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The Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction

10 January 2013 | starting at 10:00 PST | with lot 1

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Las Vegas, Bally's Hotel & Casino

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420 lots available

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This auction is now finished.
If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please email us at [email protected] or request a complimentary motorcycle valuation.
If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.
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ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
Buyers' Premium and Charges
Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge a Buyer's Premium on the Hammer Price of each Lot purchased and this is subject to VAT. Some lots may also be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price and these lots will be clearly marked with a symbol ( †, Ω, *) printed beside the lot number.
For Automobilia the Buyer's Premium is 28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price; 27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,001 up to and including £800,000; 21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,001 up to and including £4,500,000 and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,001. (subject to VAT)
For Motor Cars and Vehicle Registration Numbers the Buyer's Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.
VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Buyers Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Payment Notices
Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.
Shipping Notices
If you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending.
Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. Please allow 7-14 business days from the time of booking for packing and dispatch, depending on your chosen shipping method. If your purchase is time sensitive, or you wish to explore other options, please see our list of alternative third party shippers in New York and Los Angeles who may be able to assist you.
Oversized Lots
Please note that all lots marked with a W in the catalogue are oversized and subject to additional storage and shipping methods. All additional lots purchased with W lots are considered group lots and will be subject to the same terms as W lots.
W Lots will be transferred to offsite storage at Door to Door Services at the buyer's risk and expense within five (5) business days following the auction. Please contact the Client Services team at [email protected] for the exact movement date.
The per-lot charges levied by Door to Door Services are as follows (plus any applicable sales tax):
FURNITURE/LARGE OBJECTS
Transfer .................. $85
Daily storage........... $10
Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.9%
SMALL OBJECTS
Transfer ................. $42.50
Daily storage........... $5
Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.9%
If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team.

- Motorcycles
- Automobilia

•	Exempt from tax
	Zero rated for tax, no tax will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.
Ω	Customs Duty
	Custom's duty, calculated at 2.5% of the purchase price, and associated import fees are payable. However, if the purchased lot is exported within certain criteria, the duty can be refundable.

The Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction

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1 — An Idaho Route 34 sign,

2 — A North Dakota Highway 1 sign,

3 — A California, Highway 101 sign,

4 — A Nebraska Highway 7 sign, c.1930,

5 — A California US 1 sign,

6 — A Bike Route sign,

7 — A Montana Route 379 sign,

8 — A North Dekota Route 69 sign,

9 — A Minnesota Route 25 sign,

10 — A Wyoming Route 337 sign,

11 — A Colorado Route 63 sign,

12 — A US Interstate 26 sign,

13 — An Oaklahoma route 66 sign,

14 — A Harley-Davidson Cigarettes sign,

15 — A Husqvarna motorcycles sales and service sign, c.1950s,

16 — A Kawasaki Engines sign,

17 — A Bell Helmet dealer sign,

18 — A Harley-Davidson dealership door sign,

19 — A V-Twin Manufacturing sales and service sign,

20 — A Champion Sparkplugs sign, c.50s,

21 — An STP sign,

22 — A Kawasaki Power Products sign,

23 — A Quaker State Service 'Sound Your Horn for Service' sign,

24 — A Champion Sparkplugs sign, c.50s,

25 — A vintage Dunlop Tires sign, c.1952,

26 — A Liverpool London & Globe Insurance Company sign, c. 1920s,

27 — A NOS Cooper tires sign, c. 1960s,

28 — A set of NOS Texaco bathroom keys, c. 1950s,

29 — A Firestone tires sign, c. 1950's,

30 — A Goodyear Cycle Tyers sign on hanger, c.1930s,

31 — A Kendall Drive With Confidence sign, c. 1960s,

32 — A Coca-Cola bottle fountain sign, c.1950s,

33 — A Texaco Fire Chief pump plate, 1957,

34 — A Texaco Fire Chief pump plate, 1941,

35 — A Firestone Batteries sign, c. 1950s,

36 — An Autolite Battery service box, c. 1930s,

37 — A Pennzoil Supreme Quality sign,

38 — A Pennzoil 100% Pure Pennsylvania sign,

39 — A double sided Kendall Motor Oil sign, c. 1960s,

40 — A double sided Valvoline Motor Oil sign, c. 1960s,

41 — A double sided S&H Greenstamps sign, c. 1950s,

42 — A Coca-Cola adds life to everything nice sign, c.1960s,

43 — A Pennzoil chaulkboard, c.1960s,

44 — A Pennzoil 'Todays Special' chaulkboard, c.1960s,

45 — A Delco Battries sign,

46 — A Michelin tires sign,

47 — A NOS Kendall "Born To Perform" sign,

48 — A NOS Kendall "Long Live The Engine" sign,

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