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- The Shuttleworth Summer Motorcycle Sale 2024
- c.1955 BSA Bantam Racer 125cc
c.1955 BSA Bantam Racer 125cc
Lot Number: 425
c.1955 BSA Bantam Racer 125cc
Ex-Tom Ford BSA Bantam Racer.
- Sold for: £1,093
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th July, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Ex-Tom Ford BSA Bantam Racer.
DESCRIPTION
- BSA hit onto a winner with the range of Bantam small capacity bikes introduced in 1948 with the D1
- In production until 1971, over 250,000 produced and constantly updated throughout its lifespan
- This early 125cc has been developed over the years as a race bike
- Raced by Tom Ford during the 1960s and early 1970s
- Stored by his brother in his bedroom until 2014
- Recommissioned and paraded at various circuits subsequently
- Features a strengthened frame, Todd centre plug head, modified ports and barrel, packed crankcase and remote main bearing feed
- New carburettor, electronic ignition and new tyres fitted 2016
- Been on display in a local garage up until recently
- May require some light recommissioning before use
- No paperwork with this bike
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 425
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- BANTAM
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- Not Seen
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 44992
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPAYMENT
Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 15th July.
Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Card payments can be made (in person only) as follows: up to £20,000 by debit card and £5,000 by credit card.
Please note we do not accept cash or AMEX.
COLLECTION
Due to venue restrictions, all lots must be cleared from Shuttleworth by 2pm on Monday 15th July 2024. If your motorcycle is not collected by then, we will arrange transport with Moving Motorcycles at a cost of £125+VAT which will include 3 days storage at their secure facility in Northamptonshire.
Our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles, can assist with UK, European & International collection and delivery. You can obtain a quote online using the link below:
https://movingmotorcycles.co.uk/lp/iconic-auctioneers/
Purchasers will be contacted after the sale regarding transport.
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