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- The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2023 - Motorcycles
- 1965 BSA A65 Lightning 654cc
1965 BSA A65 Lightning 654cc
Lot Number: 458
1965 BSA A65 Lightning 654cc
Show-winning BSA A65.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 12th November, 2023 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Show-winning BSA A65.
DESCRIPTION
- The A65 Lightning was built in Birmingham between 1965 and 1972 and aimed at the lucrative American market
- Sports styling, 650cc unit-construction engine and twin carburettors gave a sporty ride with a top speed of over 100mph
- This example was restored in 2015 and won Best in Class at the 2016 Scottish Motorcycle Show
- Currently unregistered, but complete with its original RF60 green log book from 1965
- Forming part of a large private indoor Collection for the last few years, so will require some recommissioning before use
- Engine turns freely with good compression
- Small history file included containing original logbook, original Owners Manual, copy workshop manual and photos of the restoration
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 458
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- A65 LIGHTNING
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- A50B 5068
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- Not Seen
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
All motorcycles must be removed from the NEC between 9am and 2pm on Monday 13th November. Full payment must be received before any items are available to be released.
A member of the administration team will contact you to confirm your transport plans. If we do not hear back from you by 9am on Monday 13th we will arrange for our transport partner, Moving Motorcycles to collect the motorcycle on your behalf and take it to their storage facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £120 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.
Moving Motorcycles can assist with collection and delivery, please use the link below for a quote or call them on +44 (0) 1933 448 555.
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