LOT 147 *N
The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III c.1966 Bridgestone BS90 Sport Racing Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. 881019 and 12W056302 (to applied plaques) Engine no. not visible
The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III, c.1966 Bridgestone BS90 Sport Racing Motorcycle
The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III
c.1966 Bridgestone BS90 Sport Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 881019 and 12W056302 (to applied plaques)
Engine no. not visible
c.1966 Bridgestone BS90 Sport Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 881019 and 12W056302 (to applied plaques)
Engine no. not visible
If this Lot is to remain in the UK, or is not exported within 90 days of the sale, Import VAT at 5% of the hammer price will be payable.
Best known as one of the world's foremost tyre manufacturers, Bridgestone built complete motorcycles between 1958 and the early 1970s, establishing an unrivalled reputation for design innovation and engineering excellence. Bill Smith was the UK's official Bridgestone importer, bringing in around 1,200 models of all types in the late 1960s. Bridgestone built two-stroke motorcycles only and disc-valve induction would become a company hallmark, the first such model being the single-cylinder 90cc Sport of 1964. The '90' had a class-leading maximum output of 8.8bhp at 8,000rpm – good enough for a claimed top speed of 65mph – and weighed in at
around 174lb (dry).
This 'racerised' 90 Sport appears to be an older restoration. It should be noted that the engine does not turn over.
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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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.
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| * | Import low rate |
| VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. | |
| 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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