HIGHLIGHTS
- Beautifully restored
- Superbly presented throughout
- Still being run in
THE APPEAL
At the end of World War II, in September 1946, the BSA A7 was launched, providing the great demand for affordable transport with a simplistic design with good performance. The 500cc produced 26bhp and was capable of 85mph top speed. In 1949 with a revised engine, the A7 became known as the Star Twin, which would later receive an upgrade in 1954 to the more common Shooting Star.
This 1953 example had spent its first 60+ years with the original owner in Europe before it was sold to a UK buyer who partially restored it. Two years ago, it made its way to our vendor, who has finished the restoration and complete mechanical rebuild of the original engine and gearbox to create a stunning example of this British BSA classic.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registration 31st December 1953
- V5 is present, showing two previous UK keepers
- First keeper had owned the motorcycle for 60+ years
- UK Registered 6th August 2017
- Three previous keepers
- Historic photographs of the motorcycle and original keeper
- Photographs of the rebuild at various stages
- There is an extensive number of spares available for separate negotiation
THE CONDITION
- Stunning condition
- Ridden for just 24 miles since the completion
- All rubbers have been replaced
- Brightwork is in excellent condition
- Odometer and ammeter are working correctly
- Retrimmed saddle
- Original style mirror fitted
- Rare Green/Gold BSA tank logos
- Tin wear is finished in what's thought to be the original colour of Polychromatic Green
- Frame is finished in what's thought to be the original colour of Almond Green
- Hand pump present and mounted to the chain guard
- Very small ding in the petrol tank on the right-hand side
- Dry stored
- The original-looking motorcycle takes you straight back to 1953
- Lovely example
THE MECHANICS
- Fully rebuilt original 500cc engine, which is not yet fully run in
- Fully rebuilt gearbox
- New clutch plates
- Engine and gearbox casings are free from any scuffs or pitting
- Uprated magneto dynamo to belt driven
- Lithium battery fitted
- Rebuilt forks and shock absorbers which are free from any leaks
- Matching engine and chassis numbers
- All levers are in excellent condition
- New cables fitted where necessary
- The original wheels have been re-chromed
- New Avon tyres have been fitted
- Reported to be a wonderful ride
SUMMARY
This 1953 BSA A7 Star Twin is a lovely example, with enormous attention to detail in getting it to the condition you see here. Still waiting to be run in, the bike has covered just 24 miles since completion.
This is a fantastic motorcycle for any collector or enthusiast of classic British bikes. Restored to an excellent standard in its original colour scheme. The only thing left to do is for you to finish running it in, which won’t take long once you get the BAS out on the open road.
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