LOT 309
Property of a deceased's estate 1937 BSA 248cc B22 Empire Star Registration no. HV 7914 Frame no. none visible Engine no. HB22.1362.
Sold for £747.50 inc. premium
Lot 309
Property of a deceased's estate, 1937 BSA 248cc B22 Empire StarRegistration no. HV 7914 Frame no. none visible Engine no. HB22.1362.
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased's estate
1937 BSA 248cc B22 Empire Star
Registration no. HV 7914
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. HB22.1362.
1937 BSA 248cc B22 Empire Star
Registration no. HV 7914
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. HB22.1362.
During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. The firm's single-cylinder range was redesigned by Val Page for 1937, the engines taking on many of the characteristics they would retain in the post-war era, most notably dry-sump lubrication, rear-mounted magneto and that distinctively shaped timing cover. There were three new offerings in the 250 class: the sidevalve B20 and a pair of overhead-valve models – B20 and B22 - the latter designation being adopted for the top-of-the-range Empire Star. This B22 Empire Star was purchased part restored in February 1975. Incomplete, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style continuation logbook and an old-style V5.
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 frame number is HB20 4754.




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