1960 BSA A7 Shooting Star 497cc

Lot Number: 565

1960 BSA A7 Shooting Star 497cc

The classic BSA twin, the 500cc A7 Shooting Star.

  • Sold for: £3,220

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 12th November, 2023 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    VSY 668

SUMMARY

The classic BSA twin, the 500cc A7 Shooting Star.

DESCRIPTION

  • Built by the Birmingham Small Arms company in its factory on Armoury Road between 1946 and 1962
  • The first twin-cylinder machine built by the factory and was one of the most successful BSAs ever produced
  • This older restoration example was first registered in the UK in May 1960
  • Not used for a while so may require some recommissioning before road use
  • Finished in the classic colours of black and chrome. Would make a good addition to any UK bike collection
  • UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
565
Make
BSA
Model
A7 SHOOTING STAR
Registration Number
VSY 668
Frame Number
GA7 6507
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
CA7 8178

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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