LOT 407

c.1933 BSA 250cc B33-2 Registration no. EP 5623 Frame no. 3289 Engine no. A2.1943

Sold for £3,680 inc. premium

Lot 407

c.1933 BSA 250cc B33-2

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|27 April 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1933 BSA 250cc B33-2
Registration no. EP 5623
Frame no. 3289
Engine no. A2.1943

During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. The economic depression of the decade's early years had forced BSA to reduce its range of models, but by 1933 this had increased to 13. That year there were three B-series machines in the 250 class: one sidevalve and one overhead-valve, plus an OHV Blue Star. 'No frills' models to suit the difficult times, the first two featured engines having vertical cylinders, total loss lubrication and Maglita ignition, which were carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder front forks, while the gearbox was a three-speed unit with hand 'change.

This overhead-valve B33-2 was purchased by the vendor as he liked the look of it. However, the BSA has not been used in some time so will need checking and/or recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). No previous history is known. This handsome sporting lightweight is offered with an expired MoT, some old tax discs, and a V5C document, the latter recording the date of first registration as 1984.
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c.1933 BSA 250cc B33-2
Registration no. EP 5623
Frame no. 3289
Engine no. A2.1943