LOT 425

1972 BSA 654cc Firebird Street Scrambler Registration no. JLU 330K Frame no. EE05615 A65FS Engine no. NE01621 A65FS

Sold for £4,025 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 425

1972 BSA 654cc Firebird Street Scrambler
Registration no. JLU 330K Frame no. EE05615 A65FS Engine no. NE01621 A65FS

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

1972 BSA 654cc Firebird Street Scrambler
Registration no. JLU 330K
Frame no. EE05615 A65FS
Engine no. NE01621 A65FS

Originally given the name 'Spitfire', BSA's 650cc street scrambler was re-christened 'Firebird' in 1967, by which time it had become a US-only model. The Firebird continued as the street scrambler when the BSA range was updated with the new oil-containing frame for 1971, and in effect was a Lightning equipped with raised 'bars, sump shield and high-level exhaust system. Without doubt one of the most handsome of these final BSAs, the Firebird perished along with its fellows when the BSA-Triumph Group collapsed in 1972.

This Firebird was purchased by the vendor's brother at least 20 years ago and was ridden initially before being laid up in the garage. It is not known when the machine was last used and its mechanical condition likewise is unknown. Offered for re-commissioning or restoration, the machine comes with a V5C document and is sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key

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