LOT 532

Property of a deceased's estate 1934 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel Registration no. AKP 237 Frame no. 2177 Engine no. DPY 3924

Sold for £6,325 inc. premium

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Lot 532

Property of a deceased's estate, 1934 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel

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

Property of a deceased's estate
1934 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel
Registration no. AKP 237
Frame no. 2177
Engine no. DPY 3924

Introduced in 1925, the Flying Squirrel sports model came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive in the Scott range. Subsequent improvements included the duplex frame and bigger brakes first seen on the works bikes in 1926, and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. In the 1930s the Flying Squirrel took on a touring role, being further updated with a detachable cylinder head, Brampton forks and a foot-change gearbox.

This Scott Flying Squirrel was restored a few years ago and we're advised it has a new radiator and the engine has been fully overhauled by Eddie Shermer Engineering in November 2014. It has Moss high-strength short-stroke balanced cranks and a Moss high efficiency alloy cylinder head. The original head comes with the bike. It also has a new carburettor and an electronic magneto. 'AKP 237' also has an early foot change conversion (you have to keep your foot on the gear lever until the clutch is fully engaged). Recommissioning will be required before further use. (The radiator was drained before the machine was placed in storage.) Offered with rebuild invoices and a V5C document.
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