Description
This motorcycle is Lot 85 to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online June Sale, please see the Bonhams website for full details. The timed online auction runs between June 6th through June 16th, with lots closing from midday June 16th 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 11th & 12th June 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, by appointment only at Bonhams Milton Keynes.
Lot 85
1939 Raynal 98cc Auto
Registration no. not registered (see text)
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. SH8384
Hailed as 'a completely new make of motorcycle', Raynal arrived in 1937, its first offering being the 'Auto', an autocycle powered by the 98cc Villiers Junior engine commonly found in such machines. The latter went into an open ladies-style frame equipped with sprung, bicycle-type front fork and hub brakes. A maximum speed of 30mph and fuel economy averaging 140 miles per gallon were claimed. A cheaper 'Popular' model with unsprung fork was added for 1939, the Auto being renamed 'De Luxe'. Production recommenced post-WW2 and continued until 1950 when Raynal was acquired by Raleigh.
Purchased by the current vendor in 2016, it's formed part of his private collection which he is now reducing. Dry stored since purchase, we're advised it was previously featured on 'Shed and Buried'.
Although displaying the VRN 'BFH 349', it is presently not registered with the DVLA, therefore prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding. Documentation consists of an old style RF60, old tax disc and miscellaneous papers.
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.
