12th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST
Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
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^ Scott Super Squirrel Registration Number: UA7497 First Registered: 01-03-1929 Engine Size: 596cc
Registration Number: UA7497
First Registered: 01-03-1929
Engine Size: 596cc
Colour: Black
Engine Number: Y3421A
Frame Number: 2738
V5C present
The Scott Motorcycle company was founded in 1901 by Yorkshireman, Alfred Angas Scott. He built his first engine in 1901 and set the pattern for most Scotts from then on, for his twin cylinder two-stroke . He fitted it to his Premier bicycle in front of the head stock, from where it drove the from wheel by a belt.
From then on Scott developed a twin cylinder two-stroke with a central flywheel, at that time in 1904, a might 333cc. The concept for his machines remained the same for many years sporting a two speed gearbox.
Alfred Scott submitted several works machines in to the TT from as early as 1909 with one of his bikes and later setting the fastest lap in 1911. Scott went on to repeatedly set records and have multiple wins at the TT, with iconic works riders just as Frank Applebee and Tim Wood.
After Scott's untimely death in 1923, the company went on to develop larger machines but based on the same mechanical concept.
This wonderful bike offered is an example of such a machine. With its 596cc engine and light frame, the Scott Flying Squirrel Sports was an extremely competitive machine keeping up with the new breed of OHC bikes in their day.
The Scott is a credit to its owner, sporting huge originality, correctness and mechanically appears to be in fine condition, with good compression.
The paintwork is still to a very good standard and although has been dry stored for some years shows no signs of deterioration.
A fine, rare machine ready for light recommissioning.
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
Sold for £6,200
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000
. Later restoration, paint ok with some micro blistering. Chrome good. Engine and gearbox casings tarnished but good. Dry stored for recommissioning.
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 12th May, 2019
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