1978 Benelli 750cc SeiRegistration no. EMV 83TFrame no. BC*8046*Engine no. BC*008489*•The world's first production six-cylinder motorcycle•Delivered new to Spain•Present ownership since 2015•Professionally restored•Stored since completion in 2016Despite a racing heritage second to none, Benelli was in trouble by the late 1960s and fell into the clutches of Argentinian industrialist Alejandro De Tomaso in 1971. Under De Tomaso's stewardship the revitalised company was soon grabbing the headlines with a host of new models, none more startling than the 750cc Sei (Six) of 1972, the world's first production six-cylinder motorcycle. The fact that Benelli was able to produce the design so quickly despite lacking previous experience of this type of engine was easily explained: it looked like a Honda CB500 'four' with two extra cylinders, which in effect was just what it was. Even the bore and stroke dimensions were identical to those of the Japanese unit. Production proper began in 1974, but the Benelli was soon overshadowed by Honda's own CBX1000 'six', forcing the Italian company to respond with the 900 Sei in 1980.This Benelli Sei was purchased in Spain from Juan Luis Ramos Corcin, owner of the Benelli since at least 1987, on 1st June 1994 by Frank Richard Kletschkus of Berlin, who subsequently moved to the UK in 1998, bringing the bike with him. The machine was registered as 'EMV 83T' in August 1998. The vendor bought the Benelli from Mr Kletschkus in 23 October 2015 at approximately 44,000 kilometres (circa 27,300 miles). The Benelli was then passed to a well known Italian bike specialist for restoration, during which every part was stripped for renovation or replacement. The frame was refinished in original black cellulose and the bodywork changed to red (from blue) to suit the owner's preference. In addition, the engine and gearbox were completely rebuilt and the instruments changed to UK specification. The engine rebuild included fitting electronic ignition and having the cam followers Tufftride hardened (originally they were chromed). Since the rebuild was completed in late 2016 the machine has covered a mere eight miles. It is very nicely presented, the restorer having paid close attention to detail during the rebuild.The Sei has remained in the vendor's private collection since purchase (stored in a 'bike bubble') and only run on rare occasions at local shows. It was last run in March 2024 and is described by our vendor as in excellent condition. Accompanying documentation includes an instruction manual (in Italian); an original USA sales brochure; Spanish paperwork relating to registration and purchase; and a bill of sale between Mr Kletschkus and our vendor dated 2015. The machine also comes with restoration bills; a V5C document (which incorrectly records the engine number as BC8489); and a USB stick containing images of the restoration. 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.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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6 boxes of dolls house furniture and accessories, including 9 boxed Dijon dining table, 9 boxed Dijon stick back chairs, 5 unopened Dijon beds, boxed Terrystine bedroom furniture, a dining suite, nursery items, piano, a quantity of Lundy suites and collection of small dressing piecesCondition Report: Generally good, the boxed items good.
A Kammer & Reinhardt bisque socket head doll, with brown glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, pierced ears, brown wig, wood and composition jointed body and red dress, 18" long, marked OCondition Report: Generally good, head small chips to one ear piercing/lobe, the rest of the head appears ok, sometimes the sleeping eyes stick. two missing fingers, crack to one foot.
Three large pieces of Oriental pottery and porcelain - modern, comprising an earthenware elephant seat with black, buff, tan, treacle and blue glazed decoration, 42.5 cm high; a blue and white baluster vase, 47 cm high; and a famille rose porcelain stick stand painted with trailing floral decoration, 44.5 cm high.
A closely matched pair of Moorcroft dwarf candlesticks in the 'Wisteria' pattern - impressed factory marks and blue painted initials, the flowers in shades of red, purple and yellow on a dark blue ground, one 8.5 cm, the other 8.25 cm high.* Condition: Some glaze crazing throughout. One stick with a more distinct glaze crack to the edge of the base (which can be felt with a fingernail). Not visible to the underside.
A Victorian diamond brooch, six pointed star shape, silver and gold frame, having a central round old cut diamond, approx.55cts, in claw setting, leading to six diamonds set to the points, each arm inset five graduated old cut diamonds, each point is alternated with a "drum stick" old cut diamond claw set, all mounted in silver with a silver pendant loop and detachable gold brooch, gross weight 10g, total diamond weight approx 4.10 cts
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