1936 BSA 499cc W6
Registration no. CTN 767 Frame no. D6.443 Engine no. D6.190.C

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

1936 BSA 499cc W6
Registration no. CTN 767
Frame no. D6.443
Engine no. D6.190.C

During the 1930s its advertising slogan - 'One in Four is a BSA' - reflected the Birmingham-based company's status as the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. The Depression of the early 1930s forced a cut back in the number of models, just ten being offered for 1932. Among these though, were three new 500s, one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves, all of which had the 85x88mm bore/stroke dimensions that would characterise all BSA's 500cc singles, including the legendary Gold Star, right up to the beginning of the unitary construction era in the 1960s. All three newcomers featured engines having vertical cylinders and magneto ignition, which were carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder front forks.

Owned by the vendor's family for between 30 and 50 years, this four-speed BSA W6 dates from the last year of this sidevalve model's production. 'CTN 767' has been on display in a private museum and not been run for at least 20 years. Evidently restored prior to the present ownership, the BSA will require re-commissioning and the usual safety checks before returning to the road (the engine turns over). The machine is offered with an old-type V5C document and sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key

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