An Ultra-Rare 1938 Vincent-HRD Series-A Rapide to be Sold at the 2024 Spring Stafford Sale

Two day sale with more than 350 lots where over half will be sold Without Reserve

STAFFORD, UK – April 10, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Bonhams|Cars will be returning to the Staffordshire County Showground to offer 365 lots of motorcycles and memorabilia, including five major single-owner collections, with nearly 60% of lots offered Without Reserve.

Headlining the sale is one of the rarest and most highly prized motorcycles in existence, a 1938 Vincent-HRD 998cc Rapide Series-A, estimate £240,000 – £280,000. One of the most exciting motorcycles to be offered on the open market in recent years, this stunning Vincent-HRD Series-A twin represents a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for discerning collectors.

1972 Kawasaki 750cc H2-R Formula 750 Racing Motorcycle, estimate: £120,000 – £160,000. 1974 Suzuki TR750 Formula 750 Racing Motorcycle, estimate: £120,000 – £140,000.

Additional highlights include:

• The ex-Team Hansen, Gary Nixon, Hurley Wilvert, Greg Hansford, 1972 Kawasaki 750cc H2-R Formula 750 Racing Motorcycle, estimated at £120,000 – £160,000. An important piece of Kawasaki history, this ex-Team Hansen Formula 750 racer is rare in having fully traceable ownership and exceptionally comprehensive documentation regarding its provenance.
• The ex-works, Barry Sheene, 1974 Suzuki TR750 Formula 750 Racing Motorcycle, estimate £120,000 – £140,000. This historic machine was ridden by Barry Sheene in 1975 and 1976 and is offered with a substantial history file of race results, press cuttings, photographs, and correspondence, presenting a unique opportunity to own a factory race bike ridden by one of motorcycle racing’s greatest World Champions.
• First owned by Brough Superior ‘early adopter’ Sam Ratcliffe, this 1924 Brough Superior 980cc SS80, estimate £80,000 – £120,000, is offered for sale by the Ratcliffe family. It is accompanied by an extensive history file with photographs and documentation that bring to life the chronicles of this 100-year-old bike.
• First owned by Brough Superior’s General Manager, Ike Webb, c.1922 Brough Superior 996cc MkI/SS80 ‘Special’, estimate £70,000 – £100,000, is known as ‘Ike’s Bike’ due to its unique specification. There is no doubt Ike’s Bike is one of the most important Brough’s ever which makes this a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of Haydn Road history.

1924 Brough Superior 980cc SS80, estimate £80,000 – £120,000. c.1922 Brough Superior…