John Lennon's bike to go under the hammer in the Midlands
A bike once owned by a Beatles legend could be snapped up for tens of thousands when it goes under the hammer.
John Lennon's motor is set to go to auction in the Midlands, with bidders in the region in with a chance of winning the memorabilia.
Auctioneers H&H Classics said the star's Honda Monkey/Trail Bike XUC 91H will be up for grabs at Solihull's National Motorcycle Museum later this year.
Mark Bryan, head of sales for the company's motorcycle department, said: "Naturally we are thrilled to be entrusted with the marketing and sale of this bike, given its extraordinary provenance."
Lennon used the bike 'as a fun way' of getting across his Surrey home, where he lived from 1969 until 1971, H&H Classics said.
The bike, which will go under the hammer on March 4, is expected to 'create huge excitement' and fetch at least £30,000 at the auction.
It is believed the bike was sold by Lennon to Henry Graham, who owned Hampshire business Motor Cycle City in the early 1970s.
Mr Graham said he bought the motorbike from the music icon when he was living at Tittenhurst Park in Sunningdale, near Ascot Berkshire.
The bike was later acquired by John Harington, who is selling the motor after keeping a watchful eye on it for the past 47 years.
Mr Harrington said he had displayed the monkey-bike at events and shows across the country since purchasing it.
