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LOT 249

1948 BSA 496cc M20 Military Motorcycle Registration no. GOR 707 Frame no. C12424 Engine no. WM2066828

Sold for £4,255 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 249

1948 BSA 496cc M20 Military Motorcycle
Registration no. GOR 707 Frame no. C12424 Engine no. WM2066828

1948 BSA 496cc M20 Military Motorcycle
Registration no. GOR 707
Frame no. C12424
Engine no. WM2066828

The creation of Val Page, BSA's new singles range debuted in 1937. Intended mainly for the sidecar man, the two biggest sidevalves were the 496cc M20 and the 596cc M21, both of which came with rigid frames, girder forks, and four-speed, hand-change gearboxes. Ruggedly built and endowed with copious low-speed pulling power, both models were highly successful in their intended role and many did sterling service as despatch riders' mounts with Allied forces during WW2. The duo were regularly updated, important developments prior to WW2 including the adoption of a foot-change gearbox. Production of the M20 ceased in 1955 while the M21 lasted until the end of 1958, though it remained available to special order until 1963. The vendor advises that this BSA M20 was sent to Rio de Janeiro as part of an exhibition some 20 years ago. Accompanying paperwork consists of an old-style RF60 and V5 registration documents.

Footnotes

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.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is WM2029220.

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