1958 BSA A10 Golden Flash 650cc, basket case with V5C original reg NO RESERVE

1958 BSA A10 Golden Flash 650cc with V5C. spares or repairs NO RESERVE!

Here is a brilliant project for the knowledgable BSA enthusiast!

The BSA A10 Golden Flash is pound for pound one the best all round British Classic bikes. ideal for most classic motorcycling purposes.

This example has had a lot of money already spent. for example wheels & tyres. nice tank. seat etc.

Of course. there is more to it than just an assembly job but this is a good mostly complete basket case which shouldn’t cost the earth to finish off.

The bike comes with V5C . registration number WOB 169 (original & transferable). Date of registration is 12th March 1958. Frame number is FA7. 3642. engine number is DA10. 2315. I have checked these numbers in the BSA factory records and they are the matching numbers for the bike which was despatched to “County Cycle” in Birmingham on 6th March 1958. It was originally black in colour.

The bike is pre-60 MOT exempt and is eligible for free “Historic Vehicle” class road tax.

The engine has the name THOMAS HAWKES stamped onto it underneath the engine number -  I’ve no idea who he was (or is!).

The frame has been powder coated but is now a bit “shop-soiled”. It is not bad & I would say very good for a used bike but it is not as new so if that’s what your after it may need to be re-done. The tank has perfect chrome and decent enamel but road -rocket silver instead of the staid black.

Wheel rims are like new. as are spokes . nipples & tyres! So there’s a few quid saved! Tyres are Avon ribbed Speedmaster front and rear is Avon SM MKII. both are unused. Wheels appear to be totally complete with spindles & brakes etc. all visible parts look to have been restored. plated etc.

The pistons are +0. 020” over size. the engine turns freely and I believe it to be a good motor. The head is in nice condition with good valve seats but unfortunately the valve springs & collets etc are missing.

There is no fin damage on the head but 1 chip on the top fin of the barrel.

Gearbox is stamped STD and turns nicely & feels good. The clutch is standard 6-spring type . it may pay to convert to the Triumph type. There are new handlebars & controls & new petrol taps.

The speedometer is the genuine Smith’s chronometric. it looks like it needs a rebuild. It is reading 34477 miles but I suppose that is highly unlikely to be accurate!

All in all this would be a very straight forward rebuild for anyone blessed with knowing their way around BSA twins!

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your own Beeza!

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