CLASSIC BIKES FOR SALE

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Updated 29th November 2023

18 Items in stock;

21st August 2018

Most of the Z900s we sell are between £7000 and £19000.     The small number of fully re-built bikes we complete range from £22K to £30K+ See Below;

Our Z900s are usually in fair to very good order and fully roadtested and serviced by us with additional detail work often completed.  See stock below.  We also complete a small number of CONCOURS RESTORATIONS to original factory specification which are much more expensive (£22-£30K). We complete 4 or 5 of these commissions a year. Our aim is for these bikes to be as near to new as we can achieve with no compromise on quality. They are painstakingly hand built for our customers. All the original colours are available, twin or single disk etc. - the final specification is your choice! We usually have suitable bikes for full restoration in stock or available. Please contact us to discuss your "new" Z1 !   CONCOURS RESTORATIONS - Photos and more information

 

1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 Candy Yellow

Kawasaki 1973 Z1 Candy Yellow,  Price £29995  SOLD August 2023 awaiting delivery

March 1973, Frame Z1F-10463, Engine Z1E-10722, Miles Indicated 01001

A rare opportunity to buy a pair of Z1 Kawasakis in both the original Candy Orange and Candy Yellow colour schemes. Both bikes are UK registered "Historic Vehicles" with free road tax and MOT exemption. Letters from Kawasaki UK confirm both bike's identity. They are in lovely condition with correct details including original chain oilers and genuine Kawasaki exhausts etc.. Both bikes were sold new in the USA. Both have considerable history including for the Candy Orange bike, its original sales invoice when new. Also included is a superb collection of rare books, original manuals and a model of each machine. You are most welcome to come and visit us, view the bikes and enjoy test rides. Delivery is available to any location and we are also pleased to help with after sales service and advice. Please See Detailed Photos and Video    

1973 Kawasaki Z1 900

Kawasaki 1973  Z1 Candy Orange,  Price £28995

March 1973, Frame Z1F-09735  Engine Z1E-09962  Miles Indicated 00957.

A lovely Z1 in Candy Orange with its original Sales Invoice from when Sold New in 1973 and also a letter from Kawasaki UK confirming the bike's identity. Now a UK registered "Historic Vehicle" with free road tax and MOT exemption. The bike was sold new in the USA. In lovely condition with correct details including original chain oilers and genuine Kawasaki exhausts etc.. An original Owners manual is in the bike's file. The bike has been with her last owner for many years and regulary used and maintained to a very high standard. We have completed our usual service, check over and road testing and the bike runs and rides very well. New Bridgestone BT45 Tyres to be fited before delivery. You are most welcome to come and visit us, view the bike and enjoy test ride. Delivery is available to any location and we are also pleased to help with after sales service and advice. Please See Detailed Photos and Video   

 

1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 Candy Yellow

Kawasaki 1973  Z1 900   Price £27995 

April 1973 Frame Z1F-11118  Engine Z1E-10037  Miles Indicated 34625

A lovely Z1 in Candy Yellow. Sold new in the USA, UK registered in 1994 and now in the Historic Vehicle Tax Class. Manufactured in April 1973, The bike's ID and frame and engine numbers are confirmed correct by letter to us from Kawasaki UK. We have completed considerable service and detail work including; fitting new Bridgestone BT46 Tyres and tubes, overhauled front brake with new master cylinder and hoses etc., rebuilt front forks, voltage regulator and new sealed battery, new cables, rebuilt wheels, fuel system cleaed, carbs overhauled etc.The Exhausts fitted are genuine Kawasaki items and the bike runs and rides very well. The bike has a history file and Owners Hand Book.You are most welcome to come and visit us, view the bike and enjoy a test ride. Delivery is avilable to any location and we are pleased to try and help our customers with after sales service and advice. Please See Detailed Photos

 

1974 Kawasaki Z1B 900

Kawasaki 1974  Z1B 900    Price £15995    SOLD October 2023

Frame Z1F- 56793    Engine Z1E- 066216   Miles Indicated  00986 (new clocks fitted)

A good example first registered in the USA and imported to the UK some years ago. Now in the UK Historic Tax Class with free road tax and MOT exemption. In Candy Super Red (Candy Super Blue body work available if prefered) with a recent exhaust system. The engine fitted is a correct Z1B motor but its number suggests it is not the original item. The bike runs and rides very well. We are presently (August) working through considerable service and detail work including fitting new Bridgestone BT45 tyres. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos

 

1976 Kawasaki Z900

Kawasaki 1976 Z900    Price £10995  SOLD January 2023 awaiting delivery

Frame Z1F- 512519    Engine Z1E-133385    Miles Indicated  29098

A good and largely original unrestored Z900 sold new in the USA and now a UK registered "Historic Vehicle" with free road tax and MOT exemption. The bike is in Diamond Dark Green and generally standard factory spec. We have completed service and preperation work including fitting new Bridgestone BT46 tyres and tubes etc, re-spoking the rear wheel, new stearing head bearings, new fork seals etc., new chain and new battery, new Dunlopad brake pads, new brake hoses etc., full service of engine, electrics and carbs etc. and multiple road tests. The bike runs and rides very well. The bike is fitted with genuine Kawasaki exhausts in respectable and servicable condition, it has good original chrome, an original seat (with small split), there is some deterioration to frame paintwork due age and some marks (small blisters) on tank probably from brake fluid. We can fit a set of newly painted set of body work and new seat etc if required, however, we are aiming here for a nice, respectable machine at a lower price. Our service work will be detailed in a letter with the bike also including adviceon running and careing for this fine old machine! You are most welcome to come and visit us, view the bike, enjoy a test ride and in kawasaki's faimous words...."let the good times roll"! Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video.

 

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Kawasaki 1976 KH500    Price  £9995  SOLD November 2023

Frame H1F52353   Engine KAE122462  Miles Indicated 20236

A lovely example of Kawasaki's legendary 500cc two stroke triple. In original specification, with twin front disk brakes and much recent work completed the bike has been in regular use and runs and rides very well. Cosmetically lovely with recent paintwork, refinished frame and very good chrome. Originally sold new in the USA and now a UK registered "Historic Vehicle" with road tax and MOT exemption. The bike has original dated rims and correct air box assembly etc.. There is an Owners Hand Book and tool kit together with history file including invoice for a crank overhaul with main big ends and seals in 2012 by Chris Applebee Engineering.The tyres fitted are near new Continentals. We are presently working through our usual service / checkover and road testing. Do come and have a look! First hand inspection is always best and you are welcome to come and inspect the bike and enjoy a test ride. Information will be detailed in a letter with the bike also including advice on running and careing for this fine old machine! Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video.   

 

1977 Kawasaki Z650B1

Kawasaki 1976 Z650B1    Price £ to be confirmed

Frame KZ650B-500492  Engine KZ650BE 011633  Miles indicated  21804

A very original bike in good condition. Sold new in the USA this is now a UK Registered "Historic Vehicle" with free road tax and MOT exemption. The bike runs and rides very well with an original factory exhaust and paintwork We are presently (October 2023) working through our usual service / checkover and road testing . More information to follow. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video Soon

 

1978 Kawasaki Z1000A2

Kawasaki 1978  Z1000A2    Price £ Price to be confirmed 

Frame KZT00A-510478     Engine KZT00AE-048489    Miles Indicated  32384

A very original and lovely machine with a 4into2 exhaust system. Sold new in the USA and now a UK registered "Historic Vehicle" with road tax and MOT exemption. The bike runs and rides very well. We are presently working through service, road testing, cleaning and preperation in our workshop. Our work will include fitting new Bridgestone BT46 tyres. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video Soon

 

1978 Kawasaki Z1000A2

Kawasaki 1978  Z1000A2    Price £8995 Price to be confirmed 

Frame KZT00A-     Engine KZT00AE-    Miles Indicated 

A good example, sold new in Europe (note twin disks) and now a UK registered "Historic Vehicle" with road tax and MOT exemption. Previously sold by us in 2018, the bike runs and rides well. We are presently working through service and preperation work. Do come and have a look! First hand inspection is always best. Delivery available to any location. Detailed Photos and Video Soon. 

 

1984 Kawasaki GPZ900 A1

Kawasaki 1984  GPz900R A1    Price £ Price to be confirmed 

Frame ZX900A-13147  Engine ZX900AE-015367  Miles Indicated  42743

A very rare original UK registered and early example in lovely condition with considerable history. The bike runs and rides very well and will quailiy for the Historic Tax Class next year! We are presently working through service and preperation work. Do come and have a look! First hand inspection is always best. Delivery available to any location. Detailed Photos and Video Soon.  

 

1977 Yamaha XS750

Yamaha 1977 XS750  Price £2750 to be confirmed 

Frame 1T5-11631  Engine 1T5-11631    Miles indicated  33359

An original UK registered bike that has been off the road for many years. Runs well but requires some service and restoration work. 4into1 Motad exhaust. Tool Kit, Correct matching numbers and V5 Document etc.. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video Soon

 

1972 Honda CB500

Honda 1971  CB500 K0    Price £10995  

Frame CB500-1029653   Engine CB500E1030132   Miles indicated  3185

A lovely very low mileage early CB500 in superb original condition. This is by far the best 500/4 we have ever owned and needs a very special home where its exceptional condition is valued and conserved. Genuine lovely Honda paintwork and seat, beautiful HM 4into4 silencers, original wheel rims etc. Sold new in the USA in California and imported to the UK in 1997. Since then a UK registered and now "Historic Vehicle" with free Road Tax and MOT exemption. Known to us for 25 years and with considerable history including her original USA No Plate. We previously sold the bike in 2012 to her last owner. Our recent service work includes fitting new Bridgestone BT45 tyres and tubes as the tyres fitted were very elderly. Delivery available to any location.  Detailed Photos and Videos.

 

1974 Suzuki GT750L

Suzuki 1974  GT750L    Price £15995  

Frame GT750-51533    Engine GT750-56053  Miles Indicated  10205

A lovely and very original GT750L in superb condition throughout with exceptional original detail including Suzuki "S" logo bolts and mirrors etc.. One family owner from new in California, USA until imported to the UK in 2009 at only 10000 miles. One owner since 2010 and now UK registered ("Historic Vehicle" Tax Class with MOT exemption and free Road Tax). In 2010 the bike was very carefully recommissioned using all genuine Suzuki parts with full details available in the bikes history file. The bike runs and rides superbly. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

1976 Suzuki GT750B

Suzuki 1976  GT750B    Price £18995   SOLD October 2023

Frame GT750-75857    Engine GT750-82693   Miles Indicated  00191

A concours restoration by well known restorer Peter Ormrod. In superb condition throughout having covered only 191 miles since a most meticulous rebuild. Originally sold new in the USA and now UK registered and in the "Historic Vehicle" Tax Class with MOT exemption and free Road Tax. The bike was imported from California and restoration completed in 2021. There is extensive documentation and photographs recording the work completed in detail. This was a full rebuild to a very high standard, from the frame up, including an overhauled crank and new pistons etc.. The bike runs and rides superbly and has been fully checked over in our workshop. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

1957 James Captain 197cc

 James 1954 197cc "Captain"   Price £2495 ono 

Frame K7000677  Engine 046B41546E  Miles indicated  01634

A UK registered bike in the "Historic Vehicle" Tax Class with free road tax and MOT exemption. The bike is in respectable cosmetic condition and runs and rides. It has not been used much in recent times years and has been with its last owner for 14 years. Please remember this is a kick start only machine! Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

1960 Norton Dominator 99 600

Norton 1960 Dominator 99 600cc  Price £6995 

Frame 91553 14R  Engine  91553 14R   Miles indicated 05430

The Norton Dominator 99 Delux was a superbly designed and very well engineered "top of the range" motorcycle. It featured the lovely 600cc twin, legendary "featherbed" frame and streamlined styling with two tone paintwork, enclosed chain and rear wheel etc... In 1960 it might have pulled up the the lights alongside a new Jaguar XK150...a wonderful time of empty roads and optimism! Our example is an original UK registered bike now in the "Historic Vehicle" Tax Class and came to us as part of a small collection. She has correct matching numbers and lovely original registration. She was rebuilt by Norton Specialists "NORVIL" with considerable paperwork in her history file and she has the added benefit of an upgraded clutch and TLS front brake. We have completed our usual evaluation, service/check over and road testing. She is in very good order, generally original specification and runs and rides very nicely, a real delight!  Don't forget this is a kick start only machine! You are most welcome to come and visit us, view the bike, enjoy a test ride and in kawasaki's faimous words...."let the good times roll"! Delivery available to any location.  Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

1936 BSA M23 500 Empire Star

BSA 1936 Empire Star 500cc  Price £9995 

Frame HM19-1078 Engine KM23-240  Miles indicated  00146

An original UK registered "Historic Vehicle", first registered on the 21st November 1936. A lovely pre-war BSA running and riding well.   Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

1963 BSA A10 650 Golden Flash

BSA 1963 A10 650cc Golden Flash with Electric Start  Price £5995  Deposit Paid November 2023

Frame GA714097  Engine DA1014293   Miles indicated  53704

BSA's lovely 650cc twin, with a modern electric start conversion. With considerable history from new including original "buff" Log Book and old MOTs back to 1974. A UK registered "Historic Vehicle" with free tax and MOT exemption. She runs and rides very well. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

1968 Bridgestone SR 175

Bridgestone 1967  SR175 Scrambler / Factory Racer.  Price  £5995 offers considered.  

Serial Number 16026327 Frame TA1-26367  Engine TA1-26520  Miles indicated (No Speedo Fitted)

The Bridgestone SR175 was a hand assembled factory racer based on their DT175 Duel Twin street bike and HS174 Hurricane Scrambler. Bridgestone said that "SR" stood for "Special Racing"..and that this was...."a limited edition built only for capable competition riders"... It was available in 1967 and features a hand modified and tuned, twin cylinder engine with duel rotary valves on both sides, stuffed crank and polished ports. The bike dominated all competition in its class. Sold new in the USA this machine is duty paid in the UK with NOVA paperwork. With original VIN plate and much original detail. She runs well and is presently being serviced and evaluated. Delivery available to any location. Please See Detailed Photos and Video

 

 

SPARES & COLLECTORS ITEMS

These Items are from Will & Tom's personal collection, we are having a sort out of 40 years accumilation of spares. Please ring or email for prices and more information.

JAGUAR SPARES - including;

1968 420/ S Type Rear wing N/S used £195.

1971 XJ S1 Doors - set of 4 NOS. Jaguar Items.

1976 XJ S2 Rear Wing NOS Jaguar Item

 

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