12th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST
Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
250
B.S.A. B21 Registration Number: FTU 679 First Registered: 1938 Engine Size: 250cc Colour: Black and
B.S.A. B21
Registration Number: FTU 679
First Registered: 1938
Engine Size: 250cc
Colour: Black and Silver
Engine Number: KB 21701
Frame Number: KB 211093
V5C present
Val Page, chief designer and engineer at B.S.A. designed a new range of bikes in the late 1930s, with the war fast approaching and fuel rationing on the cards page used just one engine design for his new range, split into the light B model and the heavier M range, both with much in common in their manner of construction. All had a vertical cylinder, gear-driven camshafts, rear magneto and dry sump lubrication. They were simple and robust, also affordable.
Even though this model had a smaller 250cc side valve engine, the bike was still physically imposing with sporting looks and like all B.S.A. motorcycles of their day, incredibly well engineered.
This example offered is an extremely original machine, with correct numbers and tin ware. The current owner has stated that at some time in its long history it has had been owned by a B.S.A. works rider.
Mechanically the bike is said to be in good order with good compression and still sports a positive degree and patina. A nice prewar lightweight machine capable of keeping up with modern traffic, eligible for many of the vintage motorcycle events annually up and down the country.
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000
. Later restoration, paint ok with some micro blistering. Chrome good. Engine and gearbox casings tarnished but good. Dry stored for recommissioning.
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 12th May, 2019
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