The renowned auction house is revving up the excitement for lovers of classic motorbikes with a stunning lineup of vintage two-wheeled bikes up for bid. 

Legendary motorbikes are set to go under the hammer at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show taking place February 24-25 at The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet. From the elegant to the eccentric, this auction will feature over 100 classic and collectors' bikes going under the gavel. 

Dore & Rees unmatched reputation for finding quality lots ensure this auction offers something for everyone. Whether you are an avid collector, a history buff, or just a classic bike enthusiast, Dore & Rees will be auctioning off some of the best bikes the South West has to offer.  

‘The team and I are delighted that Dore & Rees will be running an auction at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle show and we are excited for attendees to see the amazing bikes on stage!’ Said Nick Mowbray, event managerof the show’s organiser Mortons Media. 

Nick Wells, consultant specialist at Dore & Rees had this to say, ‘We are excited to partner with Mortons Media on our first classic bike auction at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle show’.  

The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show is an annual event that brings together thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors, and club members from all over the world. The event also offers one of the earliest chances of the year for visitors to stock up on classic parts, spares, accessories, and riding gear for the season ahead. It's a popular date on the motorcycling event calendar, attended by more than 16,000 like-minded enthusiasts every year.  

Discounted tickets are on sale for the show, with a one-day adult pass costing just £15.00. Tickets will also be available on the gate at £18.00 – youngsters aged 16 and under get free admission. Free parking is available on site.    

Back by popular demand is the first of the season’s British Motor Museum Late events for Autumn 2023. The Museum will host an exclusive opportunity for visitors to look around the Collections Centre at a special evening on Tuesday 14 November from 5:30pm. 

Visitors will have 3 hours to explore the 4,500m2 building which holds over 200 cars from the British Motor Museum and Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s collections. The building houses some of the oldest British cars,  sports cars and one-off prototypes, some of which won’t be found anywhere else in the world.    

A selection of these stunning vehicles will have bonnets, boots and doors opened so visitors can see more of the cars than they would during normal opening hours. The doors to the Workshop will also be open allowing visitors to see a side of the Museum not normally accessible to the public. Visitors can also meet the Curator of the British Motor Museum and the Vehicle Collection Manager of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust who will be hosting “What’s in the Workshop” talks outlining the cars currently being repaired or restored. Staff and volunteers will also be on hand to share their invaluable knowledge on the range of cars.

Dinner is included on the Museum Gallery on arrival with a choice of Beef & Ale Pie or Sweet Potato, Chestnut Mushroom and Spinach Wellington followed by Treacle Sponge Pudding or Apple Crumble.

Jeff Coope, Managing Director at the British Motor Museum said “We’re delighted to be hosting our first Late evening this Autumn to give visitors a rare opportunity to see the Collections Centre and a ‘behind the scenes’ insight into how we store and preserve our stunning collection of vehicles.”

Tickets cost £18 each or £13 for Members. Premium Members can attend the event for just £7. As this event is outside normal Museum opening hours Annual Passes are not valid. Limited places are available so early booking is advised. To find out more information please visit the website at  https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/museum-late-collections-centre or call 01926 895300.

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