Allen Millyard reflects on historic sale of Viper V10 motorcycle

Allen Millyard’s legendary Viper V10 motorcycle changed hands for the first time ever at this week’s H&H Classics auction in Solihull, leaving the engineering genius to reflect on his final day of ownership.

The Viper V10 is unquestionably Millyard’s most iconic motorcycle build ever, and eventually fetched £130,000 (£149,500 including premium and fees) on July 22, at the National Motorcycle Museum. 

This was the first time that Millyard’s Viper V10, which featured regularly in photos and videos over the last decade, went up for sale. It marked an iconic day in the history of both custom-built motorcycles, as well as automotive auctions.
 

The Viper V10 was built by Millyard in 2009, meaning the TV personality has owned the bike for over 17 years. The bike is significant for many reasons, not least because of the motor that powers it, which is an 8.0-litre Dodge Viper V10 engine that produces around 500bhp.

In the lead up to the auction Millyard admitted that putting the bike up for sale was a “very difficult decision”, albeit one that would allow for more projects to take place in the future. Millyard has now spoken for the first time since the auction took place, where he reflected on the day via a post on social media, saying:

“Tracey (his wife) and I had an absolutely amazing day at the H&H classic auction held at the National Motorcycle Museum yesterday 22nd July, for the sale of my 2009 Millyard Viper V10. It was a long day as I waited with eager anticipation for lot 399 to be called.  When it was called, I asked the assembled crowd if they wanted to hear the engine run and was replied with cheers and yes please so I obliged with a gentle start and rev up. 

“The winning bidder was seated in the room and is a really nice chap who is very excited to be taking over as the new owner and custodian of the viper and we are going to keep in touch. The Viper is currently on display at the National motorcycle museum for the time being, further updates coming soon. Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen.”

Millyard's special Viper V10 is one of several iconic motorcycles that found new homes as part of the H&H Classics auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, including Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United-themed Harley-Davidson, which sold for £30,500 just days after the football legend passed away. 

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