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Lot 78
Matchbox Regular Wheels group of 1950's issue models - Including (1) 9c Merryweather Marquis Fire Engine with tan ladder & rear silver trim; (2) 39a Ford Zodiac Convertible; (3) 47a Trojan Van "Brooke Bond Tea" plus others similar (see photo) along with some Charbens & Benbros Models; Tekno Vespa Scooter & Sidecar - Poor to Good Plus (a few damaged or repainted) and Super kings K22 Hovercraft - Good Plus and K24 Scammell Container Truck - Near Mint unboxed. (22)
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Benbros TV Series group of 1950's issue models - Including 7 Express Dairies Electric Milk Trolly (handle incomplete); 8 x Foden Ballast Tractor & Log Trailer; 14 Centurion Tank; 15 Vespa Scooter & Rider REPAINTED SILVER, plus others similar (see photo) - Poor to Good Plus (many models either fatigued or incomplete) in Poor to Fair boxes some of which are incomplete. (
Lot 523
2003 Piaggio Vespa PX200 Serie Speciale Limited Edition 102/400, 198cc. Registration number P200 VSS. Frame number VSZ1T 6015084. Engine number VSE1M 421626. Sold with the V5C, MOT until September 2025 and presentation pack. The Piaggio industrial group were devastated by WWII and post war were not allowed to build aircraft, instead they helped mobilise the Italian public with a new transport concept, the scooter. During trials the buzzing noise of the engine and body shape combined for the scooter to be christened the ‘Vespa’ the Italian translation for wasp. From the launch in 1946 it was such a success that it has become a symbol of taste, fashion and style and is one of the favourite global design icons of all time. The Serie Speciale was a limited edition run of 400 units. VSS was owned by David Hogarth in 2009 our vendor being the third owner bought it in 2016 and has never taken it out in the rain. It comes with the original special edition pack and previous MOT's confirming its low mileage of 3130. Sold with the V5C, MOT until September 2025 and presentation pack.
Lot 522
1984 Vespa Douglas 50cc. Registration number A516 YCY. Frame number V5X2T 0162745. Engine number V5X1M 188073. Sold with the V5C and keys. Along with the rival Lambretta, the Piaggio-built Vespa mobilised an entire generation of Italians in the immediately post-war years, the hitherto humble scooter going on to become part of British youth culture in the 1960s as favourite transport of the fashion-conscious 'Mods'. Douglas built the Vespa under licence in the UK between 1951 and 1963, continuing to import the machine from Italy thereafter. YCY was bought as a shop display. Last running a year ago it will require a light recommissioning before use. Sold with the V5C and keys.
Lot 519
1980 Vespa 125, 124cc. Registration number HJW 761W. Frame number VLX1T 194852. Engine number VLX1M 193208. Sold with the V5C and keys. Along with the rival Lambretta, the Piaggio-built Vespa mobilised an entire generation of Italians in the immediately post-war years, the hitherto humble scooter going on to become part of British youth culture in the 1960s as favourite transport of the fashion-conscious 'Mods'. Douglas built the Vespa under licence in the UK between 1951 and 1963, continuing to import the machine from Italy thereafter. HJW was bought as a shop display. Last running a year ago it will require a light recommissioning before use. Sold with the V5C and keys.
Lot 520
1980 Vespa PX125, 124cc. Registration number LKJ 137V. Frame number 112258. Engine number VNX1 M347208. Sold with the V5C, receipt for a new engine in 2009 and various old MOT's. Along with the rival Lambretta, the Piaggio-built Vespa mobilised an entire generation of Italians in the immediately post-war years, the hitherto humble scooter going on to become part of British youth culture in the 1960s as favourite transport of the fashion-conscious 'Mods'. Douglas built the Vespa under licence in the UK between 1951 and 1963, continuing to import the machine from Italy thereafter. LKJ was bought as a shop display and has been "MODed" with mirrors, chrome and a Union Jack seat. Last running a year ago it will require a light recommissioning before use. Sold with the V5C, receipt for a new engine in 2009 and various old MOT's.
Lot 572
1949 Velocette LE, 149cc. Registration number 379 XUM (non transferrable). Frame number 2260. Engine number 6307. Sold with the V5C, history folder with photographs. Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly for the LE, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom; asked to compete against Italian style, Velo's ugly duckling never stood a chance, even after the sidevalve flat twin's performance had been boosted by a capacity increase from 149 to 192cc in 1950. This example was owned by John Huntly in 2013, our vendor buying it at auction in 2016, since when it has been in dry storage. An older restoration with pull handle kick start. Sold with the V5C, history folder with photographs.
Lot 174
Tri-ang Hornby OO Gauge Train Set, Locomotives, Track Controller, accessories, to include BR locomotive R754, Intercity 125 locomotive and carriages, Princess Elzabeth Tring locomotive, line controller, a selection of Lima and Peco track, Tri-ang boxed closed good van, brake truck Hornby QXR tanker, Merit empty box, Airfix model diesel shunter and more, comes with 3 diecast car models of Burgao Ferrari 240 Testa Rossa 1957 1:18 scale, Newray City Cruisers collection BMW, Vespa mini scooter diecast
Lot 439
A selection of boxed Matchbox model vehicles, to include 1 Mercedes Truck, 38 Honda Motorcycle with Trailer, 36 Opel Diplomat (x2), 8 Ford Mustang, No. 3 Accessory Pack, Models of Yesteryear Y-14 G.W.R. "Duke of Connaught" Loco, Y-15 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost etc. Note: 36 Motor Scooter and Sidecar is in a reproduction box Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 244
1960 Moto Guzzi 192cc Galletto ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. GOA-37Engine no. GOA-37Moto Guzzi's Galletto (or 'cockerel') offered scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. For the engine Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging-arm. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952 and then to 192cc in 1954. Offered for restoration, the machine's condition and completeness is unknown, and there is evidence of rust throughout. Imported from Sri Lanka some years ago, its Sri Lankan log book lists 3 previous owners prior to UK import. Offered with a NOVA, the machine will require registration by the buyer following restoration.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 361
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1952 Moto Guzzi 192cc GallettoRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. obscuredEngine no. obscuredLike Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerel) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952, and then to 192cc in 1954. In this form the Galletto was last produced in 1960, continuing as the Galletto 92 Elettrico until 1966. An older restoration in average condition, this Moto Guzzi Galletto is offered with an original instruction manual (in Italian), a factory brochure and an old Belgian registration document. It is not known when the machine was acquired for the East Collection. The current odometer reading is 26,005 kilometres. 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 315
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1965 Velocette 192cc VogueRegistration no. 65-YMN (Isle of Man)Frame no. plaque missingEngine no. plaque missingLaunched in October 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman' Velocette's LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty, and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom and sales were disappointing. Nevertheless, and perhaps inspired by Ariel's successful Leader, Velocette took the concept a stage further in 1963, launching the faired and enclosed Vogue. Equipped with a new frame and distinctive twin-headlamp fairing, the Vogue handled well and was quieter, though no quicker, than its forebear. Production ceased in 1968. One of only 381 of its kind manufactured, and thus one of Veloce's rarer post-war models, this believed partially restored Vogue comes with a photocopied parts list, an original service manual, and an Isle of Man Vehicle Registration Certificate in Tony East's name, issued in May 2012. The certificate records engine number '7084/3', frame number '374/37' and the previous registration as 'ETR 99C'. 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 383
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1992 Honda C90 Cub MopedRegistration no. GMN-641-D (Isle of Man)Frame no. 1449005Engine no. HA02E 1449084Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic Cub 'step-thru' moped gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. Larger-engined versions of the original 50cc Super Cub were soon made available, the nominally 90cc C90 arriving in 1965. Better built, more powerful and more reliable than most contemporary mopeds, while endowed with handling superior to that of the small-wheeled scooter, the Cub family set new sales records for motorcycle production and continues to be immensely popular today. Tony purchased this C90 from his local Honda dealer Gordon Farley of Guildford and it was first registered in the UK as 'J921 RPE' in May 1992; and in the Isle of Man in 2003. Currently displaying a total of 832 miles on odometer, the Honda is presented in nice original condition, albeit with mirrors missing and crankcases peeling. Last taxed in March 2012, the machine is offered with an IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate and an original owner's manual. Two keys present.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 236
1959 Raleigh 49cc RM1 MopedRegistration no. 2388 POFrame no. M66781Engine no. 11-58 2223Britain's best-known and longest-surviving bicycle maker, Raleigh also manufactured motorcycles from 1899 to 1905, and from 1919 to 1933. More recently, the Nottingham company offered a range of mopeds plus a scooter in the late 1950s/1960s, the majority of the moped range being built-under-license Mobylettes. Before the arrival of the Mobylette range however, Raleigh produced the RM1 moped using an own-brand Sturmey-Archer two-stroke engine. Built ONLY between May and December 1959, the grey-finished RM1 featured a lady's-style bicycle frame, fixed drive (no clutch) and drum brakes.This Raleigh was purchased by the late vendor in 1993 and was laid up in his workshop as a long term project to restore. Offered for restoration, it is offered with a V5 and Maintenance booklet.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 278
1955 Lambretta LD125Registration no. 558 YUYFrame no. LD 65483Engine no. 10427Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta scooter gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, its cleanliness and convenience in particular appealing to those who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. In the UK, Italian scooters were adopted as favoured transport by the 'Mods', becoming one of the enduring style icons of the 1960s. Predecessor of the Li and TV series, the LD arrived in 125cc form in 1951 and became available with a 150cc engine three years later. The LD 125's air-cooled two-stroke single-cylinder engine produced 4.8bhp giving the model a top speed of around 45mph. LD production continued until the end of the 1950s. This French-built LD125 was first registered in 1955 and first registered in the UK on an age-related plate on 1st November 2013. Its sole UK owner, the vendor had purchased the Lambretta from a French enthusiast/dealer, who, it is understood, had bought two of these scooters from the original owner, an elderly gentleman, in France. The current vendor first saw the, by now restored, Lambretta when it was being offered for sale at the Beaulieu Autojumble. Finished in an original Lambretta colour, the machine has been used only occasionally in better weather and is said to start and run well since having replacement crankcase seals and with the use of Castrol semi synthetic 2 Stroke oil mixed with 95 Ron fuel. The Lambretta is offered with a V5C registration document, DVLA letter and a 2014 Zeno's Scooters invoice.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 314
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1961 Velocette 247cc Viceroy ScooterRegistration no. MAN-158-J (Isle of Man)Frame no. S266Engine no. obscuredIll-timed, expensive and unattractive, the Viceroy was Velocette's belated attempt to climb on the scooter bandwagon at a time when people were switching from two-wheeled transport to cheap cars. Velocette being Velocette, the Viceroy did not follow the successful template established by the (predominantly) Italian opposition but was unique in its specification, being powered by a 247cc flat-twin two-stroke engine, which was suspended from a single large-diameter main frame tube. Both the clutch and four-speed gearbox were sourced from the LE, and thus final drive was by shaft. The transmission formed the pivoting rear suspension arm and was damped by a single shock absorber, while the front fork came from the LE and the 12' wheels carried 6' brakes. Topping it all off was voluminous bodywork featuring a protuberant single headlight, a combination that was both overweight and ugly in the extreme. Inevitably, the Viceroy was a commercial failure and was gone by 1965, though the engine carried on in the DMW Deemster scooter. Formerly registered '27 BWD' in the UK, this rare Viceroy was first registered in the Isle of Man in April 1976 and to Tony East in December 2010. The machine was last taxed in July 2011 and currently displays a total of 2,149 miles on the odometer. Restored throughout, the Vogue also comes with its IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate (listing engine number 'SE263'), old IoM logbook, and an original owner's handbook and service manual.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 381
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1998 Benelli 49cc Pepe ScooterRegistration no. EMN 338W (Isle of Man)Frame no. ZBNBA030IWP100373Engine no. obscuredNow Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes of the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Pepe motor scooter offered here. Many Italian motorcycle manufacturers tried climbing aboard the scooter bandwagon in the years immediately following WW2, sometimes with peculiar motorcycle/scooter hybrids, but none was a successful as either the Vespa or Lambretta. 'Quirky' does not do justice to the exuberant styling of this modern-day Benelli scooter, which comes with original Benelli paperwork from 1998 and Italian Ministry of Transport documentation. The machine has covered only 646 kilometres and is presented in age-related condition. Offered with an instruction book and old/current IoM registration documents (missing second '0' in the frame number due to a clerical error). Two keys present.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 518
1966 Lambretta SX 150 Registration no. not registeredFrame no. SX150 x756034*Engine no. SX150 * 755560*By the late 1950s, the scooter had begun to evolve into a larger and faster machine capable of two-up touring. Piaggio led the way with its 150 GS, to which Innocenti responded with the Lambretta TV 175. The latter was all new and incorporated innovations (for Lambretta) of enclosed chain drive and a four-speed gearbox. While the styling was an undisputed success, the engine proved troublesome and the first TV was a failure. Chastened, Lambretta went back to the drawing board to create one of its all-time greats: the 'Li'. Built as a '125' or '150', the classic Li used the bore/stroke dimensions of the preceding 'D' Series but housed its entirely new engine in modern bodywork similar to that of the TV. The Li twins subsequently underwent a series of styling alterations, ending up with the handlebar-mounted headlight and 'slimline' styling that is for many enthusiasts the definitive Lambretta look. By the early 1960s the TV had been revamped as the Series 2, using a bored-to-175cc version of the proven Li engine, while the 'high performance' concept pioneered by the TV was duly extended to Lambretta's smaller models in the form of 'Special' and 'SX' versions. Apparently in original and unrestored condition, the example offered here was purchased from Bonhams' sale at Alexandra Palace in September 2018 (Lot 27), since when it has been kept in a temperature-controlled environment. Recommissioning will be required. There are no documents with this Lot. 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 235
1959 Raleigh 49cc RM1 MopedRegistration no. USK 279Frame no. MA07886Engine no. 10-59-2 6600Britain's best-known and longest-surviving bicycle maker, Raleigh also manufactured motorcycles from 1899 to 1905, and from 1919 to 1933. More recently, the Nottingham company offered a range of mopeds plus a scooter in the late 1950s/1960s, the majority of the moped range being built-under-license Mobylettes. Before the arrival of the Mobylette range however, Raleigh produced the RM1 moped using an own-brand Sturmey-Archer two-stroke engine. Built ONLY between May and December 1959, the grey-finished RM1 featured a lady's-style bicycle frame, fixed drive (no clutch) and drum brakes.This Raleigh was purchased by the late vendor in 1995 and was laid up in his workshop as a long term project to restore. Offered for restoration, it is offered with a V5 and service manual.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 384
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection2014 Peugeot 400i Metropolis Scooter TricycleRegistration no. FJ14 TXXFrame no. VGAX1AAAAE0001306Engine no. obscuredThree-wheeled 'twist-'n-go' scooters have been gaining in popularity in recent years, particularly in Continental Europe where Piaggio's MP3 range is the market leader. Peugeot's first effort in the class was the 400cc Metropolis, which the French manufacturer deliberately pitched between Piaggio's 300cc and 500cc models. Like the Piaggios, the Metropolis' tilting front wheels are set wide enough apart for it to be classed as a tricycle, meaning some owners could ride them on a car licence (others require an A2). The front wheels can be locked manually as you come to a halt, meaning there's no need to put your feet down. Brakes are linked and can be operated by either the handlebar lever or foot pedal. As its name suggests, the Metropolis was designed primarily for use in cities and with a degree of user-friendliness and convenience guaranteed to appeal to car drivers, a key market.Purchased by Tony East (its second owner) in 2018 for £4,100, this Metropolis has covered fewer than 5,000 miles from new. The machine comes with the purchase receipt; instruction manuals (x2); a part V5C (New Keeper supplement missing) and two MoTs (most recent expired March 2019). 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 379
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.2002 Honda Dylan 125cc ScooterRegistration no. FMN 584X (Isle of Man)Frame no. obscuredEngine no. HI-JF07E*0023472*HIKGFDesigned by Honda R&D Europe, the Dylan is an up-to-the-minute, 'Twist 'n Go' street-smart urban scooter, characterised by racy design and powered by a cutting-edge, water-cooled, low-emissions, four-stroke engine producing a healthy 14bhp. Other noteworthy features include a motorcycle-type front fork, electric starter, belt drive transmission, linked disc brakes and an under-seat luggage compartment with ample space for a helmet. Purchased from Tommy Leonard Motorcycles in Douglas, this Honda Dylan comes with its original warranty and service booklet and an Isle of Man registration document. Last taxed until 31st August 2020, the machine displays a total of 1,997 miles on the odometer and is presented in age related condition (the battery is believed to be flat).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 444
c.1953 MV Agusta 123.5cc Monoalbero Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 150012Engine no. 150014•Iconic MV 125-class racer•Formerly owned and raced by Jim Dakin•Owned by Robert White from 1996 until 2016Although best known for their four-cylinder four-strokes, multiple World Championship-winning MV-Agusta built lightweights throughout its manufacturing career, and in its early days listed small two-strokes and even a scooter. The racing 125cc two-strokes were a major success, winning the arduous Milan-Taranto road race in 1950, '51 and '52, but at World Championship level the MVs were outclassed by the four-stroke FB-Mondial with its twin-overhead-cam engine. Count Agusta's response was to hire Gilera's chief designer Piero Remor together with its chief mechanic, Arturo Magni. However, the new Remor-designed 125cc four-stroke was not an immediate success, and it was only following Mondial's withdrawal from racing that MV bagged its first 125cc World Championship, Cecil Sandford taking the riders' title in 1952. The following year MV offered an over-the-counter racer for privateers, which was developed directly from the works bikes. Italian regulations for the domestic 'Formula Sport' stipulated that machines should have only a single camshaft and four gears, and so the monoalbero (single-camshaft) 125 racer was born. Like its bialbero (twin-cam) progenitor, the SOHC 125 employed a train of gears to drive its upstairs cam. Bore and stroke were 53x56mm and the motor breathed via a 27mm Dell'Orto racing carburettor, eventually producing a maximum of 16bhp at 10,300rpm. The cycle parts were virtually an exact copy of the '52 works bikes', featuring a tubular duplex loop frame, telescopic front fork with central hydraulic damper, and swinging-arm rear suspension. Brakes were full-width aluminium-alloy: 7' diameter at the front, 6' at the rear. Dry weight was 165lbs and the top speed over 90mph. Because Italy's long-distance road races, such as the Moto Giro d'Italia and Milan-Taranto required that machines be street legal and possess lights, a flywheel generator formed part of the specification. The MV Agusta monoalbero 125 racer proved an enormous success, remaining in production until 1956 and continuing to offer privateers a competitive ride in the 125cc class for many years thereafter. This monoalbero was purchased by Robert White in December 1996 from Golden Era Motorcycles in Kent (receipt on file). The MV formerly belonged to Jim Dakin, who had bought the machine in Wetzlar, Germany in 1957 and raced it extensively in period, finishing 3rd in the ACU Championship in 1958 behind Dan Shorey and Mike Hailwood. In 1959 Jim Dakin sold the little MV to someone in Streatham, who was a member of the Westminster Racing Club. The machine and associated parts were put in a skip by the next owner's landlord when the owner absconded, but fortunately it was retrieved and saved. The monoalbero subsequently passed via J Gilham's Golden Era Motorcycles to Robert White, who believed that it had in-period race history in Austria. Its engine has been rebuilt and it should be noted that the magnesium crankcases are the early factory twin-cam type but with the DOHC drain holes left un-machined as the single-cam head is fitted. We are advised that the cylinder head is fitted with big valves, while other noteworthy features include a modified fuel tank and an Assen TT transfer to the front mudguard.This machine was purchased from Bonhams Robert White Sale in 2016. Ridden by Robert on a few occasions, including at an MV rally in Italy and the Jurby Festival in 2009, the machine is presented today in 'oily rag' condition and has been dry stored on display at the current vendors father-in-law's front porch since purchase in 2016. The intention was to show it at various bike shows but work commitments and covid prevented this from happening. Accompanying documentation consists of an MV Agusta OC of GB letter, copy instruction manuals, and the aforementioned purchase receipt.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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