1966 BSA A65 Spitfire MkII
No Reserve

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: A65S.8045
MOT: Exempt

• Originally despatched to BSA in California
• A very rewarding project of an iconic BSA
• Most parts to complete
• BSA Dating Certificate and shipping paperwork on file

The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham in1861 and as the name suggests manufactured weapons. Around the turn of the century they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. BSA went on to become one of the world's largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. The 654cc unit-construction parallel twins were launched in 1962 as the A65 Star model with various improvements introduced throughout the decade. The Spitfire version sported twin carbs but the single-carb Thunderbolt was a more usable all round package by 1968.

This 1966 BSA A65 Spitfire MkII is a very worthy project. It was originally shipped to BSA's West Coast outlet in California from BSA UK and later ended up in Invercargill, New Zealand, before being repatriated back to the UK in 2009. Some work has already been carried out during the late vendor's ownership; the engine has been completely stripped and the cases have been vapour blasted and there are several boxes of parts, both new and old, to go with the machine. On file, there's a receipt for the purchase of the BSA along with a BSA Owner's Club Dating Certificate. It is offered at 'no reserve'.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217