230 classic motorcycles and vintage scooters, including seven motorbikes from the National Motorcycle Museum (NMM) Collection, where the auction is being held, are going under the hammer with H&H Classics.
The auction, which also features 49 no reserve bikes from one collection, takes place on Wednesday 9th July in Solihull, while other highlights include motorbikes with famous owners, plus superb restorations and rare survivors almost 100 years old.
Highlights from the NMM Collection, which are being offered as the venue looks to make space for a feature workshop, include a rare and interesting 2002 Norton Commando VR880, one of only 47 Kenny Dreer US built models, with a guide price of £11,000-£13,000.
There are also two 2003 Triumph Valmoto Race Bikes looking for new homes – Bike No 18 and Bike No 60. Both have been estimated at £8,000-£10,000 and the fairings suggest they were ridden by Craig Jones and Callum Ramsey respectively.
The oldest motorbike being offered from the NMM Collection is a no reserve 1938 Inter Norton. Beautifully presented, it was built to Manx racing specification and has been restored back to authentic condition.
Mike Davis, motorcycle specialist at H&H Classics, said: “Classic motorcycle and vintage scooter enthusiasts are in for a treat with our next auction.
“It contains lots from a prestigious motorcycle museum, a couple of bikes with famous owners, highly restored and rare models, collectable scooters, and 49 machines from one collection at no reserve – and that’s just to start.”
Motorbikes with celebrity connections include a 1997 Kawasaki KE100, supplied new to Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and estimated at £1,500-£2,500, and a 1947 BSA A7 and Bracknell sidecar, property of actor and enthusiast Chris Barrie of Red Dwarf and The Brittas Empire fame and estimated at £2,500-£3,500.
There’s also a 2015 Husqvarna FE450, estimated at £3,500-£4,500, with strong evidence that it was used on the film set of the 5th ‘Bourne’ instalment starring Matt Damon.
Meanwhile, a remarkable survivor from the earliest days of Speedway, a 1928 Douglas DT5, is expected to fetch £9,000-£10,000. It is offered from long-term ownership and still retains many original features to factory specification.
Further stand out lots include a no reserve rare 1945 Indian M741 Scout, plus a 1929 Norton Model 18, in one family ownership for 84 years and estimated at £9,800-£11,800, and a rare 1972 BSA T65 Thunderbolt, with BSA badges on the fuel tank and alternator cover, estimated at £3,500-£4,500.
Vintage scooter enthusiasts are also well catered for with highlights including a 1966 Lambretta SX200, restored to a very high quality and complete with original first Italian registration documents. It is estimated at £9,000-£11,000.
Also estimated at £9,000-£11,000 is a 1969 Lambretta DL200, restored to a high standard by John Balcome, one of the most revered specialists in the UK.
All lots will be available to view in person at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, from 1pm on Tuesday 8th and from 9am on Wednesday 9th July, while the vintage scooter sale then commences at 11am and the classic motorcycles auction at 12pm. Anyone looking to bid on one of the lots can do so in person, online, by telephone or by leaving a commission bid.
For more details about any of the classic motorcycles or vintage scooters, or to register to bid, visit www.handh.co.uk.
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