Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 8th July from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 9th July from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1967 BSA Bantam D14
No Reserve
Registration No: NYA 84E
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
From a large private collection of motorcycles
A pleasantly mellowed older restoration
Requires straightforward recommissioning
It was in 1880 that Birmingham Small Arms branched out from firearms manufacture and into bicycle production. As internal combustion engines started to become widespread, the firm did the logical thing and the first BSA motorcycles were built in 1910. BSA went on to be one of the world's largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. Their best-selling model – in fact, the best-selling British-made bike of all time – was the Bantam, which appeared in 1948 as a 125cc. The ubiquitous little two-stroke has been the basis for many low-cost but competitive specials in all branches of motorcycle sport, especially trials. The model evolved gradually, and displacement rose to 173cc with the D5 of 1959. The D14 had a 10:1 compression ratio for an increased output of 12. 6hp, and was the first Bantam with a four-speed gearbox.
This 1967 Bantam D14 was restored to a high standard by the previous owner. The late subsequent owner purchased it for his large motorcycle collection, placing it immediately on static display. The restoration is therefore well-preserved and slightly mellowed, but some recommissioning will be required before use. A V5C would need to be applied for this machine using the V62 service.
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