Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
26th Mar, 2025 9:00
1926 Scott Flying Squirrel Two-Speed
Offered from long term ownership
Estimate
£5, 000 - £6, 000
Registration No: RK 1804
Frame No: 245
MOT: Exempt
Bought by the vendor to attend VMCC events and the Banbury Run
Restored by the current owner c. 20 years ago
A current V5C on file
The Squirrel name was used for Scott motorcycles since 1921, however, with the death of the founder Alfred Angas Scott in 1923, the unorthodox Scott two-stroke motorcycles began to become more conventional. Initially a two-speed machine, development of the three-speed Scott Flying Squirrel began in 1922 as the company was in severe debt and faced receivership. Launched at the 1926 Earls Court motorcycle show, the Flying Squirrel was expensive - nearly twice the cost of a sporting four-stroke motorcycle of the time. Updated versions were later produced. In 1950, the rights were bought by the Birmingham-based Aerco Company and in 1956 they produced what are known as 'the Birmingham Scotts'.
This Vintage Scott Flying Squirrel was purchased by the current vendor over 20 years ago as a project so he could complete many VMCC events and the Banbury Run. It was stored early in 2020 as a rider's machine and not a 'show queen'. All the mechanicals have been checked, overhauled or replaced where necessary. The Scott was not used much in the end due to other commitments in the vendor's life and is now offered for sale. Some recommissioning would be advised due to its short-term storage. The frame number listed has been taken from the V5C as it is not visible due to a thick layer of paint. It comes complete with a current V5C.
