of a deceased's estate 1927 Brough Superior Overhead 680 ProjectRegistration no. TO 5890Frame no. 612Engine no. GTO/I 82136/SD•Present ownership since 1978•Offered for restorationWith the SS80 and SS100 well established by the mid-1920s, it was decided to add a smaller and cheaper alternative to these two 1-litre models to the Brough Superior range. JAP was already producing a 674cc sidevalve v-twin engine and this unit, redesigned to accommodate overhead valves, went into Brough's new 'Overhead 680'. First shown to the public at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1926, the 'Miniature SS100', as George Brough called it, entered production for 1927. The new middleweight Brough was an instant success and for the 1930 season was joined by a version to higher specification. First seen at the 1929 Motorcycle Show, the newcomer was dubbed 'Black Alpine 680', a reference to the lavishly equipped SS100 Alpine Grand Sports and the fact that the newcomer boasted a distinctive all-black eggshell finish. Principal mechanical difference from the standard Overhead 680 was the adoption of the patented Draper sprung frame. This early Vintage-era Overhead 680, frame number '612', left the factory on 2nd June 1927 with engine '80033' bound for Hiltons Garage. Brough Superior Club records note that 'TO 5890' was acquired in April 1978 by the late owner, Richard Gulvin, who installed the engine currently fitted ('82136') which had started life in frame '606', an Overhead 680 sent to Halloway Bros on 31st May 1927. It is worthwhile noting that '82136' is fitted with one of well-known Brough Superior restorer Dave Clark's through-bolt conversions. The gearbox ('11636') does not appear in Brough records though '11631', '11638' and '11639' do (in August and September 1928). Tank '1720' is original to '612'. The front numberplate likewise is a Brough original, and the (unfitted) front and rear mudguards and carrier look correct. The loose rear numberplate is a modern cast reproduction, while the ML magneto is not correct for this model. Records show that in 1973 'TO 5890, was resident in Chapel Allerton, Leeds having once been fitted with a c.1923 non-Brough sidevalve engine. This potentially most rewarding project is offered with a copy of its Works Record Card; an old-style buff logbook (issued 1938); and an old-style V5 registration document. The registration 'TO 5890' 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. 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

1954 Vincent 998cc Series-C Black ShadowRegistration no. UPJ 745Frame no. RC12034/B Rear frame no. RC12034/BEngine no. F10/AB/1B/10,134 (see text) Crankcase Mating no. C38V/C38V•Factory stamped matching numbers•Fully documented ownership history•Single-family ownership since 1989•Engine rebuilt in 1994•Professionally re-commissioned for saleEver since the Series A Rapide's arrival in 1937, the Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance. The appeal of the Vincent, and the 120mph-plus 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 saloon 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. Sold new by Millars Motors of Mitcham, Surrey, this magnificent and much travelled Black Shadow comes with its original and continuation logbooks tracing the machine's ownership history from new up to 1975 when it was registered to Piers Timothy Pearcey, while a (photocopy) V5 records Mr Pearcey as the owner immediately preceding the lady vendor's late husband, who acquired the Vincent in 1989. Offered from long-term single-family ownership, 'UPJ 745' comes with a substantial file of history including VOC correspondence confirming matching frame and engine numbers, and a bill relating to an engine rebuild by Bob Dunn carried out in 1994. The file also contains numerous other bills and a substantial quantity of tax discs and MoTs, the earliest of the latter dating back to 1967 (the last MoT expired in 2014). 'UPJ 745' also comes with a large album of photographs recording the owners' trip to New Zealand with their Black Shadow. Also included in the sale are various instruction manuals and marque-related books, and a copy of an article featuring the late owner's Vincents published in The Classic Motor Cycle's August 1991 edition. With its sale in mind, the Vincent was extensively re-commissioned in late 2021 by Classic Bike Workshop of Fleet Hampshire, whose detailed bill for £2,447 is on file. The vendor advises us that the Shadow is running well, its engine being described as mechanically healthy, quiet and smoke-free. Gear selection is said to be excellent, with the original clutch working well. The electrics were tested recently and are all in order. The only faults notified are a noisy alternator and a slight oil leak. All in all this is an exceptionally well documented and well cared for Black Shadow, benefiting from long-term enthusiast ownership and offered fresh from professional re-commissioning, ready to enjoy. It should be noted that other engines built at around the same time as this one also have a ',' stamped in the number, which according to the VOC looks like a quirk attributable to one of the fitters. 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

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

Property of a deceased's estate 1956 Velocette 499cc VenomRegistration no. URT 325Frame no. RS7756Engine no. VM1005Introduced for 1956, the Venom and Viper high-performance sports roadsters were derived from the touring MSS. These two new models had resulted from engine development pursued as part of the factory's scrambles programme and were launched at that the 1955 Motorcycle Show. The MSS's swinging-arm frame and forks were retained for the newcomers, but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single, and today these supremely well engineered thoroughbreds are highly sought after. Venom production commenced in December 1955 with frame number '7623'/engine number '1001') making this example one of the very first to leave the factory. The Venom has been standing unused for some considerable time and will require re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before further use (the engine turns with some compression). The registration 'URT 325' is listed in the HPI database; nevertheless, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. There are no documents with this Lot, which is 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 biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 Triumph 649cc TR6R TrophyRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. D13591 (see text)Engine no. TR6R D13591 (see text)Success in the International Six Days' Trial (ISDT) in the late 1940s prompted Triumph to adopt the 'Trophy' name for their off-road-styled twins, at first for the 500cc TR5 and then for the 650cc TR6. Introduced for 1956, the 650cc Trophy featured the new aluminium-alloy cylinder head of the Tiger 110 sports roadster. Its off-road pretensions were more style than substance though, amounting to little more than the fitting of a smaller fuel tank, quickly detachable headlamp, and larger-section rear tyre. The Trophy retained its sporting character but became more of a roadster as time passed, ending up, in effect, as a single-carburettor T120 Bonneville when reintroduced, after a five-month absence from the range, in February 1961. More tractable than the Bonnie and more economical too, the Trophy gave little away in terms of outright performance, the bike's standing quarter-mile time and top speed being within a whisker of its twin-carb sibling's. This particular Trophy was acquired approximately 20 years ago in a dismantled state. The vendor then had it restored and reassembled. Kept on display in his office since completion, the machine will require re-commissioning and safety checks prior to use. It should also be noted that the near side grab handle has rusted through. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's frame and engine number stamps, correctness and originality prior to bidding. 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

1981 BMW 980cc R100RS Krauser SportsRegistration no. XNO 478XFrame no. 6077512Engine no. 6095601Just a few years after introducing the R90/6 and R90S, BMW upped the capacity of its range-topping flat-twins to 980cc for the 1977 season in the form of the R100/7 series, the flagship of this new line-up being the fully-faired R100RS superbike. Although styled like a super-sports machine, the R100RS was more of a sports-tourer, which did it no harm whatsoever in BMW's traditional market sector. 'BMWs have always managed to give you a unique and almost uncanny feeling of complete security and stability at speed,' observed Bike magazine. 'The ability to maintain cruising speeds of over 100mph for as long as your licence holds out must be one of the machines' most attractive features. The RS even manages to improve on this reputation.'This BMW R100RS was supplied by Fairfield BMW of Southend and first registered on 12th August 1981 to the current vendor, its sole owner. The machine was converted into its current Krauser specification by Simon Hill (the UK Krauser importer) in approximately 1985/1986. It is number '270' of only 300 built. Having covered a trifling (for a BMW) 46,000 miles from new, 'XNO 478X' has been re-commissioned and was running well as of August 2021, but may need a new battery. Currently MoT'd, the machine is offered with the original purchase receipt; its original handbook; a V5C Registration Certificate; and a quantity of expired MoTs. 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

1974 Ducati 450 ScramblerRegistration no. XJB 499LFrame no. 465906Engine no. 459995While vast majority of British enthusiasts would regard the café-racer styled sports roadsters as the definitive single-cylinder Ducatis, in Continental Europe and the USA it was the off-road models that were the biggest sellers. Produced to satisfy the demands of its American importers, the first 250 Scrambler appeared in the early 1960s and continued when the singles range was updated to 'wide case' specification for 1968. The first wide case model shown to the public (at the Cologne Show in 1967), the Scrambler was produced in 250 and 350cc sizes initially, the 450 (actually 436cc) version not arriving until 1969.This 450 Scrambler was purchased in 2011 and refurbished that same year by North Leicester Motorcycles, including conversion to 12-volt electrics (see bills for £1,269 on file). In addition, in 2015 the wheel spokes were replaced with stainless and new chains and sprockets fitted at a cost of £426. Accompanying MoT certificates show that the machine covered only some 1,100 miles between September 2008 and July 2018 (note the change of odometer during 2012/2013). Serviced by the owner and Dave Massam Motorcycles, this beautiful Ducati 450 Scrambler comes with the original odometer and 6-volt electrics, a V5C Registration Certificate, and the aforementioned bills and MoTs. 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

1973 Ducati 450 MkIII DesmoRegistration no. YND 593LFrame no. DM450 450946Engine no. DM450 450946One of the most significant developments in the production of Fabio Taglioni's Ducati singles was the introduction of the first 'wide case' model in 1967, with production proper commencing the following summer. Changes to the 'wide case' models were not merely confined to the rear engine mount, Taglioni and his team taking the opportunity afforded by the redesign to incorporate a stronger con-rod and big-end bearing, and increase the capacity of the lubrication system. There were also improvements to the gearbox. In '68 Ducati launched the first of its legendary 'Desmo' roadsters in 250cc and 350cc (actually 340cc) capacities, these two top-of-the-range super sports variants being distinguishable from the valve-spring models by their extra chrome and restrained 'D' decals on the side panels. Later that same year the Ducati roadster single appeared in its largest '450' (actually 436cc) incarnation, which offered considerably more torque courtesy of the substantial hike in capacity. According to the accompanying DVLA Motorcycle Inspection Report (compiled by The Old Italian Bike Register), this 450 Desmo 'has been fully restored to an excellent condition matching its original mechanical specification, it is 100% correct and has not been modified in any way'. The machine was imported into the UK in 2019 and has had only one owner in this country. Additional documentation consists of a NOVA confirmation, a dating certificate, and 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

Originally on loan to Phil Read, The Super Bike Magazine Test Bike, and one of only two Boxers sold 1977 MV Agusta 832cc BoxerRegistration no. SAN 524SFrame no. MV750*2210357Engine no. 221-0508•Present ownership since 2009•Museum stored in a temperature controlled environment•Last run in December 2021•11,534 miles from new'Only two motorcycles were imported into Britain and sold as 'Boxers' before car manufacturer Ferrari forced importers Agrati to change the name back to Monza.' – Mick Walker, MV Agusta Fours - The Complete Story. The ultra-rare MV Agusta Boxer (Monza) offered here represents the culmination of the legendary Italian factory's range of four-cylinder superbikes. Developed from its long line of highly successful multi-cylinder racers, MV Agusta's first road-going four - a twin-carburettor, 600cc tourer - appeared in 1965. But the public demanded something more exciting from many-times World Champions MV, and the Gallarate manufacturer duly obliged in 1969, upping capacity to 743cc and further boosting maximum power (to 69bhp) by fitting a quartet of Dell'Orto carburettors to the revised 750GT. Equipped with shaft rather than chain final drive, the latter arguably was more of a tourer than an out-and-out sports bike. Not that many people got to find out for themselves, for the MV was hand made in limited numbers and priced accordingly.Also in the line-up was the more sporting 750S. Its replacement - the 750S America - was introduced for 1976. Bored out to 789cc, the America produced a claimed 75bhp, an output sufficient to propel the Italian sports roadster to 100mph in around 13 seconds and on to a top speed of 135mph. The next stage of development was the Monza. A stretched (to 832cc) version of the 750S America, the Monza was marketed in Britain as the 'Boxer' until complaints from Ferrari (whose sports car had prior claim to the name) forced a change. Cast-alloy wheels, triple Brembo disc brakes, and a fairing - all optional on the 750S America - usually came as standard on the Monza. Motor Cycle magazine's John Nutting wrung 144mph out of a Monza, making it the fastest production machine in the world at that time. It was also the most expensive, costing almost twice as much as a comparable Japanese superbike. The Monza though, would prove to be short-lived and relatively few were made; by 1977 MV's motorcycle division was in administrative receivership and production ceased at the end of the following year.First registered on 14th September 1977, 'SAN 524S' is one of the two Boxers sold as such by Agrati. The other was sold to property developer John Safe, later Chairman of the MV Owners' Club of Great Britain, while this one was loaned by Agusta Concessionaires to former factory star and seven-time World Champion, Phil Read. In 1977, Phil took part in a road test of this Boxer for Super Bike magazine (copy on file). He had this to say about the Boxer: 'Until today, I didn't know what a magnificent bike it is. I've ridden it on the road, but you can't get near the limit there... Now, since riding the MV on a closed circuit in comparison with other road bikes, I've discovered what a superlative sports motorcycle it is.'Acquired by the current vendor on 9th May 2009, this ultra-rare MV four is offered from a private museum collection where it has been stored in a temperature controlled environment. The machine's last important outing was to the 'Made in Italy' rally in Munich, Germany in March 2017, and it was last run in December 2021. Accompanying paperwork includes five MoTs, the earliest issued in June 1988 at 6,242 miles and the most recent in May 2015 at 11,496 miles (the current odometer reading 11,534 miles). The machine also comes with a few bills; copies of previous registration documents; insurance and SORN paperwork; and old/current V5C documents. Presented in generally excellent condition, this beautiful Boxer represents a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the MV collector. 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

1982 Kawasaki Z1300Registration no. MAB 225XFrame no. JKAKZA19CA014256Engine no. KZT30AE014914Having seen its Z1000 deposed as top superbike by Honda's outrageous six-cylinder CBX, it was inevitable that Kawasaki would strike back. Enter the Z1300. Launched in 1978 to a fanfare of superlatives - biggest, heaviest, most powerful, fastest - Kawasaki's new flagship was more super-tourer than outright sports bike, its 140mph top speed notwithstanding. Weighing close to 700lb and producing an astonishing - at that time - 120bhp, the Z1300 promised to be a real handful but in fact handled 'predictably and reassuringly over virtually any kind of surface' according to Bike magazine. Imported from the USA and first registered in the UK on 1st March 1991, this Z1300 was purchased by the immediately preceding owner from Motorcycles Unlimited of Greenford, Middlesex on 18th July 2012 (sales receipt available). In April 2013 it was serviced and cosmetically restored by Portman Motorcycles, the re-spray being entrusted to Dream Machine (bills on file). The current vendor purchased the Kawasaki from Bonhams' sale of the Mikos Salamon Collection at Stafford in April 2018 (Lot 252), since when it has been kept as part of their extensive private collection within a climate-controlled environment. A new battery was fitted earlier this year and the machine passed the MoT test in March 2022. Accompanying paperwork includes numerous invoices; a copy of the old US title; a quantity of expired MoTs; V5C registration documents; and a service manual.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

1994 Laverda 668cc 650 SportRegistration no. HMN 769F (IoM)Frame no. LAV650 ZLV650SP 100001097Engine no. 1097Having established its performance credentials with a succession of big three-cylinder sports bikes during the 1970s, most notably the fire-breathing Jota, Laverda emerged from a succession of financial upheavals with a new range for the 1990s. The first of these was the 650 Sport, which used a 668cc development of the old Alpino '500' 8-valve twin-cylinder engine housed in a state-of-the-art aluminium twin-spar chassis designed by frame and suspension guru, Nico Bakker. Sadly, Laverda's new owners Gruppo Zanini collapsed in 1992 after only a handful of machines had been assembled, leaving the new owners to build the first production 650 Sports using Zanini's component stocks. These early examples, which feature White Power suspension, are generally considered of better quality than those built subsequently, which tended to suffer from cylinder head and piston problems. This early White Power-equipped 650 Sport was first registered on 9th November 1994 as 'M151 JPJ', and was first registered in the Isle of Man on 1st November 2005. The current owner purchased the Laverda at Bonhams' sale of the Robert White Collection in September 2016 (Lot 605), since when it has been kept as part of their extensive private collection within a climate-controlled environment. Believed last run in 2010, the machine will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying paperwork includes an owner's manual, a workshop manual, and an Isle of Man Vehicle Registration Certificate. The machine is Datatagged. 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

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

1997 Honda CBR900RR FirebladeRegistration no. P115 OTWFrame no. JH25C33A4VM102656Engine no. SC33E2107948Every so often a model comes along that rewrites the rulebook for sports motorcycles, one of the most influential of modern times being Honda's Fireblade. Launched in 1992, the Fireblade blew away the opposition – principally Yamaha's FZR1000 and Suzuki's GSX-R1100 - with its combination of litre-bike performance and a 600-sized package. Superbly styled and evocatively titled, it was recognised as a future classic almost immediately, and early and unmolested examples command high prices today. Progressively developed, the Blade has occasionally fallen behind the opposition but today's version is back at the top of the tree.The example offered here belongs to the Fireblade's third generation that was new for 1996, boasting a new frame and revised suspension as well as an engine enlarged to 919cc. 'P115 OTW' has had five former keepers and comes with part service history up to the 12,000-mile service (the current odometer reading is 22,748 miles). There are eight expired MoTs on file dating back to 2010, and the machine also comes with its original service book and owner's manual; old/current V5/V5C registration documents; and a set of keys. Last run in March 2022, the 'Blade is described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout.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