Description
A rare opportunity to aquire a genuine one off ex-works prototype.
BSA’s 250 trials model, which first appeared in 1959, became one
of britain’s most successful trials machines, although the c15ts that
did the winning were often usually modified from standard. Koe is no
exception. Original registration was BSA 250, but sadly removed and sold when the factory closed. It was developed and ridden by both Brian
Martin and Jeff Smith. Provinence confirmed in an accompanying letter from Brian
Martin (july 1998) to Roy Jordan the then owner, and himself a respected
midland centre competitor,
the same letter confirms the bike started with a
nickle plated experimental bantam frame, and that the motor is effectively modified c25.
other bsa comp shop improvements include oil in the
frame, a staggered fin cylinder with the inlet moved to centre
b50 fuel tank, narrowed primary chain case, running a dead loss system , lightened
conical hubs.
the forks internally have special spherical dampers
it was in 2000 that Roy sold the machine to Peter Taft. Peter and younger brother Paul, always
astride Bsa's. Were top level national scramblers in the 1950s. While it is
known Peter rode it just once in a bonanza trial, it is believed he did not
subsequently ride it competitively. Dry-stored, it will clearly require re-commissioning before
further use. A fit-for-purpose ex ‘works prototype machine; Part of trials history!
thank you for looking
