1927 BSA L27
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The BSA L27 was a 350cc motorcycle from the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) produced in 1927, available in both sidevalve and overhead valve versions and rated at 3½hp according to the Auto Cycle Union’s practice of ascribing 1hp to ever 100cc. It was a popular "go anywhere" model known for its medium-capacity, upright engine with a flat tank, 1927 being the final year for flat tanks on BSAs. A versatile and dependable machine, it was a common sight on motorcycle club runs in period, and remains popular in present-day vintage circles.

This sidevalve-engined 1927 L27 appears in a charming ‘oily rag’ condition, having recently been unearthed from an outbuilding behind the late owner’s home, where it had resided at least since 1991 and shared space with the 1934 Levis A2 also in this sale. While old machines can suffer during such long-term storage, its engine turns over with compression and the gears select, and the patina the bike has acquired is really quite delightful. The BSA would make an excellent recommissioning project for the winter, ready to enjoy at vintage motorcycle rallies next year. It is sold with an old-style V5 and a continuation logbook from 1933 which records three owners.