Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 10th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
It’s not clear why the B18 was produced in such small numbers, but it’s possible that the arrival of Val Page at BSA as chief designer was the catalyst. When he arrived, in 1936 he discovered that BSA had 18 models in its catalogue, of which six, including the B18, were ‘new’ introductions
It combined a 1933-vintage, 249cc four-stroke single with a four-speed hand-change gearbox and Lucas Magdyno ignition. It also boasted an eight-inch headlamp and separate oil tank, to replenish the total-loss oil supply to exposed overhead valve gear
The B18 used a diamond type frame and BSA girder forks and the factory finish was a black frame, chrome plated rims with black centres and chrome plated petrol tank with green panels and black rubber knee pads
We understand that this example has benefitted from a previous restoration, however, it appears currently to be in need of further restorative works
Supplied with a current V5, some history and workshop manuals
A very rare bike and may well be sought-after when returned to top form
