1925 Scott 498cc Three Speed Super Squirrel

• Well known bike in Scott circles
• Only three owners in 98 years
• Wonderful & extensive history file

Being substantially easier to ride in traffic than a two speeder of the same era, and much lighter than the later duplex framed "Flyers", Scott's Three Speed Super Squirrel has become increasingly sought after in recent times.

This example's history is well documented. In addition to the V5C and a continuation buff logbook, it comes with a substantial history file including magazine articles about this very bike, period photographs, original bill of sale, factory engine and road test certificates, etc. Well known Scott enthusiast Glyn Chambers acquired the bike in 1979 following the death of the original owner. Glyn's notebook (included) records that the Scott was run with a different engine from 1986 until 2017 when he installed the overhauled original engine no. Y7803, now with a 498cc top end. During Glyn's ownership the bike was used extensively, and it became well known in Scott circles. Sadly his health began to deteriorate, and in June 2021 he sold it to the vendor who embarked on a comprehensive rebuild. Due to his own health issues the vendor is now unable to ride, but on completion he had a friend ride it for a brief road test. The vendor's account of the rebuild and the road test report are supplied. Various items were not re-fitted to the bike, and are supplied separately: rear carrier, acetylene headlamp (with brackets) and tail-light, additional electric rear light, horn, decompression bar and valves, also a 600cc block, two pistons, two conrods etc.

It should be noted that both the continuation logbook and V5C display 364 as the frame number. According to his notebook, in December 1994 Glyn scraped the frame, and 393 was revealed. Ian Parsons, the current Club Registrar, confirms that the Scott factory had several frame number sequences: thus other Scott models could have the same frame number as a 3 speed Super. A letter dated 9.1.1995 from the late John Underhill (then Scott Owners Club Registrar) to Glyn confirms that 393 does not appear in the factory despatch records for a Three Speed Super. Ian Parsons suggests that the most likely reason for this discrepancy is that a replacement frame was fitted back in the day, but that the change of frame number was not notified to the authorities. Following the correspondence with John Underhill, Glyn fitted a removable plaque bearing 364 above the stamped 393. Accordingly prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the vehicle's registration number prior to bidding.

Few miles have been covered since the rebuild, therefore the engine will need running in, and the usual "shaking down" will be required. It should be noted that there is a small weep from the radiator. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. It is sold strictly as viewed. No keys are required or supplied.