29th Oct, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1927 BSA S27
Sold for £4,600
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: FU 7489
Frame No: GR9194
MOT: Exempt
- Restored around 20 years ago with great attention to detail
- Bronze oil pump body and Triumph clutch
- 500cc side-valve engine
The Birmingham Small Arms company entered the 2-wheel market around 1905 and their early designs used proprietary engines built into what were effectively strong bicycle frames. From 1910 they began producing their own engines and gained a reputation for good quality products. WW1 naturally slowed development when BSA's arms division was given priority. Once the war ended in 1918 motorcycle development again gathered pace. The BSA S27 was introduced in 1927 and featured a 500cc side-valve engine with revised fuel tank, larger front brake and lowered riding position. The model was priced at £45.00.
This Lincolnshire machine was discovered in a farm building in the early 1970s by the vendor’s brother and restored around 20 years ago with great attention to detail. Wherever possible original components were reconditioned and refitted. Used on occasional club runs since and reported to perform remarkably well, upgrades include a bronze oil pump body, Triumph clutch and ‘modern’ carburettor. Last ridden in 2015, the vendor advises recommissioning and a careful check over prior to use. An excellent opportunity to acquire a sprightly and nicely restored vintage machine from one of the most respected manufacturers of the period.
Lincolnshire machine, discovered in a farm building in early 1070s by vendors brother and restored 20 years ago with great attention to detail in that wherever possible original components were reconditioned and reused.
Used on occasional club runs since and reported to perform remarkably well
Upgrades include a bronze oil pump body, triumph clutch and ‘modern carb’
Last ridden in 2015, the vendor advises recomissioning / check over prior to use
Excellent opportunity to acquire a sprightly and nicely restored vintage machine from one of the most respected manufacturers of the time.
For more information, please contact:
Stewart Parker
info@handh.co.uk
07836 346875
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Oct, 2025
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