1966 BSA 650cc Spitfire Mk II Frame no. A65S 10334 Engine no. A65S 10334

1966 BSA 650cc Spitfire Mk II Registration no. GCR 3D Frame no. A65S 10334 Engine no. A65S 10334 BSA's answer to Triumph range-topping Bonneville sports roadster, the Spitfire was a new introduction for 1965 in the form of the 'Spitfire Mark II Special', though the name had previously been applied to a US-specification 'street scrambler'. Based on the previous year's Lightning Clubman, the Spitfire boasted a raised compression ratio, high-lift cams, twin Amal GP carburettors, alloy wheel rims, and BSA's 190mm front brake. With a claimed 53bhp on tap, the Spitfire was as quick in a straight line as the Bonneville, though, arguably, not as good looking. There was a slight power increase when Amal Concentric carburettors were standardised for 1967 on the Spitfire Mark III, with a further boost (to 56.5bhp) part way through the year. The Spitfire was last produced (in Mark IV form) in 1968, by which time Triumph's TLS front brake had been standardised. This Mk II was sold via the dealers Lawton & Wilson in Southampton to a Mr Moore in 1966 for the princely sum of £389 (purchase receipt on file). Purchased by the current vendor over 20 years ago and stored within his collection ever since, it has not been started and the engine does not turn over. Requiring recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road, the machine is offered with the aforementioned receipt, V5C and old V5. Key not required Footnotes: 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. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles. To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles To request an International shipping quote - Shippio Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing