1923 Scott Squirrel 3 1/2hp, 486cc. Registration number TA 8...

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£5,500

1923 Scott Squirrel 3 1/2hp, 486cc. Registration number TA 8106. Frame number 3355. Engine number 6702.
Sold with the V5C, V5, copy of Lord Montagu document, old MOT's and a receipt for the magneto being rebuilt.
Formed by Alfred Scott of Bradford in 1908, the distinctive two stroke incorporated water cooling, all-chain drive, telescopic forks, low slung weight and a lightweight duplex frame giving superb road holding. In 1910 a Scott was the first two-stroke motorcycle to complete a full TT course under race conditions won the event in 1912 and 1913.
In 1921 the company began producing its first proper sports model, the Squirrel using a 486cc engine with aluminium alloy pistons, footrests and lighter mudguards replacing the footboards and heavy mudguards of the earlier standard models.
Expanding internal hub brakes were introduced to the front wheel of all models in 1922 and to rear wheels a year later. Also in 1923, a separate oil tank was fitted to the front down-tube to supply oil to the engine by separate drippers with sight feeds.
TA is recorded as being owned by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu who sold it to Douglas Dungford of Southampton in 1977, our vendor bought it from him in 1984. During his long ownership it has been very well maintained along with the others in his stable. There is a receipt for a magneto rebuild on file as well as multiple MOTs from 1989, 1996- 2011. The magneto will need to be refitted before use.
Sold with the V5C, V5, copy of Lord Montagu document, old MOT's and a receipt for the magneto being rebuilt.