
LOT 268
1969 BSA 654cc Firebird Registration no. not registered Frame no. EC22400 A65F Engine no. EC22400 A65F
Sold for £3,220 inc. premium
Lot 268
1969 BSA 654cc Firebird
The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1969 BSA 654cc Firebird
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. EC22400 A65F
Engine no. EC22400 A65F
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. EC22400 A65F
Engine no. EC22400 A65F
The 'street scrambler' had been part of BSA's line up since the 'pre-unit' days. When the concept was revived for the unitary construction range, the name 'Spitfire Hornet' was chosen for the new model, the 500cc version being called 'Wasp'. The 'Spitfire' part of the designation was soon dropped, being applied exclusively to the new sports roadster, while the 650 street scrambler was re-christened 'Firebird' in 1967, by which time it had become a US-only model. The Firebird was essentially a Lightning equipped with raised handlebars and a high-level exhaust system. Without doubt one of the most handsome of these late BSAs, the Firebird perished along with its fellows when BSA-Triumph collapsed in 1972. A relative rarity in the UK, most of the production run having been shipped to North America, it is one of the most highly sought after of unitary BSAs.
Purchased by the current vendor in the February Online Sale 2024 (Lot 117), they were able to get it running and then stored back within their collection however it will need further safety checks before returning to the road. Sadly nothing is known of its previous history and is ripe for restoration or running as is, the front brake will need adjustment before use on the road. Offered without documents.
Offered without key
Purchased by the current vendor in the February Online Sale 2024 (Lot 117), they were able to get it running and then stored back within their collection however it will need further safety checks before returning to the road. Sadly nothing is known of its previous history and is ripe for restoration or running as is, the front brake will need adjustment before use on the road. Offered without documents.
Offered without key
Footnotes
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