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LOT 560

1969 BSA 654cc Firebird Street Scrambler Registration no. MCK 513G Frame no. AC 16960 A65F Engine no. AC 16960 A65F

Sold for £8,050 inc. premium
Lot 560

1969 BSA 654cc Firebird Street Scrambler
Registration no. MCK 513G Frame no. AC 16960 A65F Engine no. AC 16960 A65F

1969 BSA 654cc Firebird Street Scrambler
Registration no. MCK 513G
Frame no. AC 16960 A65F
Engine no. AC 16960 A65F

The 'street scrambler' had been part of BSA's line up since the 'pre-unit' days. When the concept was revived for the unitary construction range, the name 'Spitfire Hornet' was chosen for the new model, the 500cc version being called 'Wasp'. The 'Spitfire' part of the designation was soon dropped, being applied exclusively to the new sports roadster, while the 650 street scrambler was re-christened 'Firebird' in 1967, by which time it had become a US-only model. The Firebird was essentially a Lightning equipped with raised handlebars and high-level exhaust system. Without doubt one of the most handsome of these late BSAs, the Firebird perished along with its fellows when BSA-Triumph collapsed in 1972. A relative rarity in the UK, most of the production run having been shipped to North America, it is one of the most highly sought after of unitary BSAs.

The BSA OC Vehicle Report on file shows that this Firebird was supplied new to BSA Incorporated of New Jersey, USA in January 1969. 'MCK 513G' was first registered in the UK on 1st January 2016, and the vendor is the first owner in this country. This immaculate machine has been fully restored to correct factory specification by the vendor, whose detailed breakdown of this painstaking 'last nut and bolt' rebuild is available (perusal recommended). Accompanying documentation consists of DVLA correspondence, some MoTs (most recent expired January 2017), and a V5C Registration Certificate.

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As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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This lot is now offered with an MOT expiring 04/2020.

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