Description
This car is to be auctioned at The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
Many a now-mature motorcyclist's first two-wheeled experience will have been gained aboard a BSA Bantam. Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc and then to 172cc; optional plunger rear suspension became available in 1950 together with battery electrics, direct lighting having been used hitherto. While larger-engined versions came and went, the original 123cc D1 Bantam in its updated, plunger-suspended form remained available until 1963, one of its foremost users being the GPO (General Post Office, Royal Mail's forerunner) whose red-liveried machines (used for telegram deliveries) were a familiar sight on city streets. The Bantam remains a firm favourite to this day. This early Bantam was purchased by Tony East in 2003. The machine has been restored throughout and currently displays a total of 83 miles on odometer. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5 document; an instruction manual for a Model D1; and a photograph of TV presenter John Craven on the Bantam with Tony also pictured.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS
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VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 14 October 9am to 5pm
Sunday 15 October from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 14 October
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-161) 10:30am
Motorcycles (Lots 201 – 293) 2pm
Sunday 15 October
Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 534) 10:30am
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