Lot details Registration No: ML 6568 Frame No: V3696 Engine No: A357 cc: 770
The end of hostilities on the 11th November 1918 resulted in a profound change taking place in society, demobilised soldiers were returning to civilian life having been introduced to mechanical transport by the military. The motorcycle manufacturers, returning to civilian production were keen to exploit the potential new market, which by 1924 saw the number of motorcycles on the road pass the 500,000. Many of these were lightweights providing basic transport, however, the sidecar was becoming increasingly popular as a means of transport for the more affluent when attached to a single or one of the large capacity vee-twins.
Introduced during 1921, the 770cc BSA twin was available with the option of a number of factory built sidecars, although it could be ordered as solo and fitted with a "chair" produced by one of the many specialist manufacturers.
The example offered is fitted with an attractive single seat sporting sidecar. According to the vendor the outfit was restored during 1993 by Gatefield Classics. The engine has been rebuilt with an Alpha crankshaft and bearings and a new fuel tank was fitted during 2004. It is describe by the vendor as being in A1 condition throughout except for the sidecar interior which displays some signs of use. Residing in a private collection it has seen very little use since the restoration.
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