LOT 586
1927 BSA 4.93hp deLuxe Registration no. YE 2858 Frame no. U 5430 Engine no. M 11620
Sold for £6,900 inc. premium
Lot 586
1927 BSA 4.93hp deLuxeRegistration no. YE 2858 Frame no. U 5430 Engine no. M 11620
1927 BSA 4.93hp deLuxe
Registration no. YE 2858
Frame no. U 5430
Engine no. M 11620
Registration no. YE 2858
Frame no. U 5430
Engine no. M 11620
In his Vintage Road Test series VMCC founder Titch Allen tested an identical model to this 1927 500cc side valve BSA and concluded "It's a really well-built machine of sound though conservative design". This particular example had been an unfinished sympathetic restoration by its late owner, a time served vintage motorcycle enthusiast, who had bought it in 2012. In the January 2020 edition of "Classic Bike" Rick Parkington described how he assembled it into its present state. The BSA remains unfinished but is now mostly in one piece, and surely represents a very worthwhile and intriguing project. We understand that the magneto is in need of a rewind. The front mudguard is in a poor state but should be a sound pattern. The combined petrol and oil tank has a wonderful patina, a splendid vintage electric lighting set is fitted albeit there is a ding in the headlamp rim, and most of the period controls are present. An electric horn is included but not attached to the machine, and a replacement silencer and rear carrier are also supplied. No rear chain is fitted. The original registration number is retained. We do not know for sure, but it is likely that the engine & frame are the original pairing because the present numbers appear on the 1949 continuation buff logbook. This wrongly states the engine size as 350cc, but the 500cc capacity is correctly stated on the accompanying V5C. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition.
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.
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