THE SPRING STAFFORD SALE Important Pioneer, Vintage & Collectors’ Motorcycles and Related Spares & Memorabilia Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 April 2016 The International Classic MotorCycle Show Sandylands Centre Staffordshire County Showground The Bonhams auction is an important and integral Motorcycling history remains something to be enjoyed part of the annual Stafford shows, with this, the April and celebrated, while ownership of a machine, bought sale, a hugely anticipated event, attracting enthusiasts from a sale such as this, means that we can become and enthusiasm from around the world. As ever, the part of that story, a story which can be continually machines offered are from right across the spectrum added to. A classic motorcycle is a fabulous thing of classic motorcycling and reflect the diversity and to become custodian of, not only for the pleasure to breadth of the motorcycles which we, involved in the be gained from riding it, but because it also opens classic scene, are fortunate to be associated with. up a whole world, with the possibilities of events and friendships around the globe all part of the appeal. Interest in motorcycling history remains strong, with Bonhams’ sale is an integral part of that world, crucial the machines offered in this sale all adding to that to maintaining the momentum which enables the rich mixture which makes up the tapestry of our movement to flourish and progress. two-wheeled past. The beauty of our interest is that there really is something for everyone and this sale James Robinson continually reflects that – whether it’s a Veteran, a Editor potent Vintage v-twin, a 1950s café racer, a 1980s The Classic MotorCylce Grand Prix racing machine, or pretty much anything in between, there’s bound to be something to sate that appetite, and perhaps fulfil a dream. THE SPRING STAFFORD SALE Important Pioneer, Vintage & Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Spares & Memorabilia Saturday 23 April 2016 at 13:00 & Sunday 24 April 2016 at 11:00 The International Classic MotorCycle Show Sandylands Centre Staffordshire County Showground VIEWING Please note that bids should be ENQUIRIES CUSTOMER SERVICES submitted no later than 16:00 on Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 Saturday 23 April James Stensel Friday 22 April. Thereafter bids +44 (0) 20 7447 7447 10:00 to 17:00 +44 (0) 20 8963 2818 should be sent directly to the +44 (0) 8700 273 625 fax Bonhams office at the sale venue. Please see page 2 for bidder Sunday 24 April [email protected] from 09:00 +44 (0) 8700 270 089 fax or information including after-sale [email protected] collection and shipment Bill To SALE TIMES +44 (0) 20 8963 2822 We regret that we are unable to Please see back of catalogue +44 (0) 8700 273 625 fax Saturday 23 April accept telephone bids for lots with for important notice to bidders [email protected] Memorabilia 13:00 a low estimate below £500. Absentee bids will be accepted. Admission to The International Ben Walker Sunday 24 April New bidders must also provide Classic MotorCycle Show +44 (0) 20 8963 2819 Motorcycles 11:00 proof of identity when submitting is not included in the +44 (0) 8700 273 625 fax bids. Failure to do so may result price of the catalogue. Tickets [email protected] CATALOGUE £25.00 + P&P in your bids not being processed. can be purchased in advance (admits two) from www.classicbikeshows. Motorcycle Administrator com CASH LIMIT ACCEPTANCE Andy Barrett BIDS Following a review of its +44 (0) 20 8963 2817 +44 (0) 20 7447 7447 procedures Bonhams will accept +44 (0) 8700 273 625 fax IMPORTANT INFORMATION +44 (0) 20 7447 7401 fax no more than £3,000 in cash from [email protected] The United States Government [email protected] any purchaser. has banned the import of ivory To bid via the internet please visit Automobilia Specialist into the USA. Lots containing www.bonhams.com Adrian Pipiros ivory are indicated by the +44 (0) 20 8963 2840 symbol Ф printed beside the lot LIVE ONLINE BIDDING IS +44 (0) 8700 273 625 fax number in this catalogue. AVAILABLE FOR THIS SALE [email protected] Please email [email protected] with “Live bidding” in the subject ENQUIRIES ON VIEW line 48 hours before the auction AND SALE DAYS to register for this service +44 (0) 8700 270 090 +44 (0) 8700 270 089 fax Bonhams 1793 Limited Bonhams 1793 Ltd Directors Bonhams UK Ltd Directors Registered No. 4326560 Robert Brooks Co-Chairman, Colin Sheaf Chairman, Gordon McFarlan, Andrew McKenzie, Registered Office: Montpelier Galleries Malcolm Barber Co-Chairman, Harvey Cammell Deputy Chairman, Simon Mitchell, Jeff Muse, Mike Neill, Montpelier Street, London SW7 1HH Colin Sheaf Deputy Chairman, Jonathan Baddeley, Antony Bennett, Matthew Charlie O’Brien, Giles Peppiatt, Peter Rees, Matthew Girling CEO, Bradbury, Lucinda Bredin, Simon Cottle, Iain Rushbrook, John Sandon, Tim Schofield, +44 (0) 20 7393 3900 Patrick Meade Group Vice Chairman, Andrew Currie, Paul Davidson, Jean Ghika, Veronique Scorer, James Stratton, Ralph Taylor, +44 (0) 20 7393 3905 fax Geoffrey Davies, James Knight, Charles Graham-Campbell, Miranda Leslie, Shahin Virani, David Williams, Caroline Oliphant. Richard Harvey, Robin Hereford, Asaph Hyman, Michael Wynell-Mayow, Suzannah Yip. David Johnson, Charles Lanning, General Information Admission Methods of Payment VAT Bonhams has the right at its sole discretion without It is important you are aware of the following regarding The following symbols are used to denote that VAT assigning any reason therefore to refuse admission registration and payment: is due on the hammer price and buyer’s premium: to its premises or attendance at any of its sales † VAT at 20% on hammer price and buyer’s premium by any person. The name and address in which you register will be the name Ω VAT on imported items at 20% on hammer price and address on your invoice, if successful. We cannot amend and buyer’s premium. Admission to The International Classic MotorCycle Show the details on your invoice, once issued. * VAT on imported items at 5% on hammer price is not included in the price of the catalogue. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Furthermore, when making payment, the account from which and buyer’s premium. www.classicbikeshows.com the payment is sent must match the buyer’s details as per on • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the hammer the bidder registration form and the issued invoice. price or the buyer’s premium. Absentee Bids In all other instances no VAT will be charged on the hammer Bonhams will execute bids when instructed. We are unable to accept any third party payments. Should a Lots will be bought as cheaply as is allowed by other third party payment be made this will result in a delay in your price, but VAT at the prevailing rate (currently 20%) will be bids and Reserves. payment being processed and your ability to collect your added to the buyer’s premium which will be invoiced on a VAT purchase. inclusive basis. References Purchases can only be released when full settlement (inclusive Intending Buyers should supply bankers’ references. of all charges) of all invoices issued to the buyer is received Nova The references should be supplied to Bonhams in in cleared funds. Before bidding, you should ensure that Certain motorcycle Lots, which will be marked “N” in the time to allow them to be taken up before the Sale. you have the necessary funds available and be able to pay Catalogue, if purchased by a UK resident will be subject to Unless arrangements are made with Bonhams for according to one of the methods set out below. All cheques a NOVA Declaration, undertaken by Bonhams to facilitate its payment in advance of the Sale all Lots will be should be made payable to Bonhams 1793 Limited. registration here in the UK. removed to storage immediately after the Sale at the Buyers’ cost. In any event, the Purchase Price should We accept the following methods of payment: be paid to Bonhams not later than 12 noon on the • sterling cheque drawn on a UK branch of a bank or building Vehicles imported under Temporary day after the Sale. Attention is specifically drawn society: all cheques must be cleared before you can collect Admission (TA) to Condition 6 of the Buyers’ Agreement as printed your purchases, unless agreed with us in advance, or unless Please note vehicles under TA (marked with either an Ω or a * ) in this Catalogue. you provide an irrevocable letter of guarantee from your may not be available for registration with DVLA for up to 15 bank. Cheques drawn by third parties cannot be accepted; working days after the sale. This time may be reduced to 48 Bidder Registration • bankers draft/building society cheque: if you can provide hours for an additional charge of £75 per vehicle. To recognise bidders during the Sale all intending suitable proof of identity and we are satisfied as to the genuineness of the draft or cheque, we will allow you to Buyers are required to complete a Bidder Registration Artists Resale Right Form giving full identification and appropriate collect your purchases immediately; references before the Sale which will enable them to • cash and travellers cheques: you may pay for lots purchased Regulations 2006 bid by means of a number allocated to them. by you at this Sale with notes, coins or travellers cheques On certain Lots, which will be marked “AR” in the Catalogue in the currency in which the Sale is conducted (but not any and which are sold for a Hammer Price [together with Buyer’s other currency) provided that the total amount payable by Premium] of €1000 or greater (converted into the currency Premium you in respect of all lots purchased by you at the Sale does of the Sale using the European Central Bank Reference rate Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge what is not exceed £3,000, or the equivalent in the currency in prevailing on the date of the Sale), the Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer to cover our expenses known as a Buyer’s Premium.