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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: BF 8575Frame No: P11273MOT: Exempt
Restoration to a very high standard completed in 2018
Recently completed the VMCC’s Banbury Run
Supplied with three large folders of paperwork and receipts
Birmingham Small Arms was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham in 1861 to manufacture weaponry. Around the turn of the century, they started making bicycles and progressed to motorcycles a few years later. During the 1920s, BSA proclaimed “one in four motorcycles is a BSA” and that their bikes were “the most popular motorcycles in the world.”
The S30 was part of BSA’s famous S-series “Sloper” range, which appeared in 1927 and was so-called for its sloping 493cc (80 by 98mm) single-cylinder engine, which enabled the saddle to be placed lower for a more desirable centre of gravity. Sidevalve and OHV versions were produced, and the S-series was appreciated not only for its sporting characteristics but also for smoothness and quietness. The original three-speed gearbox was replaced by a four-speed in 1932, by the end of production in 1935 the engine had been increased to 595cc.
Looking immaculate following a meticulous restoration, this overhead-valve 1930 S30-12 was registered with the DVLA in 2018, having evidently been off the road for many years previously. Now slightly mellowed, we are advised that the BSA runs and starts with ease and has recently completed the Banbury Run. It is supplied with three files of paperwork, invoices, and a V5C, and we cannot think of a better machine for events such as the Banbury and Graham Walker Memorial Runs.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
