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
c. Late 1950s Scott Flying Squirrel
No Reserve
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 61077
MOT: Exempt
This Scott has been part of a collection British motorcycles
Purchased by the late owner some 25 years ago
It has been on display since purchased
There is no documentation with this lot
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. 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 'mid to late' Scott Flying Squirrel was purchased by the late vendor to form part of a collection of motorcycles he was gathering at the time. It was purchased in a restored condition although it is not known when this was carried-out. Since it has been in his ownership, it has been used around the yard from time to time, but not for several years now. Sadly, the Scott has no paperwork (it has not been found) and will require some general recommissioning and the application for an age-related number through the DVLA and the Scott Owner's Club. To be sold without reserve.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
