LOT 255

1955 BSA 123cc Bantam D1 Registration no. unregistered Frame no. BD2S38420 Engine no. DDB1166

Sold for £1,380 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 255

1955 BSA 123cc Bantam D1

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|20 April 2024, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1955 BSA 123cc Bantam D1
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. BD2S38420
Engine no. DDB1166

This BSA Bantam is presented the bright red livery of the Royal Mail and dates from a time when the latter was part of the GPO (General Post Office). However, it is not known whether or not this is an original Royal Mail machine. The Bantam was purchased in March 1995 from Bill Brown's Motorcycle Centre in Whitehaven, Cumbria and comes with the related receipt. This receipt records the registration number as 'TKT 697'; however this registration is not listed in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. The machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). It has Wipac ignition and hence no requirement for a key.
Key not required

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