1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military Motorcycle Frame no. B40GB 386 Engine no. B40GB 3152
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1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military Motorcycle
Registration no. no registered
Frame no. B40GB 386
Engine no. B40GB 3152
Introduced in September 1958, the unitary construction C15 replaced the outgoing C12 and would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. The first new C15-based model to feature an enlarged engine was the 343cc B40, an addition to the line-up for 1961. Many B40s would see service with the British Armed Forces, which ordered 2,000 following an extended reliability test. A number of modifications were made to the military-specification B40, including a lower compression ratio of 5.0:1; Zenith 'butterfly' carburettor; cut-down, moto-cross oil tank; external, cartridge-type oil filter; fork gaiters; and a fully-enclosed rear drive chain. Although the 'civilian' B40 disappeared from the range at the end of 1967, military production continued for another couple of years, the last machines being delivered in 1970. The B40 would remain in military service well into the 1970s. Nothing is known of the history of this B40. There are no documents with this motorcycle, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
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Registration no. no registered
Frame no. B40GB 386
Engine no. B40GB 3152
Introduced in September 1958, the unitary construction C15 replaced the outgoing C12 and would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. The first new C15-based model to feature an enlarged engine was the 343cc B40, an addition to the line-up for 1961. Many B40s would see service with the British Armed Forces, which ordered 2,000 following an extended reliability test. A number of modifications were made to the military-specification B40, including a lower compression ratio of 5.0:1; Zenith 'butterfly' carburettor; cut-down, moto-cross oil tank; external, cartridge-type oil filter; fork gaiters; and a fully-enclosed rear drive chain. Although the 'civilian' B40 disappeared from the range at the end of 1967, military production continued for another couple of years, the last machines being delivered in 1970. The B40 would remain in military service well into the 1970s. Nothing is known of the history of this B40. There are no documents with this motorcycle, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
Footnotes:
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.
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1967 BSA 343cc B40 Military Motorcycle Frame no. B40GB 386 Engine no. B40GB 3152
Estimate £700 - £900
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