The Iconic & Classic Sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show 2025

227 + buyer’s premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT) Lot 530 1984 Honda XL500R 498cc - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe From the Collection of Harry Metcalfe, founder of EVO magazine and Harry’s Garage . A fine example of Honda’s rugged XL500R, bought to celebrate the model’s Paris–Dakar Rally heritage. Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000 Registration: A929 YEP Frame No: PD023005861 Specialist: Harry Whale Lot 531 1977 Suzuki GT185 184cc Mid-1970s two-stroke learner-legal bike in very well restored condition, correct numbers, UK-registered from new and in running order. Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000 Registration: CJX 251S Frame No: GT185 67018 Specialist: Mark Bryan Lot 532 1974 Kawasaki H2B Mach IV 748cc With 74bhp and 126mph in 1972, Kawasaki’s 750 H2B Triple had a bit of a ‘bad boy’ reputation. This well restored, UK-market example is presented in good overall condition and running order. Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000 Registration: GDM 960N Frame No: H2F 40607 Specialist: Mark Bryan Lot 533 1998 Ducati 916/996 Drag/Sprint Bike 996cc A unique and successful Ducati 916/996SPS Drag/Sprint bike, extensively modified and built using many bespoke custom parts. Much success in the normally-aspirated up to 1,000cc class at National Sprint Association events along with class wins at Brighton speed trials. Huge history/technical file. Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000 Registration: TBA Frame No: Not Seen Specialist: Michael McDowell Lot 534 1997 Honda RVF400RT NC35 399cc The RVF400 NC35 was the final generation of Honda’s V4 ‘mini-superbike’ and featured upside down forks, a 17” rear wheel and revised engine cam timing. On offer from long term storage, the bike is in good overall condition. Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500 Registration: R683 YVU Frame No: NC351101666 Specialist: Michael McDowell Lot 535 1991 Honda VFR400R NC30 Track/Race Bike 399cc Honda’s V4 pocket-rocket converted for track-use with K-tech upgraded forks, Nitron rear shock, upgraded brakes and much more. On offer from long-term storage with an extensive spares package, the bike remains in very good condition. Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000 Registration: J380 TFC Frame No: NC301058829 Specialist: Michael McDowell