Highlights
- In current ownership since 2014
- Restored approximately 15 years ago
- Extensively overhauled mechanically, we are told
The Appeal
The BSA A75 Rocket 3 stands as one of the most significant British motorcycles of its era. Launched as BSA's answer to the emerging multi-cylinder competition, the triple-cylinder Rocket 3 combined ambitious engineering with muscular performance, and surviving examples are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
This 1971 US-specification example, finished in Rosso Metalflake, has been in its current ownership since 2014. Restored approximately 15 years ago, it has reportedly since benefited from considerable mechanical attention, with a number of upgrades and overhauls carried out as detailed below.
Key Information
- Mileage: 131 miles indicated (instruments reported to be new)
- Country of registration: Italy
- Technical inspection status: no current certificate
- Technical specs: 750cc triple-cylinder (fitted with 850cc big bore kit), four-speed manual
- Paperwork: regular Italian documents reported to be in order; ASI registration application submitted
The Detail
- Purchased by the current owner in 2014
- US-specification example
- Fitted with Hepolite 850cc big bore kit
- Electronic ignition fitted
- Cylinder head overhauled with new valve seats, valve guides, and valves suitable for unleaded petrol
- Norman Hide valve springs, retainers, and adjusters fitted
- Sintered clutch fitted
- Upgraded/oversized carburettors fitted
- The vendor states the motorcycle is in excellent condition throughout
- The vendor rates bodywork and paintwork as very good with few imperfections and light signs of wear
- The vendor rates mechanical condition as very good with few imperfections and light signs of wear
- The vehicle is not currently registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano, though an application has been submitted
- Ready for transfer of ownership or export with inspection
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