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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: terça-feira, 28 de outubro, a partir das 13h
Auction: quarta-feira, 29 de outubro, a partir das 9h
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1962 Honda C72
No Reserve
Registration No: Não registado
Frame No: 211495
MOT: Isento
Rare example of Honda's 250cc OHC twin
Presented in standard, early 1960s trim
Supplied with a Honda Owners Club dating letter
The Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1937, initially producing piston rings for Toyota. They made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest producer in the world. It could be said that the early 1960s Honda C72 and CB72 250cc twins were the bikes that changed the face of British motorcycling, easily outperforming contemporary British motorcycles of double their engine capacity. As a result, the British motorcycle industry suffered a catastrophic decline and had all but disappeared a few years later. Probably some of the defining motorcycles of the era, the beautifully engineered 250s were the epitome of a classic Honda featuring an inclined twin-cylinder 247cc overhead camshaft wet-sump engine using technology developed on the race track. The C72 featured a monocque chassis with distinctive 'square' rear dampers.
This rare C72, being offered at no reserve, is from a deceased estate, so not much is known of its history. It looks to be presented in standard trim with some restoration work in the past. Whilst it still has the registration number 467JBF on the front mudguard, this no longer appears on DVLA. The vendor had begun to try to retain this number, but never finished the process. The paperwork and a Honda Owner's Club dating letter are included in the sale. The bike has been stood for a number of years, but it will make an interesting winter project to restore or recommission.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
