1923 Scott 532cc Standard

Registration no. CR 8008 Frame no. 3338 Engine no. 6691

Remarkably original, apparently unrestored, and retaining its Southampton registration number, this 1923 Scott Standard seems to be largely to catalogue specification. The Scott Owners Club advises us that it is a matching numbers machine invoiced by the factory to Tebutt of Southampton on 21st June 1923. It features an unusual and interesting 'warm air' induction system. Also present are the (new for 1923) drum front brake, correct handlebar controls, and a Fellows magneto.

It has seen little use. We understand that for many years it was a display item in the showrooms of Perc Small, a Southampton & Winchester motorcycle dealer. Indeed, his is the only name which appears on the buff log book dating from 1956 which also indicates that during this period the bike was taxed only in 1956 and 1960, and that the previous licence had expired in December 1930. DVLA records indicate that it was last taxed in 1984. It was acquired by the vendor's late husband in 1990 and has been dry stored ever since.

The DVLA records the engine capacity as 249cc. In times gone by it was not unusual for owners to notify the licensing authorities of reduced engine capacities in order to qualify for lower tax rates and insurance premiums. However it certainly appears that this is the original 532cc Scott engine.

Supplied with a V5C, this time-warp Scott is sold strictly as viewed. Following its prolonged storage careful re-commissioning will be required. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to its completeness and mechanical condition.