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LOT 113

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin c.1957 BSA 649cc Road Rocket Competition Combination Registration no. TBM 789 Frame no. EA7.11252 Engine no. CA10R 5224 HHC

Sold for £6,325 inc. premium
Lot 113

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin, c.1957 BSA 649cc Road Rocket Competition Combination

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkin
c.1957 BSA 649cc Road Rocket Competition Combination
Registration no. TBM 789
Frame no. EA7.11252
Engine no. CA10R 5224 HHC

Sidecar no. 92059

• Specially converted to 'ISDT' specification
• Purchased in December 1990 from Arthur Lampkin

This BSA and Watsonian motorcycle combination has been specially converted to 'ISDT' specification for use in off-road and long-distance trials. It is fitted with a 21" front wheel, knobbly tyres, sump plate, aluminium fuel tank, and a solo seat. The sidecar is said to be very special: one of only two built to a unique design by Watsonian for international trials. The outfit was purchased in December 1990 from Arthur Lampkin, the famous trials, scrambles and ISDT champion of the 1950s and 1960s (see letter on file) and was last taxed in August 2011. Additional documentation includes a quantity of old MoTs (most recent expired August 2011), old/current V5/V5C documents, and an HPI check sheet.

It should be noted that the HPI and V5C omit the engine number's 'HHC' suffix. It should also be noted that although the registration number 'TBM 789' was issued in Bedfordshire in 1951, the frame dates from approximately 1960/1961 and its number 'EA7.11252' is a non-factory stamping. The engine dates from 1957. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the originality, authenticity and correctness of this motorcycle's constituent parts prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.

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All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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