1929 Scott Sport Squirrel, 596cc. Registration Number UA 749...

Hammer

£4,100

1929 Scott Sport Squirrel, 596cc. Registration Number UA 7497. Frame Number 2738. Engine Number Y3421A.
Sold with V5c.
The Squirrel name was used for Scott motorcycles since 1921. Development of the three-speed Scott Flying Squirrel began in 1922, whilst the company was in severe debt and faced receivership. Launched at the 1926 Earls Court motorcycle show, the Flying Squirrel was expensive at nearly twice the cost of a sporting four-stroke motorcycle of the time. The unique water-cooled circulation used a convection method known as the thermosyphon system. The bottom end block was painted green for racing or red for road, and had a centrally positioned flywheel, twin inboard main bearings, overhung crankpins, and doors for easy access to the engine. The redesigned three-speed gearbox, multi-plate clutch and the repositioned magneto were all significant improvements.
In 1929 Scott achieved third place in the Isle of Man TT and launched a road going TT Replica Flying Squirrel. Following cost cutting the factory also launched a basic touring model in 1929 for under £70. Financial problems continued, however, and in 1931 Scott were unable to enter the TT or the Earls Court show. A three-cylinder prototype was developed but Scotts lacked the resources to develop it and on the outbreak of World War II, production ended.
UA is a well presented example of this ever popular vintage motorcycle, ideal for the Banbury run and similar events. A good older restoration, it has received regular maintenance, and was used up until last year. Our vendor's advancing age has persuaded him that it is time to move UA on to its next custodian, who will hopefully continue to enjoy it.