LOT 665

The ex-Lovejoy 1960 BSA 646cc A10 & Watsonian Squire Sidecar Registration no. 322 BXU Frame no. GA7 17926 Engine no. DA10 6769

Sold for £5,750 inc. premium

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Lot 665

The ex-Lovejoy, 1960 BSA 646cc A10 & Watsonian Squire Sidecar
Registration no. 322 BXU Frame no. GA7 17926 Engine no. DA10 6769

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

The ex-Lovejoy
1960 BSA 646cc A10 & Watsonian Squire Sidecar
Registration no. 322 BXU
Frame no. GA7 17926
Engine no. DA10 6769

• As featured in hit BBC TV comedy drama Lovejoy
• Ridden by Lovejoy's assistant Eric
• Restored around 10 years ago

This BSA sidecar outfit will be familiar to fans of the 1980s/1990s BBC TV comedy drama Lovejoy, featuring the eponymous antique dealer (played by Ian McShane) and his friends, associates, and adversaries. Only seen in Series 1, the BSA was ridden by Lovejoy's assistant Eric, played by Chris Jury, and was attached to a Watsonian Squire chassis complete with box sidecar. The combination has been owned by the vendor for approximately 16 years and was restored around ten years ago so is still in very good condition, though not immaculate. The machine has been used very little in recent years, hence the mileage of 562. Started recently though not run on the road, it would benefit from a service and re-commissioning. Much work was done by renowned marque specialists SRM Engineering: crankshaft re-ground; cylinders glaze-busted; new piston rings fitted; and new unleaded-compatible valves and valve seats installed. In addition, the frame was stove enamelled; the magneto and speedometer overhauled; a new wiring loom installed; new shock absorbers fitted; and most of the original chrome re-plated. The tank is new (original available). Borrani alloy wheel rims and a twin-leading-shoe front brake are the only notified deviations from factory specification. A full list of all works carried out is available and the machine also comes with sundry restoration bills and a V5C document.

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 engine number is CA10679. It has not been possible to positively identify the manufacture of the sidecar and chassis. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 665: click here

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