1960 BSA A7SS Shooting Star 500cc

No Reserve*

Reg No: 110 AFH Frame No: GA7 5988

CC: 500 Engine No: CA7SS 7356

MOT: Exempt

• Pre unit BSA A7SS 500 twin cylinder

• A few nice extras for use on runs and rallies

• Supplied with a current V5C

The Birmingham Small Arms factory was established in the Small Heath area of Birmingham 1861 and as the name suggests manufactured weapons. Around the turn of the century they started making bicycles and progressed onto motorcycles a few years later. BSA went on to be one of the world’s largest producers of motorcycles up until its demise in the early 1970s. The ‘A’ range of twins, initially pre-unit, was launched in the late 1940s to compete with Triumph’s Speed Twin and stayed in production until the early 1970s.

The A7 models continued in production with various modifications until 1961/2 when they were superseded by the new unit-construction A50 model. A previous owner of this BSA A7SS has modified the bike to make it better for use on vintage runs and rallies by fitting extra lights, indicators for safety, a period Craven top box and a touring screen. An attractive bike in traditional BSA Metallic Green, it has not been run for a couple of years, so will need recommissioning before use. Supplied with a current V5C.

1970 BSA Rocket 3

From long term ownership

Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000*

Reg No: EPL 964J Frame No: GD00128A75R

CC: 750 Engine No: GD00128A75R

MOT: Exempt

• From long term ownership

• Lots of paperwork on file

• Mostly original machine

The BSA Rocket 3, alongside the Honda CB750, and later the Kawasaki triples, brought a new level of sophistication to street motorcycles, marking the beginning of the superbike era. The Rocket 3/Trident was part of Triumph’s plan to extend the model range beyond their 650cc parallel twins. It was the last major motorcycle developed by Triumph at Meriden, West Midlands, created to meet the demands of the US market. Although BSA experienced serious financial difficulties, 27,480 Rocket 3/Tridents were produced during its seven-year history.

This 1970 BSA Rocket Three has been with the late vendor for many years. It was his pride and joy and went to many events all over the country. There is a great history file with the machine and a full set of panniers which were purchased new for the machine (receipt on file) Sadly due on sale due to the late vendor. The BSA will need recommissioning before use.