LOT 420

1937/1949 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel Registration no. TMF 508 Frame no. 4310M (see text) Engine no. DPY5162 (see text)

Sold for £5,175 inc. premium

Lot 420

1937/1949 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel
Registration no. TMF 508 Frame no. 4310M (see text) Engine no. DPY5162 (see text)

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1937/1949 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel
Registration no. TMF 508
Frame no. 4310M (see text)
Engine no. DPY5162 (see text)

This Scott appears to be broadly to catalogue specification for 1949-1950: the last two years of production at Scott's Shipley factory. A 1973 continuation green logbook indicates that that the current frame (manufactured 1937) & engine (1948) have been in place for at least 49 years, and also that Silk Engineering owned the bike from 1975 to 1983. Roger Moss has confirmed that he rebuilt the engine around 2004. Restoration work in the immediately previous ownership is believed to have included the gearbox and clutch. A new V5C has been applied for. A spare set of forks is included. The Scott was last run in March 2021, so following a period of inactivity, re-commissioning will be required before further use. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key

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