H&H Classics toasts its most successful motorcycle auction ever

• 86% of lots sold with total sales of £1.8 million – some £700,000 above the combined lower estimates
• Top sellers were the 1963 Moto Morini Bialbero 250cc Grand Prix Racer at £61,525 and the 1969 Egli Vincent Black Shadow at £58,075 which were entered from the ‘Road and Race’ and ‘Keith Mason’ Collections respectively

260 lots were successfully hammered away by H&H Classics when it held the UK’s largest classic motorbike auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.

The auction saw total sales of £1.8 million, some £700,000 more than the combined lower estimates of all the lots, making it the largest grossing motorcycle auction that H&H Classics has ever held.

The highly anticipated sale of 274 classic motorbikes and 27 vintage scooters took place on Wednesday 25^th March and also achieved a very impressive 86 per cent sales rate.

This included all 43 entries from the ‘Road and Race Collection’, all owned by a collector of rare and important historic motorcycles, which were successfully hammered away, not least a 1963 Moto Morini Bialbero 250 Grand Prix Racer, which fetched £61,525, more than £13,500 above its lower estimate, and also the highest price achieved on the day.

The bike is one of the greatest 250 racers of all time and was restored prior to 2017 with many original parts retained.

A packed auction hall also saw plenty of fierce bidding for other motorcycles, including for a highly desirable 1969 Egli Vincent Black Shadow entered from the Keith Mason Collection, which fetched £58,075, more than £25,000 above its lower estimate.

Mike Davis, senior motorcycle specialist at H&H Classics, said: “Our first classic motorcycle auction of 2026, also the biggest of its type in the UK, well and truly exceeded expectations, not least by being our biggest grossing two-wheel sale to date.

“Not only was there a strong sales rate, but also some incredible individual results. It was definitely a case of quality and quantity.”

Other stand out sales included a 1990 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy, which found a new home for £13,800, more than £8,000 above its lower estimate, and a 1974 Ducati 750 Sport, considered one of the 1970s’ most beautiful bikes, which was hammered away for £29,325, more than £7,300 above its lower estimate.

Further highlights from the auction saw a 1999 Ducati 996 SPS/F, number 75 of just 150 examples, fetch £24,150, more than £6,000 above its lower estimate, while a 1950 Vincent Series C Comet, another motorcycle from the Keith Mason Collection, was hammered away for £12,938, almost £5,000 above its lower estimate.

Mike added: “We’ve set an incredibly high bar, which we’ll enjoy trying to exceed at our next auction of classic motorcycles and vintage scooters which takes place in July back at the National Motorcycle Museum. As space is limited we’d encourage anyone considering an entry to contact us at their earliest convenience.”

Meanwhile, notable results among the vintage scooters included a 1961 Velocette Viceroy, one of only c.700 produced, which was sold for £4,600, more than £1,000 above its lower estimate.

For a full list of the results from H&H’s auction, visit www.handh.co.uk.

In the meantime, owners of classic motorcycles and vintage scooters looking to benefit from the high levels of interest in H&H’s auction by selling with them can contact the team to discuss their entry on 01925 210035 or email sales@handh.co.uk.

Notes
Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe.

Managed and run by a highly professional team of passionate enthusiasts, H&H prides itself on delivering the highest levels of service to its buyers and sellers who are located all around the world.

The company is proud to have achieved world record prices for numerous classic motorcycles, road cars and competition cars during its 33-year history. The company has also been selected as the trusted auctioneer of many vehicles with royal or celebrity provenance including those from King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Elton John.

During 2026, H&H will host auctions at four strategic locations in the UK, giving easy access to both buyers and sellers.

The company’s credentials are further underlined with its membership of The Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers (SOFAA). H&H director, Damian Jones, is also listed as a Spears 500 Trusted Adviser, the definitive resource for high and ultra-high net worth individuals.

To find out more about H&H Classics, its upcoming sales or for enquiries, please visit www.handh.co.uk.

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	A 1963 Moto Morini Bialbero 250 Grand Prix Racer, fetched £61,525, was the highest price achieved on the day at H&H Classics’ highest ever grossing classic motorcycle sale
	A 1969 Egli Vincent Black Shadow contributed £58,075 towards the total sales value of £1.8m