Bonhams | Rare British motorcycles head to Autumn Stafford Sale on the 15th and 16th October

Ex-Texaco Heron Team Suzuki,1976 Suzuki RG500 XR14

1977 Ducati 905cc

c.1975 Yamaha 347cc TZ350

Rare British motorcycles head to Bonhams Stafford Sale on the 15^th and 16^th October with the Croft-Cameron Super Eight leading an exceptional line-up of vintage, classic and racing machines.

 

1924 Croft-Cameron 996cc Super Eight – estimate £160,000-200,000

 

‘Look! Speedmen, Hard Riders, and all such Sportsmen. At last you have the Ideal of your dreams. The Croft Anzani “Super Eight”.’ – Croft Cameron (The Motor Cycle, March 1923)

 

The Croft-Cameron Super Eight ranks among the super-sports big twins of the 1920s and ‘30s. The Coventry based Croft Cameron company enjoyed a short but sweet existence between 1923 and 1926, producing striking and powerful machines for the very top of the market. This rare example of their design, which debuted in 1923, is estimated at £160,000-200,000.

James Stensel, Head of Bonhams Collectors’ Motorcycles says: ‘Our motorcycle dedicated sales are synonymous with the world’s finest machines of yesteryear. This autumn’s sale has attracted some truly remarkable entries including an exceedingly rare Croft-Cameron Super Eight with elegant lines and sporting prowess – a potent machine in the right hands.

Bonhams brings several other fantastic super sport twins to the Stafford Sale. These include the 1925 Zenith 981cc Super 8 (estimate £28,000-34,000) featuring a JAP KTCY 4 cam engine from a Brough Superior SS80/100 and a 1937 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp Motorcycle Combination (estimate £55,000-65,000), first owned by the Sheffield Police.

 

1907 Vindec Special 5hp & Graham Brothers Sidecar, estimate £30,000-40,000

 

More than 230 lots are set to cross the Bonhams auction block. These comprise no fewer than 20 veterans, including the 1907 Vindec Special 5hp & Graham Brothers Sidecar (estimate £30,000-40,000) – a rare and striking survivor of a little-known German maker that regularly draws the attention of collectors and enthusiasts across the UK.

 

 

The ex-works, NCR, Sports Motor Cycles, Roger Nicholls, Isle of Man TT Formula 1, 1977 Ducati 905cc Production Racing Motorcycle (estimate £55,000-75,000).

 

Also up for auction is the ‘exceptionally rare’ ex-works, NCR, Sports Motor Cycles, Roger Nicholls, Isle of Man TT Formula 1, 1977 Ducati 905cc Production Racing Motorcycle (estimate £55,000-75,000) and a ‘meticulously restored’ Ex-Texaco Heron Team Suzuki, 1976 Suzuki RG500 XR14 Racing Motorcycle previously owned by Grand Prix rider Rob Bron (estimate £45,000-55,000).

1948 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B/C Black Shadow (estimate £50,000-60,000)

 

Amongst the Vincents on offer is a 1947 Vincent 998cc Rapide Series-B (estimate £38,000-45,000), a unique chance to secure what is believed to be the oldest complete and original post-war Vincent in existence, whilst the 1948 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B/C Black Shadow (estimate £50,000-60,000) is one of just 76 Series B Black Shadows produced, putting it on a par with the series A Rapide in terms of rarity

Ben Walker, Bonhams International Departmental Director says: ‘With such a diverse array of entries, we look forward to welcoming the international crowd to Stafford for what is set to be a memorable event’. 

Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale takes place Sunday 16 October at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Staffordshire County Showground. Public viewing 10:00-17:00 Saturday 15 October and from 09:00 Sunday 16 October.

 

For further information on Bonhams motorcycle department visit: www.bonhams.com/motorcycles

Italian Motorcycle Legend’s Collection offered for charity at Bonhams Stafford Sale

LEGENDARIA COLLEZIONE ITALIANA DI MOTOCICLETTE OFFERTA IN ASTA DA BONHAMS A STAFFORD PER BENEFICENZA

La collezione di motociclette appartenenti a Giuseppe Visenzi, ex pilota di gran premio di motociclismo e fondatore della società di fama mondiale di accessori per motocicli, GIVI, sarà proposta in asta da Bonhams a Stafford in Inghilterra il prossimo 24 aprile.

La collezione di 14 motociclette comprende una Honda 125cc CR93 Racing del 1962 stimata £22,000-24,000, la Honda RS125 NF4 Grand Prix del 1964 ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, , stimata £10,000-14,000, la Yamaha TZ125 Racing ex-Katja Poensgen del 1994 stimata £7,000-10,000 e la Motobi 175cc Racing del 1968 stimata £7,000-8,000.

La collezione privata sarà venduta per raccogliere fondi in favore della ‘Fondazione della Comunità Bresciana’ (la Fondazione della Comunità di Brescia), un ente benefico che promuove progetti sociali volti a migliorare la qualità della vita all’interno della locale comunita’ bresciana.

Visenzi inizio’ la sua carriera in Italia verso la fine degli anni ’50 pilotando una Laverda 100 in gare locali . Nel 1962 passo’ alla Ducati 125 e in quello stesso anno conquisto’ i suoi primi punti mondiali guadagnado il sesto 6 ° nel giro del Belgio.

Nel 1963 acquisto’ una Honda CR93 e aggiunse una Aermacchi Ala d’Oro alla sua scuderia, poi sostituite da una Montesa 125, da una Bultaco TSS 250, e, infine, da una coppia di Yamaha. A livello nazionale i suoi risultati migliori sono stati il secondo posto nel campionato 125 (1964 e 1967) e il secondo posto nei campionati 250 e 350 (1970). In ambito internazionale l’anno migliore fu il 1969 quando concluse la stagione al terzo posto assoluto nel mondiale 350 alle spalle di Giacomo Agostini e Silvio Grassetti, guadagnando il podio in Spagna e Finlandia. Si è ritirato dalle corse nel 1970 alla fine della stagione.

Ben Walker, Direttore de dipartimento di Motociclette Bonhams, ha commentato: «Il Signor Visenzi e’ stato un importante pilota di motociclette e la sua collezione lo dimostra . E ‘stato estremamente generoso nell’offrire questa meravigliosa selezione di motociclette per beneficenza e siamo lieti di essere stati prescelti per gestire questa vendita.”

Della collezione si segnalano in particolare:

• Lotto 350: Honda RS125 NF4 Grand Prix, 1964 ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, stima £10,000-14,000
• Lotto 351: Honda RS125 NF4 Racing,1994, ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, stimata £10,000-14,000
• Lotto 352: Honda RS125R Racing,1998, ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, stima £8,000-12,000
• Lotto 353: Mondial 125cc Grand Prix Racing,1987, stima £7,000-10,000
• Lotto 354: Honda 125cc CR93 Racing, 1962 circa, stima £22,000-24,000
• Lotto 355: Yamaha TZ125 Racing, 1994 ex-Katja Poensgen, stima £7,000-10,000

Per maggiori informazioni, visita: www.bonhams.com/motorcycles

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ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE LEGEND’S COLLECTION OFFERED FOR CHARITY AT BONHAMS STAFFORD SALE

A collection of motorcycles belonging to Giuseppe Visenzi, former Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer and founder of world renowned motorcycle accessories company, GIVI, will be offered at Bonhams Stafford Sale, taking place 24 April in Stafford, UK. 

The collection of 14 motorcycles includes a c.1962 Honda 125cc CR93 Racing Motorcycle, estimated at £22,000-24,000, the ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, 1994 Honda RS125 NF4 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle, estimated at £10,000-14,000, the ex-Katja Poensgen, 1994 Yamaha TZ125 Racing Motorcycle, estimated at £7,000-10,000, and the 1968 Motobi 175cc Racing Motorcycle, estimated at £7,000-8,000.

The private collection will be sold to raise funds for the ‘Fondazione della Comunità Bresciana’ (The Community Foundation of Brescia), a charity that promotes social projects aimed at improving the quality of life within the local Brescia community.

Visenzi began racing motorcycles towards the end of the 1950s, entering a Laverda 100 in local races in his native Italy. In 1962 he switched to a Ducati 125 and gained his first World Championship points that year by finishing 6th at the Belgian round.

For 1963 he bought a Honda CR93 and added an Aermacchi Ala d’Oro to his stable. They were replaced in turn by a Montesa 125, a Bultaco TSS 250, and finally a brace of Yamahas. At national level his best results were 2nd place in the 125 championship (1964 and 1967) and 2nd place in the 250 and 350 championships (1970). His best year on the international stage was 1969 when he ended the season in 3rd place overall in the 350 World Championship behind Giacomo Agostini and Silvio Grassetti, having finished on the podium in Spain and Finland. He retired from racing at the end of the 1970 season.

Ben Walker, Bonhams Motorcycle Director, said: “Signor Visenzi was a fantastic motorcycle racer, with a collection to match. He has been extremely generous in offering this wonderful selection of machines in aid of a great charity and we are delighted to have been selected to handle the sale.”

Highlights of the collection include:

• Lot 350: Ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, 1994 Honda RS125 NF4 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle, estimate £10,000-14,000
• Lot 351: The ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, 1994 Honda RS125 NF4 Racing Motorcycle, estimate £10,000-14,000
• Lot 352: The ex-Noboru ‘Nobby’ Ueda, Givi Racing, 1998 Honda RS125R Racing Motorcycle, estimate £8,000-12,000
• Lot 353: 1987 Mondial 125cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle, estimate £7,000-10,000
• Lot 354: c.1962 Honda 125cc CR93 Racing Motorcycle, estimate £22,000-24,000
• Lot 355: Ex-Katja Poensgen, 1994 Yamaha TZ125 Racing Motorcycle, estimate £7,000-10,000

 

Per maggiori informazioni, visita: www.bonhams.com/motorcycles

BONHAMS ANNOUNCES SENSATIONAL MOTORCYCLE DISCOVERY

 They were believed to have been destroyed, but earlier this year, eight long-lost Brough Superior Motorcycles were discovered in a Cornish village. 

Unveiled for the first time in more than 50 years, The Broughs of Bodmin Moor will be offered at Bonhams Sale of Important Collectors’ Motorcycles at Stafford on 24 April 2016.

“This is one of the greatest motorcycle discoveries of recent times,” said Ben Walker, International Director for Bonhams Collectors’ Motorcycle Department. “A lot of mystery surrounds these motorcycles, as very few people knew that they still existed, many believing them to be an urban myth. There was a theory that they still existed somewhere in the West Country, but few knew where, until now.”

“Stored in barns for more than 50 years, the motorcycles were discovered whole, in parts, and some were partially submerged under decades of dust, old machinery parts and household clutter.”

“This is the last known collection of unrestored Brough Superiors; there will not be another opportunity like this. Only eight four-cylinder machines were built, and the example in this collection is the final one to be re-discovered.”

Jonathan Vickers, Bonhams West Country motoring specialist, added, “The discovery of these Brough Motorcycles in Cornwall is historically significant; we’re delighted that these machines will now be offered for sale on an international platform for the first time in more than half a century.”

Brough Superior motorcycles are incredibly rare, powerful machines of the pre-war era. Dubbed the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles, they’re famed as the bike of choice for aficionados such as the playwright George Bernard Shaw, and T.E. Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia, owner of eight models.

The late-vendor, Mr. Frank Vague, was an avid member of the Brough Superior Club. He acquired the majority of the collection in the early 1960s; they’ve since remained unused for some 50 years.

“There is a strong market for unrestored, highly original motorcycles,” added Ben Walker. “Bonhams regularly achieves world record breaking figures for Brough Superior motorcycles, including unusual projects, which appeal to the enthusiast and collector of the brand. It would be great to see these back on the road, as they are all restorable.”

The motorcycles which form The Broughs of Bodmin Moor’ Collection are:

• The ex-Hubert Chantrey, 1938 Brough Superior 750cc BS4 – £80,000-120,000

• 1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS100 Project – £60,000-80,000

• 1926 Brough Superior SS100 – £30,000-40,000

• 1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project with Petrol Tube Sidecar – £22,000-32,000

• 1939 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project – £20,000-30,000

• 1938 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50HP Project – £16,000-22,000

• 1937 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project – £6,000-8,000

• 1936 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project – £6,000-8,000

For further information on Bonhams motorcycle department visit: www.bonhams.com/motorcycles.

Top Gear duo’s bikes under the hummer at bonhams collector’s motorcycle sale

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La prossima Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale vedrà in asta 12 moto appartenute a Richard Hammond e James May, ex presentatori del popolare programma sui motori, Top Gear.

May e Hammond hanno commentato la vendita delle rispettive moto con il loro usuale umorismo “Solo perché ora sono disoccupato non significa che devo sbarazzarmi di tutto”, ha detto May. “Stavo per vendere queste moto comunque… e quei quadri, e la mia collezione Scalextric…”.

Hammond ha aggiunto: “Da vero collezionista, è importante sempre rivedere e aggiornare regolarmente il parco modelli e l’asta Bonhams di Stafford è l’occasione ideale per acquisirne di nuove. Ho anche una canoa e alcuni altoparlanti hi-fi Wharfedale, se qualcuno è interessato….”.

Ben Walker, di Bonhams Motorcycles International , ha detto: “Scherzi a parte, James e Richard stanno offrendo in vendita alcuni grandi pezzi delle loro collezioni, come delle Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda e Norton e ci aspettiamo che l’asta avrà un gran seguito tra i collezionisti ed i semplici appassionati”.

Le moto in asta di proprietà di James May:

Lotto 326: 1974 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £ 2,000-2,400

Lotto 327: 1976 Suzuki AP50 E – £ 2,000-2,400

Lotto 328: 1980 Ossa 250cc MAR Trials Motorcycle – € 1.200-1.500

Lotto 329: 1979 Suzuki TS250 – € 800-1.200

Lotto 330: 1973 Honda CD175 – £ 1,400-1,800

Lotto 331: 1975 Honda CB200 – £ 1,500-1,800

Lotto 332: 1971 Kawasaki 250cc A1 Samurai – € 5.000-6.000

Lotto 333: 2010 Yamaha SR400 ‘Grievous Angel’ da Deus Ex Machina – € 8.000-12.000

Le moto in asta di proprietà di Richard Hammond:

Lotto 334: 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing – € 4.000-6.000

Lotto 335: 2010 Norton Commando 961SE – £ 14,500-18,500

Lotto 336: 1970 Triton 500cc ‘Café Racer’ – £ 6,500-8,500

Lotto 337: 1975 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £ 2,500-3,500

La Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale si svolge presso l’International Classic Motorcycle Show, Staffordshire County Showground il 26 aprile 2015. 

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Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale will include 12 motorcycles belonging to Richard Hammond and James May, former presenters of the popular motoring programme, Top Gear.

May and Hammond discussed the sale of their respective motorcycles in their usual humorous manner, “Just because I’m unemployed now doesn’t mean I have to get rid of everything,” said May. “I was going to sell these bikes anyway. And those paintings, and my collection of Scalextric cars. Honest”.

Hammond added: “As a serious collector of motorcycles, it’s important to review one’s stable regularly, and the Bonhams Stafford sale is the ideal opportunity to move bikes on and possibly acquire new ones. I also have a canoe, and some Wharfedale hi-fi speakers, if anyone’s interested”.

Ben Walker, Bonhams International Head of Motorcycles, said: “Jokes aside, James and Richard are offering for sale some great motorcycles from their collections, including examples of Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Norton – and we expect the collection to attract a lot of attention at the upcoming Spring Stafford Sale. We’re delighted that they both elected to consign their collections with Bonhams Motorcycle Department, an agreement that originated many months ago”.

The Hammond and May motorcycles featured in Bonhams Stafford Sale are:

The property of James May:

Lot 326: 1974 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E –£2,000-2,400

Lot 327: 1976 Suzuki AP50 E –£2,000-2,400

Lot 328: 1980 Ossa 250cc MAR Trials Motorcycle –£1,200-1,500

Lot 329: 1979 Suzuki TS250 –£800-1,200

Lot 330: 1973 Honda CD175 –£1,400-1,800

Lot 331: 1975 Honda CB200 –£1,500-1,800

Lot 332: 1971 Kawasaki 250cc A1 Samurai –£5,000-6,000

Lot 333: 2010 Yamaha SR400 ‘Grievous Angel’ by Deus Ex Machina –£8,000-12,000

 

The property of Richard Hammond:

Lot 334: 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing – £4,000-6,000

Lot 335: 2010 Norton Commando 961SE – £14,500-18,500

Lot 336: 1970 Triton 500cc ‘Café Racer’ – £6,500-8,500

Lot 337: 1975 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £2,500-3,500

 

Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale takes place at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, Staffordshire County Showground on 26 April, 2015. Viewing 10:00-17:00 Saturday 25 April. For further information and a full lot listing visit:  www.bonhams.com/22720

 

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Pope Benedict XVI Harley-Davidson to be sold for charity at Bonhams Paris Sale

Una Harley-Davidson con la firma di Papa Benedetto XVI all’asta Bonhams di Parigi del 5 febbraio al Gran Palais con una stima di € 15,000-25,000.

Pensata per essere donata al Santo Padre a Roma in occasione delle celebrazioni per il 110° anniversario della leggendaria casa di Milwaukee, è corredata di un serbatoio autografato da Papa Benedetto XVI.

In origine furono inviati al Santo Padre due serbatoi per essere firmati e, una volta ritornati in fabbrica, sono stati montati su due distinte moto. Di queste, una è esposta al museo Harley-Davidson di Milwaukee, l’altra è la Heritage Softail Classic destinata all’asta Bonhams al Gran Palais di Parigi.

Questa bellissima Harley era in attesa di una cerimonia speciale in cui sarebbe stata presentata al Papa di fronte a decine di migliaia di possessori Harley-Davidson a Roma nel giugno del 2013. Tuttavia, nessuno avrebbe immaginato l’abdicazione di Benedetto XVI nel gennaio 2013 e così la moto è diventata anche un omaggio inaugurale per Papa Francesco.

“E ‘un onore essere stati scelti per vendere questa Harley dalla storia così particolare. Ci aspettiamo un’asta combattutta anche più del solito vista la causa benefica”, ha detto Ben Walker, Direttore Internazionale del Dipartimento Motorcycle per Bonhams.

“Nel mese di febbraio 2014, Bonhams ha venduto la Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide firmata da Sua Santità Papa Francesco. Ora siamo lieti di offrire una moto benedetta sia da Papa Francesco che da Benedetto XVI; il tutto è avvenuto in un periodo cruciale per la Chiesa cattolica, e ci aspettiamo molto interesse per questo”.

Questa moto unica vedrà i suoi proventi devoluti a Stowarzyszenie Przyjazny Świat Dziecka (Friendly World Association), una associazione benefica polacca indipendente che offre assistenza e sostegno ai bambini e alle famiglie in difficoltà.

La Harley-Davidson sarà venduto in data 5 febbraio 2015, all’interno dell’asta “Les Grandes Marques du Monde” al Grand Palais di Parigi.

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A Harley-Davidson motorcycle blessed with the signature of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and later received by Pope Francis, is to be sold for charity at Bonhams 5 February Paris Sale.

The motorcycle is to be offered as part of Bonhams Grand Palais auction, entered at no reserve, with an estimate of €15,000-25,000 (£11,700-19,600). In a special countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary celebrations, two commemorative motorcycle petrol tanks were presented to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

These were signed, and returned to the motorcycle legends US headquarters where they were mounted to their respective motorcycles. Of these, one remains in the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee, USA. The remaining motorcycle – the FLSTC 103 Heritage Softail Classic destined for Bonhams 2015 sale – lay waiting for a special ceremony where it would be presented to the Pope in front of tens-of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders at 2013s 110^th anniversary celebration.

However, in an unforeseen change to the papacy, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI abdicated in January 2013. Subsequently this saw the Softail Classic presented to the newly inaugurated Pope, his holiness Pope Francis.

“It’s an honour to have been selected to sell this fantastic machine. We expect a lot of interest, and hope to raise some spirited bidding for the very worthy charity selected,” said Ben Walker, International Director for Bonhams Motorcycle Department.

“In February 2014, Bonhams sold 1,585cc Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide signed by His Holiness Pope Francis. Now we’re delighted to offer a motorcycle received by both Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI; it was present during a pivotal period in the papacy of the Catholic Church, and we expect a lot of interest in it.”

Entered at no reserve, this unique motorcycle will have its auction proceeds donated to Stowarzyszenie Przyjazny Świat Dziecka (Friendly World Association), a Polish volunteer, independent, non-profit organization that offers care and support to children and families in need.

The Harley-Davidson will be sold on 5 February 2015 as part of Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde sale at the Grand Palais in Paris.