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- 1979 Silk 700S 660cc
1979 Silk 700S 660cc
Lot Number: 225
1979 Silk 700S 660cc
One of just 138, this rare machine used a Spondon-designed frame and a Scott Flying Squirrel-derived 660cc twin two-stroke engine. A correct numbers example in good running order and original condition, it's won some shows locally in Kent.
- GUIDE PRICE: £10,000 - £12,000
+ 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
WTE 939T
SUMMARY
One of just 138, this rare machine used a Spondon-designed frame and a Scott Flying Squirrel-derived 660cc twin two-stroke engine. A correct numbers example in good running order and original condition, it's won some shows locally in Kent.
DESCRIPTION
- Silk Engineering released the Silk 700S in 1976 and produced it until 1979
- Using a Spondon-designed frame and a Scott Flying Squirrel-derived 660cc twin two-stroke engine
- Powerful engine, a good power-to-weight ratio and modern electrics enabled the bike to reach speeds over 100mph
- Expensive in period compared to its competition and only 138 bikes were produced in total, making them rare to find
- This correct numbers example is presented in good running order and original condition
- An older restoration and now fitted with a hydraulic clutch lever with original included
- Show-winner at some local events in Kent
- History file included containing some old invoices, press cuttings and some old MOTs
- Some spares also included
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 225
- Make
- SILK
- Model
- 700S
- Registration Number
- WTE 939T
- Frame Number
- 700S/2/125
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 700S/2/127
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 17th February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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