Bonhams Shifts into High Gear for the Spring Stafford Sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show

Offering Exclusive Collections and Legendary Racing Machines

STAFFORD, UK – February 21, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – An outstanding lineup of motorcyles spanning more than a century of two-wheeled innovation will be presented by Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles at the highly-anticipated Spring Stafford Sale on 26-27 April. In conjunction with the renowned International Classic MotorCycle Show, the auction will showcase several remarkable collections as well as bikes that trace the evolution of motorcycle engineering from Veteran pioneers to modern marvels.

The sale will be headlined by a number of exceptionally rare and significant motorcycles with unparalleled racing pedigree including a 1925 Brough Superior 981cc SS100, estimated at £300,000 – 350,000. One of only 12 of the original SS100s from 1925 known to survivor, it retains its matching frame, engine and gearbox numbers and boasts a rich racing history. Successfully campaigned by Bob Matthews, a renowned Irish racer, it recorded a 2nd place finish in the 1927 Ulster Grand Prix. The sale of this significant motorcycle coincides with a record-breaking showcase of 25 Brough Superior SS100s, some of the rarest and most iconic ever made, at the Stafford show in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the SS100.

Four of the exceptional private collections on offer include:

The Andy Chapman Collection Part II

The Andy Chapman Collection.

Following the triumphant sale of Part I during the 2024 Autumn Stafford Sale, Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles presents the next instalment – 16 extraordinary machines that celebrate the pinnacle of their era. The collection features iconic British, Italian, and Japanese multi-cylinder masterpieces from the 1970s and ‘80s, sporting bold colours and undeniable charisma. Standout machines include:

• A striking 1974 Ducati 750 GT. Estimate: £16,000 – 20,000.
• A groundbreaking 1974 Benelli 750 Sei, the world’s first six-cylinder production motorcycle of its kind. Estimate: £12,000 – 14,000.
• A 1972 BSA A70 Lightning, one of just 200 built exclusively for the North American market to meet racing regulations. Estimate: £6,000 – 10,000.

The Derek Fox Collection of Important Nortons

The Derek Fox Collection of Important Nortons.

From the estate of the late Derek Fox, a distinguished collector known for riding and racing his motorcycles across the UK and the Isle of Man, the collection will offer a remarkable selection of Vintage Nortons. Highlights include:

• A 1927 Norton 490cc ES2 Racing Motorcycle. Estimate: £20,000 – 30,000.
• A 1915 Norton 490cc Brooklands Road Special. Estimate: £12,000 – 16,000.
• A 1928 Norton 490cc Model 18. Estimate: £10,000 – 14,000.

The Green House Farm Collection

1914 Triumph 550cc Motorcycle Combination, estimated at £10,000 – 12,000.

The Green House Farm Collection showcases an exceptional selection of Pioneer motorcycles, which are eligible for two of the UK’s most prestigious vintage motorcycle events: the Bonhams-sponsored Sunbeam Motorcycle Club’s Pioneer Run and the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Banbury Run. Highlights include:

• A 1914 Triumph 550cc Motorcycle Combination. Estimate: £10,000 – 12,000.
• An exceedingly rare 1902 Andru 225cc. Estimate: £8,000 – 12,000.
• A 1912 Torpedo 499cc. Estimate: £7,000 – 9,000.
• A 1903 Quadrant 369cc. Estimate: £6,000 – 8,000.

The Barry Winter Collection

1932 Brough Superior Overhead 680, estimated at £60,000 – 80,000.

The sale will also offer the collection of Barry Winter, a lifelong collector and true biker. Over the years, Winter has owned countless incredible machines, but the crowning jewel of his collection is a magnificent 1932 Brough Superior Overhead 680, estimated at £60,000 – 80,000, which he purchased from renowned collector Bill Faulkner after many years of searching for a Brough Superior of his own. Ownership of the 680 deepened Winter’s interest for the Nottingham marque, leading him to acquire a striking 1936 Brough Superior 982cc ‘MX’ SS80, estimated at £30,000 – 40,000. Other notable machines in the collection include:

• A 1948 Ariel 995CC 4G Square Four. Estimate: £6,000 – 9,000.
• A 1955 BSA 600CC ‘Gold Star’ Replica. Estimate: £5,000 – 7,000.

The sale is still open for consignment, if interested in selling or for further information, please contact the Bonhams Motorcycles team:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8963 2817
Or visit bonhams.com/motorcycles

Sale: The Spring Stafford Sale
Location: Stafford, UK
Date: 26-27 April

ABOUT BONHAMS|CARS MOTORCYCLES 

Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles is the auction house of choice for the sale of important collectors’ motorcycles and single-owner collections. Renowned for achieving world record prices across the board, the Motorcycles division at Bonhams|Cars consistently delivers the highest sell-through rates in the industry at an average of 94% sold by lot and value.

Live and online motorcycle auctions are presented by Bonhams|Cars, the dedicated platform characterised by levels of trust, reliability, and transparency born of over three decades of experience as the premier automotive auction house. As part of the Bonhams global network of auction houses, Bonhams Motorcycles benefits from an unrivaled global reach and a name that’s been synonymous with expertise and quality for hundreds of years.

Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles has set multiple world records, presently holding the record for most valuable British motorcycle sold at auction, as well as delivered white glove results for major single-owner collections. Significant past sales include:

• The Dr Peter and Ulrike Bühner Collection – €2,002,000 – 97% sold.
• The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection – £905,000 – 77% sold.
• The Giancarlo Morbidelli Collection – £1,713,000 – 95% sold.
• The Brian R. Verrall Collection – £1,236,000 – 100% sold.
• The Robert White Collection – £3,404,000 – 99% sold.
• The Richard C. Paine Jr. Collection – $8,188,000 – 100% sold.

For more information, please visit Bonhams.com/Motorcycles.

About The Bonhams Network

Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognized for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.

Founded in 1793, Bonhams has representatives in more than 30 countries and operates flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognizing the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement. More information here.

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

Source: Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles

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