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Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to bidding. All lots are sold “as is/where is” with all defects and faults.211 213212 2142111964 BSA 172cc D7 Bantam SuperRegistration no. CPJ 246BFrame no. D7 40279 Engine no. FD7 1235Many a mature motorcyclist’s first two-wheeled experience will have beengained aboard a BSA Bantam, a model that was produced in variousforms for over 20 years. The introduction of the first 172cc model - theD5 - for 1958 marked a number of developments, the most important ofwhich were a stronger big-end bearing and improved lubrication. A raisedcompression ratio and larger carburettor increased maximum power to7.4bhp and the top speed to 59mph. Introduced for 1959, successor D7model - known as the Bantam Super - featured the 172cc engine whileboasting a new frame, hydraulically damped front fork, bigger brakesand upswept handlebars. This particular Bantam Super was acquired bythe current owner in April 1995 and restored over the course of the nexttwelve months. Last ridden in 2014, it has covered only some 200 milessince completion and is described by the vendor as in generally goodcondition. The machine is offered with sundry restoration invoices and anold-style V5 registration document.£800 - 1,200€1,100 - 1,700No Reserve2121965 Raleigh 49cc RM6 Runabout Deluxe MopedFrame no. 6D1044 Engine no. R88178Britain’s best-known and longest-surviving bicycle maker, Raleigh alsomanufactured motorcycles from 1899 to 1905 and from 1919 to 1933.More recently, the Nottingham company offered a range of mopeds plusa scooter in the late 1950s/1960s, the majority of the moped range beingbuilt-under-license Motobécane Mobylettes. The first of the latter wasthe RM4 Automatic, introduced in 1961, while Raleigh first applied the‘Runabout’ name to the RM6, which was built in various versions fromMay 1963 until February 1971 when production of all Raleigh mopedsceased. This apparently original RM6 was in running condition whenpurchased by the current vendor at an auction approximately eight yearsago, since when it has not been used. There are no documents with thisLot, which is offered in need of re-commissioning and sold strictly wasviewed.£200 - 300€280 - 420No Reserve2131964 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super SportsRegistration no. 175 XUXFrame no. T33284G Engine no. T33284G‘Fast, robust and handling like a thoroughbred, the Arrow Super Sportsgoes into the record as one of the most pleasant sports mounts topass through our hands in recent years.’ – Motor Cycling. Amazingly,despite being given a proper caning for the road test, Motor Cycling’sArrow averaged 68 miles per gallon! Announced in 1959, the Arrowdispensed with its Leader predecessor’s enclosure panels and weatherprotection while remaining mechanically virtually identical. The Arrowwas revised for 1961, gaining squish-band, centre-plug cylinder heads.A third model - the Arrow Super Sports, universally referred to as the‘Golden Arrow’ after its distinctive colour scheme - was added at thesame time. This Golden Arrow was purchased as a ‘basket case’ eightyears ago and totally restored to concours condition. Since completionin 2012 it has covered fewer than 1,000 miles and has won awards atlocal shows. The machine is offered with MoT to September 2015 andV5C registration document.£3,500 - 4,000€4,900 - 5,6002141954 Royal Enfield 250cc ‘S’Registration no. 397 XUFFrame no. S2092 Engine no. S2092In 1953 Royal Enfield returned to the 250cc class with a new model:the Clipper. This quarter-litre roadster was obviously out of the samemould as its larger siblings, featuring a cast-iron engine top-end,oil tank integral with the alloy crankcase, and a separate gearbox,the ensemble being housed in scaled down version of the Bullet’sswinging-arm frame. Alternator electrics and coil ignition were newdepartures, however. Introduced alongside it was a cheaper version,the ‘S’, which used the new engine in the rigid frame of the 350ccModel G. The ‘S’ was dropped from the range in 1954, making it oneof the rarest of post-war Enfields. Acquired by the vendor circa 2009and kept in dry storage, this ‘S’ was completely restored in 2014 andis described as in generally excellent condition. The machine comeswith a V5C document and an invoice for various works including wheelbuilding, and painting and re-plating of the cycle parts.£2,000 - 2,500€2,800 - 3,500motorcycles | 25