Lot 015: 1963 BSA A65

BSA announced the new A65 and A50 unit twins for the 1962 model season. Both models were considerably lighter than their predecessors thanks to the employment of unit construction for the engine and gearbox, although the mechanical architecture was little changed from the previous pre unit twins. The styling reflected the "clean" lines of the engine and gearbox resulting in a fresh uncluttered look for the machines. Development would see the unit twins continue in production until the collapse of BSA in the early seventies with higher tuned variants appearing, however, it is arguable that the first series of machines were and are among the best of the breed This example of the larger capacity A65 dates from the second year of production. It is offered in good, believed to be very original condition with black paintwork and chrome tank panels. A Swansea V5C, Mot certificate valid until the 10th July 2008 and a road fund licence that expires at the end of October 2008 accompany the machine.