Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 27th October from 1pm
Auction: Wed 28th October from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: 216 UXJ
Frame No: CA7 5575
MOT: Exempt
A well presented example, in good running order
Converted to electric start, with the original parts supplied
Supplied with a current V5C registration document
The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham in 1861 and, as the name suggests, manufactured weapons. Around the turn of the century, they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. BSA went on to be one of the world’s largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. The 650cc A10 was developed by Bert Hopwood in 1949 to compete with the parallel twins being offered by Triumph and Norton at the time. With a good turn of speed and a strong chassis, it probably became the world’s first ‘Sports Tourer’. Later models featured swinging arm rear suspension and full-width hubs, becoming the basis for the Rocket Gold Star.
Owned since 2021, 216 UXJ was acquired from the vendor’s father-in-law, who carried out the restoration himself. 216 UXJ has subsequently been upgraded with electric start for ease of use, while the original starting components are included. It is reported to be in excellent working order and presents as a very useable example of the ever popular BSA A10, combining classic character with practical usability. A desirable and well presented machine, 216 UXJ is offered with a current V5C registration document.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
