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1938 Brough Superior 800cc BS4, Esimate: £80,000-120,000
believing them to be an urban myth. There was a theory that they still existed somewhere in the West Country, but few knew where, until now.”
“Stored in barns for more than 50 years, the motorcycles were discovered whole or in parts, and some were partially submerged under decades of dust, old machinery parts and household clutter.”
The collection includes a very rare four-cylinder machine, the final one to be discovered of just eight that were ever built. “This is the last known collection of unrestored Brough Superiors,” said Ben, “There will not be another opportunity like this.”
There is a strong market for unrestored, original motorcycles: “Bonhams regularly achieves world record-breaking figures for Brough Superior motorcycles,” explains Ben, “Including unusual ‘projects’, which appeal to the enthusiast and collector. It would be great to see these ones back on the road, as they are all restorable.”
Although the Stafford sale will also include other Vintage and collectors’ motorcycles, related memorabilia and spares, it’s the Broughs of Bodmin Moor that are the stars of the show for us. Judge for yourselves!ve
THE EX-HUBERT CHANTREY
COLLECTION, WITH ESTIMATES
􏰀 1938 Brough Superior 800cc BS4, £80,000-120,000
􏰀 1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS100 Project, £60,000-80,000
􏰀 1926 Brough Superior SS100, £30,000-40,000
􏰀 1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS80
Project with Petrol Tube Sidecar, £22,000-32,000
􏰀 1939 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project, £20,000-30,000
􏰀 1938 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50HP Project, £16,000-22,000
􏰀 1937 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project, £6,000-8,000
􏰀 1936 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project, £6,000-8,000
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