The leaves are falling (in my hemisphere anyway), and in addition to running up our odometers in the coming weeks, fall also means another one of Bonhams’ remarkable Autumn Stafford Sales. The current tally for the 2024 sale is up to 183 Lots, consisting of all types of vintage motorcycles and projects, and the live auction takes place at the Staffordshire County Showground on October 12 and 13.
As is customary, we perused the Lots and picked five of the most interesting motorcycles for a quick history lesson, as every leaky antique has a story to tell.
1976 MV Agusta 350 Sport Like many of its boutique European peers, MV Augusta found itself in hot water in the early 1970s, predominantly from the onslaught of affordable motorcycles pouring out of Japan’s ports.…