1964 BSA C15T trials project, 343 cc. Registration number AV...

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£1,050

1964 BSA C15T trials project, 343 cc. Registration number AVN 1B. Frame number C15C 1394. Engine number B40FSS 267
With its heavyweight B32 and B34 models becoming increasingly un-competitive, BSA had begun developing a trials version for the lightweight C15 '250' roadster in the late 1950s, before the latter's official launch. The trials C15 made its official debut at the start of the 1959 season when Jeff Smith secured a remarkable victory in the St David's Trial. Smith followed this up with wins in the Scott and Perce Simon events, and at the season's end the model was offered to customers for 1960 'as ridden by the works'. In production form the C15T incorporated many design compromises that were not inflicted on the works bikes, which continued their run of success throughout the 1960 season. The following year, experiments began with bikes using the 343cc B40 engine in the C15T frame, one such prototype winning the Scottish Six Days 350cc cup in 1963 courtesy of Jeff Smith.
This example has no history having been bought many years ago by our deceased vendor. It was a project in progress and the engine has been rebuilt although it is unknown what has been done. The frame should be for a 250 cc engine although this B40FSS example has been fitted, a common upgrade.
Sold with the V5C, buyers should check for the completeness of this project.