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1971 BSA 654cc A65 Firebird For Sale by Auction

LOT 477
1971 BSA 654cc A65 Firebird
Registration no. AVV 338J Frame no. A65FS HE12277 Engine no. A65FS/ HE12277
THE AUTUMN STAFFORD SALE - THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS SHOW
16 October 2022, 10:00 BST
Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
£7, 000 - £10, 000

1971 BSA 654cc A65 Firebird
Registration no. AVV 338J
Frame no. A65FS HE12277
Engine no. A65FS/ HE12277
This machine is a 1971 'oil-in-frame' BSA A65 Firebird with matching frame and engine numbers originally supplied to BSA Incorporated in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It was re-imported to the UK in the late 1990s by well-known A65 specialist, the late David Jenner and sold to the current owner in 2010. Following the same high standards of restoration as David Jenner, this bike has been fully restored and is presented in beautiful condition throughout (details and specification with documents). The BSA has been refinished in a distinctive bright yellow and black combination, including black wheel hubs and brake plates, and a pair of non-standard matte black megaphone-style silencers and exhaust pipes to suit the style of the machine.

The engine, like the rest of the motorcycle, is fully reconditioned with all worn parts replaced or refurbished. The timing-side crankshaft bearing is minus 0. 010", the crankshaft journals minus 0. 020" and the cylinders with new pistons are bored to plus 0. 020". Of course, following the rebuild the usual running-in process will be required before using the machine's performance to the full. (Fewer than 10 miles have been covered since the restoration.) Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate; a NOVA certificate; a BSA Owners' Club Dating Certificate and Vehicle Report; and a fresh MoT.
Offered with key
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All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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AUCTION ADDRESS

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Staffordshire County Showground
Weston Road
Stafford
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VIEWING TIMES

Saturday 15 October 9am to 5pm
Sunday 16 October from 9am

SALE TIMES

Saturday 15 October

Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-285) 10am

Motorcycles (Lots 301 – 336) 4pm

Sunday 16 October

Motorcycles (Lot 401 - 651) 10am

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