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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.257 259258 260257Property of a deceased’s estate1959 Norton 500cc ES2 Café RacerRegistration no. 568 HVKFrame no. 493687Engine no. 50220 HCThat a street model Norton can be modified to Café Racer spec is aconsiderable compliment to its original specification, inasmuch the frame,forks, wheels, and engine are deemed suitable for such an upgrade. Littleis known about this dismantled Newcastle-registered machine other thanthat the crankcase and wheels appear to have been reconditioned. Whilstmany of the major components do indeed exist there are clearly a numberof parts not included. As an unfinished conversion, however, this is aproject worthy of completion; potential constructors will be encouragedthat appropriate oil and fuel tanks, plus a ‘sporty’ seat pan, are part of thepackage. The gearbox number is: N17016. A V5C and an expired MOTcertificate are also available.£1,500 - 1,800€2,100 - 2,500No Reserve258Property of a deceased’s estateNorton ‘Manx’ ProjectEngine no. 7478This Lot consists of a modern – and very light in weight – replica of aNorton Featherbed frame (maker unknown), a selection of overheadcamshaftNorton engine components including 350-model crankcasesdating from 1947, and various other parts. The latter include a valuable,brand new Mick Hemmings five-speed gearbox, while the fact that theflywheel assembly is wrapped in plastic suggests that it may have beenreconditioned. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictlyas viewed. An excellent basis for a classic competition bike or stylish caféracer.£1,500 - 2,000€2,100 - 2,800No Reserve259Property of a deceased’s estate1957 Ducati Cucciolo 50cc Model 55Registration no. 678 AAUFrame no. 308485Engine no. 311713Italy’s dinky Cucciolo (Little Pup) engine was initially produced as a 50cc‘bolt-on’ attachment for bicycles in 1945, enjoying a healthy demandfrom the outset due to the inherent reliability of its 4-stroke engine.Manufacturing was transferred to Ducati in 1947, who later introduceda fully integrated 3-speed design in a pressed steel frame, with rearsuspension. Engine capacity was also gradually increased from 60cc,via 65cc, to 100cc. It is believed that almost a million Cucciolos wereproduced before production ceased in 1958. Although offered in anincomplete and dismantled condition some of the outstanding chassiswork appears to have been completed, including a reconditioning ofthe motor. Registered in Nottingham the ahead-of-its-time Ducati isaccompanied by a copy of its old-style log book.£400 - 600€560 - 840No Reserve260Property of a deceased’s estate1985 Yamaha 50cc MS-50Registration no. C421 NRNFrame no. Not LocatedEngine no. 17J 1323855Yamaha’s moped range suffered from being overshadowed in the UK bythe Honda step-through. Yamahas were seen as an expensive minoritymachine though owners were extremely happy with their quality.TheMS 50 was a ‘step-through’ commuter machine, rarely seen in the UK.Two-stroke, of course, it had a two-speed, automatic gearbox and atotally-enclosed shaft-drive, BMW-style. With a ‘clean’ shape it is ideal asoccasional transport or for racking behind a motor-home. This lightly-usedexample, bought by its late owner in 2007 and last taxed in 2011 has only3101 miles recorded and is in immaculate condition. Offered with V5Cdocuments, old MOT certificates and matching top-box, it will be ready,following necessary safety checks after storage, to take to the road again.£400 - 600€560 - 840No Reservemotorcycles | 49