Legends of the Motorcycle again to host Bonhams & Butterfields rare motorcycle auction

Legends of the Motorcycle International Concours D’Elegance, now in it’s third year, is the first world-class concours d’elegance exclusively for motorcycles.

Held in California on the spectacular lawns of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel overlooking Half Moon Bay, this charity event pays homage to the finest pre-1978 motorcycles from all over the world and hosts special displays of custom, racing and concept bikes as well as memorabilia.

Bonhams’ successful “Legends Auction” at the Concours last May garnered nearly $1-million in sales, which is quite a remarkable sum for a first time motorcycle sale. Already consigned for the 2008 auction is the famous 1903 Rex Single once owned by Harold Williamson that won the historic 875-mile Land’s End to John o’Groats Run in Great Britain over 100 years ago.

“Last year’s results confirmed the obvious and that is there’s a strong demand for an auction of important collector motorcycles and memorabilia at the world’s foremost motorcycle event”, says Bonhams & Butterfields’ Motoring Department Head, Mark Osborne. “It also demonstrates the continuing interest and upswing in the market for historic bikes.”

“With so many enthusiasts and remarkable motorcycles from around the globe already in one place at one time, an auction is not only natural but a perfect addition to the schedule of events,” says Concours co-founder, Brooke Roner.

The annual Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. For more information on this unique world event, visit LegendoftheMotorcycle.com.

For more information on Bonhams, visit Bonhams.com. Consignments are now being accepted.