1957 BSA SPIFIRE SCRAMBLER " Rare" 1st year model

RARE 1957 BSA SPITFIRE SCRAMBLER UP FOR BID

This is an eye-catching motorcycle. I bought it as a rusted ruble of parts and worked in earnest to rebuild it to a quality standard.

The engine, rame, nd transmission were totally dismantled and I replaced all the worn parts.

The rear rim probably needs to be re-chromed and I recommend both tires be replaced. But, he bike runs well and everything works as it should.

The following is a list of new parts that were installed or worked on.

1. Seat

2. Fork Tubes, hrome seal holders, seals, ushings and top fork tube chrome nuts

3. Rear shocks

4. Parts and maintenance manuals included

5. Handle bars, evers, ables and throttle

6. Repainted all painted parts

7. Carburetor

8. Exhaust pipes

9. Replated rear brake plate

10.Rebuilt engine

11.Inspected transmission, hanged seals, askets, nd a two bearings

12.New Chain guard

13.New clutch plates and an updated clutch bearing

14.New Fender Braces

15.Chains

History of the 1957 A10 Spitfire Scrambler:

This particular bike has significant differences from the A10 Scramblers that followed (1958-1963).

1. The 1957 Spitfire began production using a Gold Start frame. About half way through the first production year, SA switches to a modified A10 frame which did not have a steering lock or mounting loops for passenger foot pegs.

2. All 1957 models used Gold Star front and rear brakes. The front brake plate is aluminum and the rear is chrome plated.

3. The 1957-1958 models did not use the short Scrambler seats, hey used the longer dual seat.

4. 1957 and 1958 models did not use high level exhaust pipes. They used straight through down pipes which extended to the mid-point of the swing arm.

5. BSA started using the high level pipes in 1959 and continued through 1963.

6. Optional for the 1957 model was a rear seat grab rail and a generator lighting kit.

7. 1957 model did not use an air filter

8. 238 Spitfire engines were built in 1957. The first engine number was #CA10SR101 and the last for 1957 was #CA10SR339.

9. BSA BUILT 226 Spitfire frames in 1957. The first frame number was #CA7A101 and the last frame number was #CA7A327.

10.The days of pre-unit Spitfire Scramblers, 1957-1963), ngine and frame numbers were not the same when they left the factory. To acquire a dating certificate to certify engine and frame numbers that left the factory as a unit, ontact ‘BSA Owners Club of England’. They have BSA Factory Dispatch Records.

This motorcycle has been authenticated by the ‘BSA Owners Club of England’ using the BSA Factory Dispatch Records. The engine and frame numbers of this machine match factory dispatch records.

*This motorcycle was dispatched to "HAP ALZINA" BSA West Coast Distributor on the 27th of May 1957 .

*I will provide the buyer with the certificate at transfer. This machine is registered to me in the State of Florida.

Hagerty Insurance Co., ho has charts to evaluate vehicles for their market value, ays this vehicle’s value is between $10,000-$14,000 (US). The reserve for the bike will be between these amounts. Contact Hagerty at www.Hagerty.com for more information.

My bidding rules are as follows:

1. I will not sell to anyone outside the USA

2. Bidders with little or no ebay feedback must call me prior to bidding, therwise, will cancel your bid

3. Winning bidder will Pay-Pal $500 within the first 48 hours

4. Within 5 days, he balance will be due via US Bank check, ashier’s check, ertified check or cash, ot Pay-Pal.

5. This motorcycle will not leave my premises until all funds have cleared my bank.

6. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. My city, tate, ip are:

Clearwater, L 33755

From Tampa, lorida, would use www.ForwardAir.com service as they have served me well in the past. I will assist by transporting this bike for a maximum of 30 miles from Clearwater at no charge.

Should you have any questions, contact Tom at 727-729-5493

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