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
1936 BSA W6 499cc
Estimate
£4, 000 - £5, 000
Registration No: CTN 767
Frame No: D6443
MOT: Exempt
Previous single-family ownership for over 30 years
Museum-displayed for over 20 years
From the last year of W6 production
During the 1930s the advertising slogan “One in Four is a BSA” reflected the company's status as the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. Following the Depression, BSA was forced to economise its model range, which was reduced to ten models for 1932. However, there were three new 500s, a sidevalve and two OHVs, all with the 85 by 88mm bore and stroke shared with all BSA's 500cc singles, including the legendary Gold Star, right up to the unitary construction era of the 1960s. All three featured vertical cylinders and magneto ignition, with rigid frames and girder front forks. The varying specifications enabled the 500s to be treated either as brisk, sporty machines or as strong, torquey workhorses ideal for pulling sidecars. The sidevalve W6 model remained in production until 1936.
While the early history of this beautiful 1936 W6 is not known, it was in single-family ownership for between 30 and 50 years prior to its acquisition by the vendor in 2023. Prior to that, it spent around 20 years as a museum exhibit and although its older restoration remains extremely well-preserved, it has not been on the road since it emerged from museum display, so some recommissioning will be required. It is sold with the current V5C.
** 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).
