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The 1930 Royal Enfield Model K represented the largest and most powerful machine in Royal Enfield’s revised A–K model range for the 1930 season. Introduced as part of a rationalised lineup that replaced earlier numeric designations with lettered models, the Model K stood at the top of the catalogue as a robust 9.76 hp side-valve V-twin designed for both solo...

A rare bird indeed: The Triumph Tiger 100, better known as the T100, was introduced in 1939 as the sporting version of the Triumph Speed Twin, and immediately positioned itself among the best high-performance British motorcycles of the late 1930s. Designed to achieve the coveted “Ton,” the Tiger 100 was genuinely capable of 100 mph, a remarkable benchmark fo...

The 1955 Triumph TR5 Trophy represents the golden era of British off-road motorcycling, when these rugged parallel twins ruled reliability trials and long-distance cross country competitions. Triumph had already established its reputation for durable, competition-ready machines and the TR5 Trophy combined rugged engineering with purposeful simplicity, qualit...

The Model 90 was Sunbeam’s succesfull racing model of the 1920s and remained in the line up in the early 1930s being offered to privateers as the top of the range model, primarily suited for racing. In 1931 the cost of the Model 90 was 90 Pounds against 75 Pounds for the Model 9, so not your ordinary roadster at any rate. By 1933 the Model 90 was replaced by...

Not only is this the iconic Egli-Vincent, it is also the very first 1200cc Egli-Vincent to be build by well-respected Engineer John Mossey of JMC with the head steady plate bearing the number stamping JMC 0101. John Mossey has been building superb, Vincent engined specials, Norvin and Egli-Vincent, for nearly two decades now and is the only official UK build...

1937 Norton International. 500cc SOHC. There are quite a few pre-war Inters about but not many with original paint, known history and confirmed matching numbers. This 1937 Norton International was first despatched to Dealer H. Shaw in Dagenham, Essex on the 14th of July 1937. Early history is not confirmed but apparently it was owned by an English Serviceman...

Well known road racer / engineer Roland Pike built two Pike-BSA’s for the 1952 Isle of Man TT. One being a 500cc, the other being a 350cc; this very bike. Both were frames to his own design fitted with BSA Gold Star engines. Roland Pikes exploits as a keen racer and engineer had been noticed by BSA in the early 1950s and hence he was offered to work for them...

A lovely older restoration of the trusted WL introduced in 1937. The WLC was the civilian model and shared the same 750 SV V-Twin engine with the WLA that served many a serviceman during the WW2. The WLC has been in a collection of motorcycles and as such has not seen much use since restoration. It has just been been recommissioned after standing still for a...

A lovely R50 from the first year of production. Triple matching numbers and Bing carburetors correctly numbered in sequence. Previous long term owner for 25+ years. The BMW has clearly been restored in the past, the engine was rebuild and is clean and good order throughout. Mechanically in very good condition. The BMW R50 starts first or second kick and goes...

The R69S was the fastest road going BMW motorcycle money could buy in the 1960s. This lovely example from 1966 has triple matching numbers and correct Bing carburettors numbered in sequence. Furthermore, it is painted in the rarer BMW paint scheme of Dover White. The R69S is an older restoration that has mellowed in nicely and now has the appearance of a wel...

This example of the legendary Norton ‘Garden Gate’ DOHC Manx represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic and successful motorcycle models in the history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The racing success of the camshaft Norton needs no introduction. Introduced in this form in 1930 with the ‘Carroll’ camshaft engine, the SOHC mode...

This example of the legendary Longstroke Norton Manx represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautiful, as raced, example of one of the most iconic and successful racing motorcycles. The long stroke SOHC Norton Manx was a further development of Norton’s long-evolving Camshaft engine, initially introduced in 1930 with the "Carroll" camshaft engine....

Did you see that Black Lightning go past us? This beautiful Black Lightning tribute was build from a complete and matching numbers Series C Rapide. The Black Lightning is road registered and will thunder past most modern traffic quicker than anyone can say ‘Black Lightning’. The Vincent Black Lightning was introduced in 1948 as the ultimate development of Vi...