Bonhams Motorcycles Unveils the 180+ lot Summer Sale

Motorcycles Online – Milton Keynes – 14 – 24 June

The highly anticipated Summer Sale features headline lots such as Sir David Jason’s Ariel Square Four and a Voxan ‘Black Magic’ previously owned by the late Chris Cornell

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Left: Offered directly from Sir David Jason, c.1957 Ariel 998cc Square Four MkII (£10,000 – 15,000)
Right: Formerly owned by the late Chris Cornell, 2004 Voxan 996cc Black Magic (£7,000 – 10,000)

June 10, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Bonhams Motorcycles is excited to present the eagerly awaited Summer Motorcycle Sale from their dedicated facility in Milton Keynes. Scheduled for 14 – 24 June, the sale features an incredible array of collectors’ motorcycles with celebrity ownership, high-performance pin-up ‘race replica’ superbikes, and golden era vintage motorcycles with significant provenance, as well as a treasure trove of truly remarkable project motorcycles, new old stock spares and rare memorabilia. Bidding will take place online and is complemented by a public, in-person viewing, on Wednesday, 19 June.

Highlights of the sale include the 1957 Ariel 998cc Square Four owned by legendary British actor Sir David Jasoncherished by him for over three decades. Renowned for his enduring presence on screen spanning over six decades, Sir David Jason, best known for his iconic portrayal of Del Boy in the beloved series “Only Fools and Horses,” believes it’s time for this remarkable Square Four to find a new owner”. Personally rebuilt by Sir David himself, the Ariel features several intriguing modifications, including a swinging-arm conversion and a Grimeca 4 leading shoe front brake, presenting a rare opportunity to own a piece of history.

Accompanying Del’s Ariel is a wonderfully presented Voxan ‘Black Magic’ that was formally owned by the late Chris Cornell, who in the 1990’s fronted iconic bands such as Sound Garden and Audioslave and graced the James Bond film Casino Royale with the powerful theme song ‘You Know My Name’. The Voxan was gifted by Chris to the current vendor and good friend who has cherished it as part of his collection.

Left: 1988 Suzuki RG500 ‘Gamma’ (£8,000 – 12,000)
Right: 2009 Ducati 990cc Desmosedici RR ‘Team Version’ (£40,000 – 50,000)

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