Description
This motorcycle is Lot 361 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 101 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 361
1966 BSA 250cc C15G
Registration no. XBF 89D
Frame no. C15/ G502
Engine no. C15F1687
1966 was the last year of the C15 with the original swan-neck frame. Dating from 1965, this example's engine is the first of the side-points type, which superseded the distributor ignition. It has a roller big-end bearing and timing-side bush.
The BSA was purchased in an incomplete state from Yeomans Motorcycles as a retirement project, since when it has been completely dismantled and rebuilt as a trail bike. The engine has been stripped, cleaned, examined and then rebuilt with new gaskets and seals. The cylinder was rebored by RayBox Engineering, who also supplied a new piston and bearings. New valve guides were fitted also. The carburettor has been rebuilt with a Monobloc repair kit.
The frame was powder coated by Redditch Shot-Blasting and new swinging-arm bushes fitted and reamed. The front forks were badly worn, so a set of 'heavyweight' front forks and yokes were obtained, overhauled and fitted. New ball bearings were fitted to the steering head. Too lengthy to reproduce here, full details of the restoration are on file. All parts were sourced from reliable suppliers such as Kidderminster Motorcycles, Draganfly, Classic Bike Shop, Feked, Autocycle Engineering, and more.
Currently SORN'd, the machine comes with a photocopy of the original buff logbook; an old MoT certificate; BSA owner's handbook, wiring diagrams; a V5C document; and a copy of The Motor Cycle road test.
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.
