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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1965 Honda CB72 247cc
1965 Honda CB72 247cc
1965 Honda CB72 247cc
A usable and well presented, UK-supplied CB72 in "running order".
- ESTIMATE: £2,500 - £3,500
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
HGW 42C
SUMMARY
A usable and well presented, UK-supplied CB72 in "running order".
DESCRIPTION
- Developed from the Honda Dream and produced from 1960 to 1967
- 250cc twin-cylinder, 4 stroke-engine that produced a claimed 20 bhp
- This example is UK-registered bike from new and comes with a current V5C
- Correct numbers. Older restoration to its current condition
- Described by our vendor as "in good running order"
- Collectable and very usable lightweight modern classic
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- HONDA
- Model
- CB72
- Registration Number
- HGW 42C
- Frame Number
- CB72 1002445
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- CB72E 1002463
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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