
LOT 276 N
c.1975 SWM RS250 Motocross Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. *SWM*RS250MO*E*0315* Engine no. 86873
Sold for £862.50 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 276N
c.1975 SWM RS250 MotocrossRegistration no. not UK registered Frame no. *SWM*RS250MO*E*0315* Engine no. 86873
c.1975 SWM RS250 Motocross
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. *SWM*RS250MO*E*0315*
Engine no. 86873
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. *SWM*RS250MO*E*0315*
Engine no. 86873
Producing trials, enduro, and motocross machines, SWM enjoyed a certain amount of success in competition during the 1970s and early 80s. In 1981 Gilles Burgat won the outdoor Trials World Championship on an SWM, and the machines finished in the top three in the same championship in the following three years. The company went into liquidation in 1984, but then reappeared in 2014, under the guidance of Ampelio Macchi, announcing a new range of machines for the market.
Acquired for the collection approximately nine years ago, this SWM motocross machine is an older restoration, and will require re-commissioning prior to further use. It has twin-shock rear suspension, steel petrol tank, lightweight plastic mudguards, with drum brakes front and rear. There are no documents present, and whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown and it is sold strictly as viewed.
Acquired for the collection approximately nine years ago, this SWM motocross machine is an older restoration, and will require re-commissioning prior to further use. It has twin-shock rear suspension, steel petrol tank, lightweight plastic mudguards, with drum brakes front and rear. There are no documents present, and whilst the engine turns over, 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.









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- 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
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Lot symbols
| N | NOVA 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. |
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