Superb bikes bid for your attention

A trio of BSA motorcycles at our next sale will tempt fans of two wheelers.

Many will remember cutting their teeth on a Bantam and there’s a 1966 D7 175 cc (guide price £1,000-£1,500) that’s had a superb restoration to whet the appetite at the event, taking place at Athelhampton House, near Dorchester, on Thursday, September 13^th.

Once riders graduated, big bikes took their fancy, such as the 1957 Road Rocket (£5,500-£7,500) or the ultimate for ton-up boys, a 1969 A65 Rocket Lightning Café Racer Special (£9,000-£12,000) with a hand-built frame and polished alloy tank that’s perfect to lie along while making full use of the streamlined seat.

Off-road riders have the choice of two Montesa Cota trail bikes from Spain, where they enjoyed a sunny start to life. A 1978 348 (£800-£1,300) is joined in the catalogue by a 1979 349 (£700-£1,200).

Brian says: “There’s quite a fun mix of cars and motorcycles in the sale for those who want to relive their ton-up days or ex-riders happy to remember faster times while enjoying four wheels and a touch of luxury. If they want to do it in the company of friends, there’s even a Leyland Leopard single deck bus, which should have enough seats!”