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
1958 BSA Bantam D5
Estimate
£1, 500 - £2, 500
Registration No: VVC 617
Frame No: FD5 3861
MOT: Exempt
Owner for the last 15 years
Restored by the current owner
In very good condition
A current V5C on file
The BSA Bantam is a two-stroke unit construction motorcycle that was produced by the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) from 1948 (as a 125cc) until 1971 (as a 175cc). Exact production figures are unknown, but it was over 250, 000 and some estimates place the number closer to half a million. The D1 (the original model) 125cc was available initially only with a rigid rear suspension, although within three years the range was enhanced to include an optional plunger rear suspension.
This 1958 BSA Bantam D5 has been with the current vendor for the last fifteen years, since his ownership it has been fully restored and used sparingly. This D5 Bantam model was only made for one year only. This machine has been in short term storage and may require some routine checks before placing it on the road again, although it is being offered with a handbook, a Dating Certificate and a current V5C. Please Note: On the V5C it states FDS, not FD5, and the frame number is FDS3861 not FD53801.
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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).
