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Velocette MSS Scrambler; 1956; correct numbers; originally supplied to Lou Branch USA with copy of Invoice from Velocette to verify; just been thoroughly overhauled and now needs fine fettling
Kawasaki KH250; 1977; Metallic Blue; only 2 recorded keepers and 3,770 miles from new; totally original and in superb condition throughout; Hand Book, Toolkit and Spare Plug Holder all present; has to be a unique machine
Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica; 1980; very original machine; 3 owners; proper Ducati Conti exhausts; very exotic and very lovely
AJS 16M; 1955; original transferable registration; correct numbers; extremely original machine that runs well
Velocette MAC; 1953; RS frame; completely original (including rare rear light) and unmolested; in running order but in oily rag condition; unused for 8 years; last owner around 20 years
Harley Davidson FX1200 Super Glide Midnight Express; Boat Tail; 1971; matching numbers; correct red, white and blue paint; this is a seriously rare Harley, highly collectable and pivotal model for H.D.; 26,000 miles believed genuine; un-restored; looks to be totally stock apart from alloy rims but originals are re-chromed and with it; excellent mechanically; not Mint as it is un-restored but still extremely tidy; actual bike that was featured in various books including the MCN Bikes of the Millenium; Commemorative Dagger is also with it; long term last owner
BSA Rocket Gold Star; 1963; UK Machine; Touring trim but with RRT2 gearbox; all numbers verified against Dispatch Book Records; original transferable registration number; Dunlop Alloys; 190 Front Brake; just fully restored but not by ourselves
Triumph T140E; Red & Black; Matching Numbers; Runs well but slightly scruffy
Projects & Cheap to Clear
J.A.P. Grass Tracker; LCS Frame; built in 1970 and competed since; not run in 6 years but engine turns and has excellent compression; good spark from BTH Magneto; gears select; I was assured that it ran well when laid up and was apparently very quick; carb tuned for Methanol and engine on Castrol R; may make a good Sprinter?? a bit of fun for £2,195
Ariel Arrow; 1962; original Buff Log Book, Green Continuation Log Book, V5 & V5c; all correct and original numbers including transferable registration; last owner since 1982; not used for 6 years so will require re-commissioning or restoring; engine turns and feels good, gears select; I was assured that it ran well when laid up; lovely and original so it will make an excellent basis for restoration or fairly easy to use as is; spare engine/gearbox included for parts £1,395
Honda CB250N Super Dream; 1982; Black; very original including exhaust; full period fairing and top box; quite scruffy; MOT'd until Oct 2010; runs and rides well £350 no reasonable offer refused. It needs to go!
Kymco Xciting 250AFi; 2007; 582kms; almost as new condition; used by its only UK owner in Majorca so no rust or corrosion; all documentation including Type Approval certificate to get it UK registered easily; really good build quality; this Taiwanese and not Chinese; very pleasant to ride and extremely economical; fantastic value and a huge saving on new price at £1,995
Norton 30 Manx; 1953; bolt up Featherbed frame with long stroke engine with large fin barrel, both 1953 but not matching; in large lumps but requires restoration/building; magnesium Manx Hubs (front is 1959 I think) that appear to be crack free on casual inspection; front rim is Dunlop Alloy; new really nicely made short circuit tank with elephant foot oil tank; Manx Forks etc; recon rev counter (Smiths RC95; no Mudguards, cables etc; unless sold quickly the engine and gearbox will go to George Cohen for overhaul and we will then build the machine and sell it restored (RESTORATION NOW STARTED)
Triumph 6T Thunderbird (Project); 1950; very rare early one, Sprung Hub Model; matching numbers; original registration with original Buff Log Book and current V5c; totally correct and original; all in one lump apart from the tank, mudguards and some minor parts that have been removed but are present; it has been stood in a Barn for very many years and requires total restoration We are now restoring this machine ourselves
Triumph T110 Project; 1954; matching numbers; Buff Log Book and tax disc from 1970; largely complete and what is there does appear to be in good order, even the Speedo appears to work; most of the parts appear to be correct and original such as the 'Pie Crust' front brake, Ameter, light switch, mudguards etc; I have noticed that the Nacelle legs, tank styling strips & badges, rear engine plates, handlebar levers and exhausts are missing all of which are readily available as pattern parts; it will be either sold with the Morgo 750cc top end as currently fitted to engine or a good standard 650cc Barrel that is on STD with +20 Pistons; this is a £7,000 bike if restored to Concours and £6,000 if to a nice useable standard so there is scope at SOLD
BSA DBD34 Gold Star; 1960; original engine and frame with letter from GSOC; started life as a Catalina; Yamaha Forks & Wheels (aaarrgghhh); various non standard parts; very detailed schedule of recent history and work done including engine and gearbox; lovely engine that runs really well; nice project to put back to standard or to annoy the purists as it is SOLD
BMW
BMW R100RS; 1984; Pearlescent White; 49,000 miles; 3 owners but one most of its life; really well cared for example in excellent condition throughout with luggage, tools etc; REDUCED TO SOLD
BSA
BSA B50 SS; 1971; Matching Numbers; under 5,000 miles which is believed to be genuine; starts really easily and runs extremely well and is mechanically very quiet; rides very well with everything working as it should; really lovely order throughout £4,795
BSA A7SS Scrambler; 1956; interesting competition history with photos of it in action in the 1960's in the hands of J Elwell; has apparently also been ridden by John Draper; engine and magneto just been rebuilt; new petrol tank; A10 Head; Goldie Rear Hub and brake drum; Scrambles Gearbox but slightly raised gearing for road use; road registered, MOT'd, taxed and ready to go; very nice £4,295
BSA DBD34 Gold Star; 1956; Touring Trim; originally supplied as Clubman with American Title Document present; Pearson 600cc conversion, 5 Speed Gearbox (RRT2 case), Newby Belt Primary Drive & Clutch, full flow oil filter; featured and cover bike in CBG issue 152; really lovely example that starts very easily, runs and rides extremely well, it has dollops of torque and goes very well indeed; not original engine; we can convert to Clubman's trim if required and even fit a GP Carb at extra cost HELD
BSA A75R Rocket 3; 1971; Matching Numbers; restored to Concours standard 1,000 miles ago with photos and documents, Lewis Templeton Paint, Marque Restore Chrome etc etc; original bike with a believed genuine 9,000 before restoration; everything has been done to a very high standard; only consumables and some fasteners have been replaced, even the original rims were re-chromed and engraved to save the lettering; Winner of various Concours Awards; photos do not do the machine justice, it really is stunning and almost certainly the best that you would find SOLD
BSA Rocket Gold Star Replica; very authentic replica, it would fool anyone bar an expert; very well built only 90 miles ago; I have just covered nearly 20 miles on this machine and can verify that it starts easily, runs and rides very well; everything appears to work well but there is a faint judder from the front brake; seems to be oil tight; Dunlop alloy front wheel rim; SOLD
Ducati
Ducati 600SS; 1996; Red; Nice useable machine that is in good order; ART Can; runs and rides well, Customers Machine; p/x Classic £1,795
Gilera
Gilera 350 Saturno; 1989; Red; Rare machine; just been comprehensively refurbished to a good standard; looks great; runs and rides really well and is great fun, it is surpisingly quick and handles beautifully with superb brakes; electric and kick start; indicators and exhaust heat shield are with it £2,795
Gilera 50cc Trial; 1977; unrestricted '70's sports moped; fully restored to concours condition 2 years ago and around 200 miles since; superb in every way; original Handbook, £2,995
Matchless
Matchless G12CSR; 1959; Red; original Buff Log Book; all original numbers including registration; this is a real one and appears to be very correct; starts easily, runs and rides very well; long term previous owner who restored it and kept it in regular use HELD
Matchless G80 500cc; 1955; Card Green Log Book; lots of history; recent engine rebuild with receipts; well used and well cared for machine; runs and rides very well; everything appears to work as it should; not mint but quite presentable; SOLD
Moped
Yamaha FS1-E; 1974; matching numbers; under 3,000 miles before concours restoration and virtually unused since; simply stunning and a very desirable model of this little Icon. £3,295
Gilera 50cc Trial; 1977; unrestricted '70's sports moped; fully restored to concours condition 2 years ago and around 200 miles since; superb in every way; original Handbook, £2,995
Norton
Norton Mercury; 1970; Matching Numbers; original registration; very correct (including the Blue Paint) and original; a very rare machine that is excellent order throughout; new correct downpipes are with it; copy of Buff Log Book and all V5's since; more photos when it has been cleaned and prepared £5,995
Norton 30 Manx; 1953; Featherbed (bolt up frame), Long Stroke; engine & gearbox overhauled by George Cohen around 3 years ago and little or no use since; road registered; tidy machine; previously supplied by ourselves HELD
Norton ES2; 1962; Slimline Featherbed; Matching Numbers; original and transferable registration number; really nice and original machine; quite a rare beast today; not a Show Winner but very presentable; just had a rebore and new piston; starts easily and runs very well; good honest old Norton; could do with rear mudguard, kick-start lever and rear wheel rim re-chroming and a bit of detailed polishing/cleaning to make it very smart SOLD
Norton 650SS Special; 1964; matching numbers; engine & gearbox rebuilt by Norvil; Belt Primary Drive; much spent; mechanically really excellent with a very quiet and strong engine but could do with some very minor fettling on the cycle parts to make perfect and more attractive or easy project to put back to standard machine; excellent value at SOLD
Norvin
Norvin 1000cc; this is effectively a new machine using a 1955 Featherbed frame (with Buff Log Book) built by Phil Pearson (BSA Gold Star fame) for himself over a period of around three years; original registration; the engine is entirely new and is bored to take BSA DBD34 pistons; 5 speed gearbox; electric start; 10 inch Fontana front brake; new Manx forks and back wheel; bespoke fuel tank, oil tank and seat; frame modified and stiffened by specialist; this machine rides absolutely superbly as you would expect having been built by Phil Pearson, it is a real credit to him; it has to be the Ultimate Special, the Daddy of all Cafe Racers; I doubt that you would find a better one; previously supplied by ourselves; photos taken this Summer but condition unchanged SOLD
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield 350 Bullet; 2000; 4,000 miles; really lovely condition in every way; photos taken around 18 months ago but condition much the same although there is now a free-flow exhaust fitted but the original is still with it; excellent value at HELD
TriBSA
TriBSA 500 Rocket Gold Star (style); pre-unit close fin alloy Triumph engine; twin carb; nice looking machine with some Eddie Dow history and parts; a real period Rockers Dream HELD
Triumph
Triumph Tiger 110; 1956; Matching Numbers; original transferable registration; magneto converted to electronic ignition using Hawker kit; engine just been overhauled; runs and rides extremely well; cosmetically lovely too; previously supplied by ourselves; photos around a year old but condition unchanged £6,250
Triumph T140E; 1981; matching numbers; under 8,000 miles from new; known history from new including original Bill of Sale, MOT's and Tax Discs; original toolkit and handbook; converted to right foot gear change when new hence conical hub rear wheel; Rayguns also fitted when new but we are happy to change those for standard T140 ones if preferred; this is a rare opportunity to buy a genuinely un-restored, very low mileage, excellent condition T140 with some nice period mods; previously supplied by ourselves; photos 18 months old but new ones shortly £4,295
Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee; 1977; Matching Numbers; 4,000 recorded miles believed genuine with lots of old MOT's and original handbook; really lovely condition and very original/correct; the bike starts easily, runs and rides just as you expect for such a low mileage; the engine is mechanically exceptionally quiet; I covered around 10 miles on it and couldn't fault it to ride SOLD
Triumph Thunderbird; 1956; Silver; presentable condition; engine & frame numbers don't match each other but do match the V5c; runs and rides very well; previously supplied by ourselves; photos a year or so old but condition is much the same SOLD
Triumph Thunderbird; 1960; Charcoal grey; Matching Numbers; Original Registration; Original Buff Log Book; presentable machine that runs well; no Bathtub; SOLD
Velocette
Velocette MAC; 1960; original Buff Log Book; all original numbers including very valuable & transferable reg number; 4 owners, last for 30 years; lots of history; starts easily and runs very well. £4,395
Velocette Viper; 1959; chrome tank and black; really nice example in every way; starts easily, runs and rides very well; £5,495
Velocette Venom Clubman; 1962; numbers checked against factory records which show it as a rare genuine Clubman; professional nut and bolt restoration just completed with detailed work schedule, invoices (amounting to over £6,000) and photos documenting work done; Lucas Competition Magneto; Dunlop Alloys; really fabulous example; more photos shortly £13,795
Velocette Venom; 1960; correct engine & frame numbers; Buff Log Book; just had new Big End (by Alpha Bearings), Main Bearings and a re-bore & piston; Alton 12v Alternator kit; lovely example with extensive history file going back to early 1970's; slight pitting on some of the chrome; runs and rides very well indeed SOLD
Velocette MSS; 1955; completely original and un-restored; 3 owners; Buff Log Book with history documented and known from 1958 including Sales Invoice from Stevens to the 2nd owner in 1958 plus various tax discs from the same time; laid up in 1974 and then carefully re-commissioned recently; engine and gearbox fully rebuilt by Nick Payton (with Invoice) around 400 miles ago; magneto rebuilt; new tyres; all bearing checked/replaced as required etc; starts easily, runs and rides exceptionally well; this is a rare opportunity to acquire such a well sorted and original machine; in my view it would be a real shame to restore it because it is soooo lovely as it is; I seriously considered keeping this one but I have too many already; I hope that it goes to a good home SOLD
Velocette Thruxton; 1966; letter from Ray Thurston (Thruxton Registrar) confirming engine, frame & gearbox numbers are as per factory records; beautifully restored with little or no use since; GP Carburetor; electronic ignition; SOLD
Velocette Thruxton; 1969; original Card Log Book; detailed history from new including Bill of sale from 1972 to second owner; 5 owners & 9,000 miles from new; engine overhauled by Tony Mortimer; very correct apart from Mk2 Concentric Carburetor; Dunlop Alloys; lovely example; previously supplied by ourselves; photos three years old but condition much the same, new ones when in stock and cleaned SOLD
Vincent
Vincent Firefly; Gents, professionally restored to Concours condition at a cost vastly higher than the selling price (all documented); currently covered in preservative coating but will polish up beautifully; the best you will find for sure SOLD
Vincent Firefly; Ladies, professionally restored to Concours condition at a cost vastly higher than the selling price (all documented); currently covered in preservative coating but will polish up beautifully; the best you will find for sure SOLD
Vincent Comet; 1952; Buff Log Book; original numbers including registration; nice tidy machine; starts easily, runs and rides extremely well SOLD