Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1912/ 4 Hampton 3½HP
No Reserve
Registration No: DS 9445
Frame No: H326
MOT: Exempt
Part of a private collection for many years
A rare Pioneer machine
An older restoration
Believed to have completed in a few Pioneer Runs
No documentation with this lot
Founded by William Paddon of Hampton-in-Arden, Warwickshire, Hampton Motorcycles were originally located in Kings Norton, Worcestershire and were known for producing well-made side-valve machines with a single-cyclinder (power units made by T. D Cross in 1914) between 1912 and 1914 and produced a small range of machines in different ownership until the mid-1930s. Any are a rare machine to find today.
This 1912/ 4 Hampton Pioneer machine has been part of a collection of motorcycles for many years. Restored to a very high standard many years ago by a previous owner and still presenting well today, it is believed to have been used on some Pioneer Runs since completion. Purchased by the late owner for his collection and not used for many years, sadly, no documentation has been found for this machine and a V5C will have to be applied for through the V62 scheme, although it is still on DVLA records. Recommissioning will be required on this machine. To be sold without reserve.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
