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 506
1914 Royal Enfield 6hp Model 190 with Wicker Sidecar
Auction Estimate: £15, 500 - £17, 500
1914 Royal Enfield 6hp Model 190 with Wicker Sidecar
Registration no. OA 3856
Frame no. 7218
Engine no. 44130
• Formerly the property of the late Dr Gordon Hadfield, FRCS
• Many-time Banbury Run and Pioneer Run participant
• Pioneer Run Finisher's Awards for the last 10 years
• Last run in February 2022
The origins of the Royal Enfield marque can be traced back to a small light engineering firm - George Townsend & Company - founded in Redditch, Worcestershire in mid-Victorian times. The firm moved into bicycle manufacture and by the turn of the Century had been reorganised as the Enfield Cycle Company, makers of the 'Royal Enfield'. The Redditch company built its first powered vehicles - De Dion-engined tricycles and quadricycles - in the closing years of the 19th Century and its first motorcycles around 1900. By 1904 the firm was concentrating on motor car production, resuming motorcycle manufacture in 1910 with a 2¼hp v-twin Motosacoche-powered lightweight. A 2¾hp version with two-speed gear and all-chain drive followed. The famous JAP v-twin-engined 6hp (770cc) sidecar outfit joined the range for 1912.
The splendid machine offered here formerly belonged to the late Dr Gordon Hadfield, FRCS, who served the motorcycling community for many years. Gordon Hadfield began as a medic in the Army where he gained experience with motorcycling, which led to his career as a Medical Officer, serving at most of the British circuits. During his time as a Medical Officer, Hadfield gave first-aid attention to Messrs Duke, Hailwood and Agostini, among others. Later in his career, he became President of the FIM Medical Committee. Always an enthusiast, he owned this Enfield for many years, regularly finishing the Banbury Run and Pioneer Run. It is understood that the machine was restored in the 1970s.
The current vendor purchased 'OA 3856' at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2010 (Lot 385). Since then the combination has been ridden successfully on the VMCC's Banbury Run and Scottish Veteran and Vintage Gathering (conquering hills of 1 in 6) and for the last 10 years has gained a Finisher's Award at the Pioneer Run.
We are advised by the enthusiast vendor that the Royal Enfield is fitted with an ingenious electric starter, designed by Gordon Hadfield. Accompanying documentation includes an old-style logbook; old/ current V5/ V5C registration documents; and Pioneer Certificate number '1149'. Last run in February 2022, this charming Royal Enfield motorcycle combination is ready for its fortunate next owner to enjoy on this summer's Veteran and Vintage events.
Offered without key
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.
