THE HOLY GRAIL
Captivating line-up of motorcycles rolls into highly anticipated Autumn Stafford Sale
Join the Bonhams motorcycle team for the top auction house’s Autumn Stafford Sale, and what is set to be another keynote event.
This weekend’s sale includes a true hidden gem, a 1928 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport (£140,000-£180,000). This rare, matching-numbers model, untouched for decades, has a rich history, having been owned by notable figures such as Clem Beckett, a speedway rider who died in the Spanish Civil War.
Another highlight is the Olympia Show Model, 1936 VincentHRD 998cc Rapide Series-A (£240,000-£280,000), the second built and oldest surviving example.
The 1913 Flying Merkel 995cc Twin Seventy-one 471 (£150,000-£200,000), once owned by American hero and stunt rider Bud Ekins, was the fastest motorcycle in the world when it was built. Acquired from Bud in the late 1990s, this powerful Merkel boasts a rich history, having been discovered by Bud in a Mexican goldmine.
The 1913 Wilkinson 830cc TMC Four (£80,000-£100,000) is one of a tiny handful of survivors of this type. Powered by a 679cc inline four-cylinder engine and featuring shaft drive, Wilkinson’s Touring Motor Cycle was reputed to be one of the best British motorcycles of its era.
BRING YOUR MOTORCYCLE TO BONHAMS, THEY WILL SELL IT TO THE WORLD
Bonhams Motorcycles achieved a market-leading 95% sales rate and over £3 million in sales at its last auction, with bidders from across the globe!
Having successfully sold over £65 million of collectors’ motorcycles, motorcycle spares, and memorabilia for trusted clients over the last decade alone, Bonhams prides itself on operating at every level of the classic motorcycle market.
Whether a Brough Superior, a BSA Bantam, or a significant motorcycle collection, Bonhams has the expertise and breadth to ensure your prized motorcycle(s) attract maximum exposure internationally.
The company has set countless world records and holds the world best for the most valuable British motorcycle ever sold at auction – the ex-Tony McAlpine, Jack Ehret, Australian Land Speed Record Breaking, 1951 Vincent 998cc Black Lightning for $929,000.
With motorcycles already rolling in for the late 2024 and 2025 motorcycle auctions, contact a specialist today to discuss the inclusion of your prized motorcycle(s) in one of Bonhams’ industry-leading Stafford auctions.