22nd Jul, 2023 10:00
July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
412
1971 MZ 250 TROPHY
Sold for £3,400
Note that some lots may be sold provisionally
Make: MZ
Model: 250 TROPHY
Registration: WPP 834J
Engine Size (cc): 250
Year of Manufacture: 1971
Date First Registered: 25/03/1971
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Monday 10 July - Thursday 20 July
Current partial V5 present - missing trade and export slips. Paperwork includes a list of parts and work carried out, and various invoices for work carried out.
The vendor has provided the following:
This MZ 250/2 Trophy was bought by the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics team from our auction in July 2022. They write:
At Restoring Classics we love the quirky and when we first clapped eyes on this relic from the iron curtain we already had an untreatable dose of auction fever.
At less than half the price of the equivalent Honda the MZ sold well in the cash-strapped times of the early 70s.
What made our decision ever easier …we knew exactly where to send this bike for restoration: Rob Carter and Brian Gould. Brian already had an impressive collection of MZ t-shirts and both of them have completed several impeccable restoration projects for us in the past…one even made us some money!
In Brian’s words - This bike had "lived a life" - which meant that along with having non-standard parts, one prime example being the completely wrong handlebars, it had more
than its fair share of wear and tear.
This was the lengthiest bike restoration that Rob and Brian have undertaken for us.
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The MZ 250/2 1971 (WPP 834J) Restoration and services included:
- Wheels rebuilt stainless German spokes
- New exhaust system- both downpipe and baffle and clamp
- Repainted both mudguards (with gold pinstriping painted on, rather than stickers)
- Repainted side panels
- Repainted head light shroud and fuel tank. Brackets and frame sections. Etc..
- Correct MZ leg-shields sourced, repainted and fitted to bike.
- Bike fully recommissioned, serviced, cleaned and polished
- New battery and Brisk Spark plug fitted
- The electrical system checked, charging system working, horn and lights, and any bulbs were replaced where necessary.
- Had correct handlebars fitted, along with a set of correct bi-directional indicators.
- New Front and Rear embossed number plates.
- Repaired rip in seat cover
The restoration has all been filmed for part of an upcoming Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics series.
Make: MZ
Model: 250 TROPHY
Registration: WPP 834J
Engine Size (cc): 250
Year of Manufacture: 1971
Date First Registered: 25/03/1971
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Monday 10 July - Thursday 20 July
Current partial V5 present - missing trade and export slips. Paperwork includes a list of parts and work carried out, and various invoices for work carried out.
The vendor has provided the following:
This MZ 250/2 Trophy was bought by the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics team from our auction in July 2022. They write:
At Restoring Classics we love the quirky and when we first clapped eyes on this relic from the iron curtain we already had an untreatable dose of auction fever.
At less than half the price of the equivalent Honda the MZ sold well in the cash-strapped times of the early 70s.
What made our decision ever easier …we knew exactly where to send this bike for restoration: Rob Carter and Brian Gould. Brian already had an impressive collection of MZ t-shirts and both of them have completed several impeccable restoration projects for us in the past…one even made us some money!
In Brian’s words - This bike had "lived a life" - which meant that along with having non-standard parts, one prime example being the completely wrong handlebars, it had more
than its fair share of wear and tear.
This was the lengthiest bike restoration that Rob and Brian have undertaken for us.
...................................................................................
The MZ 250/2 1971 (WPP 834J) Restoration and services included:
- Wheels rebuilt stainless German spokes
- New exhaust system- both downpipe and baffle and clamp
- Repainted both mudguards (with gold pinstriping painted on, rather than stickers)
- Repainted side panels
- Repainted head light shroud and fuel tank. Brackets and frame sections. Etc..
- Correct MZ leg-shields sourced, repainted and fitted to bike.
- Bike fully recommissioned, serviced, cleaned and polished
- New battery and Brisk Spark plug fitted
- The electrical system checked, charging system working, horn and lights, and any bulbs were replaced where necessary.
- Had correct handlebars fitted, along with a set of correct bi-directional indicators.
- New Front and Rear embossed number plates.
- Repaired rip in seat cover
The restoration has all been filmed for part of an upcoming Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics series.
Auction: July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 22nd Jul, 2023
Welcome to our July Auction!
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 10 July - Thursday 20 July.
This auction is fully consigned. The next auction is Friday 1 & Saturday 2 September.
Viewing
The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 10 July - Thursday 20 July.
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm
Auction Days are closed.
