Property of a deceased's estate, c.1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military...
Property of a deceased's estate
c.1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. B40 GB221
Engine no. B40 GB221
Introduced in September 1958, the unitary construction C15 replaced the outgoing C12 and would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. The first new C15-based model to feature an enlarged engine was the 343cc B40, an addition to the line-up for 1961. Many B40s would see service with the British Armed Forces, which ordered 2,000 following an extended reliability test. A number of modifications were made to the military-specification B40, including a lower compression ratio of 5.0:1; Zenith 'butterfly' carburettor; cut-down, moto-cross oil tank; external, cartridge-type oil filter; fork gaiters; and a fully-enclosed rear drive chain. Although the 'civilian' B40 disappeared from the range at the end of 1967, military production continued for another couple of years, the last machines being delivered in 1970. The B40 would remain in military service well into the 1970s.
The military B40 retains its original MoD identity plate and has the batch number '68ET29' chalked on the fuel tank. Its history since acquisition is not known and the machine is offered without documents.
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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Property of a deceased's estate
c.1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. B40 GB221
Engine no. B40 GB221
Introduced in September 1958, the unitary construction C15 replaced the outgoing C12 and would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. The first new C15-based model to feature an enlarged engine was the 343cc B40, an addition to the line-up for 1961. Many B40s would see service with the British Armed Forces, which ordered 2,000 following an extended reliability test. A number of modifications were made to the military-specification B40, including a lower compression ratio of 5.0:1; Zenith 'butterfly' carburettor; cut-down, moto-cross oil tank; external, cartridge-type oil filter; fork gaiters; and a fully-enclosed rear drive chain. Although the 'civilian' B40 disappeared from the range at the end of 1967, military production continued for another couple of years, the last machines being delivered in 1970. The B40 would remain in military service well into the 1970s.
The military B40 retains its original MoD identity plate and has the batch number '68ET29' chalked on the fuel tank. Its history since acquisition is not known and the machine is offered without documents.
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
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