LOT 89 *N

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II 1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser Registration no. not registered Frame no. MJ 03640 Engine no. 2018 1716 (to applied tab)

Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000Lot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 89^*,N

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II, 1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|25 April 2026, 14:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II
1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. MJ 03640
Engine no. 2018 1716 (to applied tab)

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Like BSA in Britain, Husqvarna started out manufacturing armaments before turning to bicycles and, in the Swedish company's case, the production of chainsaws, sewing machines and 'white goods'. Post-WW2, Husqvarna continued with an expanded range of two-stroke models, which were soon making their mark in off-road competitions, starting with the ISDT and then international moto-cross. Husqvarna secured its first European 250cc Motocross Championship in 1959 courtesy of Rolf Tiblin, effectively establishing its reputation as a top-ranking manufacturer of dirt racers. By the end of the 1970s, the Swedish firm's strokers had secured nine World Motocross Championships and won the Baja 1,000 enduro on nine occasions. It's easily understandable why Steve McQueen, supreme icon of coolness, chose to ride a Husky.

Built for the United States market, this Husqvarna motocrosser still has its original warranty disclaimer and vehicle type approval stickers present. Believed to be unrestored, the machine boasts 'G.P. WINNING REPLICA' decals incorporating the signature of Heiki Mikkola, the latter being the celebrated Finnish rider - long associated with Husqvarna - who was World Motocross Champion for the Swedish firm in 1974 (500cc) and 1976 (250cc).

Offered unregistered and without documents. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 25 April, with the auction starting at 2:30pm BST.

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This lot has been withdrawn from the sale and will be re-offered in a future auction, pending further research into its history.

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*	Import low rate
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N	NOVA declaration
	This machine is subject to post-sale customs administration and, for UK Buyers, 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 to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice, as follows: for Live Public Sales: £350 + VAT; for Timed, Online-only Sales: £195 + VAT.

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The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II, 1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II1972 Husqvarna 250cc MotocrosserRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. MJ 03640Engine no. 2018 1716 (to applied tab)

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The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II
1972 Husqvarna 250cc Motocrosser
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. MJ 03640
Engine no. 2018 1716 (to applied tab)