Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin, 1956 BSA 350cc Trials Motorcycle

• Pictured in Don Morley's book Classic Motor Cycles – BSA
• Owned by Arthur Lampkin for approximately 20 years
• Present ownership since 1992
• Requires recommissioning

"A former 500cc motocross Grand Prix winner, gold medallist in the International Six Days Trial, no mean grass track racer, and a brilliant trials rider, Arthur rode into history when he won the 1963 Scottish Six Days." - On Two Wheels.
Arthur Lampkin and 'NUJ 68' are pictured in Don Morley's book Classic Motor Cycles – BSA with the following caption: "Despite being catalogued, very few of 1954's superb duplex-framed, alloy BB-engined comp' jobs actually reached the public, although BSA's works riders won almost everything going on them."
'NUJ 68' was first registered on 6th April 1956. The earliest registration document on file is a (photocopied) old-style continuation logbook listing one Frank Smith of Yorkshire as owner in 1973. The logbook records the frame number as 'CB 34 186' and the engine number as 'DB 34 GS 927'. Confusingly, the clerk that filled out the logbook wrote the number '4' making it look like an 'X' in both instances, and this error has been maintained on subsequent registration documents. It also should be noted that the '186' part of the frame number appears to be a restamp, and that the engine currently fitted is number 'BB32A 323', contrary to what is recorded on the HPI and V5C documents. As recorded on the various registration documents, the original (CB34) engine was of 500cc whereas the BB32 type currently fitted is a '350'. The HPI also states that the vehicle is black and was previously red.
It is not known precisely when Arthur Lampkin purchased the BSA, but it must have been at some time between 1973 and 1983. In a letter on file Arthur states that he owned 'NUJ 68' until December 1990. Our vendor acquired the BSA on 25th March 1992. Recommissioning will be required before further use and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, authenticity and correctness prior to bidding.