Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: OXS 273
Frame No: TF 10220
MOT: Exempt
Extremely rare T100 based ‘Purdy Special’
Incredible attention to detail and finish
A work of art, supplied with a V5C
A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands of bike including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had assembled a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Vincent Black Shadow, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.
This incredible bespoke machine is a masterpiece in engineering from the renowned artisans at Purdey Engineering. Purdey Historic Motorcycles was formed by two brothers with a vision to create bespoke English motorcycles, using their 50 years of experience in traditional engineering skills. With a passion and inspiration achieved through their love of creative engineering, they work from a traditional barn style workshop located in the heart of rural Buckinghamshire. This wonderful machine is based on a 1946 Triumph T100, using many original parts including the bolt up rigid frame, girder forks, an all alloy 500cc pre unit engine, Amal carb with twin float chambers and a Smiths Cronometric speedo. The real craftsmanship is in the bespoke items such as the beautiful tan leather seat, panniers and tooolbox that have been handcrafted to create the authentic vintage style and classic looks. Hundreds of hours have been spent creating this bike with exacting attention to detail and a high level of finish. Commissioned in 2021, it is fitted with period correct Avon tyres and a Brown & Barlow slide throttle, with a plate on the frame suggesting it is 1 of 5. It has carried out only 66 test miles before being dry stored in Keiths collection, so will need recommissioning before use. It will be supplied with its original matching leather documents case containing user instructions and a current V5C.
** 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)
