A 1967 Bultaco TSS 250 Type 41, raced when new by the legendary Barry Sheene, is going under the hammer with H&H Classics at its upcoming Classic Motorcycle and Vintage Scooter Auction later this month.
The eagerly awaited sale, with 223 lots and a combined estimated value of £916,000 takes place on Wednesday 29th October at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, West Midlands.
Estimated at £14,000-£16,000, Barry Sheene and Dave Croxford raced on the TSS in 1968, and more recently it appeared in the 2014 BBC documentary Racing Legends being ridden by comedian Vic Reeves. It was also exhibited at the Silverstone Experience in 2020.
Mike Davis, senior motorcycle specialist at H&H Classics, said: “Barry Sheene’s iconic status places him as one of the UK’s most famous, and popular, motorbike racing champions, so we’re delighted to offer one of his race bikes at our upcoming sale.
“As for the very special bike, it’s only had four owners from new and would make an amazing addition to any collection of racing bikes. Who knows, it could even return to action in historic racing.”
Other notable lots include a very desirable 1988 Suzuki RGP500, ridden by Darren Dixon, another motorbike racing ace, when he clinched the 1988 British F1 Championship.
Estimated at £30,000-£40,000, it is number 11 of 12 Padgett’s-built RG500s and has been lovingly restored to Dixon’s victorious 1988 livery with the new Padgett’s-applied paint.
A 1996 Bimota YB9SR also has a famous connection having been previously owned by Top Gear presenter, Richard Hammond. A rare Italian superbike of the 1990s, with a stunning livery to match, it has been given a guide price of £4,500-£5,500.
Meanwhile, the most valuable lot being offered is an exceptional 1985 Honda RS500, estimated at £40,000-£50,000.
The Honda RS500 was a serious contender on circuits worldwide between 1982 and 1988 and the example going under the hammer is from a prestigious private collection. It has been restored to concours standard in the famous Joey Dunlop NW200 livery, a fitting tribute to the racing legend.
Additional eye-catching lots include a beautiful 1928 Pegasus powered by a transverse Austin Seven engine and given a guide price of £24,000-£26,000, plus a 1975 Vespa 125 TS, the star of Mod Crop – The Musical, with an estimate of £3,500-£4,500.
The age of the lots span almost 100 years with oldest motorbike being a 1914 Douglas 2¾hp, estimated at £5,500-£6,500, while the newest is a 2010 Triumph Daytona 675, estimated at £2,500-£3,500.
All lots will be available to view in person at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, from 1pm on Tuesday 28th and from 9am on Wednesday 29th October, while the sale then commences at 10am.
Anyone looking to bid on one of the lots can do so in person, online, by telephone or by leaving a commission bid, while for more details about any of the classic motorbikes or vintage scooters, or to register to bid, visit www.handh.co.uk.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
