
LOT 543 N
1972 Penton (Wassell) 122cc Antelope Trials Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. W 838 S.T. Engine no. 7176910
Sold for £1,610 inc. premium
Lot 543N
1972 Penton (Wassell) 122cc Antelope Trials MotorcycleRegistration no. not registered Frame no. W 838 S.T. Engine no. 7176910
1972 Penton (Wassell) 122cc Antelope Trials Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. W 838 S.T.
Engine no. 7176910
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. W 838 S.T.
Engine no. 7176910
Accessory manufacturer Wassell diversified into motorcycle production in 1970, displaying two trials prototypes at the Olympia Show: one powered by a 125cc Puch engine and the other by a 175cc BSA Bantam unit, both designed by frame specialist Jim Lee. Only the Bantam model entered production (as a frame kit) and then Wassell took the logical next step of building a complete motorcycle: the Wassell Antelope. Powered by a 122cc Sachs engine, the Antelope benefited from input from new recruit Peter Edmondson, the man responsible for the Dalesman trials iron, and found a ready market in North America where it was marketed as a Penton, the latter being Wassell's importer. This example has belonged to the private vendor from new and was last used in 1999. It is described by him as in good condition, although the engine is said to need work. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a Wassell Antelope brochure.
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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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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