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The Hans Schifferle Collection 2003 Harley-Davidson 1,131cc V-Rod 100th Anniversary Edition Registration no. not registered Frame no. 5HD1HAZ183K831700 Engine no. HAZ3831700
The Hans Schifferle Collection, 2003 Harley-Davidson 1,131cc V-Rod 100th Anniversary EditionRegistration no. not registered Frame no. 5HD1HAZ183K831700 Engine no. HAZ3831700
The Hans Schifferle Collection
2003 Harley-Davidson 1,131cc V-Rod 100th Anniversary Edition
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 5HD1HAZ183K831700
Engine no. HAZ3831700
2003 Harley-Davidson 1,131cc V-Rod 100th Anniversary Edition
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 5HD1HAZ183K831700
Engine no. HAZ3831700
• Many special features
• Circa 4,000 kilometres from new
The futuristic looking V-Rod 'muscle bike' represented a radical departure from the norm for Harley-Davidson when it arrived in 2001. True, it was a v-twin cruiser like the American company's traditional products, but it looked like no other Harley before it. According to Car & Driver magazine, Harley-Davidson's branding was "culturally rather than technologically driven; so imagine our surprise at seeing the company's newest ride, the V-Rod, complete with a liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve V-twin developed in partnership with Porsche Engineering".
At the V-Rod's heart was a water-cooled double-overhead-camshaft engine – H-D's first such power unit in a road bike – that was closely related to the Porsche-developed unit in the VR1000 racer. Coupled to a five-speed belt-drive transmission, the engine went into a curvaceous tubular frame that located the fuel tank beneath the seat, the 'tank' being a cover for the air box, while the front forks were raked out in true cruiser style and complemented by the de rigeur forward-mounted foot-pegs and high 'bars. Harley's newcomer was designated 'VRSC' (V-twin Racing Street Custom) and suffixed 'A' to indicate that it was the first of what would turn out to be a sizeable family of derivatives.
In 2003 Harley-Davidson introduced a number of special editions to celebrate its 100th year of uninterrupted motorcycle production, though in the V-Rod's case this only amounted to little more than a subtle change to the livery from all silver to a subtle sliver-and-black combination, plus special '1903-2003' tank badges. This 100th Anniversary V-Rod was purchased new September 2003 from Bobo's Motorcycles in Munich. Special Harley-Davidson parts fitted included the swing-arm; exhaust system; shock absorbers; and chrome-plated side panels, brake reservoir, sprocket and belt rim. Costing over €30,000 new, the machine comes with a 'golden key' hand-crafted from solid brass and sterling silver. Accompanying documentation consists of a German Fahrzeugschein; expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence; servicing token; 2009 service invoice; and a licensed H-D cover.
Footnotes
Ω Import VAT High Rate
Import tax at the higher rate of 20% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.
NMT
New Means of Transport (HMRC) Tax at the rate of 20% of the Hammer Price will apply should the lot remain in the UK. This applies to imported vehicles displaying less than 6,000km from new.
N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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.
Saleroom notices
Please note we are advised by the HMRC the 20% New Means of Transport VAT is no longer payable by buyers from Great Britain following the update to the Northern Ireland protocol. However, please note the HMRC advise that the 20% New Means of Transport VAT is still applicable to buyers from Norther Ireland. The machine is offered with a selection of spares including swing arm, rear shocks, tinware, tool roll and sundry parts.
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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. | |
| NMT | New Means of Transport |
| Motor vehicle lot originates from or is registered in another EU member state and has travelled less than 6,000km from new. Accordingly HMRC and the DVLA classify such machines as "New Means of Transport" under the Nova Scheme and are subject to VAT at 20% on the hammer price. | |
| Ω | Import high rate |
| VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. |
