Description
This motorcycle is Lot 108 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 108
The Dale Winfield Motorcycle Collection
1961 BSA 125cc Bantam Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. appears unnumbered
Engine no. 37222YD
The Bantam Racing Club was formed in the early 1960s and organised its first championship in 1964, making theirs the longest-running one make/ model championship in the world. Its races are run at British Historic Racing's meetings at circuits throughout the UK and there are two classes: 125 Formula Bantam and 175 Formula Bantam. To keep costs down, modifications are strictly limited: in the 125's case only three gears are allowed. Despite these apparent handicaps, a well ridden Bantam is capable of mixing it with much larger machinery, particularly on shorter tracks.
Lightened throughout, the racing Bantam offered here incorporates the frame from a D5 model, Honda front forks, and a Honda front brake. A note on file suggests that the engine has been tuned with special internals, a high-compression cylinder head, and a Gardner carburettor. Other notable features include a Smiths 10, 000rpm rev counter; expansion chamber exhaust system; steering damper; alloy wheel rims; and a glassfibre tank and seat. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before returning to the racetrack and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Key not required.
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.
