Bonhams, a prominent auction house for bikes and cars, is hosting a multi-million-pound online auction from 17 to 27 January. This auction will showcase an impressive selection of machinery from the past century and beyond.
Among the highlights are a collection of Stevenage’s finest Vincents, led by the 1949/1951 Vincent-HRD 998cc Comet/White Shadow, which is estimated to fetch between £30,000 and £40,000. This model features a genuine Series-C White Shadow engine. Another notable entry is a 1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet, a matching-number example that underwent extensive restoration from 2008 to 2020, with an estimated value of £10,000 to £15,000.
1949-1951 Vincent-HRD 998cc which is estimated to fetch between £30,000 and £40,000More recent machinery includes a 1980 Laverda 981cc Jota, expected to go for £8000 to £12,000, and a 2001 Honda SP-1, with an estimate of £7000 to £10,000.
The auction also includes dirt bikes, featuring off-roaders such as a 1978 CCM Trials, with an estimate of £2400 to £3400, and the iconic 1979 Yamaha model, estimated at £1000 to £1200. The dual-sport 125cc DT has been a favourite among riders since its debut in the 1970s, known for its off-road capability combined with learner-legal on-road practicality.
The lots can be viewed on 22 January at Bonhams in Milton Keynes. For more information, visit cars.bonhams.com/auction/31270/motorcycles-online-the-january-sale.