
LOT 319
1924 Scott 498cc Super Squirrel Project Registration no. not registered Frame no. 673 Engine no. Z7473
Sold for £4,370 inc. premium
Lot 319
1924 Scott 498cc Super Squirrel ProjectRegistration no. not registered Frame no. 673 Engine no. Z7473
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1924 Scott 498cc Super Squirrel Project
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 673
Engine no. Z7473
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 673
Engine no. Z7473
Bradford-born inventor Alfred Angas Scott's experiments with two-stroke motorcycle engines began in the closing years of the 19th Century, leading to the grant of a patent in 1904. Scott's original design for a vertical twin two-stroke engine incorporated the central flywheel with 180-degree overhung cranks and slim connecting rods that would characterise his products from then onwards. The first complete Scott motorcycle prototype followed in 1908, its twin-cylinder engine, two-speed foot-change gear, and all-chain drive marking it out as an exceptionally advanced design for its day.
Like most of their rivals, Scott recognised the value of publicity gained from success on the racetrack - and particularly at the Isle of Man TT - and first entered the latter event in 1909, becoming the first two-stroke to start in a Tourist Trophy race. Back-to-back victories in the 1912 and 1913 Senior events would turn out to be the highlights of the firm's TT record, though Harry Langman came close again in 1922 and 1924, finishing 3rd and 2nd respectively. The 1924 works bikes had featured 'square' engines of 68.25mm bore/stroke, and this new 498cc unit became available in the Super Squirrel sports roadster introduced later that year.
This three-speed Super Squirrel with matching crankcases is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.
Like most of their rivals, Scott recognised the value of publicity gained from success on the racetrack - and particularly at the Isle of Man TT - and first entered the latter event in 1909, becoming the first two-stroke to start in a Tourist Trophy race. Back-to-back victories in the 1912 and 1913 Senior events would turn out to be the highlights of the firm's TT record, though Harry Langman came close again in 1922 and 1924, finishing 3rd and 2nd respectively. The 1924 works bikes had featured 'square' engines of 68.25mm bore/stroke, and this new 498cc unit became available in the Super Squirrel sports roadster introduced later that year.
This three-speed Super Squirrel with matching crankcases is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.
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 machine is offered with a selection of Scott handbooks and various literature, however it is thought much of it does not relate to this particular machine. Close inspection advised. The engine number is Z7573.

















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