1924 Motosacoche

Very rare survivor

Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000*

Reg No: SV 4583 Frame No: G913

CC: 350 Engine No: 1C14H494599

MOT: Exempt

• A rare model in the UK

• Many Banbury runs completed

• V5C and old MOTs on file

The Swiss Motosacoche concern were at the forefront of motorcycle development throughout the pioneer, vintage and post-vintage periods. British enthusiasts will be aware of their proprietary engines, marketed under the MAG name that were used by firms such as Brough Superior. The firm was founded in 1899 by Armand and Henry Dufaux, initially producing “clip-on” engines before moving on to the production of complete machines with engines ranging in capacity from 247cc to 996cc V-twins. The company’s success was such that they were able to establish branch factories in Lyon and Milan and in addition licensed Royal Enfield in England and Triumph in Germany to manufacture the engines.

This 1928 Motosacoche has resided with the current vendor for a few years and has completed many vintage events including the Banbury run. He tells us that it has never let him down in his ownership. A rare survivor in the UK, with only a handful of this model are known to exist. We have been advised by the current vendor the machine is ‘very lively’ and is ‘running well’. It is offered with a current V5C and some old MOT certificates.

c.1957 BSA DBD34 Gold Star

Race trim

Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000*

Reg No: N/A Frame No: 6660

CC: 500 Engine No: DBD34 GS 6268

MOT: Exempt

• One of the most sought after BSA models

• Race trim, currently not registered for road use.

• Dating letter from VCMC

The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham in 1861 and as the name suggests manufactured weapons. Around the turn of the century, they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. BSA went on to be one of the world’s largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. The most sought-after model produced by BSA was the Gold Star culminating in the DBD34 of the late 50s / early 60s.

This unregistered, and in full race trim, DBD Goldie 500 comes fitted with a Lucas racing mag, Bing carb, SC T gearbox and a Lyta alloy tank. A letter from the VCMC suggests it’s a 1957 frame fitted with a 1961 engine. Used in classic parades and competition in recent years, until the vendor could no longer get an ACU licence. A dating letter from VCMC suggests it’s a 1957 frame fitted with 1961 engine. It should just need a quick recommissioning before use.

1983 Bmw R65

Low mileage

Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000*

Reg No: NNV 964Y Frame No: 6316389

CC: 650 Engine No: 6316389

MOT: Exempt

• Owned for many years

• Very low mileage for the year

• Very original machine

BMW introduced the R65 650cc twin in 1978 together with a smaller 450cc version, the R45. Both machines employed a horizontally opposed twincylinder, air-cooled engine with two valves per cylinder and were equipped with a five-speed gearbox, single dry plate clutch and shaft final drive. Designed to appeal to riders who sought a machine with the long-distance touring ability of BMW’s larger twins, but found the bulk intimidating, the new model featured a compact frame and lighter weight weighing 205K kg in comparison to the contemporary R75/7 at 215 kg. During the model’s seven-year production life 29,454 examples were produced with only detail changes being made to the machine, a twin front disc system replaced the early models single front disc and electronic ignition was adopted in 1981.

This 1983 BMW R65 was purchased by the current owner some years ago, having been used sparingly in his ownership. Apart from the exhaust pipes the machine is very original and is in very good order. It comes complete with its tool kit and lots of old MOT certificates and a V5C.

2000 MV Agusta F4

Only 2 owners from new Estimate: £7,500 - £8,500*

Reg No: W292 RHO Frame No: ZCGF401BAYV001707

CC: 750 Engine No: Not visible MOT: May 2024

• Beautiful Massimo Tamburini designed early F4 750

• Recommissioned by Moto-Vation Racing UK in 2022

• Supplied with a V5C and an MOT until May 2024

MV Agusta is one of the most famous names in motorcycling having won 270 GPs and 38 World Championships with legendary riders such as Agostini, Hailwood, Read and Surtees. Count Agusta had a passion for racing and much like Ferrari, produced motorcycles just to fund the racing efforts and MV’s road bikes became the most desirable and expensive bikes available. Motorcycle production ceased in 1977 to concentrate on the helicopter division, only restarting in 1999 after the Castiglioni restarted production, starting with the F4 750.

The F4 was created by legendary motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini following his work on the Ducati 916. This originally presented MV has only had 2 owners from new, the first owner putting on 5,000 miles in its first 5 years and then storing the bike until it was bought by the vendor in 2018. He had it recommissioned by Moto-Vation Racing UK in September 2022, with the speedo now reading 5,878 miles. The bike is MOT’d until May 2024 and comes supplied with its original owner’s manual, service book, spare key and a current V5C.

1957 Norton Dominator Model 99

No Reserve* Reg No: TGA 880 Frame No: Not visible

CC: 600 Engine No: M14 73761

MOT: Exempt

• 600cc Model 99 with Featherbed frame and Roadholder forks

• Stood in the previous owner’s house for many years

• Bodywork finished in classic Norton ‘Polychromatic Grey’ Norton began in 1898 and started building motorcycles with French and Swiss engines in 1902. In 1907 a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race starting a long tradition of sporting excellence. Developed for their Manx Norton race bikes, the legendary Featherbed frame eventually made its way onto the road in 1953 housing the 500cc Dominator twin cylinder engine. By the later 1950s the engine had grown to 600cc fitted into the classic Featherbed frame matched to equally iconic Roadholder forks.

This 1957 Dominator Model 99, being offered at ‘no reserve’, is part of a deceased estate. Not much is known of its history, but it had been stored in the previous owner’s dining room for a number of years. It appears to be more or less complete and the engine turns over on the kickstarter with all the bodywork, finished in the classic Model 99 Polychromatic Grey, in solid condition. The bike is fitted with Borrani alloy rims and a period rear carrier and comes supplied with a V5C registration document.

c.1993 Harley Davidson

Moo Glide

Part of a private collection showing only 13 miles

Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000*

Reg No: Unregistered Frame No: 1HD1BNL16PY024202

CC: 1340 Engine No: BNLP024202

MOT: None

• Rare limited edition Heritage Softail ‘Moo Glide’

• Part of a private collection showing only 13 miles

• Supplied with a US Title and proof of import VAT paid

The Harley Davidson FLSTN Heritage Nostalgia Softail, more generally known as the ‘Moo Glide’, was a limited edition model produced for just 1 year. Easily distinguished by its cowhide seat cover sourced from Wisconsin, only 2,700 of these special edition bikes were built. Powered by the 80ci V-twin powerplant, with its classic looks and laid-back riding position, this bike was a collector piece in the making.

This stunning-looking ‘Moo Glide’ has been part of a small private collection since being imported in 2007 and is number 2411 of the 2700 produced, showing just 13 delivery miles. Presented in excellent standard condition, it has not been run for a number of years, so it will need recommissioning and registering before use. It comes fitted with the optional saddle bags with matching cowhide leather panels, its original New Jersey USA Title and a copy of an email from DVLA stating all VAT duties paid at the time of import. A very rare model in the UK and surely a good investment for the future.