Strong results at Donington motorcycle auction
Donington Auctions’ first motorcycle-specific auction for 2024 was a success, with an impressive clearance rate amongst the 262 lots and total sales in excess of $500,000. Along with 30+ motorcycles, the online simulcast auction held on 1-14 April included engines, frames and other parts, plus trophies, clothing, books, brochures and other motorcycling collectables.
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“With 100 per cent of lots attracting bids and 98.1 per cent of those lots sold, the auction can be considered a great success,” said Cameron Sabine of Donington Auctions. “There were almost 350,000 online views of the auction, which demonstrates the continued interest in classic and collectable motorcycles.”
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As previewed by JUST BIKES ahead of the auction, the star lots included immaculately restored Italian bikes and barn find British classics. Of the former, a 1974 Ducati 450 Sports was an Australian-delivered example and one of only 656 built that year in “European spec”. Subjected to a comprehensive, ten-year restoration by Gowanloch Ducati, most of the original parts were retained, while those that needed replacing were sourced from all over the world. The final price of $70,500 was below estimate, but the top price achieved across the entire auction.
A restored 1971 MV Agusta 125 GTL-S made $16,800 and a 1957 MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido Lusso went for $9,400, but of greater interest was a 1971 MV Agusta 350B Sport, not least for its rarity and original female ownership, but also for its reputed use by Giacomo Agostini. That bike hammered for $26,000
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Unrestored Vincent classics from the Cameron MacMahon collection included a 1949 Series C Rapide that sold for $62,000 and a 1954 Series C Comet that made $23,750. A pair of Ariel Square Fours, a 1949/58 MkI/MkII hybrid and 1956 MkII, sold for $12,800 and $16,600, respectively.
Brit bikes outside of the MacMahon collection included a low-mile 1969 Triumph T150T that made $15,400, the ex-Jack Craig Manx Norton 350 racing outfit that went for the same amount and an original, unrestored 1975 Norton Commando MkIII found in the USA that sold for an impressive $31,000.
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For full results and further details from this auction, go to: doningtonauctions.com.au