Auction Preview – Brightwells Classic Vehicles UK

Next Wednesday, Brightwells is auctioning off a large amount of classic cars and motorcycles in the UK – so let’s do the usual auction preview!

For the full catalog of listings, head on over to Brightwells. If you’re short on time, here’s a few of my favorites:

1963 James Cadet – estimated to sell between 1,200-1,600 pounds. This example has had plenty of recent service and has history going back to when it was new. The Classic Motorcycle featured this bike in a four page article in 1993 – a copy of the mag is included.

1933 Morgan Super Sports – estimated to sell between 28,000-32,000 pounds. Long time followers will know that I’m a big fan of the new Morgan 3 Wheeler. But when it comes to the cool factor, even the new 3 wheeler can’t hold a candle to the old ones. This bike has been with the same owner since 1974 and was restored in 1995. Comes with a JAP engine as well as a Matchless GX2 powerplant as a spare.

1963 Velocette LE – estimated to sell for 1,300-1,500 pounds. LE stood for Little Engine, and this bike was designed to be “the Motorcycle for Everyman”. Riders could get 95 miles per gallon while hitting about 50mph thanks to the 200cc engine. Check out this article from Motorcycle USA about why this was a Memorable Motorcycle.

1961 Velocette Viceroy – estimated to sell between 2,750 and 3,750 pounds. This two-stroke scooter had the engine up front that produced 15 horsepower, enough to get the bike up to a cruising speed of 65 mph. This example was restored 5 years ago and won ‘Best in Class’ at the 2011 Malvern Bike Show.

Lastly, a 1934 Morgan MX4 Super Sports – estimated to sell between 25,000 and 28,000 pounds. Also know as the Beetleback, very few of these are left. This example has the original Matchless OHV engine which has been rebuilt. Part of the wood frame has been replaced and some of the bodywork has been replaced and repainted. An electronic ignition system was ordered but hasn’t been installed.