Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 13:00
1979 Honda CB750 Phil Read Replica
Very well presented
Estimate
£7, 500 - £8, 500
Registration No: EVO 515V
Frame No: CB750G1013924
MOT: Exempt
Genuine limited edition Honda model
Lots of restoration work was carried out
Attention to detail on the restoration
Current V5C
The Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1937, initially producing piston rings for Toyota. They made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. They have gone on to produce over 400 million two-wheelers as well as millions of other power products. The legendary CB750/ 4 was launched in 1969 to great acclaim and laid down the blueprint for the modern day superbike. The Phil Read Replica was a limited edition model built to celebrate Phil's victory in the first ever Formula 1 race at the Isle of Man TT in 1977.
This 1979 Honda CB 750 Phil Read replica was purchased by the current owner as a part restored machine in 2019/ 20. He set about checking the engine over first and found it to be in very good condition. All the wheels were refurbished, and all the brake callipers were completely overhauled with all new seals, pistons, and brake lines. The carburettors were completely stripped and checked and rebuild using all-new seals jets and needles. All the panels and tank were treated to a professional resprayed by Pageant including all the lining and decals. The Honda on offer is a very good example of one of the Phil Read replicas and must be one of the best on offer at the moment. It is all up and running although not used on the road for a very short time it is ran from time to time as it is not being used anymore. It is offered with a current V5C only.
