LOT 112

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin 1950 BSA 348cc B32 Competition Trials Registration no. GKW 248 Frame no. ZB31 12148 Engine no. ZB. 32. A. 3154. (see text)

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Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin, 1950 BSA 348cc B32 Competition Trials

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2024, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin
1950 BSA 348cc B32 Competition Trials
Registration no. GKW 248
Frame no. ZB31 12148
Engine no. ZB. 32. A. 3154. (see text)

At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model and was produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork. In January 1946 it was joined by a Competition variant, the B32, which boasted a high-level exhaust system, 21" front wheel, additional chromium plating, a crankcase shield and lowered gearing. An alloy cylinder barrel and head, broadly similar to those used on the contemporary Gold Star but retaining a separate pushrod tunnel, became available as B32 options from 1949 onwards, as did plunger rear suspension in common with the rest of the 'B' singles range.
First registered on 25th May 1950, this rare B32 has belonged to the vendor since 14th October 1991, having been owned previously by the celebrated off-road competitor, Arthur Lampkin (see letter on file). The machine also comes with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1958) listing five owners, Messrs A & A Lampkin being the last (change undated) together with old/current V5/V5C documents and an HPI check sheet. It should be noted that the HPI and V5C list the engine number as 'ZB/32 3154', omitting the 'A'. Unused for some time, the machine will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Its competition history, if any, is not known.

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