1934 B.S.A. FOUR CYLINDER THREE WHEELER SPECIAL SPORTS Registration No. BGK 29 Chassis No. 7238 Engine No. 2065 Green over cream with beige upholstery. Right hand drive. The Birmingham Small Arms munitions and gun factory began manuafacturing cars in 1907 prior to their more internationally known motorbikes, but with the takeover of Daimler in 1910, they rationalised their model range in favour of a cheaper Daimler design. At the 1929 Motor Cycle Show, BSA Cycles Ltd launched an ingenious front wheel drive three wheeler powered by a 1-litre Hotchkiss vee twin engine in direct competition to the Morgan. It was considered more comfortable than the Morgan and easier to drive and although less powerful this deficit was greatly improved when the four cylinder, 1,075cc engine was introduced in 1933. Although Alvis pioneered the front wheel design the BSA was really the first British car to use the system on a high production basis. This delightful two seater Special Sports (model TW 34/10) was subject to a major restoration in 1985/86 and photographs from this period indicate a new ash frame was manufactured and fitted. Although the restoration has mellowed a little over the past ten years BGK 29 is described as good in all respects. It comes with old style log book, V5 form and time permitting the BSA will have a fresh MoT by the time of the auction.
1934 B.S.A. FOUR CYLINDER THREE WHEELER SPECIAL SPORTS Registration No. BGK 29 Chassis No. 7238 Engine No. 2065 Green over cream with beige upholstery. Right hand drive. The Birmingham Small Arms munitions and gun factory began manuafacturing cars in 1907 prior to their more internationally known motorbikes, but with the takeover of Daimler in 1910, they rationalised their model range in favour of a cheaper Daimler design. At the 1929 Motor Cycle Show, BSA Cycles Ltd launched an ingenious front wheel drive three wheeler powered by a 1-litre Hotchkiss vee twin engine in direct competition to the Morgan. It was considered more comfortable than the Morgan and easier to drive and although less powerful this deficit was greatly improved when the four cylinder, 1,075cc engine was introduced in 1933. Although Alvis pioneered the front wheel design the BSA was really the first British car to use the system on a high production basis. This delightful two seater Special Sports (model TW 34/10) was subject to a major restoration in 1985/86 and photographs from this period indicate a new ash frame was manufactured and fitted. Although the restoration has mellowed a little over the past ten years BGK 29 is described as good in all respects. It comes with old style log book, V5 form and time permitting the BSA will have a fresh MoT by the time of the auction.
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