Skip to main content

LOT 256 N

c.1965 Rieju Special 67cc Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. none visible Engine no. Gilera067*002319*

Sold for £690 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 256N

c.1965 Rieju Special 67cc
Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. none visible Engine no. Gilera067*002319*

c.1965 Rieju Special 67cc
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. Gilera067*002319*

The vendor advises us that this machine is a Rieju factory prototype, although there is no documentary evidence to support this. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the authenticity of this machine prior to bidding.

Whether this machine is a prototype of some description, or a home-made special, it certainly has an air of a work in progress. The engine is a Gilera air-cooled two-stroke unit; the front suspension is an unusual trailing link system and the rear suspension has twin shock absorbers. It has drum brakes front and rear, with alloy wheel rims, and is fitted with lights. The petrol tank is steel, and mudguards are lightweight plastic items. There are no documents, and it will require re-commissioning prior to further use. Whilst the engine turns, its mechanical condition is unknown, and it is sold strictly as viewed.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Additional information

Own a similar item?

Submit your item online for a free auction estimate.

How to sell

Looking for a similar item?

Our Motorcycles specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.

Find your local specialist

Specialist section

Auction Viewings

  • 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
  • 27 April 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 BST

Lot symbols

NNOVA declaration
If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

Bid now on these items

A Brough Superior range brochure
United Kingdom
Coming soon

A Brough Superior range brochure

£500 - £800
A c.1935 BSA 4.99 H.P. W35-7 OHV Engine
United Kingdom
Coming soon

A c.1935 BSA 4.99 H.P. W35-7 OHV Engine

£500 - £700
Two Amal 15TT9 carburettors
United Kingdom
Coming soon

Two Amal 15TT9 carburettors

£500 - £600
Four Gardner flat slide carburettors
United Kingdom
Coming soon

Four Gardner flat slide carburettors

£500 - £600
A Smiths ATRC 2652 racing tachometer,
United Kingdom
Coming soon

A Smiths ATRC 2652 racing tachometer,

£500 - £600
A Dellorto SSC.2 carburettor
United Kingdom
Coming soon

A Dellorto SSC.2 carburettor

£500 - £600
A pair of Rushmore 'Searchlight' headlamps and a pair of Lucas No.742 sidelamps,
United Kingdom

A pair of Rushmore 'Searchlight' headlamps and a pair of Lucas No.742 sidelamps,

£500 - £700
A pair of Ducellier oil-illuminating side-lamps, French,
United Kingdom

A pair of Ducellier oil-illuminating side-lamps, French,

£600 - £800
A Salsbury-Flario 'Ovalite' self-contained acetylene headlamp, Registered Design 1902,
United Kingdom

A Salsbury-Flario 'Ovalite' self-contained acetylene headlamp, Registered Design 1902,

£600 - £800
An S. Smith and Son speedometer and clock dual instrument, circa 1908,
United Kingdom

An S. Smith and Son speedometer and clock dual instrument, circa 1908,

£500 - £700
A Hurtu Cycles - Automobiles advertising poster after Lovatelli, French, circa 1901,
United Kingdom

A Hurtu Cycles - Automobiles advertising poster after Lovatelli, French, circa 1901,

£600 - £800
A Griffon - au Ventoux advertising poster after Thor, French, circa 1905,
United Kingdom

A Griffon - au Ventoux advertising poster after Thor, French, circa 1905,

£500 - £700
Frederick Gordon Crosby (1885-1943) '90Hp Renault 1906'
United Kingdom

Frederick Gordon Crosby (1885-1943) '90Hp Renault 1906'

£500 - £600
Three leather bound motoring books,
United Kingdom

Three leather bound motoring books,

£600 - £800
An incomplete run of twenty-two loose issues of The Autocar, No.36 Vol I 1896 - No.97 Vol II 1897,
United Kingdom

An incomplete run of twenty-two loose issues of The Autocar, No.36 Vol I 1896 - No.97 Vol II 1897,

£500 - £700
Three bound volumes for The Autocar 1914 & 1915, and The Motor, 1909,
United Kingdom

Three bound volumes for The Autocar 1914 & 1915, and The Motor, 1909,

£600 - £800
The Motor-Car Journal; four bound volumes from Volume I (1899) to Volume III (1901),
United Kingdom

The Motor-Car Journal; four bound volumes from Volume I (1899) to Volume III (1901),

£600 - £800
La Vie au Grand Air; four bound volumes for 1901-1903,
United Kingdom

La Vie au Grand Air; four bound volumes for 1901-1903,

£600 - £800
The Car Illustrated; nine bound volumes 1-6 (1902-1903) and 10-12 (1904-1905),
United Kingdom

The Car Illustrated; nine bound volumes 1-6 (1902-1903) and 10-12 (1904-1905),

£700 - £900
The Automotor and Horseless Vehicle Journal; four bound Volumes I (1896-1897), and IV to VI (1899-1902),
United Kingdom

The Automotor and Horseless Vehicle Journal; four bound Volumes I (1896-1897), and IV to VI (1899-1902),

£600 - £800
An Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland silver medal awarded to J D Siddeley, 1901,
United Kingdom

An Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland silver medal awarded to J D Siddeley, 1901,

£500 - £700
A 1902 Napier model by Victor W Bailey,
United Kingdom

A 1902 Napier model by Victor W Bailey,

£600 - £800