Investment Grade: 5 Lots from Bonhams’ 2024 Autumn Stafford Sale
The leaves are falling (in my hemisphere anyway), and in addition to running up our odometers in the coming weeks, fall also means another one of Bonhams? remarkable Autumn Stafford Sales. The current tally for the 2024 sale is up to 183 Lots, consisting of all types of vintage motorcycles and projects, and the live auction takes place at the Staffordshire County Showground on October 12 and 13.
As is customary, we perused the Lots and picked five of the most interesting motorcycles for a quick history lesson, as every leaky antique has a story to tell.
1976 MV Agusta 350 Sport Like many of its boutique European peers, MV Augusta found itself in hot water in the early 1970s, predominantly from the onslaught of affordable motorcycles pouring out of Japan?s ports. The situation at MV worsened with the passing of founder Count Domenico Agusta in 1971, and without a serious shift in the company?s direction, bankruptcy was inevitable. MV needed to shed its image of dated 1950s styling, and the 350 Sport model would be the cornerstone of this effort. Working with what they had, MV Augusta breathed new life into the bones of the existing 350B model while famed Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro penned completely refreshed cosmetics. The result was a bike that embodied MV?s new direction, with a racy streamlined fuel tank, a full-length, cafe-inspired saddle with an integrated mudguard hanging off the back. 18-inch Snowflake cast alloys were also used, and a sporty full fairin...
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