LOT 350

1968 BSA 650cc Spitfire Mark IV Registration no. PKE 461F Frame no. A65 SB 7272 Engine no. A65 SB 7272

Sold for £8,970 inc. premium

Lot 350

1968 BSA 650cc Spitfire Mark IV

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1968 BSA 650cc Spitfire Mark IV
Registration no. PKE 461F
Frame no. A65 SB 7272
Engine no. A65 SB 7272

Offered from the enthusiast owner's large private collection, this stunning motorcycle is one of six BSA Spitfires restored by their owner, who currently retains three MkII and two MkIII models. According to the vendor, this example was restored in 2013 to perfection in every aspect with an 'as new' motor; the big-ends, timing-side bush and cylinder bores being new and standard. Indeed, every item on or in this machine has been carefully checked, refurbished or replaced.

The frame, forks and fittings have been powder-coated professionally and numerous parts are brand new (e.g. all the chrome-plated parts). The oil tank has been sprayed black (no abrasive materials near it!) and the new Spitfire glassfibre tank has been custom made using special ethanol-proof material sourced from the USA. The Spitfire is also fitted with new Amal Concentric carburettors; new shock absorbers; and replacement Akront alloy wheels rims, and has a Popham-refurbished original Smiths Chronometric speedometer and rev counter: the former with only 3 miles on the odometer. Kept in the owner's dehumidified private museum, the machine is offered with a BSA OC dating certificate; V5C Registration Certificate; and a current MoT. The owner claims with justification that there is no finer Spitfire available for sale in the UK or elsewhere. Last run in March 2023, this outstanding machine is ready to go. Keys present.

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