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1967 Velocette 499cc Venom ThruxtonRegistration no. JOE 906EFrame no. RS19208Engine no. VMT 506•Motorcycle engineer owner•Cylinder head overhauled and dynamo reconditioned recently'Prestige machine of the pushrod range was the Venom Thruxton 500. It incorporated all the accumulated experience gained in the years the Venom Clubman has been raced in long-distance events, plus the development of the 12 and 24-hour record breaker.' – C E A 'Titch' Allen, The Velocette Saga.Production race successes, notably in the Thruxton 500 Mile event prompted Veloce Ltd to adopt that name for their newly introduced top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1964. Based on the existing Venom, the Thruxton featured a tuned engine with revised big-valve cylinder head, Amal GP carburettor, clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests and a twin-leading-shoe front brake as standard equipment. Although the Thruxton took its name from the eponymous Hampshire racing circuit, arguably its finest hour came in 1967 when Manxman Neil Kelly won the '500' class in the Isle of Man TT's Production race, newly introduced for that year. Although much admired by the café racing fraternity, the Thruxton's necessarily high price limited its appeal to a select handful of wealthy connoisseurs. It is thought that as few as 1,100 were made by the factory (with a further 55-60 assembled from parts by main dealers) and today the Thruxton is one of the most sought after of post-war Velocettes.Factory records show that this Thruxton was despatched from Hall Green on 28th February 1967, bound for the Colmore Depot dealership in Birmingham, and sold new to a Mr T A Needham. Formerly belonging to the noted Velocette collector, Ken Gardiner, the machine was purchased by the vendor from a deceased's estate in 2019. The current vendor is a renowned and highly capable motorcycle engineer, during whose ownership the frame has been powder coated, the cylinder head overhauled by KTT Services, and dynamo reconditioned (bills on file). The Velo was last ridden in 2012 but has been started recently and should require only minimal re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying paperwork includes an old-style continuation logbook (1972), Thruxton Register dating letter, and old/current V5C documents. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1936 Rudge 499cc SpecialRegistration no. JT 4918Frame no. 55928Engine no. 5005The full potential of Rudge's four-valves-per-cylinder design – introduced in 1924 - 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' model. A variety of valve arrangements was tried across a range of 250, 350 and 500cc models, and by the mid-1930s had stabilised: the 500 Special employing a parallel layout and the Ulster a parallel/semi-radial combination. It should be noted that despite its name the Special was the touring 500, the Ulster being the sports version. Landmark developments included the enclosure of the valve-gear for 1937 and the switching of the gearchange lever from the left-hand to the right-hand side of the gearbox. A compact machine with a willing engine and powerful linked brakes, the 500 Special is a delight to ride and copes easily with present-day traffic conditions. Supplied by Huxhams of Bournemouth, this particular Rudge Special was acquired in the 1950s and ridden throughout that decade. Unused for many years, it is an older restoration that has acquired a nice patina of age. Re-commissioning and the customary safety checks will be required before returning the Rudge to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1975) and a V5C document. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1960 Velocette 499cc VenomRegistration no. YXX 637Frame no. RS14593Engine no. VM4142In the autumn of 1955 engine development pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper, which were launched at that year's Motorcycle Show. The MSS 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. Acquired by the enthusiast vendor in September 2012, this fine example comes with its original logbook showing that the machine was sold new via Pride & Clarke Ltd of Stockwell, London SW9. Also on file are some expired tax discs; a substantial quantity of MoTs dating back to 1990 (most recent expired 30th July 2018); and numerous invoices for parts and services testifying to careful ongoing maintenance, including one for an engine rebuild circa 4,500 miles ago (inspection recommended). Noteworthy features include a KTT Services (Kevin Thurston) belt primary drive conversion; a BTH self-energising magneto; alloy wheel rims; and a new Amal Monobloc carburettor supplied by Burlen. The Venom also comes with a V5C Registration Certificate and a photocopy service manual. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Yamaha FZR600Registration no. F650 FHAFrame no. 3HE-002228Engine no. unable to accessBy the end of the 1980s, the Supersport 600 class had become established as one of the most important market sectors. Yamaha's first effort, the FZ600, had always lagged behind the opposition in terms of both specification and performance, but that all changed in 1989 when the Iwata factory released the FZR600. The latter embodied the design ethos of Yamaha's larger sports bikes, featuring an engine canted forwards and a Deltabox beam frame that looked aluminium by was in fact painted steel (as was the swinging arm). Eminently restorable, this early (3HE) example was acquired for the collection in 2012 and currently displays a total of 40,557 miles on the odometer. Last MoT'd in 2012/2013, the machine has some non-standard features (exhaust can, rear indicators) while the fairing is damaged. Offered with a V5C.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1938 Triumph 350cc Tiger 80Registration no. FWL 824Frame no. F1630Engine no. 7-T80 2044Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival at Triumph as Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/1 sidecar tug. Endowed with distinctive timing-gear covers - a feature Page would employ later at BSA - the engines were simple yet robust in construction and amenable to a fair degree of tuning in the case of the overhead-valve units. Edward Turner's arrival at Triumph in 1936 resulted in extensive improvements to the range. A brilliant stylist, Turner transformed Page's overhead-valve singles by adopting sports specification engines, high level exhausts, chromed fuel tanks, and a new name: Tiger. Frames, forks, engines, and gearboxes were all improved for 1937. Today, Turner's Tigers are widely recognised as the most stylish sports roadsters of the period and thus are highly sought after. This Tiger 80 was purchased by the vendor's late brother in 1996 and subsequently fully restored. Kept in a dry heated garage, the Triumph was last used in 2011 and is presented in very good condition throughout. Re-commissioning and the customary safety checks will be required before returning it to the road. The machine is offered with the 1996 purchase receipt; previous registration records; a quantity of expired MoTs; an old V5; and old/current V5C documents. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1953 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. PYA 169Frame no. 38064Engine no. T100 38064The Tiger 100 sports version of Edward Turner's trend-setting Speed Twin reappeared in 1946 with telescopic forks in place of the original girders, and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war magdyno. Produced almost unchanged for the next three years, the Tiger gained Triumph's distinctive headlamp nacelle in 1949 when the range was restyled. An alloy cylinder head and barrel were adopted for 1951, while a swinging-arm frame and 8'-diameter front brake were fitted from 1954 onwards. Triumphs of the Edward Turner era are among the most stylish of post-war British motorcycles, and the Tiger 100 with its handsome all-alloy engine is one of the most charismatic and sought after of them all. This particular machine has the Edward Turner-designed optional 'Sprung Hub', which endowed the rigid frame with a measure of rear suspension movement. 'PYA 169' was purchased by the current (second) owner in 1991 and subsequently fully restored. Kept in a dry garage, the Triumph was last used in 2015 and is presented in excellent condition throughout. Re-commissioning and the customary safety checks will be required before returning it to the road. The machine is offered with a quantity of expired MoTs; copies of previous registration documents; and old/current V5Cs.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1967 Royal Enfield 249cc Turbo Twin SportsRegistration no. TTU 49DFrame no. 087F1967Engine no. to be advisedThe Villiers 2T/4T proprietary engine enabled a host of manufacturers to offer a twin-cylinder two-stroke model in the all-important learner market during the 1960s. Royal Enfield's offering used the later 4T engine, which featured a more angular top end incorporating cylinders with four transfer ports (the 2T had only two) and ported pistons. Enfield fitted the Villiers twin into the lightweight Crusader frame, while the cycle parts were those of the Clipper model. Introduced in November 1963, the original Turbo Twin was replaced in 1964 by the restyled and better-looking Turbo Twin Sports, which featured a chromium-plated fuel tank and mudguards. In this form the model remaining in production until late in 1966. This Turbo Twin Sports was purchased new by the lady vendor's late father in 1966 and has always been kept in storage under cover when not in use. The vendor advises us that the machine last ran in May 2021 and that it is in pristine condition having been maintained by her father: a mechanic who used to maintain John Williams' machines at the Isle of Mann TT when he rode for Texaco Heron Suzuki. Everything is reported as original except one footrest rubber and the mirrors, while the mudguards have been re-chromed. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style buff logbook and an old-style V5.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1976 Honda CB200Registration no. NDF 258PFrame no. CB200-1042624Engine no. CB200E-1044936Introduced in 1973, the Honda CB200 sports roadster superseded the old CB175 and came with a tubular spine frame, twin carburettors, a five-speed gearbox, and either a drum or disc front brake. Back in 1974, Bike magazine found theirs a little slower than both the Yamaha RD200 and Suzuki GT185, though considerably more economical. 'It might not be the fastest thing around,' remarked Britain's No.1 motorcycling magazine, 'but somehow it looks and feels more like a real motorcycle than its two-stroke counterparts. It's a little bike with a big heart'. Physically smaller and lighter than Honda's contemporary 250, it must have seemed the ideal mount for lady riders and gents small in stature. Purchased new in 1976 from Peter Hammond Motorcycles of Cirencester (sales receipt on file), this CB200 has had only one owner from new and currently displays a total of 22,826 miles on the odometer. The machine was last taxed to the end of April 1989 and is offered for restoration (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5; expired MoT (1989); HPI check; and a 1976 owner's manual and vehicle service booklet. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a spare fuel tank.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1934 Matchless 592cc Silver Hawk ProjectRegistration no. JO 1972 (see text)Frame no. 714Engine no. B684•Rare 1930s four-cylinder motorcycle•Present ownership since 1984•In this condition when purchasedReviewing the v-four Silver Hawk at its launch in the autumn of 1930, Motor Cycling stated that this exciting overhead-camshaft model was 'designed primarily to give really high speed, and to give this speed with silence and the added safety of a spring frame'. The early 1930s was a period of severe economic depression, yet the 1931 Motorcycle Show at Olympia in London witnessed the launch of not one but two four-cylinder models aimed at the very top of the market. The ultimate fates of the two newcomers would turn out to be very different however; Ariel's offering – the Square Four – would enjoy a lengthy production life lasting into the 1950s, whereas the rival Matchless Silver Hawk would be gone within four years. Matchless had introduced another vee-engined model, the twin-cylinder Silver Arrow, the previous year, and the Silver Hawk's design shared many of the 'Arrow's features, 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 upstairs cam was by shaft and bevel gears, and there was no denying that the v-four 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. This challenging Silver Hawk project comes with an old-style logbook from 1947 listing the owner at that time as one John McNulty. The present owner purchased the machine from Mr McNulty's daughter in 1984 together with two Triumphs: a Tina and a Tigress. The engine was already removed when purchased. The registration 'JO 1972' is not listed in the HPI database; accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 AJS 495cc K10 with Swinging-arm ConversionRegistration no. TK 649 (see text)Frame no. to be advisedEngine no. 10/120056•Rare Vintage-era overhead-camshaft sports model•Present ownership since 1990•Offered for restorationOriginally manufacturers of proprietary engines, the Stevens brothers of Wolverhampton introduced the first AJS motorcycle in 1911. Those first AJS machines were sidevalve-engined lightweights offered with belt-drive transmission or optional all-chain drive with a two-speed countershaft gearbox. This latter feature enabled them to put up a good showing in the Isle of Man TT's new Junior Class, an event AJS would later dominate. Eric Williams scored the marque's maiden Junior TT victory in 1914, and the first post-war Junior event saw the new overhead-valve AJS in commanding form. Indeed, so good was the newcomer that Howard Davies rode it to a unique double victory the following year, winning both the Junior and Senior TTs. In 1927 AJS's works 350cc racers appeared with a new overhead-camshaft engine. The camshaft was chain driven, its distinctive cast alloy case extending forwards to the front-mounted magneto. A catalogued model from 1928, the 'cammy' AJS was built in 350 and 500cc capacities initially, dry-sump lubrication being an unusual feature of the engines, which were carried in open diamond frames. A 250cc version followed, Jimmy Guthrie winning the Lightweight TT on one in 1930. Produced for only four seasons, the AJS overhead-camshaft racers were casualties of the Matchless take-over in 1931. Purchased at a UK auction in February 1990 (invoice on file), this AJS K10 project comes with an old-style continuation logbook (1949) and a (part) old-style V5 document. However, it cannot be ascertained whether or not these documents relate to this motorcycle as the frame number has been obscured by the swinging-arm conversion. In any case, the registration 'TK 649' is not listed in the HPI database; accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. Overhead-camshaft racing motorcycles of the Vintage period are rare, which makes this challenging AJS K10 project an exciting prospect for the dedicated motorcycle restorer. Sold strictly as viewed.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1952 Ariel 499cc KH500 FieldmasterRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. SE384Engine no. TE723Designed by Val Page, Ariel's KH 500cc twin was produced between 1948 and 1957, starting out as the Red Hunter, becoming the Huntmaster and then the Fieldmaster, these revisions reflecting its change in role from sports roadster to tourer. At the time of its launch Ariel's new twin seemed to have a bright future. With a top speed of around 90mph, the KH was as fast as a BSA A7 or Triumph Speed Twin, and a real eye-catcher with its red-and-chrome fuel tank. A sister model, the slightly less-powerful KG Deluxe, was available in black. Although Page's design was similar in layout to that of Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin, using the same 63x80mm bore/stroke dimensions, it differed greatly in detail, particularly in the bottom-end arrangements. Like Triumph, the Ariel employed separate camshafts but with the pushrods at the four 'corners' of the barrel, enabling cooling air to flow unobstructed between the cylinders. A duplex chain drove the camshafts, while the transmission featured Ariel's familiar dry clutch and Burman gearbox. The KH's cycle parts had much in common with the singles': a rigid frame was standard, with Ariel's Anstey-designed rear suspension optional. The design of the tele-forks was shared with parent company, BSA. There are no documents with this Ariel Twin, which appears to be an older restoration.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Suzuki GT750JRegistration no. TSX 478KFrame no. GT750-31098Engine no. GT750-38059Launched at the Tokyo show in 1971, Suzuki's new GT750 flagship was, as its name suggests, more Gran Turismo than outright sports bike. First of a family of Suzuki two-stroke triples, the newcomer retained the cylinder dimensions of the existing T500 air-cooled twin, but with the added refinements of water-cooling and an electric starter. Top speed was around 115mph, but more important was the effortless cruising capability. Modifications were not long in coming, the GT750K gaining twin front disc brakes (replacing the original double-sided drum) for 1973. Believed a relatively recent restoration, this GT750J was acquired by the vendor one year ago and ridden on half a dozen occasions last summer before being placed in dry storage in September 2020. Sold to make room for an expanding collection of classic BMWs, the machine is offered with a V5C document. The vendor advises us that the engine would benefit from a service.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Honda VFR750R Type RC30Registration no. G420 JKYFrame no. RC30-2100025Engine no. RC30E-2100057•Original UK-delivered example•Present ownership since 2011•20,045 miles recorded•Well looked-after and used sparinglyOne 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 callipers. Indeed, so good was the basic RC30 that well prepared privately entered examples were often able to give the works entries a run for their money. 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 an exclusivity that none of them can approach. 'No other bike from the late-Eighties is lusted after like the RC30,' reckoned Bike magazine, and few would disagree. Delivered new in the UK, this particular RC30 has been owned by the current vendor since 2011 and has recorded only 20,045 miles. The Honda has been kept in a purpose-built workshop together with the other classics in the vendor's collection and has been ridden on only a couple of occasions since acquisition, the last in 2015. Well looked-after, the machine has been dry stored since its last outing with the fuel system and carburettors drained and should require only minimal re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5/V5C registration documents. A very nice example.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1985 Suzuki GSX-R750FRegistration no. B250 DVVFrame no. GR71A-100683Engine no. R705-102585Suzuki rewrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 back in 1985. The 'Gixxer's development had been heavily influenced by lessons learned from the works TT F1 and Endurance racers of the late 1970s and early 1980s; lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow. One of the modern era's few instant classics and until recently the sole surviving Japanese 750cc sports bike, the GSX-R750 has been a huge commercial success for Suzuki and enjoys cult status today. Now more than 30 years old, many early GSX-Rs have suffered at the hands of successive owners, a state of affairs that has resulted in original examples of the first version, such as that offered here, becoming increasingly sought after by collectors. Displaying a total of 44,954 miles on the odometer, this early GSX-R750 was sold new by Heron Suzuki GB and comes with the original bill of sale. The vendor describes the machine as in good condition throughout, benefiting from new front brake pistons; ultrasonically cleaned carburettors; and repainted top fairing. Although started earlier this year, the Suzuki has not been used for some 9-10 years and will require re-commissioning before further use. Representing a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example of Suzuki's iconic 'Gixxer', the machine comes with a handbook; two keys; and a V5C document.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1987 Yamaha FZ750 GenesisRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 2MG 007283Engine no. 2MG 007283Yamaha's FZ750 was one of most advanced sports bikes yet seen when it arrived in 1985, though strictly speaking most of the FZ's cutting-edge technology was to be found in the engine. A five-valves-per-cylinder design that would later be applied to all of Yamaha's larger sports models, it represented the first time such an engine had featured in a production motorcycle. This example was purchased from Padgett's of Batley as new-old-stock and has been stored in the vendor's workshop ever since, hence it only has 2.7 miles on the odometer. The vendor no longer has the original purchase receipt but no one else has owned the FZ in its 34 years of existence. It has never had fuel in it and never been run, while the battery has never been connected. It is exactly as it was when purchased and in mint condition, complete with the original tool kit, passenger strap, and service booklet.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1963 Flandria 50cc Sports MopedRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. 199030The Flandria marque was founded by the A. Claeys Flandria group in Zedelgem, Belgium in the late 1950s, joining the Claeys family's diverse range of manufacturing enterprises, the first of which had been established as far back as the early 1800s. Flandria was once one of Belgium's largest motorcycle manufacturers, concentrating on the production of mopeds and lightweights, many of which were powered by their own 50cc two-stroke engines. They also built bicycles and are best remembered today as fielding one of the most successful cycle racing teams in history, winning 70 Classics, two Grand Tours, and two World Championships during the 1960s and 1970s. Very Italianate in appearance, the stylish machine offered here should be a relatively straightforward restoration, appearing to be substantially complete. There are no documents with this Lot.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 Ariel 247cc LeaderRegistration no. 844 VVXFrame no. T29780/BEngine no. T29780/BThe Ariel Leader and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unit gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension, employing a stiff, fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. This example was purchased from Bonhams' sale of the Geeson Brothers Motorcycle Museum Collection, Peterborough in March 2003 (Lot 171). It was stated that the machine had formerly belonged to the celebrated motorcycle racer and record breaker, George Brown, whose name is forever associated with that of the Vincent factory. Restored during the Geeson family's lengthy ownership, the machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook and a V5C.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1962 Ariel 247cc LeaderRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. T23527Engine no. T23527Designed by Val Page and his team, the Ariel Leader and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unit gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension design, employing a stiff, fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. Detachable panels enclosing the engine and most of the rear wheel extended forwards to meet leg-shields and screen while the rear chain was fully enclosed. This example comes with sundry bills; restoration photographs; photocopy workshop manual and other technical literature; its original logbook (part of): and an old-style V5. It should be noted that according to the HPI database the registration '48 EPX' has lapsed and is no longer associated with this motorcycle.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1938 Triumph 498cc Speed TwinRegistration no. FAT 363Frame no. TH.7394Engine no. 8-5T 14588Although 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. True, there had been vertical twins before; indeed, Turner's predecessor at Triumph - Val Page - had designed one a few years previously, but Triumph's newcomer established a formula that would be adopted by all of Britain's major motorcycle manufacturers in the succeeding decade. Light, narrow and from certain angles looking just like a twin-port single, it was just what the conservatively minded motorcycling public wanted, and the Speed Twin would prove enormously successful. 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, being capable of touching 100mph in road trim and exceeding it with the silencer end-caps removed. When production resumed in 1946, the Speed Twin reappeared with telescopic forks in place of the original girders, and separate dynamo and magneto instead of the pre-war version's magdyno. This apparently well-restored Triumph Speed Twin is offered with a V5C document in the previous keeper's name. It should be noted that the frame and engine numbers are transposed on the V5C. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1999 BMW R1100SRegistration no. T597 ERXFrame no. WB10422A2XZA84821Engine no. 50986729Introduced in 1998, the R1100S sports roadster was BMW's most powerful 'Boxer' model, with a maximum output of 98bhp, and also the first to feature a six-speed gearbox. Somewhat unusually, the fuel-injected eight-valve engine retained air-cooled cylinders but had oil-cooled heads, the latter's valves operated via short pushrods by chain-driven camshafts. On the chassis side, the R1100S used the engine as a stressed member and featured BMW's well-established Telelever front suspension, a Paralever single-sided swinging arm and, of course, shaft final drive. Other noteworthy features included a generously sized cockpit fairing and the then fashionable under-seat exhausts. Bought in 2012 and used regularly, this example displays a total of 35,238 miles on the odometer and was last MoT'd in 2013. Currently SORN'd, the machine will require re-commissioning at the very least before returning to the road. The comprehensive history file's contents include a quantity of expired MoTs and tax discs; the 2012 purchase receipt; sundry invoices; SORN paperwork; a V5C Registration Certificate; and a BMW service/repair DVD.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1983 Benelli 499cc QuattroRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 1983Engine no. 002006Revitalised after its takeover in 1971 by Argentine industrialist Alejandro de Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new six- and four-cylinder sports bikes. First of these Honda-inspired machines was the 500 Quattro of 1974, which despite its Oriental-looking power unit was thoroughly Italian in all other respects, boasting a rigid cradle frame, powerful Grimeca drum brakes and alloy wheel rims. The front drum had been replaced by Brembo discs and the model name changed to '504 Sport' by the time Bike magazine got its hands on one in 1979. 'Riding the Sport is a trip,' enthused Britain's No. 1 motorcycling journal. 'In common with most of its Italian compadres, the Benelli delivers handling that is parsecs ahead of the dominant Japanese motorcycles.' The fact that importers Agrati Sales sold so few in the UK was entirely down to the price: at £1,636 the Benelli was a massive 33% more expensive than Kawasaki's Z500!This 500 Quattro was bought from the United States Benelli importer by a dealer for display purposes and kept in their showroom in Indiana for many years. The machine was imported into the UK in 2018 and is described by the vendor as 'like new' in all respects. Indeed, the odometer reading is a mere 17 kilometres. Offered with duties paid and a NOVA acknowledgement.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1969 Kawasaki 250cc A1 SamuraiRegistration no. to be advisedFrame no. A1 12728Engine no. A1E 14277Most enthusiasts will tell you that Kawasaki's reputation for producing exciting high-performance motorcycles began with the fire-breathing Mach III 500cc triple, yet before the latter's arrival Kawasaki offered two other class-leading sports motorcycles: the 250cc A1 Samurai and 350cc A7 Avenger. Introduced first, in May 1966, the former was an air-cooled two-stroke twin which, somewhat unusually for the type, employed disc valve induction. A five-speed gear cluster was contained with the horizontally split crankcases and there was 'Injectolube' pumped lubrication, while the generator was mounted behind the cylinders, a position dictated by the side-mounted carburettors. The cycle parts though, were entirely conventional, consisting of a duplex-loop frame with twin-leading-shoe front brake. The result was an undeniably handsome sports roadster with a claimed 31bhp maximum and a top speed of 103mph, phenomenal figures for a 250 of the day. Apart from an increase in bore size, and commensurate increase in maximum power (to 42bhp), the 350cc Avenger was virtually identical. The Samurai was built from 1966 to 1971, though relatively few were imported into the UK, and today this early classic Kawasaki is highly sought after by collectors. Sold new in the USA, this Samurai is described by the vendor as a good original example that will require re-commissioning. Its mechanical condition unknown, the machine comes with duties paid; a VJMC dating certificate; and a V5C document.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1966 Honda 154cc C95Registration no. 9590 OZFrame no. C95-3007849 (see text)Engine no. C95E-3007857Boasting Honda's favoured pressed-steel frame, the Japanese manufacturer's first 125cc twins - the C90 tourer and CB90 sports - appeared in 1958 together with two closely related models, the C95 tourer and CB95 sports, the latter pair featuring over-bored engines displacing 154cc and producing 13.5bhp and 16.5bhp respectively. Today these early Honda twins are among the most collectible of 1960s Japanese classics. Formerly displayed in the window of an Isle of Man motorcycle shop, this C95 is believed to have been part restored/repainted some years ago and currently displays a total of 10,989 miles on the odometer. The machine has not been touched since its acquisition during Manx Week in 2005 and will requiring re-commissioning before returning to the road. Offered with original logbook; DVLA correspondence; and a V5C document. It should be noted that the (correct) frame number is stamped on a non-factory plaque.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1964 Triumph 500cc T100SS 'Norman Hyde' Café RacerRegistration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. H26678Engine no. T100SS H26678Introduced for 1960, the Tiger 100A was the first sports version of Triumph's unitary construction 500 twin, the 5TA. The T100A's replacement, the Tiger 100SS built between 1961 and 1970, featured an abbreviated rear 'bathtub' enclosure in its first incarnation together with larger-diameter wheels and a slightly more powerful engine equipped with coil ignition. By the end of the 1960s, changes to the Tiger 100 had included an improved frame with stiffened top tube, 12-volt electrics (along with the rest of the twins) and the adoption of a twin-leading-shoe front brake. This T100SS café racer is believed to incorporate performance parts supplied by Norman Hyde, the former Triumph development engineer and world record-holding drag-racer. The engine appears to have been converted to magneto ignition, the mag mounted where the points housing would have been, while other noteworthy features include alloy wheel rims; clip-on 'bars, rear-set footrests; an alloy fuel tank; and what looks like a Grimeca double-sided front brake. The machine is offered with a Certificate of Permanent Export; an old-style V5 (1992); and a photocopy of a later V5. It should be noted that the registration 'ART 283B' is not listed in the HPI database and thus is no longer associated with this motorcycle.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate; believed ex-Douglas Lamb, Isle of Man TT 1928 Norton 490cc CS1Registration no. not registeredFrame no. 32086 (see text)Engine no. CS39003•Offered for restoration•Believed to have been ridden by Douglas Lamb•Original Moore-designed CS1Like the majority of their contemporaries, Norton relied on the sidevalve engine until the introduction of its first overhead-valve design in 1922, and the resulting Norton Model 18 was a big success on the road. On the racetrack however, Velocette had shown the way forward when its overhead-camshaft KTT romped away from the field in the 1926 Junior TT, and Norton responded with its own similar engine the following year. Designed by Walter Moore, the Norton motor retained the firm's traditional 79x100mm bore and stroke dimensions, employing bevel gears and a vertical shaft to drive the cams in KTT fashion. The cycle parts too were new: a cradle frame and saddle tank appearing for the first time on the works CS1 racer, which scored a debut win in the 1927 Isle of Man Senior TT with Alec Bennett riding. The production version of the new CS1 duly appeared at the Motor Cycle Show later that same year.Towards the end of the 1930 season a new overhead-camshaft engine began to be seen in the works Nortons. Designed by Arthur Carroll, this replaced the original 'cammy' motor that had been drawn up by Walter Moore, recently departed for NSU, and first appeared in production Nortons made for the 1931 model year. The existing CS1 (490cc) and CJ1 (348cc) model designations were carried over from the Moore era, and the pair continued as Bracebridge Street's top-of-the-range sports roadsters until 1932 when the arrival of the competition-orientated International models saw them re-branded as refined sports-tourers. Today the original Moore-designed CS1 is one of the most sought after of all Norton motorcycles. Offered for restoration, this incomplete CS1 is believed to have been ridden by Douglas Lamb, who competed in the Isle of Man TT on three occasions: the Senior race in 1928 and 1929, and the Junior in 1929, Norton-mounted in each case. He died in June 1929 following a fatal crash in the Senior race (see VMCC correspondence, photographs, and photocopied press cuttings on file). This motorcycle's condition, completeness, and correctness is not known and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the frame number appears to have been stamped twice in different fonts. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1928 Norton 490cc CS1 ProjectRegistration no. MP 2645 (see text)Frame no. 32003Engine no. CS38449•Matching-numbers example•Present ownership since at least 1995•Offered for restorationLike the majority of their contemporaries, Norton relied on the sidevalve engine until the introduction of its first overhead-valve design in 1922, and the resulting Norton Model 18 was a big success on the road. On the racetrack however, Velocette had shown the way forward when its overhead-camshaft KTT romped away from the field in the 1926 Junior TT, and Norton responded with its own similar engine the following year. Designed by Walter Moore, the Norton motor retained the firm's traditional 79x100mm bore and stroke dimensions, employing bevel gears and a vertical shaft to drive the cams in KTT fashion. The cycle parts too were new: a cradle frame and saddle tank appearing for the first time on the works CS1 racer, which scored a debut win in the 1927 Isle of Man Senior TT with Alec Bennett riding. The production version of the new CS1 duly appeared at the Motor Cycle Show later that same year.Towards the end of the 1930 season a new overhead-camshaft engine began to be seen in the works Nortons. Designed by Arthur Carroll, this replaced the original 'cammy' motor that had been drawn up by Walter Moore, recently departed for NSU, and first appeared in production Nortons made for the 1931 model year. The existing CS1 (490cc) and CJ1 (348cc) model designations were carried over from the Moore era, and the pair continued as Bracebridge Street's top-of-the-range sports roadsters until 1932 when the arrival of the competition-orientated International models saw them re-branded as refined sports-tourers. Today the original Moore-designed CS1 is one of the most sought after of all Norton motorcycles. Offered for restoration, this incomplete CS1 comes with an old-style buff logbook (issued 1946) recording matching frame, engine and registration numbers. A letter on file shows that the Norton has belonged to the late owner since at least 1995. It should be noted, the Vehicle Registration Number 'MP 2645' has lapsed from the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding. This motorcycle's condition, completeness, and correctness is not known and thus it is sold strictly as viewed.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1928 Norton 490cc ES2Registration no. EB 7763Frame no. 34390Engine no. ES42568Introduced 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 sports 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. First registered in the East Riding of Yorkshire on 28th December 1928, this 1929-model ES2 was incomplete and in part-restored condition when it was bought from a deceased's estate at Brooks' Stafford Sale in April 1998 (Lot 433) and not 1995 as implied by the accompanying V5C documents. Its restoration subsequently completed by the (now deceased) new owner, the Norton took part in the VMCC's 'Festival of 1,000 Bikes' at Mallory Park in 2007. Noteworthy features include an Amac carburettor; Lucas racing magneto; and a twin-barrel silencer. Last taxed to 30th June 2010, the machine is offered with a substantial file containing photocopied maintenance instructions; old-style continuation logbooks; the Brooks catalogue; SORNs, tax discs and MoT certificates; and a copy of Motor Cycling magazine (17th October 1928, Olympia Show preview). This motorcycle's condition, completeness, and correctness is not known and thus it is sold strictly as viewed.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1929 Norton 348cc Model JERegistration no. OF 6041Frame no. 38125Engine no. JE1174A new introduction for 1929, the 348cc JE was the 'junior' version of Norton's ES2 sports roadster. Introduced at the 1927 Motor Cycle Show, the ES2 used the Model 18's 490cc 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 sports single. The ES2 was built in several versions during a production run lasting until 1963. The JE, though, did not last anything like as long, disappearing from the range at the end of the 1931 season. Norton did not list an OHV '350' again until 1933, and when it did the designation had changed to 'Model 50'. In production for just a few years, the JE is one of the rarest of Norton's pre-war production roadsters. This JE's history file consists mainly of colour photographs, some annotated, charting its progress from a dismantled restoration project in January 2009 to a participant in the VMCC's 'Festival of 1,000 Bikes' in July of that year! The Norton was back at Mallory for the next two Festivals, and the related competitor numbers and photographs may be found in the file together with its 2009 MoT certificate and an old-style V5C document. This motorcycle's condition, completeness, and correctness is not known and thus it is sold strictly as viewed.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1948 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. T.F.10730Engine no. 47T10082370Although 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. Light, narrow and from certain angles looking just like a twin-port single, it was just what the conservatively minded motorcycling public wanted and the Speed Twin would prove enormously successful. 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. Formerly registered 'BG 9375' (since reassigned) and displaying a tax disc that expired in August 1973, this Tiger 100 is offered for re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration. The machine was permanently exported in 2004, returning to the UK at date unknown. An 'Export' marker still appears on the DVLA database therefore, the purchaser will need to apply to the DVLA in order to retrieve the age-related registration 'FSJ 427'. Accompanying documentation includes the export certificate; two expired MoTs (1973 and 1998) and photocopy V5.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If 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

Scalextric - Three boxed 1:32 scale slot cars by Scalextric. Lot includes Scalextric C3746 MGB Thoroughbred Sports Car Series; C3747 Mini Cooper S RAC Rally 1966 'Graham Hill'; and C3722 Aston Martin DBModels appear to be in Mint condition in Near Mint - Mint hard plastic display cases with some minor wear. (3)Lot descriptions reflect the cataloguer's opinion only and do not constitute a guarantee. If in doubt, intending bidders should either attend public viewing or request a written condition report. All sales are final.

A group of older issue diecast comprising Corgi No. 218 Aston Martin, No. 316 NSU Sport Prinz, No. 224 Bentley Continental and No. 263 Rambler Sports Fastback. All are generally very good however would benefit from a clean, some have super detailing and all contained in reproduction boxes.

A group of boxed diecast comprising Shell Sports Car Series, Corgi Promotional, EFE and others. Generally very good to excellent in dusty boxes.

Mettoy clockwork tinplate Two Door Sports Couple in Red and Black. Working example is generally good.

Chinese Friction Driven Tinplate Two Door Sports Coupe. Some wear, otherwise good.

Dinky No. 109 Austin Healey 100 Sports in White with red interior and hubs, racing number 23 and driver figure. Generally excellent, the odd speck of wear in excellent box (incorrect colour spot).

Trio of Diecast comprising Corgi No. 337 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, very good in fair box, plus Dinky No. 110 Aston Martin DB3 Sports in light grey, blue with driver, excellent in very good box plus Dinky No. 171 Hudson Commondore Sedan, repaint in repro box.

Dinky No. 110 Aston Martin DB3 Sports in Green with Red Seats and Hubs plus Driver. Fine example is excellent with little or no signs of wear in excellent box.

Dinky no. 36b Bentley Sports Coupe in light blue. Very good with minor marks throughout.

Dinky no. 36e British Salmson Sports Car in red. Very good with minor marks throughout.

Dinky no. 36e British Salmson Sports Car in green. Very good with minor marks throughout.

Dinky no. 38d Alvis Sports Tourer in green, very good with minor marks throughout.

Schuco Examico 4001 mechanical 2 seater sports car, generally fair.

An interesting diecast group comprising Corgi TV Related issues including Gold Plated James Bond Aston Martin (Some reaction to gold plate) plus other items including six Classico Shell Sports Cars. All Boxed and appear excellent.

A large collection of mostly sealed Atlas Sports Car, Bus and Transport Series diecast issues.

A group of mostly 1/43 Brumm Sports Car models comprising Ferrari etc. Excellent with boxes.

A perspex frame for a sports shirt.

Quantity of rucksacks, sports bags etc

Seven Reproduction Dinky Toys by Atlas, comprising four 943 Leyland Octopus Tanker-Esso, one 197 mini traveller and two Triumph TR2 Sports, all as new.

A ladies Tissot Sports 2013 wristwatch, boxed with certificate

A gentlemans good quality sports-style wristwatch by Sekonda, cased

A gentlemans good quality sports-style wristwatch by Rotary in chromium plated mounts

Retro Gaming - Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System SNES console, with 2 x controllers and cables (all discoloured and untested), 3 x boxed games to feature The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past (with manual), PGA Tour Golf (with manual) and Super Mario World (in plastic case, no manual), plus Atari 2600 console with 4 x controllers, cables, 2 x boxed games to include Street Racer (with manual), and Frogger (with manual), and 8 x loose cartridges to include Golf, Ms. Pac-Man, Haunted House (with manual), Defender, Galaxiar, Combat (with manual), Real Sports Soccer and Missile Command

Two boxed Lego sets to include Space 6938 Scorpion Detector, with it's original bags and instructions, and 6910 Creator Mini Sports Car, with instructions and appearing complete but unchecked, plus 12 x loose sets to include 7723 Police Pontoon Plane, 79002 Attack of the Wargs, 7 x Star Wars buildable figures featuring 75111 Darth Vader, 75112 General Grievous, 75119 Jyn Erso, 75121 Imperial Death Trooper, 75535 Han Solo, 75109 Obi Wan Kenobi and 75116 Finn

A collection of vintage tin plate toys to include Mighty Bulldozer by Marx (boxed), Battery operated Police Motorcycle by Modern Toys (boxed), battery operated Power Bulldozer by Lincoln International (boxed) and battery operated tricky action sports car by Marx (boxed).

Seven boxed Atlas Editions Dinky diecast models to include 111 Triumph TR2 Sports, 106 Austin Atlantic Convertible, 23D Auto Union Racing Car, 104 Aston Martin DB3S, 23B Hotchkiss Racing Car, 23C Mercedes Benz Racing Car and 111 Triumph TR2 Sports, all excellent

12 Boxed Atlas Editions Dinky diecast models to include 24M Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, 555 Ford Thunderbird, 24V BUick Roadmaster, 549 Coupe Borgward Isabella, 39F Studebaker Coupe, 518 Renault 4L, 24N Citroen Traction 11 BL, 531 Fiat 1200 Grande Vue, 181 Volkswagen, 105 Triumph TRS Sports , 197 Morris Mini Traveller and 526 Mercedes 190 SL, all excellent

Nine boxed and cased Dinky Atlas Editions diecast models to include 551 Ford Taunus Polizeiwagen, 2 x 547 P.L. 17 Panhard, 105 Triumph TR2 Sports (in grey), 524 Coach Panhard 24C, 530 DS 19 Citreon (with magazine), 2 x 110 Aston Martin DB5 (in red and green) and 1403 Matra Sports M 530

12 x Boxed Dinky Atlas Editions racing related diecast models to include 23 B Auto De Course Talbot-Lago, 104 Aston Martin DB35 (in orange), 23B Hotchkiss Racing Car, 1401 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 TI (in red), 23C Mercedes Benz Racing Car, 23D Auto-Union Racing Car, 111 Triumph TR2 Sports (in pink), 23D Aiuto-Union Voiture De Record, 506 Aston Martin DB3 Sport (in green), 102 Triumph TR2 Sports (in yellow), 546 Austin-Healey 100 (in silver) and 23H Auto De Course Talbot-Lago (in blue)

Boxed Dinky 107 Sunbeam Alpine Sports diecast model in cerise, with driver, race number 34, cream hubs, decals vg, some paint chips to diecast, vg windscreen, box gd with correct colour spot that has mark to one side

12 Boxed Matchbox 75 Series diecast models to include 7 Ford Anglia, 17 Metropolitan Taxi, 23 Caravan Trailer, 9 Fire Truck, 48 Trailer with removable sports boat, 52 Maserati 4CLT/1948 in yellow, 27 Cadillac Sedan, 35 Horse Box, 32 E Type Jaguar, 56 Fiat 1500, 38 Vauxhall Victor Estate Car, 39 Pontiac Convertible, diecast showing some paint chips but vg overall, boxes tatty