Brit and Euro classics in for Shannons Sydney auction

The standout example amongst the five British bikes consigned for the auction is a beautiful and fully-restored circa 1956 Ariel Square Four MkII 1000cc solo ($30,000-$35,000).

An equally desirable circa 1958 BSA DB32 Gold Star 350cc Tourer, also painstakingly restored, is expected to sell in the $20,000-$25,000 range.

Another popular choice could be the C1955 500cc Norton Dominator Model 7, with the extra appeal of being offered with 'No Reserve'. This unit is expected to bring $8,000-$10,000.

The other 'No Reserve' Brits for this auction are two classic 650cc BSAs, a circa 1956 A10 Golden Flash and a 1969 model A65 Thunderbolt (both $12,000-$15,000).

Five rare, small capacity Italian sporting bikes from a large Sydney collection are also being offered with 'No Reserve' at this auction.

Two Moto Morinis - a circa 1968 100cc ($3,000-$5,000) and a circa 1965 250cc ($6,000-$8,000) - a circa 1958 Moto Guzzi Cardelino 85cc ($3,000-$5,000), a circa 1972 Gilera 150cc ($4,000-$6,000) and a circa 1961 Mondial 125cc ($6,000-$8,000), are all expected to attract international collector interest.

Other interesting classics in the auction include a C1956 Maico Blizzard ($6,000-$8,000), while classic racing enthusiasts will be drawn to the C1973 Yamaha TR3/TZ350 Production Racer ($8,000-$12,000).

Shannons' recently-introduced Online Bidding feature will make its Sydney debut at this auction, following its first Australian appearance at May 5's Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction. The Online Bidding option is expected to significantly boost bidder numbers as it becomes adopted across all future Shannons auctions.

Shannons' Sydney Late Autumn Classic Auction will take place on Monday, May 26 at Shannons Sydney auction rooms, 65 Reserve Road, St. Leonards, with the first lot crossing the blocks at 7:00pm.

For more details on the new Online Bidding feature, as well as lot information for all consignments, go to: www.shannons.com.au

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