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The Dave Degens, 1959 Nor-BSA 350cc Racing Motorcycle
14 October 2023, 10:00 BST
Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground£6,000 - £8,000
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The Dave Degens
1959 Nor-BSA 350cc Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. WSL 988
Frame no. P48
Engine no. DB.32.GS.1679.
1959 Nor-BSA 350cc Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. WSL 988
Frame no. P48
Engine no. DB.32.GS.1679.
• Built for Dave Degens in 2019
• Road licensed, race-specification
• 3.6 miles recorded
Norton's ubiquitous Featherbed frame has long been the special-builder's friend, proving versatile enough to accommodate power units of all kinds ranging from the humble British single up to relatively modern Japanese fours and even the occasional car engine. The Triumph-engined Triton is by far the most common of these hybrids, followed by the BSA-engined Nor-BSA, usually using a twin-cylinder engine.
This unique hybrid was built for Dave Degens' personal use in 2019 and is owned by and registered to him. It incorporates a replica Manx lightweight frame, constructed of Accles & Pollock T45 tubing instead of the original Reynolds 531, and is powered by a tuned 350cc BSA Gold Star DB32 engine dating from circa 1959. Harking back to the austere decades of the immediately post-WW2 period, this machine was built for its owner to ride to the track, remove the lights and number plate, race and ride home. Specification highlights include the following:
Triumph five-speed gearbox
Original Manx twin-leading-shoe magnesium front brake in converted Triumph conical hub
Belt primary drive
Dresda competition swinging arm
Balanced crankshaft
New main bearings
New big-end shells
Lightweight valves and springs
Lucas M01 mag-dyno
Amal Concentric carburettor
Hagen shock absorbers
Alloy fuel and oil tanks
Front brake air scoop
18" alloy wheel rims (Morad front; XS Performance rear) shod with modern tyres
At time of cataloguing, it is believed only 3.6 miles had been covered since the machine was built. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require re-commissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes a (copy) old V5; specification sheets and DVLA SORN. Key not required.
• Road licensed, race-specification
• 3.6 miles recorded
Norton's ubiquitous Featherbed frame has long been the special-builder's friend, proving versatile enough to accommodate power units of all kinds ranging from the humble British single up to relatively modern Japanese fours and even the occasional car engine. The Triumph-engined Triton is by far the most common of these hybrids, followed by the BSA-engined Nor-BSA, usually using a twin-cylinder engine.
This unique hybrid was built for Dave Degens' personal use in 2019 and is owned by and registered to him. It incorporates a replica Manx lightweight frame, constructed of Accles & Pollock T45 tubing instead of the original Reynolds 531, and is powered by a tuned 350cc BSA Gold Star DB32 engine dating from circa 1959. Harking back to the austere decades of the immediately post-WW2 period, this machine was built for its owner to ride to the track, remove the lights and number plate, race and ride home. Specification highlights include the following:
Triumph five-speed gearbox
Original Manx twin-leading-shoe magnesium front brake in converted Triumph conical hub
Belt primary drive
Dresda competition swinging arm
Balanced crankshaft
New main bearings
New big-end shells
Lightweight valves and springs
Lucas M01 mag-dyno
Amal Concentric carburettor
Hagen shock absorbers
Alloy fuel and oil tanks
Front brake air scoop
18" alloy wheel rims (Morad front; XS Performance rear) shod with modern tyres
At time of cataloguing, it is believed only 3.6 miles had been covered since the machine was built. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require re-commissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes a (copy) old V5; specification sheets and DVLA SORN. Key not required.
Footnotes
Please note we are able to select just four gears. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the gearbox specification and condition prior to bidding.
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.