A Private Collection of Old Bikes

Samir Taheer · 9th January 2009, 17:40

Although not in India and clearly not Cars, i thought i'd share some photos that i took. These are all from a private collector in the UK.

I've tried to identify as many as i could, but the knowledge of people here to either correct the information or give more detail would be useful.

I hope you enjoy them.

Photo 1 - Royal Enfield (1948-49) 500cc
Photo 2 - BSA Bantam - 1950's
Photo 3 & 4 - Excelsior Maxman - Late 1930's
Photo 5 - Henley
Photo 6 - Brough Superior - 1930's - 1150?
Photo 7 - 1956 Melntyre/Potts - 250cc Velocette Special
Photo 8 - Panther
Photo 9 - 1954 NSU ( 250cc R.S. Sport Max) - Meant to be the NSU ridden by 1955 World Champion Hermann Muller.
Photo 10 - Rotrax Jap - 500cc

There's a few more photos to come.

Spitfire · 9th January 2009, 18:20

Nice

Which place? Looks like a private display setup in his house. Maybe next time if it is open to public i can have a quick look.

Samir Taheer · 9th January 2009, 19:13

Its in the Peak District, not far from manchester. Cant remember the exact village its in, but ill find out.

Its this guy whos got a garage and in the summer opens it up to visitors for a few days.

Will try and get more details for you.

Mods: Dont really agree with the thread being moved into the International Automtoive Scene. The people interested in this kind of thing all hang around the vintage section.

its.me.ankur · 9th January 2009, 19:18

Very well maintained I must say, very good collection of the classics. Wished I had a garage like this

siddartha · 10th January 2009, 13:35

wow , awesome , i want that bsa bantam right now!!

Mitch · 25th November 2009, 01:24

The Bantam looks like a modified D1. I don't think its a standard model or maybe it's a competition one. The only model with the high exhaust was the Bushman

I have a Bantam D10 which was first registered in Leeds in 1968. I bought it as a 'basket case' about 20 years ago with the intention of restoring it but could not find the time. I will stick a picture up when I get the chance.

Mitch · 25th November 2009, 21:55

Here's my Bantam D10 when I bought it in 1984. Its actually a 1967 model

roopgill · 16th December 2012, 11:58

See what a Brough Superior brings in an auction. amazing.

http://youtu.be/BSjh7ZYDoOM

dominator · 16th December 2012, 20:04

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Originally Posted by roopgill

See what a Brough Superior brings in an auction. amazing.
http://Youtu.be/BSjh7ZYDoOM

Hey Roop .. Nice to see you around here. It will be nice to see some pictures added from your end, the bikes you owned in India and now own in the US. Got your mail with the Brough Superior link. 2,00,000 USD - wow. I am sure your 10 HP V twin will fetch a lot of money too.

roopgill · 17th December 2012, 22:12

Thanks Bud. I will try to put up some pictures, but then I think people might not be interested in US bikes, unless it is related to the topic. I did get a Triumph tr4, and a Royal Enfleld Interceptor II 1968 recently. will share some pictures soon.

9th January 2009, 17:40	#1
Samir Taheer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 279 Times	A Private Collection of Old Bikes Although not in India and clearly not Cars, i thought i'd share some photos that i took. These are all from a private collector in the UK. I've tried to identify as many as i could, but the knowledge of people here to either correct the information or give more detail would be useful. I hope you enjoy them. Photo 1 - Royal Enfield (1948-49) 500cc Photo 2 - BSA Bantam - 1950's Photo 3 & 4 - Excelsior Maxman - Late 1930's Photo 5 - Henley Photo 6 - Brough Superior - 1930's - 1150? Photo 7 - 1956 Melntyre/Potts - 250cc Velocette Special Photo 8 - Panther Photo 9 - 1954 NSU ( 250cc R.S. Sport Max) - Meant to be the NSU ridden by 1955 World Champion Hermann Muller. Photo 10 - Rotrax Jap - 500cc There's a few more photos to come. Attached Thumbnails
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9th January 2009, 18:20	#2
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Nice Which place? Looks like a private display setup in his house. Maybe next time if it is open to public i can have a quick look.
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9th January 2009, 19:13	#3
Samir Taheer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 279 Times	Its in the Peak District, not far from manchester. Cant remember the exact village its in, but ill find out. Its this guy whos got a garage and in the summer opens it up to visitors for a few days. Will try and get more details for you. Mods: Dont really agree with the thread being moved into the International Automtoive Scene. The people interested in this kind of thing all hang around the vintage section.
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9th January 2009, 19:18	#4
its.me.ankur BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 33 Thanked: 29 Times	Very well maintained I must say, very good collection of the classics. Wished I had a garage like this
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10th January 2009, 13:35	#5
siddartha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 671 Thanked: 24 Times	wow , awesome , i want that bsa bantam right now!!
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25th November 2009, 01:24	#6
Mitch BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 104 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	The Bantam looks like a modified D1. I don't think its a standard model or maybe it's a competition one. The only model with the high exhaust was the Bushman I have a Bantam D10 which was first registered in Leeds in 1968. I bought it as a 'basket case' about 20 years ago with the intention of restoring it but could not find the time. I will stick a picture up when I get the chance. Last edited by Aditya : 25th November 2009 at 08:10.
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25th November 2009, 21:55	#7
Mitch BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 104 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Here's my Bantam D10 when I bought it in 1984. Its actually a 1967 model Attached Thumbnails
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17th December 2012, 22:12	#10
roopgill BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sheboygan Posts: 30 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: A Private Collection of Old Bikes Thanks Bud. I will try to put up some pictures, but then I think people might not be interested in US bikes, unless it is related to the topic. I did get a Triumph tr4, and a Royal Enfleld Interceptor II 1968 recently. will share some pictures soon.
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