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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: gennaro on June 30, 2006, 04:45:22 AM

Title: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: gennaro on June 30, 2006, 04:45:22 AM

 :)hello!
I'm a bsa's italian lover, you have excuse me for my no perfect english.
I have a bsa spitfire lightning of 1968 in good state.
Of this I don't know the value.
What is this? Thanks....

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: L.A.B. on June 30, 2006, 05:29:16 AM

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I have a bsa spitfire lightning of 1968 in good state.

Hello gennaro,

What is the actual model?

Is it a Spitfire A65 Mk IV (1968 ) OR A65L Lightning?

If a genuine Spitfire model the engine and frame number prefix will be *A65SB*.

Lightning prefix is *A65LB*


Or does it have parts from both models (although a lot of parts are the same anyway)?

It can be difficult to give a value without seeing the motorcycle. Do you have any photos you could post here?

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: gennaro on July 01, 2006, 07:37:41 AM

Hello, thanks for your contrbution
The  prefix number is *A65SB*
I have some digital photos. How I can post here, because the size of attach is only 100 KB
I'm waiting for your  answer.
Bye

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: TERMINATOR on July 01, 2006, 09:01:47 AM

just resize pics by shrinking them in paint shop or other photo editor and the size will drop below 100kb
john

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: VintageBike on July 01, 2006, 04:56:10 PM

gennaro,

if you have problems with the picture - email it to me and I will sort it out for you.

regards

Nigel
www.vintagebike.co.uk

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: gennaro on July 15, 2006, 10:20:07 PM

Ok!
I email you my photos. Thanks. ;)

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: VintageBike on July 17, 2006, 12:38:43 AM

here are the pictures

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/YaBBAttach/BSA-Lightning-1.jpg
http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/YaBBAttach/BSA-Lightning-2.jpg

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: gennaro on July 20, 2006, 06:05:59 AM

 ::)hellò, i'm waiting for your valutation.
the bike is in good state and the documents are originals.
What is the value?Thanks

Title: Re: BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning
Post by: L.A.B. on July 20, 2006, 06:51:43 AM

It can be difficult to give an exact figure but if this motorcycle was offered for sale in the UK then I would expect the asking price to be around £3500-£4000. (€5120-€5850).

There are various factors that need to be taken into consideration.

Mechanical condition?

A classic motorcycle dealer would probably want to sell at a higher price (and buy at a lower price) than a private seller or buyer.

The actual value may be different where you live (not just in terms of currency conversion) but could depend on how popular this type of motorcycle is where you live?  
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There is a 1966 model in the 'For Sale' section, price asked = £5000 ono
http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bikes%20for%20Sale/Pages/BSA-Spitfire-MkII-66.htm