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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1927 Scott Flying Squirrel Touring De Luxe
Reportedly the only survivor of its kind
Estimate
£6, 500 - £7, 500
Registration No: NF 7008
Frame No: 1465
MOT: Exempt
"The only survivor of its model."—John Underhill, Scott Owners' Club Registrar
Restored by the previous owner's father to a "concours" standard
Ideal for vintage events such as the Banbury and Graham Walker Runs
Launched in 1926, the Scott Flying Squirrel was famous among vintage motorcycles for its unconventional but effective design, involving water-cooled, two-stroke twin-cylinder engines of either 498 and 596cc, paired with a three-speed gearbox, as well as its exceptionally high price. It was produced in a variety of configurations for racing, sports and touring uses, but some were more popular than others; the Touring De Luxe made appeared briefly in the 1927 catalogue but found few buyers. John Underhill, former Registrar for the Scott Owners’ Club, said: “This machine is unique. It is the only survivor of its model… and probably the only one manufactured.”
Underhill also confirmed: "Frame no. 1465 is of 1927 manufacture and its cycle parts, petrol tank, forks, wheels, mudguards, hubs, A-shaped handlebars, and footboards are correct for this rare model. The rear carrier and leg shields are missing; the twin exhaust system is correct. The Amal carburettor would originally have been a Binks triple-jet type. Gearbox no. 72W is of the correct type. The Lucas Magdyno and lighting set are all original."
This magnificent one-off joined the present owner’s extensive collection in 2019, prior to which it was restored by the previous owner’s late father. The quality of the work speaks for itself from the photographs, and could reasonably be called “concours standard.” We note the V5C records the engine as 596cc, though Scott records indicate engine number FZ552A should be 498cc. Having been on static display for several years, some recommissioning will be required, but the machine’s unique nature ensures that it will be a very worthwhile project. The Scott will, of course, be welcomed to vintage events such as the Banbury Run and Graham Walker Memorial Run, and it is thoroughly deserving of a wide audience.
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