Ron Storey's 'Brough Superior' race helmet, 1920s-30s

Bonhams – The Autumn Stafford Sale 2013
Stafford, 20 October
Lot sold
USD 922 - 1 185
GBP 700 - 900 (listed)
Estimate
USD 922 - 1 185
GBP 700 - 900 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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    Other
  • Lot number 
    64
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

Ron Storey's 'Brough Superior' race helmet, 1920s-30s, the pudding basin helmet with cork lining, with leather chinstrap, painted black and bearing 'Brough Superior' decal lettering to front, as worn by Ron at various during his racing career for George Brough's Works team, some general race-wear to shell and strap, offered together with a photograph of Ron believed to be wearing this helmet after his 1929 'Champion of Austria' winning race, and with hand written message from Ron, 'To Mother, a Souvenir of Austria 1929, Solo Champion of Austria 21-4-29 116MPH'.
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Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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