LOT 493

1947 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel Registration no. JGO 213 Frame no. 4804 Engine no. DPY 4899

Sold for £7,475 inc. premium

Lot 493

1947 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1947 Scott 596cc Flying Squirrel
Registration no. JGO 213
Frame no. 4804
Engine no. DPY 4899

Introduced in 1925, Scott's Flying Squirrel sports roadster came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive in the range. Subsequent improvements included the duplex frame and bigger brakes first seen on the works bikes in 1926, and the magneto-platform Pilgrim pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. The Flying Squirrel took on more of a touring role in the 1930s, being further updated with a detachable cylinder head, Brampton forks, and a foot-change gearbox. The Flying Squirrel was little changed when production resumed in 1946, although the double-sided front brake was a new feature and the pre-war girders were soon replaced with a Dowty telescopic fork.

First registered on 1st June 1947, this Scott Flying Squirrel has belonged to the current vendor since 2000 and has been ridden regularly on VMCC rallies, winning numerous awards. The engine has been upgraded with a CNC-machined Pilgrim-type pump to the drippers and runs on Silkoline Comp 2 two-stroke oil at a ratio of 50:1. Seals are all synthetic by Ian Pearce, and the magneto has been rebuilt. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.

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