Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1965 BSA A65 Clubman Lightning
No Reserve
Registration No: BOT 779C
Frame No: A50B7530
MOT: Exempt
A genuine BSA Lighting Clubman
There are large number of invoices for parts purchased etc.
Offered with a current V5C,
Dating Certificate from the BSA Owner's Club
The BSA Lightning Clubman was a 650cc British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham between 1964 and 1965. Finished in Gold and Black, the Lightning Clubman is now a highly sought-after classic motorcycle, thanks to the very limited production run of just 200. Replicas are often created by enthusiasts from the BSA Lightning.
This genuine 1965 BSA Lightning Clubman has had just three previous owners from new. Most of the history is known about 'BOT 779C' from new and when it was sold in Hampshire. Sold by W. M Snell, in Alton, it was sold on the 11th May 1965. The BSA was kept until 1969 when it was sold to Mr Brady (higher purchase agreement on file), the BSA being kept and used by Mr Brady until it was sold to a Mr Rushton in 2014. He then set about carrying out a full restoration on the machine, so the Clubman was completely stripped and rebuilt to a very high standard using some SRM components. It was completed in 2015 and went back to Snells in Alton where it was sold from originally, albeit now a Ducati dealership. The Clubman was sold again to the late vendor in 2023, due to Mr Ruston's passing. There is a wonderful folder full of paperwork, old pictures from the day and with another Clubman 'BOT 778C' together. On file are lots of receipts for parts and work carried out and a current V5C. Being offered at 'no reserve', some recommissioning will be required before putting it back on the road.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
