
LOT 322
1960 BSA 250cc C15T Trials Motorcycle Registration no. 738 FYD Frame no. C15S.1586 Engine no. C15T 706
Sold for £2,990 inc. premium
Lot 322
1960 BSA 250cc C15T Trials Motorcycle
1960 BSA 250cc C15T Trials Motorcycle
Registration no. 738 FYD
Frame no. C15S.1586
Engine no. C15T 706
Registration no. 738 FYD
Frame no. C15S.1586
Engine no. C15T 706
With its heavyweight B32 and B34 models becoming increasingly un-competitive, BSA had begun developing a trials version for the lightweight C15 '250' roadster in the late 1950s, before the model's official launch. The trials C15 made its official debut at the start of the 1959 season when Jeff Smith secured a remarkable victory in the St David's Trial. Smith followed this up with wins in the Scott and Perce Simon events, and at the season's end the model was offered to customers for 1960 'as ridden by the works'. In production form the C15T incorporated many design compromises that were not inflicted on the works bikes, which continued their run of success throughout the 1960 season.
This BSA C15T was purchased by the late owner in 1960 and ridden by him in that year's Scottish Six Days Trial where he won a silver medal. The vendor's wife told us that they had their first date/dance after the event and that he talked non-stop about it! The machine is presented in restored condition but it is not known when it was last used. Recommissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation consists of sundry bills; a V5C Registration Certificate; copy old V5; a 1960 SSDT programme; SSDT rules and route card; and a copy of Motor Cycling (28th April 1960 edition).
Key not required.
This BSA C15T was purchased by the late owner in 1960 and ridden by him in that year's Scottish Six Days Trial where he won a silver medal. The vendor's wife told us that they had their first date/dance after the event and that he talked non-stop about it! The machine is presented in restored condition but it is not known when it was last used. Recommissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation consists of sundry bills; a V5C Registration Certificate; copy old V5; a 1960 SSDT programme; SSDT rules and route card; and a copy of Motor Cycling (28th April 1960 edition).
Key not required.
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