Stunners to Stafford! Ultra-rare 1925 Brough Superior SS100 amongst lots in upcoming Bonhams auction

Auction experts Bonhams are heading into their annual Spring Stafford Sale with a wide range of classic road and race-derived machines up for grabs.

Taking place on April 26 and 27 at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, the live auction is currently comprised of 76 lots – with everything from vintage road racing Brough Superiors, to a pair of Honda RC30s campaigned to victory by Carl Fogarty.

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“With an outstanding lineup of motorcycles spanning more than a century of two-wheeled innovation, this auction promises to be a highlight of the season,” a statement from the organisers read. “Bonhams is the go-to auction house for significant single-owner collections, and this year’s Stafford Sale is no exception.”

Amongst the bikes available is a 1925 Brough Superior SS100, which is said to be just one of 12 known to have survived from the time. This particular machine – expected to fetch between £300,000 and £350,000 – has matching frame, engine, and gearbox covers and features a rich racing heritage.

Having been in the same family since 1972, it was originally ridden to second place in the 1927 Ulster Grand Prix by Irish racer, Bob Matthews. It’s one of seven Brough Superior machines in the auction, with even the cheapest 1934 Brough Superior 11-50 expected to go for between £30,000 to £40,000.

Moving to slightly more modern racing metal, a pair of ex-Carl Fogarty Honda VFR750R RC30s are also available. These consist of a 1989 Production TT-winning model, plus a 1988 bike that took both the 1988 and 1989 TT Formula One world championships.

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Both bikes were purchased by their current owners from Carl directly in 1989, with the later of the two bikes expected to go for between £25,000 and £45,000. The world championship-winning bike is hoped to achieve £30,000 to £40,000.

Those not interested in race-bred motorcycles can also browse a range of road-going machinery, including everything from a 1973 Kawasaki Z1 to a modern-day 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak complete with panniers and internal bags, two touring screens, a rear paddock stand, and more. It’s hoped to sell for £6000 – £8000.