Description
This motorcycle is Lot 215 - 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 215
1954 Royal Enfield 346cc Bullet Trials
Registration no. PFD 197
Frame no. Not Visible
Engine no. G2/ 23913 (see text)
The private vendor advises us that this machine is a genuine Trials Bullet which was purchased from the well-known photographer and trials guru, Don Morley in 1991. Prior to the ownership by Morley, the machine had been owned by John Surtees, as attested to by the old V5 and copy V5 on file. The present owner, a prolific competition trials rider, used this superbly prepared bike every year in the Talmag Trial for approximately 8 to 10 years, and has used it to win 11 vintage club championships. It has been modified for use in trials, as is always the case, being fitted with Norton Roadholder forks, and a later Amal Concentric carburettor. It benefits also from a Lucas Racing magneto. Due to advancing years, the vendor has not used the Bullet for at least 10 years, but it has been kept in a heated garage in good conditions. Accordingly, PFD 197 will need to be re-commissioned and checked over prior to use by a new owner, hence sold strictly as seen. The engine turns over. The owner kept a note book for the Enfield from 1991, logging details of all work done to the bike. Documentation comprises an old-style V5C, the aforementioned old V5 and copy old V5, an old green VE60 log book, the vehicle maintenance note book, and an expired MoT certificate. It should be noted that a change of engine has occurred at some time, as the engine number recorded on the V5C is G232607. 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.
