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LOT 105

1970 BSA 650 Firebird Frame no. 010074 A65F Engine no. GD 10074 A65F

Sold for US$3,220 inc. premium
Lot 105

1970 BSA 650 Firebird
Frame no. 010074 A65F
Engine no. GD 10074 A65F

1970 BSA 650 Firebird
Frame no. 010074 A65F
Engine no. GD 10074 A65F

Street scramblers were all the rage in America in the late 1960s and early '70s, never mind that most of the bikes never ventured very far off the road. It was the wild style that mattered and BSA's Firebird 650 Scrambler had lots to look at: Twin high pipes on the left side with a "barbeque-grille" heat shield; a sculpted fuel tank showing off teardrop-shaped BSA badges; a chromed, tire-hugging front fender; a

comfortable roadrace-style dual seat. It was hard to ignore a Firebird Scrambler. Virtually all were exported to the U.S. or Canada.

Beneath the quasi-dirtbike styling was an A65 unit-construction motor as introduced to the BSA range in 1962. Twin Amal carbs were standard equipment on the Firebird, as was a twin-leading-shoe front stopper considered by many to be England's best drum brake. Unfortunately, by 1972 it was all over for BSA.

The Firedbird for sale here comes from a private collection from the South of the US and appears to be in good original condition. The bike will need recommissioning before being able to get back on the road safely.

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Please note that the Frame number is GD10074 A65F, and the title is in transit.

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