Description
This motorcycle is Lot 285 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 Sunday 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 285
1933 Harley-Davidson 1, 200cc VLE
Registration no. 526 YUS
Frame no. 33VLE1772
Engine no. 33VLE1772
The sidevalve Harley-Davidson Model V 'Big Twin' was announced in July 1929 as a 1930 model, replacing the inlet-over-exhaust 'pocket valve' twins in production since 1911. The twin headlamps, round toolbox and Klaxon horn were carried over from 1929, but nearly all of the rest of the bike was new. The VL was the high-compression model in the series.
This Harley-Davidson VLE is being offered for sale by Neil Ridgewell of 'Made in Italy Motorcycles' as part of his personal collection. The machine was acquired by Neil in 2015 from marque specialist Steve Slocombe of 'VL Heaven' in Folkestone, Kent. The Harley was imported into the UK by Steve Slocombe and restored in 2011/ 2012. The machine was submitted for AMCA judging in 2013, scoring 96. 25 points out of a possible 100, and was last run in May/ June 2024. It has covered only some 50-or-so miles since Neil's purchase and otherwise has been kept dry-stored within his personal collection. The machine is offered with a current V5C document; W-D Harley-Davidson inspection paperwork; AMCA judging form; VL Heaven Steve Slocombe rebuild details; various other pieces of VL Heaven correspondence; a Rider's Handbook; some marque-related literature; and a small quantity of spares.
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.
