There was a fabulous selection of Ducati’s in this summer Shuttleworth sale – 7 in total – all of which sold strongly.
Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna was a great fan of Ducati motorcycles, so it is fitting in this year 2024, the 30th anniversary of his death, that Iconic Auctioneers were able to offer four Ducati 916 Sennas.
The most collectable of the Ducati Sennas produced are the 916 Senna I, two of which were sold #282/300 – showing only 7,638 recorded miles sold for £23,000 whilst #195/300 showing 25,300 miles sold for £20,700.
There were also two Ducati 916 Senna IIs on offer. #101/300 with just one owner from new, had just 5,300 recorded km (3,300 miles) and was presented in good overall and running condition. It came with a complete with original Bill of Sale, old MOTs, both keys and the original book pack. This motorcycle sold for £26,450 whilst Motorcycle #239/300 which had 11,500 recorded miles and three previous owners, sold for £21,505.
1997 Ducati 916 Senna II 916cc #101/300 Sold for £26,450 incl. premium.
Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager for Iconic Auctioneers said “This was a great summer sale at a stunning venue. Saturdays viewing day was incredibly busy and it was standing room only come the Sunday sale day. There was with strong bidding in the room, but also on the phones and online. It really was a worldwide sale with bikes selling to America, Australia and Hong Kong. It was fantastic to see bikes from all eras selling strongly to a global audience,”
Lot 433 – 1930 Royal Enfield Model K 976cc, sold for £9,775 incl. premium
Royal Enfield’s powerful 976cc V-twin sidecar puller. Redditch-based Royal Enfield produced motorcycles from the late 1800s and are still building bikes to this day. The range-topping Model K sported a V-twin 974cc side-valve Royal Enfield-assembled engine. Built primarily for the booming sidecar market of the time.
This restored, correct numbers example was presented in good overall condition. Restored by Mark Garside in the 1990s to its current condition. On display since and unused. Previously owned by Oldham bike dealer, Frank Garrison, who used the bike with a sidecar as a motorcycle transporter. Family owned since the 1960s and still fitted with the correct Lucas lighting kit, it sold for £9,755 including premium.
Lot 484 – 1945 Indian Chief 340 1,200cc, Sold for: £24,150 incl. premium.
This older restoration Chief in good running order attracted a lot of attention with its ‘skirted Art Deco fenders’. The first Indian bikes produced post-war had new features that included girder front forks and plunger rear suspension.
This front leaf spring example was restored in 2014 to its current good overall condition. Was running up until three years ago and had been on display at the vendor’s house since. A US-import and UK-registered in 2016 requiring recommissioning before use, it sold for £24,150 including premium.
Lot 449 – 1982 Laverda Jota 180 Series II 981cc, estimated at £8,000 – £10,000, Sold for £14,950 incl. premium.
Great example of the legendary Jota owes much to Richard and Roger Slater from Bromyard. The 981cc DOHC air-cooled inline triple is an absolute classic that exemplifies the brand and was the fastest production motorcycle in the world in 1979.
This desirable, 180-degrees, matching numbers Series II was presented in mostly original and unrestored condition. UK-registered in 1991 and in running order, complete with its original fairing and rear shocks. The bike had the same owner for last 33 years and was showing 16,000 genuine miles. Featured in November 1997 Classic Bike this very collectable and sought after model well exceeded its estimate selling for £14,950.
Lot 554 – 1982 Hesketh V1000 992cc, estimated at £8,000 – £10,000
Sold for: £14,375 incl. premium.
An impressive example of the short-lived Hesketh V1000 with just over 2,000 miles. Designed by F1 engineers and built at Easton Neston in Northampton under the watchful eye of Lord Hesketh.
Engine and gearboxes were built by Weslake and fitted into a Reynolds tubing frame with fiberglass bodywork. Heavy, expensive and underpowered and bad initial reviews did little for the success of the bike. Bankruptcy in the first year ended the story after just 139 were built. Now collectable and sought after. This mostly original example in running order and showing just over 2,000 recorded miles also exceeded its estimate selling for £14,375 including premium.
Iconic Auctioneers are now inviting entries for their next two motorcycle sales at the Silverstone Festival on Saturday 24th August and the NEC Classic Motor Show on 10th November. For more information visit their website www.iconicauctioneers.com, call +44 (0) 1926 691 141 or email enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
