Lots belonging to Top Gear duo James May and Richard Hammond helped achieve record sales of £2.2 million at the Bonhams auction held at the Stafford Show over the weekend..
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| Successful Bonhams Auction |
Bonhams said its spring sale of pioneer, vintage and collectors' motorbikes far surpassed all previous years, and had seen 86% of lots sold.
All 12 machines - a mix of British and Japanese - entered into the sale at the County Showground by May and Hammond found a buyer, raising a combined £77,625.
A 2010 Norton Commando, owned by Hammond, was the most successful item from the pair’s consignments, selling for £15,180.
Meanwhile, a 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide, pictured - once rescued from being scrapped - achieved the highest sale price, fetching £275,900.
British machines proved particularly popular, with a 1937 Brough Superior 1096cc 11-50hp selling for £147,100, more than three times its highest estimate.
Ben Walker, international director of Bonhams Motorcycle department, said: "We've seen some fantastic prices, with new precedent being set.
"The level of enthusiasm at Stafford is always brilliant, with people travelling from across the globe to attend."
Further British motorcycle highlights include the 1930 Brough Superior OHV 680 Black Alpine (£138,140); the 1955 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow Series-D (£72,060); the 1926 Coventry Eagle 980cc Flying Eight (£106,780), and the 1933 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp Project sold at £52,900, more than four times top estimate.
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