LOT 393

1976 Seeley-Honda 736cc Registration no. MLP 459P (see text) Frame no. SH7-622F and MAY 77 Engine no. CB750E-2428678

Sold for £11,500 inc. premium

Lot 393

1976 Seeley-Honda 736cc

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1976 Seeley-Honda 736cc
Registration no. MLP 459P (see text)
Frame no. SH7-622F and MAY 77
Engine no. CB750E-2428678

Colin Seeley's connections with Honda UK resulted in the Seeley-Honda's creation in the mid-1970s, a period when the power produced by large Japanese multis was not matched by their frames' ability to cope. Lightweight and rigid, the Seeley nickel-plated chassis was a vast improvement on the Honda version in both looks and practicality, enabling in-frame removal of the cylinder head, unlike the original. The fact that it handled better too goes without saying.

The vendor acquired this Seeley-Honda in 2018 from the previous owner's widow and has used it sparingly. The machine is started monthly at the very least, otherwise is it dry stored. It was last started in July 2024, and at time of cataloguing/photography the odometer reading was 35,317 miles. Lack of use and downsizing the collection are the reasons for selling. The fuel tank and side panels have been resprayed. A walkaround video of the bike running may be viewed on the Bonhams website. The machine is offered with a current V5C document; two pairs of indicators (one new pair boxed); a pair of '750Four' badges; one key; and a copy of the hardback book Colin Seeley....and the rest, signed by Colin in 2015 for the previous owner. It should be noted that the registration number is 'MLP 459P' and not 'MLP 457P' as shown on the numberplate.

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