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- Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling Sale 2023
- 1972 BSA A65 Lightning 650cc
1972 BSA A65 Lightning 650cc
Lot Number: 414
1972 BSA A65 Lightning 650cc
Fastidiously restored, matching numbers BSA A65 Lightning with only 11 miles since completion.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £6,188
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th May, 2023 at 11.00am BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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REG NUMBER
YOD 558K
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note this motorcycle has been nicely restored, not fastidiously, as catalogued.
SUMMARY
Fastidiously restored, matching numbers BSA A65 Lightning with only 11 miles since completion.
DESCRIPTION
- Post-facelift, 'oil in the frame' bike with the restyled tank, new 'slimline' forks with exposed stanchions, shorter mudguards, wire headlamp brackets and a slimmer seat
- Carefully restored to an exceptional standard by our knowledgeable vendor and only 11 set-up miles since
- Matching numbers. Engine 'as new' with test miles only
- UK V5C, BSA Dating Letter, spec-sheet and a small history file
- A great introduction to 650 BSA-twin ownership
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 414
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- A65 LIGHTNING
- Registration Number
- YOD 558K
- Frame Number
- A65LNG02333
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- A65L.NG.02333
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note that due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the venue by 12pm on Monday 15th May.
Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released.
Motorcycles can be collected from the East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE on Monday 15th May between 8am and 12pm.
Our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles, can assist with collection and delivery. Please use the link below for a quote:
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Any motorcycles not collected by 12pm on Monday 15th May will be taken to our transport partners facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £110 plus VAT, including 3 days storage. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.
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