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Click here to subscribeAction Man: A large collection of assorted vintage Action Man, to include: ten assorted dressed figures, some with weapons, together with a large collection of vintage accessories, additional clothing, weapons and other associated pieces; an Action Man motorcycle and sidecar and more. General condition of contents is good. Please assess photographs. (one large box and two small boxes)
4 Militär-Fahrzeuge, wohl Tipp & Co. Ungemarkt. 1930er Jahre.Blech, in Mimikry-Lackierung. L 11,5 - 17,5 cm. 2 Mannschaftswagen mit Massefiguren (1 Figur fehlt), 1 Feldküchenanhänger und 1 Motorrad mit Fahrer. Altersspuren, kleine Defekte. Federwerke der Autos intakt, ohne Schlüssel. Motorrad mit defekten (verhärteten) Gummireifen, fährt nicht.Aufrufzeit 24. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 11:37 Uhr (CET) 4 military vehicles, probably Tipp & Co. Unmarked. 1930s.Sheet metal, in mimicry paint. L 11.5 - 17.5 cm. 2 crew cars with mass figures (1 figure missing), 1 field kitchen trailer and 1 motorcycle with driver. Signs of age, minor defects. Spring mechanisms of the cars intact, without key. Motorcycle with defective (hardened) rubber tires, does not drive.Call time 24 | Oct. 2024 | probably 11:37 a.m. (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Giacomo Agostini signed limited edition print with signing photo Over the course of a remarkable career of 17 years, the peerless Giacomo Agostini won 15 world titles, 12 Isle of Man TT crowns and an astonishing 122 Grand Prix'. He became motor cycling's first genuine world superstar and, whether riding a 350cc or 500cc racing motorcycle, he was nearly always the man to beat whenever he took up his position on the starting grid.After winning his final world title in 1975, Agostini enjoyed his last competitive year in 1976. Fittingly, his last career victory came at the Nurburgring - the German venue where he had won his very first Grand Prix race back in 1965.This stunning print chosen by Giacomo, shows him on his favourite road circuit in the Isle of Man. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing (as shown in the inset image).Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
A quantity of various makes. 6 Wells Brimtoy small plastic and tinplate lorries- tanker, fire tender, TV outside broadcast unit, cement mixer and 2 haulage trucks. Together with 3 Tri-and Minic plastic bodied vehicles- Morris Minor, Morris 8 E Series and a Morris Z Van. Also a Schuco tinplate garage No.1500 with Car 1750 in green. 14 Dinky Toys- 25 Pounder Field Gun Set (697). Austin Champ (674). Cadillac Tourer (131), all boxed. Plus 2x Commer Fire Engines, one well repainted with silver sides. 2x BR Hindle Smart Helecs. A Bedford 3 Ton Army Wagon. Hotchkiss racing car 23b. Plus a AA motorcycle, Telephone box, Land Rover trailer. Dublo Dinky Bedford artic flat truck, damaged box. 5x reissue Dinky Toys - 4x Leyland Octopus Tanker ESSO and a Guy Warrior Van, HEINZ, all boxed. A Corgi Studebaker Golden Hawk and a Green Hornet Black Beauty in a reproduction box and a Rice's Pony Trailer, boxed. QGC-VGC, some age wear/paint chipping. £80-120
Cherilea Saladin MKII Armoured Car, boxed flattened No.260, plus Field Gun on turntable, boxed No.2624, Cobra Missile Carrier, in plain box No.2613, MP Motorcycle No.2616 and motorcycle & side car (5)The items in this auction are located offsite and as such, we have limited access to provide postage quotes. Therefore, we are only able to offer a discretionary post and packing service on small, singular items. Due to the fragility of lots in this auction, we would strongly advise using a professional packing service in most instances.
A Corgi diecast Seddon Atkinson Silent Night, C1238, Bedford type OB coach, East Yorkshire, and Southern National, Days Gone By diecast buses, trams, and vintage trucks, Schylling American postal collection models of the Graf Zeppelin, Special Delivery motorcycle, and other vehicle related items. (a quantity)
1951 BMW RS Type 253a 492cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. S252 001 (stamped to rear plunger)Engine no. none visible (genuine works engine)•Exceptionally rare post-war racing model•On static display for some considerable time•Requires recommissioning/restoration'Only 32 of the overhead-camshaft RS (Rennsport) engines were originally built, the last in 1953, although plenty of spares and modifications were turned out later. The RS of 1953 was scarcely impressive with its 50bhp, although it had far more useful torque and basic stability than the purebred racers of England and Italy.' - LJK Setright, On Two Wheels.When BMW-mounted Georg Meier became the first foreign winner of the Isle of Man Senior TT in 1939, it marked the pinnacle of pre-war success for a firm that, remarkably, had not built a motorcycle of its own until 1923. Originally an aero engine manufacturer, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) had come into being in July 1917 when the Bayerische Fluzeugwerke (BFW) company was reorganised. BMW's engines proved their worth time and again in aerial combat in WWI, but on cessation of hostilities the firm had no option but to seek other work, hence the switch to motorcycles. As far as competition was concerned, BMW would not be ready to challenge the British factories - which dominated international motorcycle racing - for some time, choosing instead to concentrate its efforts on speed records. Works rider Ernst Henne held the world motorcycle speed record for most of the 1930s, leaving it at 173.57mph in 1937, a figure that would not be bettered until 1951. From 1935 onwards Henne used a supercharged (kompressor) 500cc twin, and this forced induction technology was first applied to the factory road racers that same year. BMW's spirit of innovation also extended to the racers' cycle parts: telescopic front forks were fitted from '35 and plunger rear suspension from 1937, but it was not until 1939 that it all came together in that historic Senior TT victory. When the FIM banned superchargers from international competition after the war, BMW responded by developing a new, normally aspirated racer, albeit one based on the basic pre-war design. The first engines were effectively the pre-war type minus the 'amputated' kompressor, but these were merely interim designs pending the arrival of one developed from the start with normal aspiration in mind. By 1956 the RS had benefited from considerable development. In 1956 BMW works rider Walter Zeller finished 4th at the Isle of Man TT, was 2nd at the Dutch TT and Belgian Grand Prix, and 3rd at the Italian round, ending the season as runner-up behind MV's John Surtees in the World Championship. Two years later privateer Dickie Dale rode an RS to 3rd place in the World Championship, beaten only by MV works riders Surtees and John Hartle. Bonhams consulted the BMW Archive when researching this machine and the engine is a very rare factory racing unit that marks the transition from the 'amputated' kompressor motor to the RS54 model of 1952/53. Dating from 1951, it has the old chassis with telescopic fork and plunger rear suspension and the first version of the newly developed Type 253 engine. Type 253b from 1952 had the same engine but a new swinging-arm chassis. Unfortunately, these exceptionally rare models are barely documented.Clearly unused for a considerable period, this BMW RS will require careful recommissioning, or potentially more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). The fuel tank appears to be of modern construction and it should be noted that the gearbox feels loose. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, 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 5% 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 Motorcycles department harry.taylor@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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N 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 (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
From the estate of the late Dave Benson1939 Francis-Barnett 249cc SeagullRegistration no. EBY 197Frame no. JC37243Engine no. UU385Founded by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, Francis-Barnett set up shop in the old Excelsior works in Coventry in 1919. The downturn in the motorcycle market in the early 1920s prompted F-B to switch from producing expensive, high quality machines to the more utilitarian. First seen in 1923, the first of these was the triangulated, pin-jointed, straight-tube frame models whose novel method of construction gave rise to the 'Built Like A Bridge' advertising slogan. With the exception of a pair of Blackburne-engined four-strokes introduced in 1935, Francis-Barnett used Villiers two-stroke engines exclusively throughout the 1930s. Powered by a long-stroke (63x80mm) Villiers engine, the 249cc Seagull debuted in 1935 as the Model 42/43 and remained a feature of the range into 1940.First registered on 17th February 1939, this Seagull has been registered to the late Dave Benson since December 1995 (according to the HPI sheet). Notable features include a Smiths 80mph speedometer and an original Lycett saddle. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style continuation logbook (1954); old-style V5; photocopy older V5; and some photocopied magazine articles. A copy of Francis-Barnett Hints & Spares comes with the machine.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1948 Moto Morini 125ccRegistration no. XBV 437Frame no. S-2557Engine no. S-2257Before the arrival of its family of 72-degree v-twin roadsters in 1973, Morini's reputation had rested mainly on its highly successful double-overhead-cam single-cylinder racers that came within a whisker of snatching the 1963 250cc World Championship from Honda. Founder Alfonso Morini split from MM in 1937, setting up a foundry in Bologna. Post-WW2 he returned to motorcycle manufacture, commencing with a 125cc two-stroke that was followed by a range of fast overhead-camshaft roadsters. These were replaced during the 1960s by a range of overhead-valve models and a 48cc two-stroke, which kept the firm afloat until the arrival of the v-twins. The company was active in racing right from the start and won the Italian national 125cc championship in 1949. Based on the ubiquitous DKW RT125, the quarter-litre stroker appeared first as a roadster and then in tuned form as the Sport Competizione, which provided many of Italy's future road-racing stars with an entry into the sport.This charming Moto Morini was purchased by the current vendor at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale in 2015 (Lot 163), since when it has been registered in the UK and used at rallies and occasional road use. Although not started for a couple of years, careful recommissioning will be required before returning this delightful Morini back to the road. Offered with a V5C.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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:The frame number is T1506. The engine number is T1506.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Robin Spring Collectionc.1986 Yamaha TZ250S Racing Motorcycle Frame no. JYA1RK002GA000202 Engine no. 1RK-000202Following its successful adoption for the 1972 works twins, water cooling first appeared on Yamaha's over-the-counter racers with the introduction of the TZ range in 1973. Over the succeeding decade the TZ engine was updated with reed-valve induction, exhaust power valves, separate cylinders and a backwards-rotating crankshaft, but the layout always remained that of a parallel twin. On the chassis side, discs replaced the original drum brakes, a 'lowboy' frame was introduced and an aluminium swinging arm adopted. From the mid-1980s onwards, a succession of more radical changes would see the TZ fundamentally altered.Offered here is an example of the new-for-1986 TZ250S, which for the first time featured Yamaha's Deltabox aluminium twin-spar frame and rising-rate rear suspension. Little had changed inside the engine apart from the switch to six-petal reed valves, up from the preceding four. Finished in classic white/red livery, this Yamaha TZ250S was raced in events in the Far East including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Macau (but not necessarily all of them) by Robin himself and possibly top Japanese riders whose names are not remembered. Restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett, the machine has not run since and will require recommissioning before returning to the racetrack. There are no documents with this Lot, and no other history is known. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1935 Rudge 499cc Special Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. HMO 884Frame no. 55115Engine no. S1620The 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.This Rudge Special combination has been in the owner's family for over 15 years and was in regular road use until mid-2021, since when it has been in dry storage. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C document. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The David Collier Collection1974 Ducati 748cc 750 GTRegistration no. Unregistered (see text)Frame no. DM750S 754877Engine no. 755144 DM750•Lovely example of Ducati's first production V twin•Two owners from new•Carefully dry stored for 34 years •Recently recommissioned by enthusiast ownerThe 750GT was Ducati's first production V twin and is therefore one of the most significant models in the company's illustrious history. This is believed to be a two owner motorcycle. It was first registered in the UK in September 1974 with the registration no. TWC 267N (since logged as 'permanently exported'). The first owner subsequently moved to the Isle of Man where, in March 1989, it was re-registered BMN 94L. The following year David Collier flew with his wife to the Isle of Man where he bought the GT from its first owner, a woman, in Sulby. The Manx number appears to have been removed from the IOM database, and the machine is therefore currently offered unregistered because David never registered it here in the UK.Immediately following the purchase he rode it for an almost obligatory lap around the TT course, and then two up home to Hertfordshire. It had been bought as a potential source of spares for his Galco bevel drive round case Ducati race bike but fortunately that need never arose, and the bike remains as it was purchased 34 years ago. In fact it hasn't been ridden since that ride back from the Island, and has been dry stored in ideal conditions ever since. Within the last year it has been recommissioned. This has included overhauling the brakes and carbs, as well as fitting a new battery. However, it is strongly recommended that the new owner fits new tyres.The current odometer reading is 67,852 kilometres. The motorcycle is supplied with a copy of the IOM registration book which shows both the UK and Manx registration numbers, the IOM export certificate dated 10.7.1990, a letter and receipt from the previous owner, and a period photograph of the bike early in its life, displaying its original TWC 267N number plate. It is offered in nice age-related condition with a slight nick on the left front of the seat and a crack across the base of the plastic instrument binnacle. Lucas Rita electronic ignition is fitted, as are rubber fork gaiters. There is some damage to the finning of the lower sump which was sustained when it was being tied down by the crew on the IOM ferry during the GT's previous ownership.We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sought-after round case V twin Ducati. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1954 Triumph 649cc Tiger 110 ProjectRegistration no. Unregistered (see text) Frame no. 48366Engine no. T110 48366Every Triumph enthusiast knows that the Bonneville owes its name to record-breaking successes on the eponymous salt flats, but how many are aware that the machine which set a new 650cc production machine record of over 147mph in 1958 was a twin-carburettor Tiger 110? A development of the Thunderbird tourer, the T110 prototype performed brilliantly in the 1953 ISDT, thus providing the production version - launched later that year - with invaluable publicity. The first Triumph with swinging-arm rear suspension, the T110 came with a revised engine incorporating a stronger crankshaft, high-compression pistons, larger inlet valves and 'hotter' cams. This Tiger 110 was acquired by the late owner at Bonhams' 2014 Harrogate auction (Lot 12). Previously ROI registered (CRI 905), the machine was previously owned by a resident of County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, who had purchased the machine in 1976, with the last registration recorded in July 1978. Having been off the road and kept in dry storage for approximately 46 years, the late owner began dismantling the motorcycle for restoration, which was never completed. Offered semi-dismantled for restoration, its completeness unknown and sold strictly as viewed. Additionally, there is visible damage to the central crankcases. The motorcycle is offered without documents; but is logged with HRMC under NOVA reference 25576897. The successful purchaser is responsible for making the relevant DVLA applications to register it for road use.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 Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.2002 Honda CRF450Registration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. to be advisedThe Honda CRF450 is a standout in the off-road motorcycle segment, celebrated for its robust performance and advanced engineering. Equipped with a 449cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, it delivers exceptional power and torque, making it highly capable on diverse terrains. The CRF450's sophisticated suspension system includes long-travel front forks and a rear shock, designed to tackle rough trails and provide a smooth ride. The bike's lightweight aluminum frame enhances maneuverability and control, while its ergonomic design ensures rider comfort and confidence. Additionally, the CRF450 features a strong braking system with powerful disc brakes for reliable stopping power. Built with durability in mind, this model is crafted to withstand the rigors of competitive racing and demanding off-road conditions. Whether you're an avid racer or a weekend trail rider, the Honda CRF450 offers an exhilarating and dependable riding experience.This CR was purchased by the current vendor a few years ago and was running when purchased however it will need recommissioning before returning to the trails having sat dormant for a few years. Sadly none of its previous history is known and is offered without documents. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to 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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
From the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior,1922 Blackburn 8hp Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. CE 918Frame no. A606 Engine no. T579•Rare marque•Formerly part of the Lichfield Collection•Present ownership since 2008•Unused since purchase•Requires recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extentFounded by brothers Cecil and Alec Burney, who had bought the rights to a motorcycle engine designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, Burney & Blackburne Ltd was based at Tongham near Farnham in Surrey, a far cry from the British motorcycle industry's Midlands home. The Blackburne company, which presumably took its name from the Burneys' financial backer, is best remembered as one of this country's foremost manufacturers of proprietary engines, which were supplied to numerous British and Continental brands. In an advertisement in The Motor Cycle of 29th December 1918, Blackburne's advertising for its 7-9hp v-twin cited '15 years experience' with that type of engine, which suggests the firm must have been around since at least 1904. Several Gold Medals achieved in the popular long-distance reliability trials of the day were listed as Blackburne successes. In its earliest days the firm also built complete motorcycles, its sole offering in the years immediately prior to WWI being a 3½hp (499cc) sidevalve single. From 1920 an 8hp (999cc) v-twin was added to the range and at this time manufacture of Blackburne motorcycles was taken over by the Osborn Engineering Company (OEC) of Gosport, Hampshire, which in 1923 began marketing them under the 'OEC-Blackburne' name. Equipped with Cowey '100mph' speedometer, Powell & Hanmer rear light and sprung pillion seat, this ultra-rare Blackburne motorcycle combination previously formed part of the Lichfield Collection for some 30-plus years. The late owner acquired the combination at Bonhams' Harrogate Sale in November 2008 (Lot 439) when properties from the Lichfield Collection were dispersed. The old-style V5 records R E Aucott of Tamworth as being the owner from at least January 1974 (and until point of sale in 2008). The 1928 duplicate buff logbook records a James Edwards of Acton as being the owner in 1927 and records that 'CE 918' was licensed as a motorcycle combination. Only three owners are listed up to 1963 when entries cease. In 1929 the machine passes to Herbert Sedgwick of Totton Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey (he passes away in 1957). In 1963 ownership passes to Edmund Lance of Winterslow, Salisbury. The Blackburne has been unused since being purchased; offered in need of recommissioning and/or sympathetic restoration, it is sold strictly as viewed. Key not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1955 Norton 500cc Model 30 Manx Racing MotorcycleFrame no. K11M 62874Engine no. K11M 62874Engine card no. PM149•Delivered new in the UK•Raced in India and Ceylon•Returned to the UK in 1980•Present ownership since 1982•An older restoration•Matching numbersThis Norton Manx was originally supplied to Comerfords of Thames Ditton for a rider called Wynes. The machine was imported from Ceylon in 1980. According to paperwork on file, while overseas the machine had been the property of Chandra de Costa, the former All Ceylon and All India Champion. These details were confirmed in a letter from John Harrison of The Norton Owner's Club to the late owner dated 17th February 1982. John Harrison also supplied a copy of the original Tuning Notes for 1954/5 Manx Models together with a list of results for De Costa (see file). From a Jeff Clew article in The Classic Motor Cycle, May 1984: 'I thought I would include a photograph of another of his (the late owner's) machines - a 1955 499cc Manx Norton which he has fully restored to an amazingly high standard. It came to light when I enquired what was under the dust sheet in his garage, and it must be the most original in specification of these models to exist. It had spent much of its early life in India, where it had been ridden very successfully by Chandra De Costa, who won the All-India Race Meet at the Yelehanka circuit, Bangalore, for three years in succession. According to a contemporary copy of Motor Cycling, De Costa at that time was the reigning Senior Champion of Ceylon. Eventually, the original engine was removed and replaced by a Triumph twin unit, but fortunately when the machine was rescued, the Norton engine was still standing alongside it. The machine is once again fully competitive, Ray Petty having helped sort out the engine.'On file is a list of new and used parts that presumably were used in the restoration, together with a letter from John Farrington (from Woodley, Berkshire) discussing the rebuild. Mr Farrington purchased this motorcycle whilst resident in Colombo, Ceylon, in 1978 from a Neil Jansen and imported it into the UK in 1980 (see letter on file from the Commissioner of Motor Traffic regarding this machine and two others). Also on file are several applications for export licences on behalf of De Costa (in Poona, India) dating from 1958 and 1960 for repairs carried out by Francis Beart (quoting engine number 'K11M 62874'). A copy of letter dated December 1979 from De Costa states that he had previously used this machine.An older restoration that has been stood for some time and is now in need of recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent, the Manx has belonged to the late owner since at least 1982, and is featured on the front cover featured on the front cover and as a double page spread in Manx Norton Super Profile by Cyril Ayton.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1989 Honda VFR750R Type RC30Registration no. G22 KGOFrame no. RC30-2100197Engine no. RC30E-2100216•Iconic WSBK 'homologation special'•Delivered new in the UK•Present ownership since 2016•14,314 miles recordedOne of the modern era's few immediately collectible classics, the Honda VFR750R - better known as the 'RC30' - was created for just one reason: to win the World Superbike Championship, a feat it achieved in the nascent series' first two seasons of 1988 and '89. And while American Fred Merkel was bringing Honda its first two WSB crowns, Britain's Carl Fogarty used an RC30 to win the TT F1 World Championship in 1988 and '89, and the equivalent FIM Cup in 1990. No mere short circuit scratcher, the RC30 and its derivatives proved durable enough to win a hat-full of Endurance Classics too. That this latter requirement was also part of the design brief may be determined from the fact that a quick-release front fork and single-sided swinging arm - essential for speedy wheel changes - were part of an unrivalled specification that included a twin-spar alloy beam frame, 16-valve V4 engine with gear-driven cams, close-ratio six-speed gearbox and four-pot front brake calipers. All of which did not come cheap: at the time of its launch in 1988 an RC30 cost £8,499, getting on for double the cost of other super-sports 750s. Despite the passage of time and progress of motorcycle technology, the RC30 remains a match for the latest generation of sports bikes but possesses exclusivity that none of them can approach. 'No other bike from the late-Eighties is lusted after like the RC30,' reckoned Bike, and few would disagree.This RC30 was sold new by Doble Motor Cycles of Coulsdon, Surrey and first registered on 1st August 1989. Our vendor has owned the Honda since November 2016 and the V5C states it has had four former keepers. Kept dry stored, the machine has been used sparingly and on summer days only whilst the current odometer reading is 14,314 miles. Accompanying documentation includes the original service book; sundry bills; a quantity of expired MoTs; the aforementioned V5C; and MoT to August 2025. The machine last ran in August 2024.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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1929 BSA 500cc S.29 OHV SloperRegistration no. BS 9074 Frame no. P10996Engine no. P10073During the 1930s its 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) thereby 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 '27 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.Accompanying old/current V5C documents and an HPI check sheet state that this BSA Sloper was previously registered overseas. Acquired in 2004 and last taxed and MoT'd in 2012, the machine is an older restoration which will require recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Notable features include a later Amal carburettor and an acetylene lighting set and generator.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 Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of a deceased's estate1958 Triumph 649cc T120 BonnevilleRegistration no. 505 LPUFrame no. T120 020420Engine no. T120 020420 (non-factory stamp)•Dating from the first day of production•One of the earliest Bonnevilles known to exist•An older restoration•Kept on static displayFirst-of-the-line examples of iconic models are always highly prized by collectors, and none more so than the new-for-1959 Triumph T120 Bonneville, which was introduced in the autumn of 1958 for the forthcoming season. Hurriedly prepared for its debut at the '58 Earls Court Show (it was too late for inclusion in the 1959 catalogue) the 'Bonnie' arrived at a time when young motorcycle enthusiasts wanted style as well as substance and had the money to pay for it. Finished in striking two-tone Tangerine/Pearl Grey with matching mudguards and black cycle parts, the bike was a real looker, and the name 'Bonneville', chosen in honour of Johnny Allen's record-breaking achievements with his Triumph-powered streamliner at the eponymous Utah salt flats, was an inspired piece of marketing.Despatched to dealer J Double in Ilford on 16th September 1958 and first registered at the Chelmsford VRO on 27th September '58, this very early 'Tangerine Dream' Bonneville is from the first batch completed for the home market; thereafter some 85% of production was destined for export. The Bonneville was built to order No.2574 and Invoice No.13600. The 44th example constructed, '020420' is not recorded in the 1959 T120 Register; it is one of the 'first day' (5th September 1958) built T120s and looks to have been restored to a very high standard. There is an unusual issue associated with machines of this period because of a drawing office error recorded in the engine build book. From T120 '020377' to T120 '020441', the production line fitted standard Lucas K2F magnetos but should have fitted K2FC competition magnetos. This error was rectified before final assembly, and this bike has the correct K2FC magneto fitted. The gearbox number is correct, as is the QD rear wheel. The TOMCC cast-alloy machine badge fitted is in the colours of the Club's Ilford branch. The engine, it should be noted, has a non-factory stamped number.The Bonneville was registered to the late vendor on 1st June 2005 but may have been in his possession before that date (there is a Beaulieu entry form dated 2001 on file). An older restoration, the machine is presented in excellent condition overall having been kept on display in the late owner's bedroom and only occasionally brought out for display at events. 'First-year' Bonnevilles are rare, and 'first-day' examples even rarer, making this machine one of the earliest known to exist. Accompanying documentation includes an old/current V5/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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1922 Rudge 499cc 3½hp Chain-drive ModelRegistration no. AP 7666Frame no. 797415Engine no. 24147•Rare, early, chain-drive Rudge•Present family ownership since 1969•Kept on static display•Requires sympathetic recommissioning/restorationFormed by the acquisition in 1894 of the Rudge Cycle Company Ltd by the Pugh family's Whitworth Cycle Company, Rudge-Whitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its famous variable-pulley belt-drive 'Multi' gear and pioneering use of four-valve cylinder heads. Unlike many of their contemporaries, Rudge did not use a proprietary engine but one of their own design, a 499cc single with inlet-over-exhaust valve gear. The new 3½hp model proved outstandingly successful: in 1911 Victor Surridge's becoming the first 500cc machine to exceed 60 miles in one hour, while Rudge-mounted Cyril Pullin won the Isle of Man Senior TT for the Coventry manufacturer in 1914. Prior to this landmark achievement, Rudge had jumped the gun somewhat with the introduction of a TT sports model in the spring of 1911, before any of its machines had competed in the Isle of Man! Rudge continued to set world records at Brooklands, establishing new one-hour and two-hour marks in 1912 at more than 65 miles and 122 miles respectively. The firm also figured prominently in the popular reliability trials of the day, thereby demonstrating that its products were durable as well as fast. By 1919 however, the belt-drive Multi gear was already outdated, and subsequent models used three- and (later) four-speed countershaft gearboxes and chain drive. First registered in August 1922, the chain-driven 3½hp model offered here is an extraordinary survivor of an early Vintage-era Rudge and a very suitable candidate for a sympathetic 'oily rag' recommissioning or restoration. Amazingly, the machine appears to retain its original paint, transfers, handlebar grips, saddle, and lighting set. 'AP 7666' was purchased in 1969 from a P A Clare of Beulah Hill, London, for £85 and has been in the vendor's family's possession ever since (purchase receipt is on file). Kept on static display as part of an important private collection, the Rudge also comes with Leicester County Council correspondence; an old-style V5; and an old-style duplicate logbook issued in 1975.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of Daniel Craig; proceeds to benefit the RNLI in their 200th year; generously donated by Triumph UK2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond EditionRegistration no. KY74 FXXFrame no. SMTDAD82HYL960803 Engine no. 962913•Number '003' of only 250 Scrambler Bond Edition models built•Offered directly from Daniel Craig and registered in his name•Signed by Daniel Craig•Offered with Certificate of Authenticity signed by both Daniel Craig and Triumph Motorcycles' CEO, Nick Bloor•Also included is a riding experience at the Triumph Adventure Experience in Wales, UK with Bond stunt co-ordinator Lee Morrison and '007' stunt double Paul Edmondson •Delivery mileageIn 2020 Triumph, the premium British motorcycle brand founded in 1902, introduced the limited edition Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition to celebrate an iconic British partnership. In December 2019, Triumph had announced a new official partnership with EON Productions, revealing the dynamic action featuring Triumph motorcycles in the forthcoming 25th 'James Bond' film, No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig. To celebrate this milestone collaboration, Triumph, proudly introduced the first ever official motorcycle directly linked to the James Bond franchise. To date Daniel has starred in five 'Bond' movies, commencing with Casino Royale in 2006 and most recently in No Time to Die (2021). Daniel says No Time to Die will be his last film as James Bond. The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is an ultra-rare and exclusive model featuring a unique '007' design scheme and limited to a production of just 250 models worldwide. This special Bond Edition motorcycle was inspired by the amazing custom Scrambler 1200 action machines featured in No Time to Die and has all of the top-specification Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE's exceptional performance and capability, together with the following premium high-value enhancements:•Beautiful and unique 'James Bond' design scheme•Premium '007' bodywork, including beautiful exhaust number board and lower side panel finisher with '007' branding•Premium real leather seat with embroidered logo•Unique 'Bond' TFT instrument startup screen•Distinctive '007' paint scheme inspired by the bike ridden by James Bond in the 25th film•Blacked-out finishes including black anodized rear and high-level front mudguard•Elegant black forks•High-value engine badges with gold accents•Black powder coated swingarm and sprocket cover•Black anodized grab rail, sump guard and in-fills•Beautiful features and details, including fog lights with unique black anodized shrouds•Arrow silencer with carbon-fibre end-caps•Machined front brake reservoir•Black rear wheel adjusters•Stainless steel headlight grill•Numbered limited edition plaque and unique badging•Special 'Bond' handover pack•Numbered edition plaque and unique badgingThe Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition offers class leading torque and a dedicated 'scrambler tune'. The charismatic 270° firing interval ensures a smooth, linear power delivery from the slick six-speed gearbox. Evolved specifically for the Scrambler, the 1200 engine produces 89bhp at 7,400rpm, and additionally, is tuned to deliver 'high torque' off-road and on, low down and across the mid-range, with peak torque of 81.1lb/ft at a low 3,950 revs.Delivering the evocative Scrambler soundtrack is a beautifully crafted twin high-level exhaust system with stainless steel headers and an Arrow silencer with carbon-fibre end-caps for a deep and punchy scrambler sound. Just like all the new generation Bonnevilles, the Scrambler 1200 engine offers ride-by-wire control, boasting six riding modes, cornering ABS, and traction control. With only 250 sold worldwide, the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition will be one of Triumph's most exclusive and desirable Modern Classics. Featuring a beautiful individually-numbered plaque on the billet riser clamp, each one is unique and never to be repeated. Every Bond Edition came with a special tailor-made handover pack unique to that bike, featuring a numbered letter hand-signed by Triumph's CEO Nick Bloor, and a premium rucksack.The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition features Triumph's latest generation full-colour TFT instruments with a unique 007 startup screen, a stylish design and two information layout design themes that can be personalized, enabling the rider to update the startup screen message with their name. The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition also comes with all-LED lighting, illuminated backlit switches, keyless ignition, heated grips, cruise control, and USB charging.The Bond Edition features premium fully-adjustable twin-spring Öhlins rear suspension units with piggyback reservoirs, which deliver class-leading wheel travel (250mm) and increased ground clearance for amazing off-road capability. Topping off the high-specification running gear are premium Brembo M50 monobloc radial brake callipers, adjustable folding foot controls, first-in-class tubeless tyres, and a spoked 21' front wheel.Number '003' of the 250 built, this Bond Edition was given to Daniel Craig by Triumph and is offered for sale by him, with all proceeds going to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a cause close to Daniel's heart. Please note, no Buyer's Premium will be charged on the hammer price of this lot due to its charitable nature.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1950 BSA 348cc ZM33 Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. none visibleEngine no. ZM33.4032.This handsome Historic racing 'special' appears to consist of a BSA ZM33 499cc engine dating from circa 1950 in a later BSA duplex swinging-arm frame. However, it should be noted that the primary drive cover has a riveted-on plate, required for historic/classic racing, showing engine dimensions of 71x88mm bore/stroke, meaning that the unit is in fact a '350' (the engine crankcases and crankshaft assemblies are basically the same for both engine capacities). Other notable features include an Amal GP carburettor, alloy wheel rims, alloy engine plates, Koni shock absorbers, Smiths Chronometric 8,000rpm rev counter, megaphone silencer, and a large ducted and vented front brake. There is no racing history with the machine and it is not known when it was acquired or last used. Careful recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, will be required before it is fit to return to the racetrack and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents of any kind with this Lot.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to 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 Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1929 Royal Enfield 3½hp 488cc Model 505 ProjectRegistration no. RX 3680Frame no. 3133Engine no. 381HRoyal Enfield's origins can be traced back to a small light engineering firm - George Townsend & Company - founded in Redditch, Worcestershire, in mid-Victorian times. The firm moved into bicycle manufacture and by the turn of the Century had been reorganised as the Enfield Cycle Company, makers of the 'Royal Enfield'. By 1904 the firm was concentrating on car production, resuming motorcycle manufacture in 1910 with a v-twin Motosacoche-powered lightweight which was followed by the famous JAP v-twin-engined 7hp sidecar outfit for 1912. Enfield's first 350cc single appeared in 1924 in overhead-valve and side valve versions, both of which used engines supplied by J A Prestwich. The JAP engine gave way to one of Royal Enfield's own manufacture for 1925, and in 1927 the firm introduced its first 500cc (3½hp) model, which used the 1,000cc v-twin's 85.5x85mm bore/stroke dimensions for an actual capacity of 488cc. A Model 505 overhead-valve sports version joined the sidevalve original for 1929 and saddle tanks were adopted for most models that same year.Last used on the 19th Irish National Assembly, this wonderful 'barn find' Model 505 is offered in need of complete restoration (the engine does not turn). Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1971) and an old-style V5 (the registration 'RX 3680' is on the HPI database).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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
From the collection of the late James Mannings1955 Vincent 998cc Series-D Black ShadowRegistration no. MAN 598Frame no. RD12587B (Rear frame no. RD12587B)Engine no. F10AB/2B/10687 (Crankcase mating no. E19V/E19V)•Single-family ownership from new•Fully matching numbers•Ridden twice in the last 36 years•Requires recommissioningIt had been Philip Vincent's belief that provision of ample weather protection combined with enclosure of engine and gearbox would make the Vincent Series-D the ultimate 'gentleman's motorcycle', and to reflect this change of emphasis the enclosed Rapide and Black Shadow were known as Black Knight and Black Prince respectively. In actuality, delayed delivery of the glassfibre panels - plus continuing demand for traditionally styled models - resulted in over half the production leaving the Stevenage factory in un-enclosed form. Sadly, its creator's vision of the Series-D as a two-wheeled Grande Routière just did not conform to the public's perception of the Vincent as the ultimate sports motorcycle. The firm lost money on every machine made, and when production ceased in December 1955 around 460 Series-D v-twins had been built, some 200 of which were enclosed models.The Vincent Owners Club has kindly confirmed that engine 'F10AB/2B/10687' and both upper and rear frames 'RFM RD12587B' are the numbers of a Series-D Black Shadow manufactured in 1955 and registered 'MAM 598'. The VOC does not have the factory records for the Series-D machines so it is not known to which dealership the bike was sent. Nevertheless, 'MAM' is a Wiltshire registration and the original owner was from Swindon, which fits area-wise. Swindon Motors was a local dealership so it was probably sold by them.The Shadow was purchased new by John Frederick Werrell of Swindon (the late owner's cousin) in April 1955. The original RF.60 logbook does not list a supplying dealer but records a registration date of 5th April 1955, with taxation stamps from 1955 through 1966. In August 1988 the Vincent was passed to the late owner, who rode it only twice during the next 36 years. The last MoT expired in 1993 and the current odometer reading is 33,476 miles. The saddle has been replaced (date unknown) but the original saddle is included in the sale. There is a 1989 receipt on file from Ron Kemp Engineering for various works, together with others accumulated between 2004 and 2012 for parts supplied by the VOC Spares Co. The machine also comes with a V5C document, part old V5, some expired tax discs and MoTs, and the aforementioned invoices and old RF.60. The engine turns over, but the machine will require recommissioning to some extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1927 Mars 956cc A20Registration no. not registeredFrame no. D.R.P K.1.002. (stamped to headstock)Engine no. 2515 (to engine casing and sump)•Legendary and highly desirable German motorcycle•An older restoration•Requires recommissioning/restorationMars was founded by Paul Reissmann in Nuremberg, Germany in 1873 and commenced production with a range of cast-iron stoves followed by sirens, grinding machines and bicycles. Motorcycle manufacture began in 1903 using proprietary engines supplied by Zedel and Fafnir, and Mars also made cars from 1906 to 1908. Introduced in 1920, the company's most famous model was the legendary 'White Mars' (Weiße Mars), designed by engineer Claus Franzenburg, which was powered by a 956cc horizontally opposed, twin-cylinder, sidevalve engine made exclusively for Mars by Maybach. Unusually, the 'White Mars' featured a box-section frame constructed of welded and riveted steel sheet rather than the almost universal steel tubing. Early examples employed a two-speed, twin-chain transmission, while a conventional three-speed gearbox was standardised later and other colours offered. The Mars' high standard of workmanship and finish encouraged sales initially, only for the economic downturn of the mid-1920s forced production to cease for a few years.Towards the decade's end former employees Johann and Karl Müller restarted production of the Mars motorcycle (initially under the 'MA' brand name). After more than half a century in production, the Mars factory closed finally closed its gates in June 1958. Of all its many models, it is the 'White Mars' that is the most celebrated; there is an example in the Neue Sammlung international design museum in Munich, Germany, and in the 1980s the model even featured on a German stamp. Several copies have been produced in recent years. Believed to be an older restoration (date unknown), this White Mars is accompanied by file of paperwork (in German) to include a note and other correspondence dated 2000 suggesting the vendor may have purchased the machine from the noted collector Dieter Mutschler. There is also restoration correspondence from Mike Kron together with his starting instructions, riding instructions, technical data, etc. There are no other documents with the machine, therefore it is not known whether it is registered or has run since restoration. Notable features include an internal copper fuel tank; a Robert Bosch BA2 magneto; a Scharlach headlamp; a Luxor rear lamp; and a spare identity plaque. Clearly unused for a considerable period, the machine will require careful recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, 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 5% 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 Motorcycles department harry.taylor@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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:We have been informed that noted collector Dieter Mutschler did not previously own this Mars, but he has some knowledge of its history from approximately 20 years ago while it was in the care of the late owner. At that time, the late owner possessed a correct Mars engine, carburettor, and magneto but lacked the necessary frame and additional components to restore the engine into a complete motorcycle. It is understood that the late owner then commissioned marque specialist Mike Kron to reconstruct the machine around the aforementioned engine, carburettor, and magneto. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the age, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N 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 (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. 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The David Collier Collection1975 Laverda 744cc 750 SFC Electronica (18000 Batch)Registration no. FRO 441YFrame no. LAV.750C1*18297*Engine no. 750*18297*•Extremely desirable•Lovely condition•One owner for the last 36 years•Recorded in the 750 SFC RegisterLaverda's 750 SFC production racer was, and still is, achingly beautiful. The beauty was more than skin deep – this was a tough motorcycle, endurance racing was its particular speciality, and it required little more maintenance than the SF roadsters. Broadly speaking there were three variants of the SFC: the drum braked models in production until June 1972, the 1974 disc braked machines (but still with points based ignition), and the final '18000' batch (because the frame and engine numbers are in the 18,000 sequence) with 164 produced in 1975-1976, now featuring Bosch electronic ignition, an oil cooler, and a redesigned cylinder head. For obvious reasons this became known as the 'Electronica'. The accompanying copy of the Italian registration document shows that this Electronica #18297 spent its early years in the Milan area, while the V5 shows first registration in Great Britain in 1982. David Collier became its next owner in 1988. David never registered the bike in his own name because he was able to ride it on trade plates. Nippon Denso instruments are fitted, the odometer reading of 1,752 miles is unlikely to be the total mileage because it would originally have been fitted with only a Smiths tachometer (supplied, along with a new fairing mounting bracket). Other spares include a factory road exhaust system (race system currently fitted), and multiple others – see list in file. Additional documentation includes the V5, a handwritten receipt relating to David's purchase, two letters from SFC specialist Tim Isles, MOT certificates, David's notebook, the Tim Isles and Marnix van der Schalk book '750 SFC', the factory 750 SFC maintenance book and parts list (in Italian), a Laverda Racingteam Konstanz parts catalogue, a 1993 newsletter and copy of the SFC Register (which includes #18297).David's usage has included road riding as well as parading at Cadwell, Mallory, Snetterton, Brands etc. The SFC has been recommissioned over the last year and has a new battery. It has never had any ethanol in the petrol tank. Earlier this year David lined the tank, but it is large and he thinks it may need a second coat to ensure 100% coverage throughout. The machine is accompanied by a considerable selection of spares – close inspection advised. We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a 750 SFC Electronica in fantastic condition. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. Ignition and tail unit keys are supplied.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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1976 Honda GL1000 Gold WingRegistration no. OMY 62RFrame no. GL1-2033656Engine no. GL1E-2032875In a world grown accustomed to an excess of decadence on all fronts, it is hard to imagine the mixture of awe and disbelief that greeted the Honda Gold Wing on its arrival in 1974. 'Motorcycle or sci-fi fantasy?' was Bike magazine's reaction. 'Quite simply the most advanced motorcycle ever made,' was Honda's preferred description, and given the mind-boggling specification: 1,000cc flat-four engine, water cooling, belt-driven overhead camshafts, shaft drive, triple disc brakes, etc, it was certainly complex if not, strictly speaking, that advanced. One of the fastest production motorcycles of its day, the Gold Wing was described in Honda's Stateside ads as 'the epitome of what touring is all about' and proved eminently capable of taking sales from both BMW and Harley-Davidson. As owners began to fit more and more accessories - including trailers the size of small caravans - engine capacity was increased first to 1,100cc and then to 1,200cc to cope with the increasing demands for more power. Over the years the 'Wing has continued to grow in engine capacity, overall size and complexity, which only serves to underline the increasingly collectible original's purity of form. This early example comes with documentation including parts invoices from David Silver Spares; various services invoices; the purchase receipt (dated 2018); a V5C Registration Certificate; and a quantity of tax reminders. 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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Unidentified 250cc Speedway ProjectFrame no. None visibleEngine no. C15 27589The evolution of speedway motorcycles has seen significant advancements since their inception. In the early 1920s, speedway motorcycles were simple, single-cylinder machines with simple modifications for racing. As the sport gained popularity, advancements included more powerful engines and specialised frame designs to improve durability and handling. By the 1960s, the introduction of two-stroke engines and lightweight materials marked a leap forward, enhancing performance and speed. Speedway has remained accessible and affordable throughout, leading to the creation of numerous home-built specials over the years, featuring a mix of frames and engines from various manufacturers, much like the example offered here. This unidentified speedway racing motorcycle is fitted with a circa 1961 BSA C15 250cc engine. Clearly incomplete, with its condition and completeness unknown, this motorcycle is offered for restoration and sold strictly as seen. It features Scott USA and Silkolene stickers, but its full history is otherwise unknown.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 Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1983 Honda XL600RRegistration no. HBA 517YFrame no. PD03-5010067Engine no. PD03E-5112409The Honda XL600, first introduced in the early 1980s, is a standout dual-sport motorcycle that blends off-road capability with on-road comfort. Powered by a 591cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, the XL600 is known for its rugged reliability and versatility. The engine's power is paired with a six-speed transmission, allowing it to tackle a variety of terrains efficiently. The XL600 features a robust frame and long-travel suspension, which provide excellent handling and stability on rough trails. Its comfortable seat and practical design make it suitable for long-distance rides as well as everyday commuting. The bike's design incorporates a large fuel tank and durable components, emphasizing its practicality for adventurous riders. With its balanced performance and enduring build quality, the Honda XL600 remains a beloved choice among dual-sport enthusiasts and collectors, appreciated for its blend of performance and versatility.This XL600 was first registered in the UK 1st May 2014 and was purchased by the current vendor recently. Whilst in their care it was subject to a basic service including changing oil & filter, brake fluid and fresh MOT until 26th July 2025 giving ample time to enjoy this upcoming classic before next years MOT. Offered with a quantity of expired Mot's and 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.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 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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