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- The Iconic Sale at MCN London Motorcycle Show 2025
- 1965 Scott Swift Special 500cc
1965 Scott Swift Special 500cc
1965 Scott Swift Special 500cc
This well known 'Scott Special' was built by talented Scott enthusiast, the late Bruce Simpson, based on an earlier Scott 350 frame with the super rare 500cc twin-carb Scott Swift engine with a Matchless gearbox. Described at the time by Bruce as 'a Scott for the 2000s'.
- GUIDE PRICE: £6,000 - £8,000
+ 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 16th February, 2025 at 11.15am GMT at Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
KYY 445C
SUMMARY
This well known 'Scott Special' was built by talented Scott enthusiast, the late Bruce Simpson, based on an earlier Scott 350 frame with the super rare 500cc twin-carb Scott Swift engine with a Matchless gearbox. Described at the time by Bruce as 'a Scott for the 2000s'.
DESCRIPTION
- The original Scott Flying Squirrel was launched in 1926 and production ran until 1940
- Even with TT success in 1929, the model experienced slow sales and production waned
- This well known 'Scott Special' was built by talented Scott enthusiast, the late Bruce Simpson
- Built between 2003 and 2005 and UK-registered early 2006
- Based on an earlier Scott 350 frame with the super rare 500cc twin-carb Scott Swift engine with a Matchless gearbox
- The forks, rear swing arm, wheels and brakes are from a Suzuki RGV250
- Described at the time by Bruce as 'a Scott for the 2000s'
- Complete with an extensive history file documenting the build along with a magazine article where the bike has been featured
- Also included are old MOTs, numerous receipts and awards
- Presented in running order although hasn't been used for a while, so may require some recommissioning before use
- Great example of motorcycle engineering and a must-have for any serious Scott Collection
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- SCOTT
- Model
- SWIFT SPECIAL
- Registration Number
- KYY 445C
- Frame Number
- MDH 65EX
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- MDH 65EX
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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