Description
This motorcycle is Lot 243 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 243
From the collection of the late James Mannings
1967 BSA 175cc Bantam D10 Sport
Registration no. LDN 151E
Frame no. D10A6073
Engine no. D10A6073
The introduction of the 172cc D10 Bantam in 1966 marked a number of important developments, the most important of which were a change to coil ignition (replacing the old flywheel generator) and the adoption of a four-speed gearbox, while a raised compression ratio and bigger carburettor increased maximum power to 10bhp and the top speed to 62mph.
This D10 Bantam comes with its original old-style logbook listing four owners, the last of whom, Richard Cuthbertson, is the first owner listed on the continuation logbook issued in November 1974. He was followed by one Andrew McDonnell (1975) and then Bernard Parker, listed on the old V5, who acquired the Bantam in May 2002. Its late owner acquired the machine in June 2018.
An older restoration that still presents well, the Bantam has not been used for some time and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). The last of the MoTs on file was issued on 10th April 2017 at 21, 260 miles (current odometer reading 21, 369 miles). Also on file are numerous receipts for parts purchased in 2018, including one from Peter Hammond Motorcycles Ltd for a rebore and supply of a +0. 040" piston.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
