
LOT 623
BSA 441cc B44 Victor Scrambler Special Registration no. not registered Frame no. 0292002 MCM Engine no. B44R 599
Sold for £4,600 inc. premium
Lot 623
BSA 441cc B44 Victor Scrambler SpecialRegistration no. not registered Frame no. 0292002 MCM Engine no. B44R 599
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
BSA 441cc B44 Victor Scrambler Special
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 0292002 MCM
Engine no. B44R 599
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 0292002 MCM
Engine no. B44R 599
Its 420cc engine developed from that of the humble C15 '250' roadster, Jeff Smith's works BSA moto-crosser produced more power than it could reliably handle, resulting in a comprehensive engine redesign for 1964. The extensive changes made the bike a world-beater, Smith taking the 1964 Moto-Cross World Championship with seven wins in the 14-race series. The new crankcase permitted a further lengthening of the stroke to 90mm for a capacity of 441cc, and in this form the Victor scrambler went into production in 1965. Smith took the world title again that year on the works B44GP.
The vendor advises us that this machine's frame is a replica made by Colin Mead, a South-coast-based frame builder. The current owner purchased the BSA from a private individual (a KTM dealer) in Hertfordshire circa 10 years ago. Simon Cheney was then commissioned to do the footrests, incorporating them into the engine case. Other notable features include a 'square barrel' engine (running on Castrol R), Ceriani forks and a BSA rear wheel. Started up and then placed in dry storage, the BSA last ran 10 years ago and will require re-commissioning before further use. The vendor is well known in the Southeast and Southern Centre for having reliable machinery. He has now retired from moto-cross racing and is downsizing his collection. The machine is offered without documents and sold strictly as viewed.
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The vendor advises us that this machine's frame is a replica made by Colin Mead, a South-coast-based frame builder. The current owner purchased the BSA from a private individual (a KTM dealer) in Hertfordshire circa 10 years ago. Simon Cheney was then commissioned to do the footrests, incorporating them into the engine case. Other notable features include a 'square barrel' engine (running on Castrol R), Ceriani forks and a BSA rear wheel. Started up and then placed in dry storage, the BSA last ran 10 years ago and will require re-commissioning before further use. The vendor is well known in the Southeast and Southern Centre for having reliable machinery. He has now retired from moto-cross racing and is downsizing his collection. The machine is offered without documents and sold strictly as viewed.
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