classic motorcycle auction

  • Bonhams launches consignments for the Autumn Stafford Motorcycle Sale with ex-Steve McQueen Husqvarna 250cc motocrosser and important team appointments

    Bonhams launches consignments for the Autumn Stafford Motorcycle Sale with ex-Steve McQueen Husqvarna 250cc motocrosser and important team appointments

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    Show have now opened. Already confirmed is a 1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser previously owned by actor, Steve McQueen, being sold without reserve with an estimate of £30,000 – £50,000. Entries for the Autumn Stafford Sale will be supported by the important news that James Robinson, Editor of The Classic MotorCycle magazine, has joined the Bonhams…

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  • Brooklands Racer Replica

    Brooklands Racer Replica

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    It took four years for specialist engineer Carl Wadkin-Snaith to build this 500cc Sprint Special from scratch. His carefully-crafted creation absorbed endless hours of effort and expertise, and eventually evolved into this tribute to the Brooklands’ racers of the original Roaring Twenties. And when it gets going, Carl’s Sprint Special certainly delivers a roar all…

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  • Stafford Show preview

    Stafford Show preview

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    One of the world’s biggest classic bike bonanzas takes place this weekend – and there’s so much going on at the 25th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show that you’ll need a map to navigate your way to all the best bits. As it happens, we’ve a handy-dandy diagram right here, and some suggestions for…

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  • Eurojumble Preview

    Eurojumble Preview

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    As ever, this year’s Eurojumble offers ample opportunities to buy lots of classic bike bits – but if you happen to have too many of those already, then there’s also the chance for a clear-out. Turn your unwanted spares into cash, and help someone else complete their project… Eurojumble is reassuringly old-school kind of autojumble…

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  • Bargain Classic Bikes

    Bargain Classic Bikes

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    If you’re looking for a cheaper classic bike then it certainly pays to snout around the less well-known sales. You don’t need to travel the length and breadth of the UK to bid on bikes at these auctions – they all offer online access, although obviously you won’t be able to kick the bike’s tyres…

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  • Auction Action: bid on classic bikes at Bristol

    Auction Action: bid on classic bikes at Bristol

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    Next weekend’s Carole Nash Classic MotorCycle Show at Shepton Mallet incorporates an auction of old bikes and classic motorcycles. This down-to-earth event feels a little bit different to those immensely up-market auctions which feature famous names and unique icons that sell for five figures (and frequently fetch north of £100,000, which fair boggles the brains).…

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