Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 10th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Honda introduced the worlds first four-cylinder production superbike in 1969 with the CB750
The last incarnation of the air-cooled SOHC four-cyclinder engine was the CB650, launched in 1979
Same frame as the CB550 along with an expanded version of the 550cc engine
This example is presented in very original and mostly unrestored condition
Registered new in the UK in 1979 and shows only 15, 000 original miles
A very early model being #60 off the production line
Previously owned by the late Honda collector, David Ayesthorpe, between 1982 and 2018
In running order and complete with history file containing receipts, old V5s, manual, old MOT and a period marketing flyer
Rare bike and seldom seen in this condition
UK-registered on a current V5C
