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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1965 BSA C15 249cc
1965 BSA C15 249cc
1965 BSA C15 249cc
'Barn Find' BSA C15. Correct numbers and is mostly complete so would be a good basis for an easy restoration. The engine turns over although it hasn't been used since the late 1970s. Complete with an old V5 dated 1980, old MOT, and previous purchase receipt. Being offered with No Reserve.
- ESTIMATE: Offered Without Reserve
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
AHF 975C
SUMMARY
'Barn Find' BSA C15. Correct numbers and is mostly complete so would be a good basis for an easy restoration. The engine turns over although it hasn't been used since the late 1970s. Complete with an old V5 dated 1980, old MOT, and previous purchase receipt. Being offered with No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in the late 1950s as a lightweight machine aimed at the lucrative commuter market
- The 250cc C15 was learner-legal up until 1983
- In production in various forms up until 1967 when it was replaced by the B25 Starfire
- This, correct numbers example, is presented in "barn find" condition
- Dispatched from the factory new to Cundles in Liverpool in May 1965
- Engine turns over and is mostly complete so would be a good basis for an easy restoration
- Unused since the late 1970s and complete with an old V5 dated 1980, old MOT, and previous purchase receipt
- Currently not registered with DVLA but with the old V5 should make it a straightforward process
- Being offered with No Reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- C15
- Registration Number
- AHF 975C
- Frame Number
- C15 47997
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- C15F 1631
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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