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Lot 179
HISTORICAL INTEREST: a set of eight 19th century Danish silver table forksA Michelsen, assay master mark for Peter R Hinnerup, Copenhagen, 1850 - 1862, others distortedShaped with thread edge, reverse engraved with initials below Greek Royal crown, weight 20.4oz. (8)Footnotes:ProvenanceIn the collection of King George I of the Hellenes.Sold at Christies London, 24th and 25th January 2007, 'From the Collection of King George I of the Hellenes' auction number 7381, Lot 567.Private client.HistoryBorn a Danish Prince in Copenhagen's royal Yellow Palace, King George I of the Hellenes (1845-1913) was seventeen when he was elected to establish a new dynasty of kings by the Greek National Assembly who had deposed Bavarian-born King Otto and the unpopular Queen Amalia in 1862. King George had the distinction of taking the Greek throne before his father who was to become King Christian IX of Denmark. His nomination was supported by the Great Powers of Russia, France and Great Britain. When King George I sailed into Athens in 1863, he said 'my strength is in the love of my people'. In his accession speech, the King declared 'in these modern days, Princes must strive to be superior in intellect, knowledge and goodness to those around them'. A born democrat, King George supported the constitutional monarchy and swiftly mastered Greek as well as national sports such as wrestling and running. He established the modern Olympic Games in Athens and opened the summer games in 1896. His endeavours to endear himself to his people earned him the moniker 'Father of the Nation' and King George reigned for almost fifty-years.The King decided to abdicate in favour of his heir Constantine in 1913 after celebrating his Golden Jubilee. Tragically, on a visit to Greece's second city, Thessaloniki, in March 1913 he was shot through the heart at point blank range by a Socialist anarchist called Alexandros Schinas.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 49
Corgi: A collection of three boxed Corgi Toys vehicles to include: Studebaker Golden Hawk, 211S, good condition, some playwear, in fair box; Mini Cooper with De-Luxe Wickerwork 249, light playwear in good box; and MGA Sports Car 302, playworn in poor box with missing flap. Please assess photographs. (3)
Lot 105
Matchbox: A collection of nine assorted boxed Moko Lesney Matchbox vehicles to comprise: Meteor Sports Boat and Trailer 48A; M3 Personnel Carrier 49A, loss to decal; Commer Pickup 50A; Albion Chieftain 51A; Maserati 4CLT Racer 52A; Aston Martin 53A; Saracen Personnel Carrier 54A, slight tear to box end flap; D.U.K.W. 55A; and Wolseley 1500 57A. Vehicles are in mixed condition, paint wear to some, boxes generally in good condition, shelf and edge wear as expected with age. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
Lot 101
Matchbox: A collection of nine assorted boxed Moko Lesney Matchbox vehicles to comprise: Esso Road Tanker 11B, some loss to decal; Land Rover 12A; Bedford Wreck Truck 13A, one box end flap missing; Atlantic Prime Mover 15A, orange body; Atlantic Trailer 16A; Bedford Removals Van 17A, blue body; Caterpillar Bulldozer 18A; MG Sports Car 19A, driver missing; ERF Truck 20B, Ever Ready decal. Vehicles are in generally good condition with some paint chips as expected with age, boxes generally in mixed condition, shelf and edge wear as expected with age. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
Lot 4
Dinky: A collection of five boxed Dinky Toys, to comprise: MG Midget Sports, 108; H.W.M. Racing Car, 235; Maserati Racing Car, 231; Cunningham C-5R Road Racer, 133; and Army Water Tanker, 643. Original boxes, general wear expected with age. Vehicles have paint wear but otherwise good. Boxes are mixed, some with detached and missing box end flaps. Please assess photographs. (5)
Lot 255
A quantity of decoratively leather and cloth bound books, 18th century and later, to include:The Biographical Magazine. containing Portraits & Characters of Eminent and Ingenious Persons, of every Age & Nation., London: Harrison & Co., 1794; The Historic Gallery of Portraits and Paintings, Vols. 1, 2, 6, and 7; London: Vernor, Hood, & Sharpe, 1807-11; The Works of Lord Byron including his suppressed poems., later rebound, Paris: A. & W. Galignani, 1827; The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the International Exhibition, London: James S. Virtue, 1862;Illustrated London News, 1863-4, a large format bound copy; Owen Meredith, Lucile, with illustrations, Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1882; Frederick Bradbury, History of Old Sheffield Plate, London: Macmillan and Co., 1912; Carl Marquand Sauer, Italian Conversational Grammar, thirteenth edition, Heidelburg: Julius Groos, 1913; British Sports and Sportsmen, Sportsmen of the Past, 2 Vols., limited edition no. 504/1000, London: Sports & Sportsmen Limited; and various others (18)
Lot 342
A collection of diecast model vehicles, including: Corgi Classics Karrier W4 Trolleybus Newcastle-upon-Tyne corporation; Corgi Ian Allan Publishing 50th Anniversary set; Corgi Guy Arab Birmingham model bus; Atlas Editions Eddie Stobart model; Classic Sports Cars Aston Martin DB5; and others, by makers including Exclusive First Editions, Bburago and others, most boxed.
Lot 241
A trio of presentations to the jockey Pat Eddery, i) on the occasion of the Meadowlands International Jockey Challenge Championship 8th December 1979, in the form of a brass & glass housed Seth Jones quartz mantel clock, the top set with the presentation plaque named to Pat Eddery, height 22cm.; ii) Commonwealth Sports Award presented in 1986, in the form of a silver plated salver, inscribed with award details, diameter 26cm., minor surface scratches and marks; iii) from the Dubai Racing Club, a plate, silver & gold plated with enamel crest, inscribed in Arabic and English, diameter 25.5cm., some wear to plating but generally good
Lot 393
After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) a large set of four Racing Prints from the Fores's National Sports Series, engraved by John Harris and W Summers, Racing Plates 1 to 4, titled Saddling; A False Start; The Run In; Returning To Weigh, two framed & glazed, two mounted ready for framing, framed sizes, 93 by 146cm., good condition
Lot 295
QSH - Yonezawa - Zimmerman - A collection of tinplate vehicles including a train set, a boxed International Express Locomotive, am MG sports car and 10 x miniature Christmas tree decoration tinplate models marked ZZ Germany. The appear in Very Good condition overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
Lot 477
1949 Vincent 998cc 'Red' RapideRegistration no. UAS 721Frame no. RC4342 Rear frame no. RC4603Engine no. F10AB/1/2703 Crankcase mating no. Y76• Rare USA-market 'Red' model• Restored in the USA in 1998• Present ownership since 2002• Offered from a significant private collection In the USA, Vincents were distributed by the Indian Sales Corporation, thereby giving the American manufacturer's dealers an overhead-valve sports model to compete with Harley-Davidson's 'Knucklehead'. To cater for local tastes, some batches of the Rapide touring model were delivered to the USA finished in Indian's traditional red livery, the total being estimated at 107 machines. The Series-C Rapide offered here, with engine number 'F10AB/1/2703', is one of the early examples. The rear frame member ('RC4603') is original and that number is recorded on the machine's UK V5C registration document, while the upper frame member ('RC4342') left the factory in April 1950 in a Rapide bound for King's of Oxford. Originally the Rapide would have had the touring model's valanced, painted steel front mudguard matching the rear one, and Amal Type 276 carburettors rather than the Mk2 Concentrics currently fitted. Its accompanying copy Works Order Form records that the Rapide was destined for shipment to the Indian Sales Corporation and notes a change of colour scheme from the standard black/gold to red/gold. The machine was purchased in 2002 from Mr Roger Chafen of St Joseph, Missouri (proprietor of Chafen Body Works Inc) who had restored it in 1998. Photographs on file show the cycle parts being stripped of their black paint, revealing the original red finish beneath; indeed, it was not unknown for American dealers to repaint bikes in black prior to delivery, which may have been the fate of this example. Mr Chafen sourced components from recognised specialists including Vin-Parts, Ron Kemp Engineering and the VOC Spares Company, there being numerous bills on file totalling many thousands of pounds testifying to the fact that this was a 'no expense spared' restoration. The engine was rebuilt by Charley Taylor of Connecticut. Since acquisition the Rapide has formed part of the owner's significant private collection and has been kept in heated storage, seeing only occasional use. Described as in generally excellent condition, this rare post-war Vincent variant is offered with the aforementioned documentation, VOC Certificate of Authenticity, two expired MoT certificates (most recent May 2006), and UK V5C registration documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 317
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1958 Excelsior 243cc Talisman Twin TT2Registration no. GMN-502-G (Isle of Man)Frame no. 7PT/357Engine no. R11506After WW2 the Excelsior range became two-strokes only, the first two models - the Autobyk and Universal - using Villiers power units while the wartime Welbike continued to be built under license (as the Corgi) by Brockhouse Engineering using Excelsior's own Spryt motor. Villiers' introduction of the 2T 250cc twin-cylinder engine in 1956 gave many independent manufacturers the opportunity to add a sporting '250' to the range. Before then though, Excelsior had gone down the same route with their Talisman Twin (TT1). A new introduction for 1950, the latter was joined by a twin-carburettor Sports (STT1) version in 1952. The early Talisman used a plunger-suspended frame before a more modern swinging-arm (TT2) version arrived for 1954. An unusual feature of the 1952 Talisman was its dual seat (if so equipped), which featured downward extensions that acted as passenger knee grips. A '350' version was added to the range for 1957, and both Talismans remained in production until the end of 1962, by which time Excelsior was on the point of collapse. Believed to have been UK-registered as 'PSG 716', this Talisman Twin is presented in restored condition throughout. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 461
Property of a deceased's estate1960 BSA 649cc A10Registration no. VFU 422Frame no. GA7.6199Engine no. DA10 10213A new '650' twin joined BSA's 500cc A7 model in 1949. The existing parallel twin architecture was retained for the new A10, with 360-degree crankshaft and single camshaft at the rear of the cylinder block, as was the four-speed gearbox bolted directly to the crankcase in a form of semi-unitary construction. Like the A7, the A10 was available initially with either a rigid frame or plunger rear suspension. Named 'Golden Flash', the new 650 was strikingly finished in pale beige metallic. Ever since the model's introduction enthusiasts have commonly referred to the touring A10 as the 'Golden Flash', even when it was finished in alternative colour schemes, as seen here.BSA's rugged 650cc twin had undergone considerable development by the end of the 1950s. On the cycle parts front, the introduction of a swinging-arm frame in 1954 had resulted in the original bolt-up gearbox's replacement by a conventional separate item, while the engine had benefited from numerous improvements including an increase in compression ratio for 1958 and the standardisation of the sports models' high-lift camshaft for 1959. The current vendor's late father acquired this A10 in 2019. A self-employed gas turbine engineer. Motorcycles were his passion and had been from a young age. Sadly, no other history is known about this A10. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a current V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 350
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Greeves 249cc 25DC Sports TwinRegistration no. 534 CBWFrame no. 61/1734 (see text)Engine no. 237D 10620Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder roadsters of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing – appeared, powered by the four-speed Villiers 249cc 2T engine. For 1959 the 25D was renamed Sports Twin, its designation changing to 25DB. It cost £199 15s, with the scrambles models' 'paddle fin' hubs an optional extra at £4 10s. For 1961 the 250 and 350 roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame with the one-piece rear sub-frame, becoming the 25DC and 32DC respectively.First registered June 1961 and acquired by Tony East in May 2002, this Greeves Sports Twin is presented in fully restored condition and currently displays a total of 1,258 miles on the odometer. The machine was last taxed in May 2006. Accompanying documentation includes a (copy) old-style continuation logbook (issued 1972); a Norton Villiers engines maintenance manual; BMS workshop manual; SORN paperwork; expired MoT (2005); and old/current V5Cs. One key present. It should be noted that the frame started life in a 24TDS Scottish trials model.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 391
1994 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade 'Urban Tiger'Registration no. L235 GVHFrame no. SC28-2250393Engine no. SC28E-2250390• Genuine UK 'Urban Tiger'• Restored (engine excepted) by Jap Retro• Stored since the rebuild's completionEvery 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. Sure, it might have been a little down in the horsepower stakes when compared to the opposition, but the 'Blade more than made up for that by being some 30-plus kilos lighter. 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, being recognised as one of the fastest of the current crop of hyper-sports roadsters.There have been countless colour schemes applied to the Fireblade over the years, one of the most iconic from the 1990s being the 'Urban Tiger', as seen here. Currently displaying a total of 45,131 miles on the odometer, this UK-market Fireblade is a genuine 'Urban Tiger', not a copy. The machine has been fully stripped and rebuilt (engine excluded) with everything that needed replacing being replaced. Notable features include a full repaint (including the wheels) and a full Yoshimura exhaust system. All the restoration work was carried out by Jap Retro. Apart from a solitary test ride, when it was found to run and ride 'spot on', the Honda has not been ridden since completion. The rebuild is fully documented by images on a memory stick, which prospective purchasers may view on request. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. Accompanying documents include a V5C, an MoT certificate (expired 2019), and a 2020 HPI check report. One key present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 265
Property of a deceased's estate1951 Norton 499cc ES2Registration no. HFH 960Frame no. F4 35732Engine no. 35732 F4Introduced 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 Arnold Chandler in Gloucestershire on the 19th February 1951. Displaying a mileage of 3,634, it's believed the late vendor restored this Norton upon purchase in the late 80's and the mileage covered is since restoration. Sadly little is known of its previous history before the current vendor. Not used for a good number of years, it will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before use. Accompanying paperwork consists of a current V5C, V5, RF60, old tax discs and expired MoT's. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 311
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1927 BSA 500cc S28 'Sloper' & Noxal SidecarRegistration no. PH 6007Frame no. P5790Engine no. P5895Introduced in 1910, the first series-production BSA to feature the marque's distinctive green and cream tank colours was a 499cc (3½hp) sidevalve single. Well engineered and equally well made, this first BSA proved an enormous success and effectively established the company's reputation as a maker of high quality motorcycles. Introduced for the 1927 season, the influential 'Sloper' started a trend which saw many of BSA's competitors adopt inclined motors. The Sloper featured a trend-setting saddle tank that afforded a low seating position, and for 1930 gained chromium-plated brightwork and a new frame with forged steel spine. Models with the 493cc overhead-valve engine came with twin-port cylinder heads. For 1930 the Birmingham firm offered no fewer than 18 models, six of which had inclined engines. The Sloper range remained essentially vintage in character until its demise in 1935, by which time the line-up had shrunk to just two models: one overhead-valve, the other sidevalve, both of 595cc. This splendid overhead-valve Sloper (an 'all footbrake' model) is attached to a Noxal single-seater sports sidecar. Acquired by Tony East in March 1994, this fully restored combination comes with sundry invoices totalling £4,688 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1995. The machine was last taxed in July 2002. Additional documentation consists of SORN paperwork; five old MoTs (most recent expired 2001); 1937 Noxal sidecars brochure; old/current V5C Registration Certificates; and an original parts catalogue.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 372
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1930 Terrot 347cc Type HSTRegistration no. BMN 129 (Isle of Man)Frame no. 133109Engine no. 92393At the Paris Salon in the autumn of 1925, Terrot introduced the 347cc Model H, which replaced the Model G and was rated at 4CV for taxation purposes. The first examples were still equipped with British-made JAP engines and Terrot's old-fashioned, horizontal-spring forks but by the year's end a more modern version had appeared, featuring Terrot's own sidevalve engine, Druid forks and Pilgrim oil pump. Sidevalve-engined standard and touring, and overhead-valve sports versions were offered, all of which were also available in 'Confort' (luxury) form at extra cost. A dealer's advertisement on file states that this sidevalve Terrot was brought to England in the 1950s for a businessman's children to ride around the lawn. Used and abused, the machine was given to friend of the businessman to restore, only for it to be abandoned and put up for auction in 2004. The Terrot was then restored with help from Robin Edgeler. This Terrot came to Tony East in the condition it is in today and has only been used once since: on the VMCC's Banbury Run, climbing the challenging Sun Rising Hill without mishap. An old-style Isle of Man registration document records that the Terrot was first registered in the UK as 'BS 9477' on 21st April 2005. There is a new New Keeper supplement from an old V5C on file but not a complete document. The registration 'BS 9477' is on the HPI database; however, the machine is recorded as 'exported', so should the new owner wish to register it in the UK they will have to apply again to the DVLA. Last taxed in 2010, this French rarity comes with a VMCC dating certificate; a photograph of the machine pre-restoration; some technical information; and various old UK MoTs.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 491
1937 Triumph 350cc Tiger 80Registration no. HV 8121Frame no. TL 2248Engine no. 7-T80 3966Just 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. 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. 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 in its present restored condition when purchased by the vendor's late relative circa 1983. The odometer reading of 243 miles is assumed to be the distance covered since restoration. Showing some light pitting and early surface corrosion, the machine has remained unused for many years since acquisition. It is not known when it last ran. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before further use (the engine turns over, with compression). Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with two RF.60 logbooks (issued 1952 and 1958), part old V5, current V5C, and DVLA correspondence.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 302
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 BSA 646cc Golden FlashRegistration no. FMN-560-L (Isle of Man)Frame no. BA7S 19685 (see text)Engine no. BA10 15490Previously registered as 'RSY 233' on the UK mainland (see MoTs on file), this BSA Golden Flash was first registered in the Isle of Man in September 2001. The machine was purchased in the Isle of Man in 2008 and came with a single-seater Watsonian sports sidecar attached. Both were in poor condition. The sidecar was removed and sold, and the BSA fully restored to 'as new' condition, with particular attention paid to obtaining the correct paint colour – something less fastidious restorers often get wrong. In 2014 Tony's BSA Golden Flash featured in The Classic MotorCycle's November edition, described as a local bike once belonging to the late Tony Cook, who used it as a combination. To quote Tony East: 'It is a sweet, strong engine, I haven't done much to it'. Accompanying documentation includes an IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate (see below), some old MoTs, and numerous bills relating to restoration works carried out circa 1997. An original BSA sales brochure, instruction manual and service sheets are included in the sale. It should be noted that the frame number is incorrectly recorded as 'BA75.19685' in the IoM registration document.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 467
Property of a deceased's estate1922 AJS 349cc Model B TouringRegistration no. FL 3274Frame no. 17530Engine no. 17530The first AJS of 1911 was a single-cylinder sidevalve-engined lightweight displacing 292cc. The company first entered the Isle of Man TT that year, making an historic breakthrough in 1914 when it won the Junior event, the first such victory by a single-cylinder machine. From then onwards, the 2¾hp (350cc) sidevalve model remained a fixture of the AJS range. Light in weight (around 200lbs), robust and adequately powerful, the model is widely regarded as one the finest of early Vintage sports machines. This Vintage-era AJS 'flat-tanker' was acquired by the current vendor's late father in 2013, having been restored from a total wreck by the previous owner. The latter obviously did a good job, as the machine was judged Best Wolverhampton AJS at the 2013 Jampot Rally. Used mostly on weekends at local Vintage club runs the annual Jampot Rally for many years. Noteworthy features include Lucas 'King of the Road' acetylene lighting and a bulb horn of unknown manufacture. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed (it should be noted that the right side rear toolbox/bag is missing. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; copy of previous-owner V5C; old V5; old RF.60 logbook (issued 1948); old MoTs and expired tax discs; photographs of the AJS and its previous owner; marque related literature; and correspondence from Rob Harknet (Pre-War Officer AJS & Matchless OC).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 250
1964 Triumph 649cc T120 BonnevilleRegistration no. PRX 265BFrame no. T120DU 10409Engine no. T120DU 10409 RS (see text)Capitalising on its record-breaking success at the Utah salt flats, Triumph introduced a new twin-carburettor sports roadster in September 1958: the Bonneville. Unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of the 350 and 500 twins though, and this innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. This collectible T120 Bonneville dates from 1964, by which time most of the handling problems associated with the earlier versions' twin down-tube frame had been rectified by the successor's single-tube design. This nice example was purchased by the vendor in May 1981. Imported and first registered in the UK in June 1976 it now displays a period correct 'B' number plate denoting its 1964 vintage. Last taxed for the road in 2018 the motorcycle will require recommissioning. The history file contains various old style V5's and a receipt for servicing work in the early 1990s. It should be noted, the engine is a post-1969 production replacement unit, with a non-factory stamp to match the frame number.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 390
1989 Yamaha FZR1000 EXUPRegistration no. G720 KAGFrame no. *3LG-000995*Engine no. *3LG-000995*• Complete professional repaint• Standard apart from a Nitron shock absorber• Circa 29,500 miles from new'With the FZR you're neither fighting the bike or different bits of the bike fighting each other. There's a smooth, subtle harmony which the FZR can still call its own and which it shares with and encourages in its rider. Yet it still gives back the thrill of raw power and has enough of it to stomp past three cars where you might normally be thinking of only one at a time. It brings the best out of its rider without requiring the best the rider can give.' - Bike magazine on the Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. Dating from an era when one-litre sports bikes could afford to be relatively roomy and comfortable, Yamaha's FZR1000 Genesis arrived in 1987 as the class leader, boasting the FZ750's pioneering five-valves-per-cylinder engine technology and a race-developed aluminium twin-spar 'Deltabox' frame. With a maximum output of 125bhp, the Genesis was good for a top speed of over 150mph and had handling and brakes to match. It lasted for only two years before being replaced by the extensively redesigned 'EXUP' model, which took its name from Yamaha's 'Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve'. Installed downstream of the headers, the EXUP was designed to boost mid-range power while at the same time making it easier to meet noise and emissions targets. It certainly worked, but while the 1989 EXUP was stronger low-down than its predecessor, it made no more power than the '88 version because Yamaha had fitted restrictive 'weirs' in the carburettor stubs. Using a Stanley knife, Bike magazine removed the weirs from 'their' EXUP and found an additional 19bhp! A 'one to have' 1989 'Bike of the Year' model, this EXUP has recorded only 29,500-or-so miles from new. The vendor felt that no engine rebuild was required, as it ran well and strongly, with no smoke. A UK-market example, the machine benefits from a complete repaint, and apart from a Nitron shock absorber is said to be totally standard. All work was carried out by Jap Retro. There is a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website. Accompanying documents include a V5C, sundry invoices, a quantity of MoT certificates (most recent expired 2019) and a 2020 HPI report (clear). One key present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 349
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1966 Greeves 249cc 25DC Mk2 Sports TwinRegistration no. BRK 68DFrame no. 25DC464BEngine no. noneGreeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder roadsters of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 25D Fleetwing – appeared, powered by the four-speed Villiers 249cc 2T engine. For 1959 the 25D was renamed Sports Twin, its designation changing to 25DB. It cost £199 15s, with the scrambles models' 'paddle fin' hubs an optional extra at £4 10s. For 1961 the roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame and the following year the DC was comprehensively restyled in the fashion of the day to create a new model, the DCX Sportsman, which gained a Perspex-screened handlebar fairing, tank with knee cutaways, fork spats, slightly rear-set footrests and full-width alloy hubs. When the new Villiers 4T engine was adopted for 1964, the DC Sports Twin's model designation changed to 25DC Mk 2. This Sports Twin has been restored throughout and currently displays a total of 1,017 miles on the odometer. The registration 'BRK 68D' is listed in HPI database; however, machine offered without any registration documents. Four keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 303
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1950 BSA 348cc B31Registration no. B31 MAN (Isle of Man, see text)Frame no. ZB31 11543Engine no. ZB31 25912BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54. A good all-round performer by the standards of its time, the B31 could cruise comfortably all day at 60mph while returning 75-plus miles per gallon, virtues that endeared it to private owners and police forces alike. This much loved and highly successful model was last produced in 1959, its place in the BSA range being taken by the unitary construction B40. This BSA B31 was first registered in the UK in March 1950 as 'YFF 749', which is still on the DVLA database with no 'export' marker showing. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the BSA was last taxed to 31st May 2022 and at time of cataloguing had 2,898 miles showing on the odometer. The machine is offered with a BSA motorcycle service chart; an instruction manual; and an Isle of Man registration certificate (missing its lower half).Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 289
1968 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. WSU 324FFrame no. T120R DU85136 (see text)Engine no. T120R DU85136As the 1960s dawned, unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of Triumph's 350 and 500 twins, and that innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. The café racer's favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued in this new form as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster, arriving at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. By this time the frame had been sorted and 12-volt electrics standardised, while welcome improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals; independently adjustable ignition points; Amal Concentric carburettors; and a long overdue twin-leading-shoe front brake. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the Umberslade Hall-designed 'oil-in-frame' models in November 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group. Belonging to the last Bonneville generation built before BSA-Triumph switched to the oil-in-frame range, this restored example was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband from Union Road Moto-Velo of Crediton on 25th April 2018 (sales receipt on file). The Bonnie was last used in 2018 and has been stored since then; recommissioning will be required before further use, while cleaning and polishing should reward the new owner with a very tidy machine. Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry bills and old/current V5C documents. We recommend that prospective bidders pay close attention to the frame number on this machine and satisfy themselves as to the originality of the stamping.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 286
1959 BSA 646cc Super Rocket Café RacerRegistration no. VSU 123Frame no. FA7 16562 (see text)Engine no. CA10R 10567• Purchased around 30 years ago• Transformed into a café racer over a period of time• Dry stored since 2018• Requires recommissioning'The Super Rocket has a near-three-figure cruising speed – a performance to meet the autobahn ambitions of foreign-touring enthusiasts, or those who buy motorcycles with an optimistic eye to the extension of motorway travel at home in the not too distant future. On the other hand, the current model can be throttled back to accept happily the inevitable limitations of built-up-area riding. In these less spectacular circumstances, one's patience in jogging along at 30mph is rewarded by a remarkable - for a lusty 650cc twin - fuel consumption also in the three-figure class.' - Motor Cycling. BSA's range for 1955 embodied several novel features. Alongside the existing plunger-framed machines were new models equipped with swinging-arm rear suspension, while the A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket sports twins came with new aluminium-alloy cylinder heads. The latter produced a highly respectable 40bhp and as tested by Motor Cycling magazine was found capable of reaching 109mph. For 1958 the sports 650 became the Super Rocket, gaining a revised cylinder head, Amal Monobloc carburettor, and an extra 3bhp. The model lasted into the unitary construction era and was last produced in 1963. This Super Rocket was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband around 30 years ago and transformed into a stylish café racer over a period of time. There are numerous bills on file indicating that most of the work was done in the 1990s. Last used in 2018, the BSA has been dry stored in a vacuum bag since then and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. Cleaning and polishing should reward the new owner with a very tidy machine. Accompanying documentation includes a Roy Bacon dating letter; a quantity of expired MoTs; a current V5C; and the aforementioned bills. Please note that the machine is also accompanied by a large quantity of engine and other spares. We recommend that prospective bidders pay close attention to the frame number on this machine and satisfy themselves as to the originality of the stamping.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 371
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone SportRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. F*30846*Engine no. F*97370*Introduced in 1950, the Falcone took over the mantle as Guzzi's top sports bike, its tuneable engine being closely related to that of the Dondolino racer. Offered in Sport, Turismo and military/police specifications, the Falcone outlived all its fellows, the Turismo remaining in production until 1967. Revived in response to popular demand, it was succeeded by the all-new Falcone Nuovo in 1971.This beautiful Italian thoroughbred comes with a Moto Guzzi Club factory dating letter confirming it is a 1952 Falcone Sport manufactured on 29th January 1952 and sold to M/S Ricagni of Alessandria on 6th February 1952. Tony East bought the Guzzi from Carlos Carriga in February 1994 (it appears to have been delivered directly to Tony) and purchased parts required for its restoration from Italy (invoices on file). Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine is offered with Bryan Small's invoice totalling £4,410, with additional invoices from 1994; an MoT certificate from 1995; a Roy Bacon dating letter from April 2001; a quantity of technical and other information; and two original spare parts catalogue (one second edition, one third edition). Although restored to running order, the Guzzi has never been ridden on UK roads as it was used to attract crowds at the motorcycle shows Tony attended. The odometer reading was 17 miles at time of cataloguing. Offered with keyFootnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 529
2000 Ducati 900 SSRegistration no. W733 KFEFrame no. ZDMV100AAWB004359Engine no. 004402The arrival of Ducati's all-new, eight-valve, water-cooled v-twin 851 Superbike in the late 1980s creating a niche for a less expensive super-sports roadster: the 900 SS. Introduced in 1991, the newcomer used a development of Ducati's long-running 'belt drive' v-twin motor. Air-cooled and two-valves-per-cylinder, the 80bhp 900 SS was simpler and easier to maintain than the 851. In style though, it gave nothing away to its more exotic cousin, having the same distinctive 'trellis' frame as the 851, now an established Ducati trademark. Needless to say, handling was exemplary, and while ultimately its performance was down on that of the Superbike, the 140mph 900 SS had more than enough for the majority of riders in everyday conditions. A major success for Ducati, the 900 SS underwent progressive development over the years and remained a fixture of the range until 2003. Acquired by our vendor in 2009, this 900 SS has 6,773 miles showing on the odometer and is offered with V5C document.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 442
1974 Benelli 500 QuattroRegistration no. OIG 6250Frame no. BA*1572*Engine no. BA*001681*Revitalised 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!First registered in the UK in 2014, this Benelli 500 Quattro displays a total of 6,734 kilometres on the odometer, although it is not known whether this is from new. The Benelli has been owned by the current vendor since importation, and has been used sparingly while in his care; it has been dry stored since purchase and was last run earlier this year. Benefiting from a new battery, 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 bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 345
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1963 Greeves 325cc 32DC Sports TwinRegistration no. AJU 663AFrame no. 32DC140Engine no. 222D 1441 (see text)Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Greeves first twin-cylinder models of the mid-1950s used the Anzani engine and it was not until 1957 that the first Villiers-engined twin - the 250cc 25D Fleetwing - appeared. The roadster twins were updated with a new scrambler-based frame for 1961 and the following year were comprehensively restyled in the fashion of the day.The all-new 32DC Sports Twin was one of four roadsters in Greeves line-up for 1961. It was powered by the four-speed 325cc 3T engine, which Villiers had first introduced back in 1957. The 3T was basically a bored-out 250cc 2T and at 16.5bhp was only marginally more powerful but developed considerably more torque. Acquired by Tony East in July 2004, this fully restored Sports Twin received a 'Highly Commended' award at The Classic MotorCycle Mechanics Show at Stafford in 2018 (rosette available). The machine is offered with an old-style V5C Registration Certificate and a Mail Order Catalogue produced by the revived Greeves Motorcycle Company of Chelmsford. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as '222D1126'. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 309
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1935 BSA 500cc W35-8 Blue StarRegistration no. MFO 457Frame no. E5.3269Engine no. E8.1287.During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. Its contemporary advertising slogan: 'One in Four is a BSA', reflected the Birmingham-based company's status as the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1927 BSA had introduced the influential 'Sloper' - so called because its inclined cylinder - starting a trend that saw many of its rivals launch similar machines. Nevertheless, models with vertical cylinders continued to form part of BSA's extensive range, outliving the Sloper when the fashion for inclined cylinders faded. The Depression of the early 1930s forced a cut back in the number of models, just ten being offered for 1932. Among these though, were three new 500s, one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves, all of which shared a common bottom end and the 85x88mm bore/stroke dimensions that would characterise all BSA's 500cc singles, including the legendary Gold Star, right up to the beginning of the unitary construction era in the 1960s. The sports version was given the name 'Blue Star', a title that was also applied to the equivalent 250 and 350 models. All featured engines having vertical cylinders and magneto ignition carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder front forks. The Blue Star models came with a tuned engine incorporating a high-compression piston and 'hotter' cams, twin-port cylinder head and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Originally an optional extra, a full electric lighting system became standard equipment for 1934. This Blue Star was acquired by Tony East in October 1998. Accompanying documentation includes sundry invoices totalling £4,619 relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1998, two MoTs (most recent expired 2004), and an old-style V5C registration Certificate. An original instruction book is included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 269
Property of a deceased's estate1953 BSA 349cc B31Registration no. not registeredFrame no. BB31.S.3092Engine no. BB31.3016BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54. In 1947 it had been joined by 500cc development, the B33, the engine of which closely followed B31 lines but with larger (85mm) bore and heavier flywheels. Little is known of this delightful B31 and is therefore offered for restoration/recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered without documents. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 479
1950 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. LKA 460Frame no. RC/1/8728 (see text) Rear Frame no. RC/1/8728Engine no. F5AB/2A/3570 Crankcase mating no. 84CUnlike in pre-war days, when the first (Series-A) Vincent-HRD v-twin had been created by - in effect - combining two of the existing singles, post-WW2 Vincent's approach was reversed, with the Series-B twin appearing first, in 1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor tourer and Series-C Comet sports roadster. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued in production until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance. Frame number 'RC/1/5470' and engine 'F5AB/2A/3570' formed parts of a Series C Comet despatched to a dealer called Reynolds in Liverpool in March 1950 (the rear frame is later). Interestingly, there is a receipt on file thanking a Mr I R Reynolds for the sum of £65 paid for the Comet on 22nd March 1969. The seller is not named. The Vincent has been in the present family ownership since March 2016, the previous keeper being listed as Ian Rex Reynolds of Welshpool. The machine comes with an exceptionally comprehensive history file of expired MoTs, old tax discs, correspondence, invoices, SORN paperwork, copies of MPH, parts lists, old/current V5/V5C documents, etc dating back many years (inspection recommended).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 417
Property of a deceased's estate2015 MV Agusta F4 1000 RRegistration no. PF64 HPO (see text)Frame no. *ZCGF610AAAV000681*Engine no. F61 AA 00883• Single family ownership from new• 1,759 miles from new• Well documentedArguably the only surprising thing about the original MV F4 of 1998 was that it was launched as a 750 at a time when the class was fast becoming moribund. The Japanese factories' main focus of attention had already switched to 1,000cc sports bikes but it took all of six years for MV to follow suit, launching the limited-edition F4 Ago in 2005 together with mass-produced F4 1000 S. Wisely, MV chose not to change the F4's overall appearance, the Massimo Tamburini-designed 750 being widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. As usual, there were various limited edition versions available offering even higher equipment levels and extra helpings of carbon fibre. The second mainstream model, the F4 1000 R, arrived in 2006 and came with a 174bhp engine, Brembo Monobloc radial brakes, forged Brembo wheels, a carbon-nitride coated Marzocchi USD fork and an upgraded Sachs shock absorber. In August 2006 an F4 1000 R set a record for the fastest 1,000cc production motorcycle of 185.882mph (299.148km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. This pristine F4 1000 R belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who purchased it in January 2015 from KJM Superbike Ltd (purchase paperwork on file). First registered in the UK January 2015, the MV was exported to Guernsey in December 2014 and comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '4998'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 1,759 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. As one would expect of a pampered, effectively one-owner example, this MV comes complete with paddock stand, tool kit, bike cover, various bills from Moto Corsa and others, and its full original book pack. The machine also comes with a copy of its old V5C registration document for 'PF64 HPO'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'PF64 HPO' features a 2014 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. Two keys present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 435
1990 Ducati 750 SportRegistration no. G845 WVMFrame no. ZDM750S*751380*Engine no. DM750LS*751938*The arrival of Ducati's all-new, eight-valve, water-cooled v-twin in the late 1980s led to a comprehensive restructuring of the range, the appearance of this range-topping World Superbike contender creating a niche for some cheaper sports roadsters. One of the first of these was the 750 Sport, introduced in 1988. The newcomer used a development of Ducati's long running 'belt drive' v-twin motor that had first appeared in 1978 in the Pantah 500. The 750 Sport's was taken from the 750 Paso. Air-cooled and two-valves-per-cylinder, the 72bhp 750 Sport was simpler, easier to maintain and, of course, less costly than the 851 Superbike. In style though, it gave nothing away to its more exotic cousin, having a distinctive 'trellis' frame like the F1 and 851 - now an established Ducati trademark. Handling was, needless to say, exemplary and while ultimate performance was down on that of the Superbike, with a top speed of 130mph the 750 Sport was more than enough for the majority of riders in everyday conditions. The vendor purchased this 750 Sport from a friend in December 2012 and since then has used it sparingly on sunny days. We are advised by the vendor that cam belts and filters have been changed and the pitted fork stanchions replaced. Run recently, the machine is offered with sundry bills; two MoTs (most recent expired August 2023); and 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 bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 336
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Triumph 498cc Tiger 100Registration no. XSL 709Frame no. obscuredEngine no. T100 74925 (see text)The 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. Acquired from a dealer by Tony East in October 2002, this beautiful Tiger 100 comes with two old-style V5C Registration Certificates, an expired MoT (2006) and numerous bills relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 2002/2003. The current odometer reading is 256 miles, which may well be the distance travelled since restoration. The Tiger also comes with an original Triumph workshop manual and replacement parts catalogue. Restored throughout and very nicely presented, the machine was last taxed until 31st January 2006. It should be noted that the engine has been restamped.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 432
2020 Ducati 1,103cc Panigale V4Registration no. GV69 DJUFrame no. ZDMDA00AAKB008424Engine no. ZDM1100W4*009275*• Two owners from new• Present ownership since February 2023• Custom paintwork (applied 2023)By the dawn of the 21st Century, Ducati had been keeping faith with the v-twin engine for its sports roadsters for some 30 years, so it was more a question of 'when' rather 'if' they would move on from this type of power plant, despite its having formed the bedrock of the Italian firm's model range for so long. And it can have surprised nobody when that replacement turned out to be a 90-degree desmodromic V4, as that engine configuration had been used by Ducati's MotoGP bikes since the coming of the premier class's four-stroke era in 2002. Introduced in 2018, the Panigale V4 took its name from the Borgo Panigale district of Bologna, home to the Ducati factory. The Panigale was launched in two engine capacities: 1,103cc and 1,000cc, the latter being necessary to comply with Superbike racing regulations. The engine's architecture was closely based on that of the racer, even going so far as to retain the MotoGP bike's backwards-rotating crankshaft, while, unlike the preceding Panigale v-twins which employed the engine as a stressed chassis member, there was a partial aluminium perimeter frame. Ducati being Ducati, the electronics were, of course, state of the art. This Panigale V4 had only one owner before our vendor purchased it on 2nd February 2023. The machine was serviced by Moto Rapido before the first owner traded it in for a new Ducati (date and mileage in service book). The vendor rode the Ducati for only 4 miles before he decided to treat it to some custom paintwork in the Italian national colours of red, white and green, which was carried out by Carisma Custom Paint in Colchester. The repainted parts were ready in early June and the Panigale shows a total of 24,660 miles at the time of cataloguing/photography. The standard control levers, clear screen, pillion seat tail section, and footrests are included in the sale, and the machine also comes with a single-sided paddock stand. The engine has been started and run up to full operating temperature every 14 days, and the battery kept on a trickle charger at all times. However, at 69 years of age and having been riding for over 54 years, he finds the Panigale too much for him. There is also a video of the machine running, available to view on the Bonhams website.Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate; current MoT (expires 14.02.2024); original 2023 Moto Rapido Ltd sales invoice; motorcycle service sheets; and the black leather Ducati wallet containing the service booklet (last service stamp 3.10.22), owner's manual, and roadside assistance program. Two keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 410
1975 Honda CB550KRegistration no. AGU 821NFrame no. CB550 1219541Engine no. CB550E 1056933Honda followed its sensational CB750 with a range of smaller fours, the first of which - the CB500 - appeared in 1971. The half-litre newcomer was just as well specified as its larger brother, boasting an overhead-camshaft engine, five-speed gearbox, electric starter and disc front brake. Upping the engine capacity by 10 percent, the CB550 offered the same blend of performance and civility when it first arrived in the USA in 1973. UK buyers had to wait another three years to sample it, by which time the model had been joined by the CB550F, with 4-into-1 exhaust and sportier styling. Bike magazine considered the CB550 'one of the better bikes to emerge from Honda's design team in recent years'. The passage of time has, inevitably, transformed what was once a cutting-edge sports bike into an increasingly collectible classic.Imported from the USA, this Honda CB550 has belonged to our vendor since 2016 and was first registered in the UK on 1st May 2017. Works carried out since acquisition include overhauling the carburettors; painting the cycle parts; and fitting a new seat, tyres, and switch gear. Kept in dry storage and used sparingly, the machine was overhauled and serviced in 2021, which it was when it was last used. Presented in very good order throughout, although recommissioning will be required before the Honda returns to the road. Offered with an owner's manual, two keys 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 bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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2005 Aprilia RS125Registration no. not registeredFrame no. ZD45FF0025S001175Engine no. 001411937The Aprilia RS125 was, for a long time, the coolest bike a 17 year old could buy and legally ride on L-plates in the UK. The RS was first introduced as the 'Extrema' back in '92 and would remain the undisputed king of the 125cc sports bike class until production ceased in 2012. What made the RS125 so appealing to younger riders was the fact that it looked just like one of Aprilia's Grand Prix bikes, boasting an aluminium-alloy twin-spar frame and class-leading suspension that would not look out of place on a 250. The fact that an 18 year old Valentino Rossi won the 125cc Grand Prix title in 1997 on an Aprilia RS125R also didn't harm the bike's reputation, as the road bike bore a remarkable resemblance to the racer. This 2005 bike is brand new registering zero miles, and has not had fuel in the tank. It has come from a former Aprilia dealer and was left over stock from when the dealership stopped selling the brand. As well as being factory-fresh, what makes this machine even rarer is that it is a full power (27hp) model, which was never officially sold in the UK market. Complete with electric start and in totally original specification, it is the last of the 'curvy shaped' RS125s, with the iconic black and red paintwork and lions head graphic emblazoned across the side.Unfortunately, no documents are offered with the lot as they were apparently lost some years ago, though the bike does come with a key. This is a rare opportunity to purchase what must be one of the very last brand new 125cc two-stroke race replicas available.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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