Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1971 BSA B50T
No Reserve
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: B50TGE13683
MOT: Exempt
Imported into Britain in 2010
A very original BSA B50T
Owned for many years by the late owner
Import paperwork on file
Arriving in 1971, the B50 range represented the culmination of BSA’s great single-cylinder dirt bikes. Conceived with an eye on the American market, it comprised three models – the B50SS (Street Scrambler), which was more for looks than serious off-roading, the intermediate B50T (Victor Trail), and the uncompromised B50MX off-road racer; all were powered by a unit-construction 500cc engine (84 by 90mm) with a 10:1 compression ratio and a claimed output of 34bhp. In other respects, they varied considerably – the SS had a larger 8in front brake and a steel fuel tank; the T had a two-gallon polished alloy tank; and the MX was a single-seater with stainless mudguards. Evolving from the singles which clinched the World Motocross Grand Prix championships for BSA in the 1960s, the B50s kept the marque competitive into the early ’70s, but the demise of the BSA Group in 1973 meant their glory was short-lived.
Displaying a characterful patina, this highly original B50T Victor previously resided in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was imported in 2010, but it has not yet been subject to a NOVA test or any part of the British registration process. Retaining its Michigan title, it promises to be an excellent machine for anyone seeking a genuinely viable classic bike for light off-road use, but it will require recommissioning first.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
