Description
The Spring Sale: The International Classic MotorCycle Show 23 & 24 April 2022
Enquiries: using the button below
AUCTION ADDRESS
Bonhams
Sandylands Centre / Argyle Centre
Staffordshire County Showground
Weston Road
Stafford
ST18 0BD
ADMISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Tickets can be purchased in advance from - details above
VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 23 April 9am to 5pm
Sunday 24 April from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 23 April
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-305) 10am
Sunday 24 April
Motorcycles (Lot 401 - 624) 10am
BIDS ENQUIRIES
0044 (0) 20 7447 7447
using the button below
LOT 623
1987 Honda VFR400R Type NC24
Auction Estimate:£3, 500 - £4, 500
1987 Honda VFR400R Type NC24
Registration no. D355 UGO
Frame no. NC24- 1002740
Engine no. NC13E-1052797
Following the arrival of the VFR750R (RC30) race replica in the late 1980s, it was only to be expected that some of its style and technology would rub off on Honda's smaller V4s. The first of these min race-reps was the NC21, which was followed by the NC24 with RC30-style single-sided swinging arm. Restricted to a maximum of 59PS (59. 8bhp) for the Japanese market, these models were not officially imported into the UK, unlike the successor NC30. Boasting RC30 looks and equally exemplary build quality, but at a fraction of the cost, the smaller NCs are among the most collectible classics of recent times.
First UK-registered on 9th May 1996, this 'grey import' NC24 was purchased by the current vendor in 2018, since when it has covered a mere 500-or-so miles. Presented in very good condition and said to run well, (although would benefit from an ultrasonic carburettor clean due to lack of use) the Honda has been signed on the fuel tank by racers Steve Plater ('3 TT wins'), Mick Grant ('7 TT wins'), and John McGuinness ('23 TT wins'), with signatures protected by lacquer (photographs on file). Accompanying the machine is a comprehensive file containing sundry invoices for parts; a current V5C document; and expired MoTs dating back to the 1990s (most recent expired 2021). The machine also comes with an original Honda parts catalogue and two keys. It should be noted that the odometer is in kilometres.
Footnotes
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
Buyers’ Premium and charges
Motorcycles
For Motorcycles (Lots 401-642) the Buyers Premium will be 15% on the first £500, 000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.
Buyers attention is drawn to Condition 7 of the Notice to Bidders. VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. E NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
