[John] Auction review time and on this occasion it's Silverstone Auctions held on the 14th of May at
the Peterborough Showground. It was linked to the Motorcycle News Festival of Motorcycling so a
great event, and 170 bikes put into this auction so there's a really big one for Silverstone. Probably
their biggest yet. We're going to select 10 of the machines that were put through to give you a
flavour of what occurred at the auction, and the price is achieved. I'm going to finish on the one bike
that if I could have selected any, it's the one I'd like in my garage as part of my collection. Okay
first bike, in fact let's start with two Hondas. First machine is a 1983 CB1100R. Developed in the
early 80s for endurance racing, these were built by hand in the HRC factory so they were off the
production line there. Very specialist. Around 4,000 of these machines were produced, and only 170 of
them were officially imported to the UK. So they're quite rare bikes. They were only made for two years.
They were very special at the time. In fact they were around £4,000 in 1982-83
when they were available. So yeah, they certainly weren't cheap, but they were special machines and
to see one in this condition as presented here is quite an opportunity. So immaculately presented.
Just 15,200 miles from new. You'll struggle to find a better one,
and it's original keys, tool roll, and paddock stand coming with it. Really, really nice bike.
Very good running order. Estimate on this well, £25,000 to £30,000 and it achieved
£26,438 all in. Next Honda, lot 343. It's the 1990 Honda 750, VFR750R or RC30 as it's known, and
well, we've spoken about these bikes before. Developed for the World Superbike Championships.
First released in 1988, ridden by the likes of Carl Fogarty, Joey Dunlop etc. 750cc V4. Now this
particular bike was the sort of cover star for this auction, and the pinup boy for it. It's
very, very nicely presented, and what's unique about this, or very special about this bike, the fact that
it's only done two miles from new. Two push miles from new. So an 'as new' machine. Originally imported,
or to Italy. So it's Italian spec, or European spec. It was on display at the David Silver Museum for
a number of years, before being purchased by its current owner. Comes with its original tool roll,
and paddock stand and handbook. Immaculate condition. Would need recommissioning if you
dare ride it. But if you did fire it up and ride it you'll probably knock 10 grand off the
price straight away. So, but the choice is yours. Estimate on this £55,000 to £65,000 so
top end, but it is a top end bike. It achieved what is a new UK auction record for one of these,
£65,250 all in. Moving on to our third bike then, another Japanese machine. This time a
1991 Suzuki GSXR400R. Now these are really rare in the UK, they were never officially imported here.
So it's a grey import, this bike. And it's a rare Suzuki SP, sports production model. Four-cylinder
machine, 400cc, revs right up to what 15,000 rpm redline. Producing around 59 brake horsepower,
so they've got a great power to weight ratio. Apparently flat as a pancake below 6,000 revs, but
once you get above that, the power band really kicks in. Fully restored. Like I say, grey import into the UK.
This bike, absolutely mint condition. Must have had a fortune spent on the restoration. It's
fully running, MOT'd, ready to go. Estimate on this bike, £8,000 to £10,000 but it achieved,
well it didn't actually achieve its reserve, but they did agree on sale after the auction.
Sold for £5,869 all in. Next up, a couple
of curiosities now. So first machine, lot 340, is a 1947 EMC 350S. Now a really peculiar bike these.
Very rare. They didn't produce many, probably around 200 of them. Now what makes these unusual
is that they're a 350 two-stroke engine, but they're what you call a dual piston machine. So
they're single cylinder, but dual piston, or split single, or twingle if you want to call them that.
Fascinating bit of engineering. Very efficient and very fast in its day.
In fact, Google search what these split singles are all about, because it's really interesting the
variations of one or two manufacturers tried this and it's really interesting how they
approached it. Estimate on this bike £4,000 to £5,000. Like I say, it's only one of 200 made.
Sold for £3,825 all in. So the second of our curiosities then was lot 354, the 1950 Turner
By-Van. Now love it or hate it, it's proved to be a real, real piece of interest this machine. We
did a little preview video of this when we're at the Stafford show, so check that out on the
channel to see what this machine's all about, and details about the bike. It is a fascinating thing.
You can't help but look at it. It was offered with no reserve, and well it sold, and it sold for
£11,250. So next bike, lot 352. A British machine this time. A 1972 Triumph Hurricane
X-75. So only made for one year with the US market in mind. Around 1,152 machines were built.
Best described really as a factory special cruiser. Incredible sweeping glass fibre tank
and bodywork on these, finished in that bright orange. Triple exhaust just on the right hand
side. They were visually very impactful bikes, and very desirable to this day. In fact, if you want to
learn more about these bikes, Dave our resident mechanic, Dave Mitchell, he did a fantastic video
already on the channel about recommissioning one of these machines. So check that out. Prices
have been really strong for these over the past few years, and they, well they continue
to impress. This one's immaculate, fully restored. You won't really find a better one. Estimate £20,000 to
£25,000 and well it smashed the estimate. Achieved a really good price, £29,250 all in.
Two American machines now. Lot 395, a 1937 Indian Scout 500. So standard Scout was what, 650cc V-twin,
side valve. But there was also the Junior or Pony Scout as it was called, with the 35 cubic inch
engine, which is 500ccs. And this is an example of one of those. Fully restored to a very, very high
standard. Does have some non-standard components on it. Modern improvements, if you like, to make
it more ridable. So electronic ignition 12-volt conversion. It's got Norton clutch and belt primary
on it. And also a very modern carb which obviously makes it run easier and makes it easier to start.
I'm not sure that's the correct branding on the tank either for that year. It looks more early,
or sort of late 20s. 30s it should have been the Indian chief head, I think. But anyway, stunning
looking machine. Estimate on that, £20,000 to £25,000. And it achieved bang on £20,000 all in.
Second American machine then, lot 396. A beautiful 1947 Harley WL. So 45 cubic inches or 750cc.
Again side valve, flat head. First year of the chrome being used on these bikes after the war
so it's, you know, the first of the real bling Harleys coming back in. And the first year where
the tombstone tail light was introduced, which was very iconic as well. Very high quality restoration,
superbly presented, ready to ride. Estimate on this £14,500 to £16,500. A
lot of bike for the money. Sold for £15,525 all in. Moving on then to our ninth lot, lot 460.
A barn find this time, and we've got an interesting bike. A 1960 Matchless G5, 350cc, single. Like I say,
it's a barn find bike. Looks complete. And these were good machines actually, really solid reliable
bikes. AMC at the time produced the G2 which was a 250cc, as well as the G5 350 that we've
got here. You get it AJS badged or Matchless badged. Really solid single cylinder engines.
Unit construction. They were identical the 250 350 except for a longer stroke on the 350 machine.
Oil kept in the engine as well, made it a little bit lighter weight compared to the previous ones.
Four-stroke overhead valve. Like I say, solid reliable commuter machines. Really good value
today, and great if you want to get into the classic bike world and not spend a lot of money.
This one, ripe for restoration. No reserve and it sold for just £1,125 pounds all in. So finally
lot 10, and the bike if I could have chosen any, I would like to take home and put in my garage.
And I've gone for this time, a modern classic. In fact lot 335, a 2000 MV Agusta F4 Serie Oro.
So one of the first edition 750cc, four-cylinder machines. Launched in 1998 and first available from
1999. I was just 20 when these came out, and they absolutely blew my mind when I first saw
them, and they still look absolutely gorgeous today. The styling just hasn't dated at all.
The first 300 machines were very special spec and were hand built off the line. They were
the Serie Oro ones like this example here. Ferrari designed, 16 valve double overhead cam engine.
Gorgeous tubular steel trellis frames. 126 brake horsepower, tons of carbon fibre.
This machine has just done 189 kilometers from new, so it's 'as new' condition. Immaculately
presented. Estimate, £20,000 to £25,000 and it sold for £21,375 all in. And that's the
bike I'd like in my garage. But that summarises the auction itself. There were 170 bikes in it, 120 of
them actually sold on the day, and if you like this then give us your comments below. Let us know
what you think of the bikes we've selected, and we'll see you for another auction video again soon.