What a subject but in truth it comes to us all no matter what we think. My main collectors piece namely my 1948 Holdsworth La Quelda was bequeathed to me in this way. Since that time now 18 years on I have made provisions to do the same again a leave it to a local enthusiast whom I know will keep and enjoy it for his lifetime. Beyond that phase who knows what will happen!
Any person worth their salt should do the same and make provisions for the bikes to remain with some private arrangement rather than the into the hands of someone who maybe waiting to make a financial gain. I 've always felt thoroughly sad when some persons life collection goes under the auctioneers hammer or the times when a so called enthusiast/collector is contacted by a family not knowing their treasures value ,monetary or otherwise would probably be exploited.
Be rest assured my few which includes the one mentioned will be going into safe hands of those I can trust!
Doug Smith
North Dorset
UK