c.1954/1960 BSA Bantam D1, 125cc. Registration number 145 CA...

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£1,100

c.1954/1960 BSA Bantam D1, 125cc. Registration number 145 CAT, not recoded with DVLA. Frame number BD2S 29977 (1954). Engine DDB 12867.
Many a now-mature motorcyclist's first two-wheeled experience will have been gained aboard a BSA Bantam. Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc and then to 172cc. Plunger rear suspension became available as an option in 1950, as did battery electrics powered by a 6-volt Lucas alternator, direct lighting having been relied upon hitherto. While larger-engined versions came and went, the original 123cc D1 Bantam in its updated, plunger-suspended form remained available until 1963.
This example has been owned by our vendor for several years, he has put a new rear sprocket and silencer on it. Last run a couple of years ago it will need recommissioning before use and registering with DVLA, hopefully the registration may be reissued as non transferrable being a local Hull number.
Sold with several receipts, a spare barrel, head and tool box.