London – Bonhams Motorcycles will present over 40 motorcycles from The Clive
Wood MBE Collection at the Spring Stafford Sale on 20-21 April. The late Clive
Wood, a prominent figure in Teesside industry, began his career at Marske Machine
Company as an apprentice fitter-turner. Known for his energetic work and humble client
care, he became sales manager at Tees Components, personally investing in both Tees
Components and Dormor Machine & Engineering. Clive’s passion for innovation led
Tees Components to adapt machinery in the late 1980s, establishing a dedicated tunnel
lining production line. This facility crafted cast iron liners for the Channel Tunnel and the
Jubilee Line extension.
Committed to philanthropy, Clive founded the East Cleveland Youth Training collective,
empowering young people in engineering, and additionally served as county vice
president for St John Ambulance, supported local sports, and was awarded an MBE in
the 2019 Queen’s birthday honours. Clive’s diverse interests included racehorses,
playing trumpet, vintage cars, art, fly fishing, beekeeping, metal detecting, and
horticulture. Clive had a strong affinity for British motorcycles, and his impressive
collection boasts no less than 20 diverse British motorcycle brands.
Highlights of the 40+ motorcycle collection, to be offered at Bonhams’ Spring Stafford
Sale entirely without reserve include numerous multi-cylinder rarities such as:
- 1931 Matchless 593cc Silver Hawk Project, Estimate: £17,000 – £22,000
- 1922 AJS 799cc Model D, Estimate: £8,000 – £12,000
- c.1934 BSA 4.9hp B15 J34-15, Estimate: £8,000 – £12,000
- 1932 BSA 9.86hp G32-10 World Tour, Estimate: £8,000 – £12,000
- 1930 Matchless 400cc Silver Arrow, Estimate: £8,000 – £10,000
- 1941 Indian 500cc 741 Scout, Estimate: £7,000 – £10,000
- 1953 Ariel 998cc Square Four MK II, Estimate: £6,000 – £8,000
With over 100 exceptional motorcycles already consigned to the Spring Stafford Sale,
this year’s event promises to be yet another memorable Bonhams auction.
