LOT 434

1980 Honda CB750 Phil Read Replica Registration no. MNB 990W Frame no. CB750G-1013699 Engine no. CB750GE-1012001

Sold for £5,175 inc. premium

Lot 434

1980 Honda CB750 Phil Read Replica
Registration no. MNB 990W Frame no. CB750G-1013699 Engine no. CB750GE-1012001

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1980 Honda CB750 Phil Read Replica
Registration no. MNB 990W
Frame no. CB750G-1013699
Engine no. CB750GE-1012001

Limited edition or celebration models have long been established as a sound marketing technique for both cars and motorcycles, so when Phil Read won the Isle of Man's inaugural Formula One TT on a works Honda in 1977, the stage was set for a special version of the Japanese manufacturer's trend-setting superbike. As a result, Honda commissioned Colin Seeley to build a batch of 150 replicas of Read's winning machine. Not to be confused with the Seeley-Honda, which used a Seeley frame, the Phil Read Replica relied on special bodywork finished in 'Honda Britain' livery to set it apart from the standard production model. With so few made, and even fewer surviving, the Phil Read Replica has become one of the more collectible Hondas of its day.

This Phil Read Replica was taken in as part of a part-exchange deal in 2015. Unfortunately, nothing is known of the Honda's history or mechanical condition, although it was treated to a major service and re-commissioning at Thunder Road Motorcycles, Bridgend in February 2022 and last ran in April this year (see bill for more than £2,000 on file). Currently displaying a total of 22,209 miles on the odometer, the machine comes with a quantity of expired MoTs and a V5C Registration Certificate.
Offered with key

Footnotes

The engine number is: B750GE-1012001.
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.

Saleroom notices

The engine number is: B750GE-1012001.

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