Millyard's V10 Viper Sells for £130,000 to National Motorcycle Museum Friend

Published: 24/07/2026

Allen Millyard's V10 Viper has been sold for £130,000 at the H&H Classics Motorcycle Auction, held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday 22 July.

The buyer is a long-term supporter of the Museum, which means that the machine will be on public display during the winter at the Birmingham site. With speculation surrounding who would become the bike's next custodian, many enthusiasts hoped it would remain in the UK.

The sale was one of the standout moments of the auction, which attracted hundreds of bidders and enthusiasts to the Museum, alongside a strong audience of online buyers. Featuring more than 300 lots across three halls of classic motorcycles, vintage scooters and memorabilia, the auction included a host of significant machines, including the late Kevin Keegan's 1990 Harley-Davidson Sportster.

However, it was Lot 399 – Allen Millyard's one-off V10 Viper – that stole the show.

Designed and hand-built by the renowned engineer, the extraordinary motorcycle is powered by an 8.0-litre Dodge Viper V10 engine producing around 500bhp. Despite its incredible performance, the road-legal machine has been ridden extensively by Millyard, covering nearly 10,000 miles and becoming one of the most recognisable custom motorcycles in the world.

The V10 Viper has appeared at motorcycle shows and events across the UK and internationally, earning renowned status among enthusiasts.

Allen and his wife, Tracey, were in the auction room alongside television presenter Henry Cole, who was filming the sale for an upcoming television programme. As bidding intensified, local collector and long-time National Motorcycle Museum supporter Tim Whittaker secured the winning bid of £130,000.

James Hewing, Museum Director at the National Motorcycle Museum, said: "We're delighted with the outcome of the sale. Tim is a great supporter of the Museum and we're thrilled that he has kindly agreed for Allen Millyard's V10 Viper to return to the National Motorcycle Museum for display during the winter months. It means visitors will have another opportunity to see one of the world's most remarkable motorcycles up close, which is fantastic news for enthusiasts."

Explaining why he decided to sell the V10 Viper, Allen Millyard said: "It's realising the day that I can still ride it, but I think my muscle strength is less than it was years ago. I've done everything with it. I've ridden nearly 10,000 miles, been to Germany on it, the Isle of Wight, and ridden it at shows all over the country. I feel like I've done everything I wanted to do with it, and now it's time for something new."

Tim Whittaker, the V10 Viper's new custodian, added: "When I first saw the V10 Viper a few years ago, I immediately recognised I was looking at an incredible feat of engineering. With my background in automotive engineering, I couldn't quite believe that one person had designed and built something so extraordinary. When I heard it was coming up for auction, I knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"I didn't want to see such an iconic motorcycle disappear into a private collection. It deserves to be ridden and enjoyed, and I'm looking forward to learning from Allen how to ride it properly.

"I'm incredibly proud to become its next custodian. Just as importantly, I'm delighted it will stay in the UK and that I can lend it to the National Motorcycle Museum during the winter months so visitors can continue to enjoy this remarkable machine."

The sale marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of Britain's most celebrated engineering creations, while ensuring the V10 Viper remains accessible to enthusiasts through its forthcoming display at the National Motorcycle Museum.