BSA 1968 Spitfire lightning

[gennaro]

 :)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....

[L.A.B.]

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?

[gennaro]

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

[TERMINATOR]

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

[VintageBike]

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

[gennaro]

Ok!
I email you my photos. Thanks.

[VintageBike]

here are the pictures

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

[gennaro]

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

[L.A.B.]

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