Four Brough Superior SS100, SS80 & 5/15 For Sale At H&H National Motorcycle Museum Sale
Four Brough Superior Models, an SS100, two SS80 and a 5/15 are for sale in at the H&H National Motorcycle Museum auction sale.
In the postponed H&H Classics motorcycle auction sale, there are four rare Brough Superiors available. Now taking place on Saturday the 19th December the sale is at the famous National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, England. The largest British motorcycle museum in the world, which opened in October 1984 displaying 350 motorcycles. The collection now contains over 1000 motorcycles and is a fitting location for the upcoming sale. Having a Brough Superior for sale at auction is quite something, but four at the same time is quite something.
Brough Superior made motorcycles, sidecars and even cars by George Brough in Nottingham, England, from 1919 to 1940. Brough’s creations were described as the Rolls Royce of Motorcycles by H. D. Teague of The Motor Cycle newspaper. In 21 years of production they made around 3048 motorcycles across 19 different models.
It is said that around a third of the motorcycles produced still exist. Many people know that Lawrence of Arabia owned them. H actually owned eight, but died from crashing the seventh before his eighth bike was delivered.
There are 156 lots in the sale and contain a good range of classic motorcycles. Mostly British in origin, many of the lots are significant as they are duplicates from the museum’s own collection. This is to raise money as the museum and conference centre has not been able to open this year and has been struggling financially. This sale is of huge importance.
Viewing of all the lots will take place from Monday 14th – Friday 18th December 2020. Registration and viewing can be arranged through H&H Classics, www.handh.co.uk.
1925 Brough Superior SS100
This 1925 Brough Superior SS100 is one of possibly 20 known surviving pre Alpine Grand Sport frame models and therefore very sought after. All the correct components are present, including the mouse trap carburettor.
The SS100 is powered by a 1000cc V Twin engine and has 50hp.
Restored by Tony Cripps, acknowledged as the first concours restorer of Brough Superiors in the 1960s and ’70s. All of his restorations have been to an incredibly high standard. It is also fitted with a 1925 ex Brough Superior KTOR JAP OHV engine
There is an extensive history file with numerous letters, photos, receipts, related paperwork and detailed explanation on provenance.
This bike is also the 2011 Baragwanath Cup winner for best SS100 JAP at Brough Superior Club Annual Rally.
Registration No: FC9590, Frame No: 387, Engine No: KTOR/M/32349
Available with an estimate of £190,000 – £240,000.
1936 Brough Superior SS80
This 1936 Brough Superior SS80 is a Bentley & Draper sprung frame model with a replacement JAP SV 1323cc unit which was done in the 1970s. Originally supplied in 1936 to Layton Garages in Oxford this particular motorcycle has had the same owner since 1974 who did the restoration. It retains all other original components including the petrol tank.
The SS80 comes with its old RF60 buff log book and a copy of the original factory build sheet. There are also old MOTs, old style V5 log books, Brough club letter and further associated paperwork.
The Brough is in running order with a current V5C and is known to the owners club.
Registration No: DFC 930, Frame No: PS1672, Engine No: DT2/U72079SS
For sale with an estimate of £50,000 – £60,000.
1926/32 Brough Superior 5/15
This 1932 Brough Superior 5/15 is based around a JAP 680cc side valve V-Twin engine that was originally fitted to a 1926 Brough Superior. The frame is a reproduction 5/15 frame hand built by Brough Superior Owners’ Club Technical Advisor and marque restorer Dave Clark. He used the factory frame from his own brough Junior as a reference. The Brough has been issued with a period 1932 identity for a 680 Brough Superior
The bike is fitted with Brampton forks, a four-stud Sturmey Archer gearbox and a hand-made KT Fabrications Pendine style petrol tank. It also has a restored Bonniksen speedometer and a recent engine, gearbox and magneto overhaul. The brightwork has recently been re-nickel plated and the paintwork is described as being in excellent condition. the Brough is also said to be in good running order.
It can be verified via the Brough Superior Owners’ Club and is on their register.
Registration No: TV6728, Frame No: 1187, Engine No: GT/T 57925
For sale with an estimate £40,000 – £50,000.
1936 Brough Superior SS80
This sprung Bentley & Draper frame 1936 Brough Superior SS80 has all the correct numbers of frame and engine. Known to the Brough Owners Club, this is an older restoration and is an original UK registered bike with a current V5C.
There is an extensive history file which includes copies of the works build sheet, old RF60 continuation logbook, old MOT’s, old tax discs, related paperwork and copy of the parts manual. It has been stored indoors in a private collection for the last few years and will be in need of some recommissioning before returning to the road.
Registration No: CTO 848, Frame No: PS 1679, Engine No: BS/X44 392
Will be for sale with an estimate of £70,000 – £80,000
Many thanks to H&H Classic for the use of the images.
Simon