This SP-1 is one of a limited edition of only 26 machines commissioned by a Honda dealer in the UK to commemorate Northern Ireland racing legend Joey Dunlop's victories, is to be auctioned off alongside a lifetime collection of motorcycles and racing equipment.

The sale of the extensive collection of the late George Miller, the renowned Ardstraw-based motorcycle expert and enthusiast, takes place later this month.

It will be conducted by Mid-Ulster Auctions on behalf of the family.

Accumulated over the past 40 years, the collection of more than 300 lots comes to market directly from the popular biker's former business, George Miller Motorcycles, which was established in the late 1970s in the Tyrone village.

The catalog will go under the hammer in a timed online auction taking place from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31.

Headlining the sale is a Joey Dunlop commemorative Honda SP-1, commissioned by Honda dealer Tippetts Motors of Surbiton, Surrey, in the early 2000s to commemorate the racing legend's record number of Isle of Man TT victories.

The limited-edition bike, which has only three miles on the clock, is number nine of only 26 produced.

At the Isle of Man TT meeting in 2000, Dunlop won the Formula 1 TT, the Ultra Lightweight TT (125cc), and the Lightweight TT (250cc), securing his third career hat-trick and setting a record 26 wins - an achievement that remains undefeated over two decades later. This year marked the 20th anniversary of Joey Dunlop's death. He tragically lost his life in a racing accident at Tallinn, Estonia, on July 2 2000.

"We believe there will be great interest in the collection when it comes to auction." As well as motorcycles, a large selection of equipment, gear, parts, and other memorabilia will be auctioned.

For more information about MUA or the George Miller Motorcycles auction, visit midulsterauctions.com or call 028 7946 9564.

Original Source [belfasttelegraph]