Description
This motorcycle is Lot 35 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on April 25th & 26th, please see the Bonhams Motorcycles Website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 94 are to be sold from 14:30 on Saturday 25th April 2026.
Lots 201 - 353 are to be sold from 11:30am on Sunday 26th April 2026.
Public Viewing:
Available 25th & 26th April 2026 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II
** c. 1961 Suzuki Colleda 125cc Seltwin SB**
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 61-SB-67611
Engine no. SB-68972M
** The Lot is from outside the UK. Shippio Ltd must automatically uplift this Lot after the auction, complete all post sale import or export customs administration, and store this Lot until it is customs cleared. A compulsory fee of £350 + VAT will be added to the buyer's invoice for this. This Lot cannot be collected from the auction venue by the purchaser or any alternative transporter.
If the Lot is to stay in the UK or is not exported within 90 days of sale, Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price is payable.**
Michio Suzuki's company started life as a manufacturer of looms for the silk-weaving industry and did not make its first complete motorcycle until 1954, although these early models were marketed under the 'Colleda' name before 'Suzuki' became the norm late in 1958. In 1956 Suzuki had introduced its first twin-cylinder motorcycle – the Colleda TT – a 250cc two-stroke featuring a spine frame and Earles-type leading-link forks. Before long there were additions to the twins range in the form of the Colleda SB Seltwin, which came in 125cc and 150cc capacities and featured telescopic forks. Restyled towards the end of its life, the Seltwin had progressed from 'SB' to 'SL' model designations by the time production ceased in 1963.
It is extremely unusual to find a Colleda Seltwin as original and complete as this one, which displays a total of 12, 315 kilometres on the odometer and appears to be an older restoration (the engine turns over).
Offered unregistered and without documents. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/ or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
Offered with key
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.
