In September 1958 BSA introduced a new '250' that would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. This newcomer, the C15, featured a compact overhead-valve engine and unitary four-speed gearbox. Alternator electrics and coil ignition were features, early models being distinguished by a distributor-type points housing. The engine/gearbox unit was housed in a conventional cradle frame with bolt-on rear subframe. Trials and scrambles versions were offered as the range expanded during the 1960s. This example was purchased in December 1986 from its original owner by the lady vendor's husband (whose first motorcycle back in 1962 had been a C15) and restored by him over a two-year period. 'EJG 360C' was supplied new via Hallett's of Canterbury Ltd and had covered 21,000 miles before being taken off the road in 1970. Its restoration completed in 1988, the BSA went on to win numerous concours awards and was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine in 1995 (February edition, copy available). The machine is offered with its original logbook and 1965 bill of sale, the 1986 purchase receipt, sundry restoration invoices, assorted DVLA correspondence, a quantity of expired SORNS and MoTs (most recent April 2003) and old/current Swansea V5/V5C registration documents.
In September 1958 BSA introduced a new '250' that would provide the basis for an entire range of singles in capacities up to 500cc. This newcomer, the C15, featured a compact overhead-valve engine and unitary four-speed gearbox. Alternator electrics and coil ignition were features, early models being distinguished by a distributor-type points housing. The engine/gearbox unit was housed in a conventional cradle frame with bolt-on rear subframe. Trials and scrambles versions were offered as the range expanded during the 1960s. This example was purchased in December 1986 from its original owner by the lady vendor's husband (whose first motorcycle back in 1962 had been a C15) and restored by him over a two-year period. 'EJG 360C' was supplied new via Hallett's of Canterbury Ltd and had covered 21,000 miles before being taken off the road in 1970. Its restoration completed in 1988, the BSA went on to win numerous concours awards and was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine in 1995 (February edition, copy available). The machine is offered with its original logbook and 1965 bill of sale, the 1986 purchase receipt, sundry restoration invoices, assorted DVLA correspondence, a quantity of expired SORNS and MoTs (most recent April 2003) and old/current Swansea V5/V5C registration documents.
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