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Offline AshimotoK0

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Shame on you Bonhams !
« on: November 06, 2022, 10:00:02 AM »
This must have been one of the real bargains at the Bonhams Auction due to their lack of knowledge/attention to detail .. 'Circa 1974' my eye .. It's a very early '68 matching numbers UK model CB250 SS with correct tank, guards ,seat and hubs. Assembled 1st month of production. Even the DS museum example doesn't have that correct front hub. Sold basically for scrap value.

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/26978/lot/62/c1974-honda-cb250-frame-no-cb250-1000668-engine-no-cb250e-1000613/?fbclid=IwAR0GjU1-peLOOZGGnp-qAmZO2vMi-AhD373lzBcXHOB9f78T3sfPkZaO2Co
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Re: Shame on you Bonhams !
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2022, 10:26:30 AM »
Bonhams legal terms, get out of anything clause   >> Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.
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Re: Shame on you Bonhams !
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2022, 10:37:31 AM »
When they 'sold'  the Honda UK press bike YLY 70H a few years back (well it didn't sell in the end due to a cock-up) their description was rubbish, so I sent them the correct info and got a free £25 catalogue to allow me entry into the auction. I think it's £30 for a catalogue now and it's no-catalogue, no entry.
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Re: Shame on you Bonhams !
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2022, 12:07:10 PM »
Its not just Bonhams, its virtually every Auction house. A short while ago, one was selling an "original" TR7 V8. Only 20/30 were factory made, the rest all after market mods. They were told it wasnt an original car by quite a few people and it was ignored. The new owner then tried to sell it on as such but didnt get a buyer!   
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Re: Shame on you Bonhams !
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2022, 02:17:41 PM »
Not that it matters but the auction was over a year ago.
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Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556
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