Jay Leno And The Robert White Collection

[DaveM]

It's not typical to auction a major classic vehicle auction for charity, but that's what the late Robert White stipulated in his will. Jay Leno purchased his collection of 17 Brough Superiors last year, with the funds headed entirely to the hospital Mr. White wanted to support; a cancer treatment center in an area of Britain not well served. Jay's video is a testament to a friend, and a plug for the upcoming Bonhams auction of the remainder of Robert White's motorcycles, cars, Leicas, etc.

The variety of machines is impressive, including this 1920 1220cc Ace four in beautiful condition. Eligible for the 2020 Cannonball!

What looks like an entirely original 1974 Ducati 750SS, with known history from at least 1985...

...and a gorgeous 1953 MV Agusta monoalbero 125cc raeer, which I looked over at the Banbury Run this year. An amazing, drool-worthy machine.​

By The Vintagent

 

[grandpaul]

Hard for me to choose between the top two, the bottom one isn't as appealing to me personally.

 

[Baldeagle]

Took a look at the whole collection,incredible,thanks.

 

[harper6t]

There was certainly a lot of stuff in the auction, you have to wonder if the bikes will be used or just consigned to another collection / museum display. I hope at least some of them go to enthusiasts who will use them as they were intended.
We come into this world with nothing and we leave with nothing, no matter how much we collect along the way. I'll ride as many of my bikes as often as I can while I am able.

 

[grandpaul]

I'll ride as many of my bikes as often as I can while I am able.

I've been headed down that road for about 10 years now, thinning the collection until I reach a point where they're all very nice, clean riders. I'm actually down to just THREE project bikes, two partial restorations with all the parts already rounded up. I've been steadily selling "from the bottom", with at least 20 bikes still to go before I reach a "manageable" point of 10 riders.