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Title: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: rg7mm on 23 Sep, 2020, 17:11
(//)Good afternoon gentleman I would like some help identifying an old BSA that is lying in a barn and would like to know if it's worth buying
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: craigc11g on 23 Sep, 2020, 18:52
very cheap i hope , its a c11 i think , the later alt model , will cost more to restore than would be worth and finished not worth a lot but maybe of use for parts .
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: JulianS on 23 Sep, 2020, 19:22
Side valve C10L 250cc.
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: DAVE BRADY on 24 Sep, 2020, 14:01
Hi,

All bikes are worthy of some sort of restoration and although most will never be actually worth the cost of a concours refurbishment there are degrees of resurrection.  I would think that if the engine on this bike is not beyond repair there is great scope for a project to create more individual bike.
How much is it worth?  Based on stuff I have sold recently I would think not more £150.
Have look on ebay to see if there any similar condition C11s for a comparison.

Dave.

Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: rg7mm on 24 Sep, 2020, 15:15
Hi thanks for all the help I think I will leave it where it is .Thanks all for the help.
Terry
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: DAVE BRADY on 24 Sep, 2020, 15:52
Hi,

Are you prepared to say where it is if anyone on the forum is interested?

Dave.
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: rg7mm on 24 Sep, 2020, 18:51
Hi if anyone is interested if they make an offer I can put it to the owner it is in Warwickshire
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: Mike Farmer on 24 Sep, 2020, 20:05
 :) :) :)

Go for it.

Just what I was looking for about 5 years back

It will cost the earth in money and in time. Current condition not much more than £100.

Set yerself a five year project. That way you can spread the cost.

Realistically I'm out of the age bracket to start that one. But would really love to.

Mike 8) 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: Mike Farmer on 25 Sep, 2020, 10:37
 :) :) :)

Perhaps you would like to let us know if someone buys it (obviously not who)and maybe we can follow its progress. Then if he/she whoever buys it might wish to keep us in the loop. That would be worth an article starting from scratch.

Mike 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: I need help identifying this BSA and if it's worth restoring
Post by: rg7mm on 25 Sep, 2020, 20:49
Hi all I have sent an offer from a member to the owner and awaiting a reply.  I will keep you all informed