Description
This motorcycle is Lot 118 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 118
c. 1958 BSA 646cc Super Rocket
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. FA7. 2875
Engine no. CA10R 6809 HHC
"The Super Rocket has a near-three-figure cruising speed a performance to meet the autobahn ambitions of foreign-touring enthusiasts... On the other hand, the current model can be throttled back to accept happily the inevitable limitations of built-up-area riding. In these less spectacular circumstances, one's patience in jogging along at 30mph is rewarded by a remarkable - for a lusty 650cc twin - fuel consumption also in the three-figure class." - Motor Cycling.
BSA's range for 1955 embodied several novel features. Alongside the existing plunger-framed machines were new models equipped with swinging-arm rear suspension, while the A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket sports twins came with new aluminium-alloy cylinder heads. The latter produced a highly respectable 40bhp and as tested by Motor Cycling magazine was found capable of reaching 109mph. For 1958 the sports 650 became the Super Rocket, gaining a revised cylinder head, Amal Monobloc carburettor and an extra 3bhp. The model lasted into the unitary construction era and was last produced in 1963.
Imported from Denver, Colorado, USA, this Super Rocket was purchased as part of a batch of 17 motorcycles and has a total of 2, 480 miles showing on the odometer. The machine has the 'STD' gearbox but is missing a tank badge. The engine turns over. Offered with a State of Colorado Certificate of Title. This machine is offered with a NOVA declaration.
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. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
