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Offered from the estate of the late Dave Benson, former Life Vice President of the British Two-Stroke Club and its Villiers marque specialist 1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports Registration no. unregistered Frame no. 69133 Engine no. 053D 614 The Villiers 2T/4T proprietary engine enabled a host of manufacturers to offer a twin-cylinder two-stroke model in the all-important learner market during the 1960s. Royal Enfield's offering used the later 4T engine, which featured a more angular top end incorporating cylinders with four transfer ports (the 2T had only two) and ported pistons. Otherwise the 4T remained much as its predecessor. Enfield fitted the Villiers twin into the lightweight Crusader frame, while the cycle parts were those of the Clipper model. Introduced in November 1963, the original Turbo Twin was replaced in 1964 by the restyled and better-looking Turbo Twin Sports, which featured a chromium-plated fuel tank and mudguards. In this form the model remaining in production until late in 1966. Frame number '69133' is that of a Turbo Twin sent to R H Kings of Bedford in April 1965. The machine is not registered and there is no record of the frame number on the HPI database. Stored for some time, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over but the left-hand side panel and points cover are missing). The are are no documents with this Lot and it should be noted that the engine currently fitted is ex-Model 50 Panther. Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles. To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles To request an International shipping quote - Shippio Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Offered from the estate of the late Dave Benson, former Life Vice President of the British Two-Stroke Club and its Villiers marque specialist 1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports Registration no. unregistered Frame no. 69133 Engine no. 053D 614 The Villiers 2T/4T proprietary engine enabled a host of manufacturers to offer a twin-cylinder two-stroke model in the all-important learner market during the 1960s. Royal Enfield's offering used the later 4T engine, which featured a more angular top end incorporating cylinders with four transfer ports (the 2T had only two) and ported pistons. Otherwise the 4T remained much as its predecessor. Enfield fitted the Villiers twin into the lightweight Crusader frame, while the cycle parts were those of the Clipper model. Introduced in November 1963, the original Turbo Twin was replaced in 1964 by the restyled and better-looking Turbo Twin Sports, which featured a chromium-plated fuel tank and mudguards. In this form the model remaining in production until late in 1966. Frame number '69133' is that of a Turbo Twin sent to R H Kings of Bedford in April 1965. The machine is not registered and there is no record of the frame number on the HPI database. Stored for some time, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over but the left-hand side panel and points cover are missing). The are are no documents with this Lot and it should be noted that the engine currently fitted is ex-Model 50 Panther. Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles. To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles To request an International shipping quote - Shippio Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Motorcycles Online - The January Sale

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Milton Keynes
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MK1 1FE
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