1965 BSA Thunderbolt

Long term ownership

Estimate: £3,500 - £4,500*

Reg No: WRF 82C Frame No: A50B7445

CC: 650 Engine No: CE06123A65T

MOT: Exempt

• Purchased by the late vendor in 1994

• Always maintained and enjoyed

• 6 owners from new with history from DVLA

BSA’s 654cc unit-construction parallel twins were launched in 1962 as the A65 Star model with various improvements introduced throughout the decade. The Lightning version sported twin carbs but the single-carb Thunderbolt was a more usable all round.

This BSA Thunderbolt was sold to the Jordanian Embassy originally and was purchased by the late vendor in 1994 (a receipt on file), he traced all the previous owners from new through the DVLA. He purchased a larger petrol tank for longer journeys and the original is still with the machine when purchased. It benefits from a full set of Craven panniers (purchase receipt on file) as well as a good history file with receipts and details of work carried out. It has had a replacement engine from a 1971 A65 sometime in its life. Light recommissioning will be required before placing back on the road.