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FOR SALE: Classic "1970 BSA 650 Lightning Rocket" .. Worth More Parted Out.. But would like to see her PLEASE READ AD Completely... Look at the Photos Closely... Very Easy Project.. Had same owner since 1972. Always stored indoors.. I recently took this bike from an old friend and I'm not familiar with these old Brits.. Bike is 99% there, No Rust, The Rims are very clean and Shiny..Some of the Chrome on the forks has some minor pitting ( Hard To Notice ).. Less than 2000 miles on Rebuilt Engine, Has Plenty of Compression, Has a minor dent on the right side of the fuel tank ( Hard to Notice ).. Shop Manual & Owners Manual go with it, and Clean Florida Title in Hand.. Everything this bike needs to finish are very inexpensive and easy to get online.. eBay has all the Parts needed Dirt Cheap.. List of what is needed: 1 or 2 Brackets, Pipe Clamps, 1 Tab, Air Filters, Both Petcocks, Rear Tire showing some very fine weather cracking, Front Tire is Like New.. Carbs need Tuned, Tune-Up, Oil Change, Tail Light, Battery, Pegs & Peg Mounts, a Kickstand Spring, Speedometer and New Owner who's Familiar with these Old British Bikes.. Paint to whatever color you like or leave the Patina.. This is more of a "Mechanic Special" than a Project.. You don't see too many of these BSA's around anymore ( A Real Classic ) .. Ride it to your Local "Bike Night" , everyone will be checking this one out... Or will make a Great addition to your Collection.. " SOLD AS IS " The Springs shown in the photos are for the Seat.. The Knee Pads never came with that model year.. They were added later on.. From what my buddy told me, The Fuel Tank, Motor and Oil Tank are Original.. Nothing else comes with this Bike, What you see in the Photos is What you get.. Wont take much to get this baby back on the road.. Thanks for Looking & Good Luck.. PLEASE NOTE: I've Listed this item Locally, I reserve the right to end the Auction Ends.. |
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Oil On Canvas Originals To Be Auctioned
Wed, 08 Jan 2014Bonhams will be auctioning two oil on canvas originals from contemporary motorsports artist Robert Carter, January 9th at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The title piece for this auction (pictured above) measures 48” x 60” and depicts AMA Flat Track star Jim Rice piloting his BSA to victory at the 1970 Santa Rosa Mile. Carter’s second original celebrates the Catalina Grand Prix of 1950’s fame. The oil on canvas piece is 36” x 60”. In addition to these two originals, some of Carter’s Giclee prints will be available.
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