1939 BMW RS 255 Kompressor
1939 BMW RS 255 Kompressor

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Future Past
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1952 Vincent 998cc Montlhery Black Shadow
1931 Brough Superior SS80
1929 Montgomery 1000cc
28 Apr 2013 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 21135
The Spring Stafford Sale Important Pioneer, Vintage & Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1929 Bentley 6.5 Litre Speed Six
1962 one owner from new Aston Martin DB4 Volante LHD ,
The ex-Ettore Bugatti,1938 Bugatti Type 57C Special Coupé Chassis no. 57335 Engine no. 340
7 Feb 2013 Paris Auction 20924
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
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1939 BMW RS 255 Kompressor Chassis no. 2 Engine no. 16152
1954 BMW Rennsport 254 Side Car Chassis no. 254007 Engine no. 07
1952 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow Frame no. RC10581BC Engine no. F10AB/1B/8681
10 Jan 2013 Las Vegas Auction 20469
The Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
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1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Berlinetta Chassis no. 7191GT Engine no. 7191GT
1950 Delahaye Type 135M 3.6-Litre Coupé Chassis no. 801428 Engine no. 801428
1933 MG J2 (J4 Replica) 885cc
14 Nov 2012 Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground Auction 20147
Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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One of four constructed,c.1958 Benelli 248cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Frame no. GPX1003 Engine no. GPX1003
1930 Brough Superior SS-80
1929 Grindlay Peerless 500cc Brooklands Outer Circuit
21 Oct 2012 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 19768
Important Collectors' Motorcycles. 19th Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
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1927 Bugatti Type 40 Roadster Chassis no. 40445 Engine no. 429
1972 Ferrari Dino 246GTS Spyder Chassis no. 05404 Engine no. 05404
1962 Ferrari 250GTE 2+2 Series 2 Coupé Chassis no. 3203 Engine no. 3203
8 Sep 2012 Beaulieu, National Motor Museum Auction 20144
The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia featuring the Exmoor Classic Car Museum collection
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1966 Ford GT40 Chassis no. P1033
The ex-Mecom/'Simoniz Racing'/Ron Grable,1966 Lola T70 MkII GT Coupe Chassis no. SL71/39
An extremely rare 'Renard' mascot by René Lalique, model introduced December 9th, 1930,
16 - 17 Aug 2012 Carmel Auction 20322
Quail Lodge Sale
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c.1936 Alvis Speed Twenty-Five Tourer Chassis no. 13131 Engine no. 13581
1950 Healey Silverstone
1947/48 Bentley Mark VI
16 Jun 2012 Oxford Auction 19767
Collectors' Motorcycles, Motor Cars and Related Memorabilia & Spares. In Association with the VMCC Banbury Run
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1934 Brough Superior 996cc SS100
1939 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-A Rapide
1955 Vincent Black Shadow Series C
29 Apr 2012 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 19766
Important Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles. 32nd International Classic MotorCycle Show,
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1932 Brough Superior Overhead 680
One owner since 1966,1955 Vincent 998cc Series-D Rapide Frame no. RD12658 Engine no. F10AB/2/10758
1975 Ducati 900SS Frame no. DM860SS*087120*0CM137157M Engine no. 087281
18 Feb 2012 Shepton Mallet, The Bath and West Showground Auction 20254
Collectors' Motorcycles
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Winner of the 2005 Tour Auto Regularity Class,1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Coupé Chassis no. DB4/GT/0142/L Engine no. 370/0143/GT
1929 Bentley 61/2 8Litre Special,
1966 AC Shelby Cobra '427' Roadster Chassis no. CSX3249
2 Feb 2012 Paris Auction 20099
The Paris Sale
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1955 Vincent 998cc 'Black Prince' Frame no. RD 12937B/F Engine no. F10AB/2B/11037
c.1953 Vincent 998cc Series C Black Shadow Frame no. RC/11818B (see text) Engine no. F10AB/1B/9918
From the collection of AMCA Technical Advisor "Red" Fred Johansen,1911 Indian 7hp Big Twin Engine no. 71C884
12 Jan 2012 Las Vegas Auction 19679
The Las Vegas Motorcycle Sale
A Porsche Wins Road America Can-Am advertising poster by E A Strenger, August 1973,
1953 Bentley R-Type Special
1955 Vincent Series D Black Shadow
1951 Vincent 998cc Series-C Rapide Frame no. RC10599 Engine no. 10/AB/1/8699
16 Nov 2011 Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground Auction 19292
Yorkshire Event Center, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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1928 Brough Superior 1142cc SS100 'Moby Dick'
1924 Brough Superior 980cc SS80
1952 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow,
16 Oct 2011 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 19290
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford, Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
1969 BMW 2800 Spicup Bertone
1969 BMW 2800 Spicup Bertone
The ex Helm Gloeckler,1958 Abbate-BMW 507 V8 marine engined runabout
1939 BMW 327 Cabriolet Chassis no. 79023 Engine no. 79023
1 Oct 2011 Munich Auction 19638
Power by BMW - BMW Powered Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Related Automobilia
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Barn Discovery
1925 Bentley 3-litre Shooting Brake Chassis no. 915 Engine no. 923
1926 OM 665S Chassis no. 25572 Engine no. 25572
10 Sep 2011 Beaulieu, National Motor Museum Auction 19288
Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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A believed complete British Anzani 8 valve 1098cc v-twin engine,
c.1950 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow Frame no. RC5746B Engine no. 10AB/1/1
1936 BSA 750cc Y13
18 Jun 2011 Oxford Auction 19285
Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles & Related Spares and Memorabilia, in association with the VMCC Banbury Run
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Ex-Steve McQueen,1971 Husqvarna 400 Engine no. MI3845
1925 BMW R32
Built for Otis Chandler and exhibited at 'The Art of the Motorcycle' Exhibition,1963 Harley-Davidson 'Captain America' Recreation 1993
14 May 2011 Carmel Auction 19391
Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1934 Brough Superior 996cc SS100 Frame no. R1040 Engine no. 41230/S
1955 Vincent 499cc Victor Engine no. F5AB/3A/10638
2003 Gilera 500cc GP Racer Kay Replica
24 Apr 2011 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 19163
Important Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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From the estate of Fitzroy Somerset, 5th Baron Raglan, Patron and Past Chairman of the Bugatti Owners' Club, Trustee of the Bugatti Trust,"Lord Raglan's Type 51" 1933 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix Two-Seater Chassis no. 51153 (see text) Engine no. 32 (see text)
Bugatti type 46 1930
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet C Chassis no. 169312 Engine no. 169312
5 Feb 2011 Paris Auction 19137
Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais
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c.1894/1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller Engine no. 47
1901 Indian F Head Single
1939 BMW R51RS Frame no. 511202 Engine no. 505772
6 Jan 2011 Las Vegas Auction 18553
The Las Vegas Motorcycle Sale
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c.1967 Fath URS,
1929 Brough Superior Overhead 680 Frame no. J878 Engine no. GTOY/S/43421/S
c.1967 Seeley URS Racing Motorcycle,
17 Oct 2010 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 18294
Important Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1929 Brough Superior,
1966 Triumph T100 SC,
1903 Beeston Humber,
19 Jun 2010 Oxford Auction 18295
A Sale of Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles
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1910 Royal Pioneer Engine no. 611
Ex-Otis Chandler, the only surviving example,1914 Flanders 67ci 7-9hp Model D Twin Frame no. 7422 Engine no. 7012
1913 Flying Merkel BTR,
8 May 2010 Carmel Auction 18346
Exceptional Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
1938 Brough Superior SS100,1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS100 Frame no. M1S/1994 Engine no. BS/X2 1057
1938 Brough Superior SS100,1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS100 Frame no. M1S/1994 Engine no. BS/X2 1057
1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller,
1938 MotoGuzzi,
25 Apr 2010 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 18221
Important Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1937 Bohmerland 600cc
1931 Excelsior KJ 1300cc 4 Cylinder,
1937 Indian Twin Carburettor 1265cc 4-Cylinder
27 Feb 2010 Hendon, RAF Museum Auction 18362
An Important European Collection of Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles
1924 BMW R32,
1924 BMW R32,
1930 BMW R63 31188KM ,
1930 BMW R16 25828KM,
28 Nov 2009 Munchen Auction 18033
The Willy Neutkens Collection of Important BMW Motorcycles
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1933 Lagonda 16/80,
1934 Alvis Speed 20,
1925 Beverly-Barnes,
18 Nov 2009 Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground Auction 17263
Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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1948 Vincent HRD Sereis B Rapide,
1951 Vincent Rapide 'C' 998cc,
1949 Velocette KTT VIII,
18 Oct 2009 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 17664
Important Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1932 Delage D8 ‘Faux Cabriolet’ Coupé, Chassis no. 34743 Engine no. 1392
1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II ,
1936 Alvis Speed Twenty-Five Tourer Chassis no. 13370 Engine no. 14053
12 Sep 2009 Beaulieu, National Motor Museum Auction 17260
Collectors Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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2001 BAR Honda 030,
2006 Honda RA106,
2004 BAR Honda,
25 Jul 2009 Towcester, Silverstone Race Circuit Auction 17259
Collectors Motor Cars featuring Jaguar and Related Automobilia
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1922 Brough Superior 981cc MkI Frame no. 469 Engine no. KTC/M/30648
1947 Vincent-HRD 998cc Rapide Frame no. R2062 Engine no. F10AB/1/63
1971 Egli Vincent 1000cc,
20 Jun 2009 Oxford Auction 17288
Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia and Spares, in association with the VMCC Banbury Run
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Vincent
steve mcqueen,1972 Triumph Boneville
1911 Indian Twin Engine no. 71C133
9 May 2009 Carmel Auction 17318
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, A Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1957 Gilera 500/4 Works GP
One family ownership for 46 years 1951 Vincent 998cc Series C Black Shadow Frame no. RC8064B Engine
1922/3 FN 4 Cyclinder,
26 Apr 2009 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 17358
International Classic MotorCycle Show
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1931 Bentley 8 Litre,
Bentley,
2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
1 Dec 2008 London, Olympia Auction 16256
Important Collectors’ Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia
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1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible
1969 Dodge Charger Coupe
1974 Ducati 750SS Frame no. DM750SS-075380 Engine no. 075033 DM750.1
25 Oct 2008 Los Angeles Auction 16122
California Classic: A Sale of Important Motorcars, Motorcycles and Memorabilia
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Reg Dearden’s Supercharged Vincent,1949 Vincent Black Lightning Frame no. RC4436 Engine no. F10AB/1C/2536
2007 Confederate B120 Wraith,
Property of the late Jack Hubbard,1949 Vincent 1000cc Black Shadow Frame no. BC-4425B Engine no. F10/AB/1B-2525
19 Oct 2008 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 16253
Collectors’ Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1939 Vincent-HRD Rapide Series-A
1927 Zenith 8/45hp Combination
1938 Brough Superior SS100
1 Sep 2008 London, New Bond Street Auction 16536
The Brian R. Verrall Collection
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1904 Laurin & Klement Model CCR
1935 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp
1952 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow
30 Jun 2008 Hendon, RAF Museum Auction 16535
The Professor Fritz Ehn Motorcycle Museum Collection
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One owner and only approximately 5,000 miles from new,1975 Ducati 750 Super Sport
1993 Magni MV Agusta 861
1929 Harley-Davidson JDH
3 May 2008 San Francisco Auction 16078
Legend of the Motorcycle, A Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia featuring the Michael Corbin Collection
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1934 Brough Superior 996cc SS100
Yesterdays 1928 Windhoff 750cc,
1928 Coventry-Eagle 980cc Flying-8
27 Apr 2008 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 16230
Important Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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Ford
1909 Pierce 4-Cylinder
First Indian Motorcycle Built in 1912,1912 Indian Twin 7hp Board Track Racer
10 Nov 2007 San Francisco Auction 15406
An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia, featuring Select Motorcars and Von Dutch Memorabilia from the Stan Betz Collection
Vincent Black Shadow,
Vincent Black Shadow,
1930 Brough Superior 680 Black Alpine,
1928 Dixon Douglas,
21 Oct 2007 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 15321
An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
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1955 Vincent 998cc Rapide Series D
1912 Royal Enfield 6hp
1938 Nimbus NWX 396P,
1 Jul 2007 Burton upon Trent, Newton Park Farm Auction 15622
The Peter McManus Collection
1954 Vincent 998cc White Shadow Series-C
1954 Vincent 998cc White Shadow Series-C
46 kilometres from new,c.1977 MV Agusta 750S America
Indian 1000cc Twin Sports,
29 Apr 2007 London, New Bond Street Auction 15320
An Important Sale of Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupe,
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupe,
The World Land Speed Record Breaking,1905 200-hp Darracq Sprint Two-Seater
Lola T280,
4 Dec 2006 London, Olympia Auction 14267
Important Collectors' Motor Cars and Fine Automobilia
Single family ownership for 59 years,1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 & Blacknell Sidecar
Single family ownership for 59 years,1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 & Blacknell Sidecar
1932 Lagonda 2-Litre Continental Saloon OH10107
1957 Bentley S1,
15 Nov 2006 Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground Auction 14266
Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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1958 Benelli - Works Racer,
Benelli,
1934 Brough Superior 11-50
21 - 22 Oct 2006 Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Auction 14264
Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics Show
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1903 Cadillac Model A,
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental,
1929 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Tourer 72WJ
9 Sep 2006 Beaulieu, National Motor Museum Auction 14262
A Sale of Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Series II Coupé 1R20001
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Series II Coupé 1R20001
1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Coupé to be advised
1957 Austin Healey 100/6 BN4 Roadster BN4-O.31194
28 May 2006 Gaydon, Heritage Motor Centre Auction 14427
Best of British Festival - British Motor Cars and Commercial Vehicles
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Highlights from past auctions

1940 Crocker 61ci 'Hemi-Head' V-Twin Engine no. 40.61.109
Sold for US$ 302,000 inc. premium
1940 Crocker 'Big Tank' V-Twin Engine no. 40.61.109
1937 Crocker 61ci 'Hemi-Head' V-Twin Engine no. 37-61-24
Sold for US$ 291,000 inc. premium
1937 Crocker V-Twin Engine no. 37-61-24
1955 Vincent Black Shadow Series C
Sold for £124,700 inc. premium
Last off the production line,1955 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow Series C Frame no. RC12571B Engine no. F10AB/1B/10671
1939 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-A Rapide
Sold for £225,500 inc. premium
The ex-Brian Verrall,1939 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-A Rapide Frame no. DV1753 Engine no. V1070

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