The classic motorcycle auction scene is booming, and Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale never fails to bring its share of headline-grabbing bikes with requisite hammer prices. April 21 concluded the 2024 event, and when the dust settled, 95% of the 365 lots were sold, for a total of £3 million [$3,743,865].
We’ve compiled the top 10 sellers from the sale here, including a host of iconic Brits and road-racing Hondas, seven of which brought six figures—or close to it anyway.
1938 Vincent-HRD Rapide Series-A
One of just 79 built, the Series-A Rapide carried Vincent’s first V-twin engine and offered staggering performance right out of the gate. Able to best the Brough-Superior SS100’s top speed at 110 mph, the Rapide quickly established Vincent as one of the fastest bikes of the day.…