Description
This motorcycle is Lot 244 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 244
From the collection of the late James Mannings
1990 Harris Matchless 500cc G80
Registration no. E249 JOO
Frame no. HN223364
Engine no. 223364
Licensed to produce Triumph Bonnevilles while the John Bloor-owned company developed an entirely new range of up-to-the-minute models, Les Harris also bought the rights to the Matchless name and manufactured the G80 at his factory in Newton Abbott, Devon. Despite its 'Made in England' badging, the Harris Matchless used an Italian-made frame and cycle parts, and was powered by an Austrian-made Rotax 4-valve single-cylinder engine. Production began in 1987 and continued into the early 1990s, latterly to special order only.
Supplied by Washbrook Service Station of Washbrook, near Ipswich, this Harris Matchless was acquired by its late owner on 9th September 2015 having had four former keepers. The last MoT was issued in April 2015 at 353 miles. (The current odometer reading is 565 miles.) The machine is in good age-related condition, and should only require relatively little recommissioning before returning to the road (the engine turns over). The history file contains the 2015 purchase receipt, a V5C document, numerous expired MoTs, a Harris Matchless G80 Alternative Spares List, and a quantity of invoices for various service parts and other small items.
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.
