Property of a deceased's estate; one owner from new, 1976 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Frame no. GL1-2...

Property of a deceased's estate; one owner from new 1976 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Registration no. LJG 128P Frame no. GL1-2012214 Engine no. GL1E-2012479 In a world grown accustomed to an excess of decadence on all fronts, it is hard to imagine the mixture of awe and disbelief that greeted the Honda Gold Wing on its arrival in 1974. 'Motorcycle or sci-fi fantasy?' was Bike magazine's reaction. 'Quite simply the most advanced motorcycle ever made,' was Honda's preferred description, and given the mind-boggling specification: 1,000cc flat-four engine, water cooling, belt-driven overhead camshafts, shaft drive, triple disc brakes, etc, it was certainly complex if not, strictly speaking, that advanced. One of the fastest production motorcycles of its day, the Gold Wing was described in Honda's Stateside ads as 'the epitome of what touring is all about' and proved eminently capable of taking sales from both BMW and Harley-Davidson. As owners began to fit more and more accessories - including trailers the size of small caravans - engine capacity was increased first to 1,100cc and then to 1,200cc to cope with the increasing demands for more power. Over the years the 'Wing has continued to grow in engine capacity, overall size and complexity, which only serves to underline the increasingly collectible original's purity of form. This early Gold Wing was purchased new by the late owner from Geoff Daryn Motor Cycles of Sandwich, Kent on 24th May 1976. A copy of the original sales invoice is on file showing that he paid £1,633. The machine appears to be very nicely presented in age-related condition and would respond to well to detailing. The engine turns over but no attempts have been made to start it. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before the Honda returns to the road and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. Additional documentation consists of a current V5C, an expired MoT (May 2018) and insurance paperwork. Currently displaying a total of 34,041 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with one ignition key and one steering lock key. Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles. To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles To request an International shipping quote - Shippio For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing