1968 BSA A65 Spitfire MkIV 654cc

Lot Number: 486

1968 BSA A65 Spitfire MkIV 654cc

A matching numbers MkIV that benefits from an older restoration.

  • Sold for: £4,370

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 10th November, 2024 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    BHJ 325F

SUMMARY

A matching numbers MkIV that benefits from an older restoration.

DESCRIPTION

  • Introduced in 1966, the first version of the Spitfire was confusingly designated as the MkII 
  • Designed as a sports-tourer with raised handlebars, forward-mounted rider footrests, a large dual seat with race-style hump and fibreglass fuel tank and side panels
  • This matching numbers MkIV example was restored to its current condition in 2003
  • Originally shipped to BSA Inc. in New Jersey US in December 1967
  • Presented as an older restoration, running a couple of months ago and engine turns over with compression
  • Small history file included containing some old V5s, copy manual, dating letter and an old MOT
  • Fitted with an aluminium four-gallon fuel tank with similar fibreglass example included as pictured
  • May require some recommissioning before road use
  • UK-registered on a current V5C 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
486
Make
BSA
Model
A65 SPITFIRE IV
Registration Number
BHJ 325F
Frame Number
A65 SB2811
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
A65 SB2811

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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