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345 A 1959 B.S.A. C15 249 cc trials type 346 An A.J.S. project motorcycle finished in black,
motorcycle finished in black with aluminium registration No. MLA 23D, no details are
mudguards and tank, the non-transferable currently available at the DVLA regarding this
registration number is USJ 137, registered on registration number, but the ''D'' registration
31/12/1959, also recorded at the DVLA as first number suffix obviously implies that it is likely
registered in September 1998, but declared to date from 1966. The frame (Serial No.
manufactured in 1959. The frame No. is C15 - 86743) which appears largely complete is
7652, whilst the, believed later, engine present as are various components including
number is C15 - 26989, indicating that this is an oil tank, a battery compartment cover,
likely to be of 1961 manufacture. The bike is speedometer (Showing currently 773.5 miles)
currently SORN'd and no MOT results are to be and a gearbox is still in situ. Parts of a
found at the DVLA. This motorcycle, which he Matchless engine are sold with the bike, the
acquired on the 16th June 2011 was located in parts including a crankcase (Serial No. 2789),
the sadly deceased owner's garage, a crankshaft with connecting rod attached, a
surrounded by the lathes and other barrel, a cylinder head, a carburettor and a
engineering equipment and tools, which are crate of other components including
also included in this sale. This was obviously aluminium chain casings, cam gears, etc., An
the project that was actively being worked historic motorcycle in quite original condition
upon. As can be seen, it appears that a full with perhaps oily rag potential for the keen
overhaul was in the process of being carried conservation enthusiast. Sadly, no registration
out and the various components that were document has been found but it may be
adjacent to the machine are situated in the feasible to get the original registration number
crate that is now with it in the sale. Here is the re-allocated. As with all motor vehicles sold
opportunity to purchase a fairly easy to finish through our auctions, this machine is sold in
project which, when completed, will reward its current condition and all vehicles should be
the new owner with an attractive, not too inspected in person prior to bidding. N.B.
heavy to handle, trials motorcycle. The V5C BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T.
registration document is present. As with all (Total Premium 12% plus specific on-line
motor vehicles sold through our auctions, bidding fees).
this machine is sold in its current condition
and all vehicles should be inspected in person
prior to bidding. N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON
THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total Premium 12%
plus specific on-line bidding fees).
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