1949 Vincent HRD Black Shadow

One of only 41 ‘HRD’ series C Shadows

Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000*

Reg No: KXE 965 Frame No: F10AB/1B/2549

CC: 1000 Engine No: RC44498

MOT: Exempt

• Thought to be one of only 41 HRD Series C Shadows

• Includes a recently issued VOC dating certificate

• Copy of original works build sheet and a current V5C

This magnificent bike is 1 of only 41 to have been positively identified as Series C ‘HRD’ Black Shadows before the company changed to using the ‘Vincent’ name. The engine and frame numbers are believed to be correct, according to factory records supplied by the VOC, that show it was despatched on the 14th September, assembled by T Hampshire and tested by a Mr Waugh, to dealers Conways and the UFM and RFM are stamped RC4449B that matches the original records.

At some time it has had a miss match of frame members but luckily they were reunited during the restoration, the UFM came with the bike and the RFM was rediscovered with the help of the VOC. In 2000 a restoration commenced with a well-documented engine rebuild in 2005, including electronic ignition, refurbished speedo and lots of stainless steel. A centre stand has been fitted together with a five gallon petrol tank. This bike is supplied with copies of the works order and engine specification sheets, a VOC dating certificate issued in April 2023, some old MOTs, some receipts, a current V5C.

1965 Triumph Tiger 90 ‘500’

Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000*

Reg No: EAT 795C Frame No: 36889

CC: 500cc Engine No: 36889

MOT: Exempt

• Under c.10,000 miles from new

• Vendor describes as ‘in very good condition

• Current owner since 2012

In the Meriden Triumph tradition, the touring models were subsequently joined by sporting variants, the first to undergo the ‘sports’ treatment being the 5TA which was joined by the first unit construction Tiger 100, the T100A during 1959. The equivalent 350 did not make its debut until October 1962 when the Tiger 90 arrived. The ‘baby’ Tiger looked smart, with styling reflected the larger Tiger and went well too, top speed under favourable conditions being a genuine 90mph.

The vendor has described this Tiger 90 as ‘in very good condition throughout’. A correct numbers UK machine, it is reported to be in very good condition and in good running order. It has been upgraded to 500cc and fitted with a Morgo ‘piston’ oil pump. In present ownership since 2014 and in regular use, there is a paperwork file with old MOTs etc.

1980 Benelli ‘Josef Vontor’

Quattro Race replica

Estimate: £8,500 - £10,000*

Reg No: Not Registered Frame No: 10811

CC: 495 Engine No: 010979

MOT: Exempt

• CRMC registered machine

• Stalled project

• Engine out of the machine

Benelli was established in Pesaro, Italy in 1911, which possibly makes it the oldest of Italian motorcycle factories in operation. Benelli fours need no introduction and were tremendously significant machines during what many consider to be the golden era of motorcycle racing and this machine is a tribute to the men and their achievements.

In very good condition and campaigned by present owner until a valve failure initiated an engine rebuild, which has stalled – the plan being to replace the Benelli motor with a period Honda 500 which is remarkably similar and understood to be interchangeable - a Honda engine was acquired and the photos show the two engines partially dismantled as they are today. The valve failure caused minimal damage to an otherwise sound engine so a rebuild of the original motor should be a relatively straightforward option and the Honda route may be a consideration. Photos show the machine both in track trim and ‘as is’ with respect to the chassis and the two motors (exhausts, fairing and sundry parts are in good condition and of course included). It is a CRMC registered machine, thought to have been created by Czechoslovakian maestro ‘Josef Vontor’ using a 1974 donor ‘Benelli 500 Quattro.’

1994 Ducati 888

Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000*

Reg No: T.B.A Frame No: DM88851002371

CC: 888 Engine No: 002509

MOT: None

• Very good condition throughout

• Under c.10,000 miles from new

• Original PDI and warranty sheets, ownership history

The Ducati 888 was an upgrade to the Ducati 851. The earlier 851 had introduced liquid cooling, computerised fuel injection and four-valve heads to the company’s two-cylinder motors. In 1991 Ducati increased the capacity of the 851 to 888 cc to create the 888. Both engines featured the Desmoquattro valvetrain concept, in which a four-valve per cylinder motor was given desmodromic valve actuation, with cams both opening and closing the valves. Ducati’s desmodromic system reduces the frictional penalty from conventional valve springs.

Described as in very good condition throughout, with little use since the pandemic lockdown, this machine is thought to have covered well under 10,000 miles from new with 5 previous owners and current ownership since 2012. The paperwork file includes original PDI and warranty sheets, ownership history, old MOTs, invoices, service book, Datatag and Datatool information etc. The last major specialist service occurred in May, 2019, included a timing belt change. There are various additional parts including speedometer (km – 10,140,) a pair of Ducati cans, rear pegs etc. Please Note: A cherished registration number transfer in progress.

1977 Kawasaki Z1000 A1

Beautifully restored

Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000*

Reg No: UAL 417R Frame No: KZT00A003244

CC: 1015 Engine No: KZT00AE004049

MOT: Exempt

• Restored to a very high standard

• Running as it should and ready to go

• A correct numbers machine

The vendor has said: This bike has just been beautifully restored and is ready for the next 50 years of life. Runs and rides excellent. All areas of the bike have been either been rebuilt or replaced. Beautifully repainted bodywork with hand-painted pinstripes. Presents as close to perfect, without a scratch visible, as if the bike was brand new. It presents in its original 1976 paint scheme.

The list of new parts on this bike is many and includes; 630 QR chain, intake boots, cables, battery, blinker assemblies, headlight ring, grips, seat, original Kawasaki mirrors, wiring harness, right and left-hand handlebar switches. Wheels are re-spoked, rims are rechromed and not aftermarket, new sealed wheel bearings, front hub powder-coated and rear hub polished. All of the chrome has been re-done and is fresh, this includes both fenders. The fenders are not cheap reproductions. The battery box is original and uncut, hard to find today. Correct engine and VIN numbers are present. Offered with a V5C at the sale.

1977 Kawasaki Z900 A4

Beautifully restored

Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000*

Reg No: UAL 418R Frame No: Z1F515171

CC: 903 Engine No: Z1E138568

MOT: Exempt

• Beautifully restored to a high standard

• All correct numbers machine

• Comes complete with a current V5C

The vendor has described the machine as follows: This bike has just been beautifully restored and is ready for the next 50 years of life. Runs and rides excellent and does not leak or burn oil. Every piece on this bike has either been rebuilt or replaced as part of an extensive restoration. There is beautifully repainted bodywork with hand-painted pin stripes. It presents just like the bike had done when it was brand new and in its original 1976 paint scheme.

The engine has been extensively rebuilt. The cylinder head has new exhaust guides, springs and Viton seals with valves re-seated. It has the original 900 “903” cylinder block that has been bored out to 70mm “1015”, new rings were installed using stock Kawasaki 1000 pistons. Gaskets and seals are all new on the rest of the engine. Second gear has been re-cut on the transmission. The list of new parts on this bike is many, and includes; 630 QR chain, intake boots, cables, battery, blinker assemblies, headlight ring, grips, seat, original Kawasaki mirrors, wiring harness, right and lefthand handlebar switches.