This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 - Motorcycles on Friday the 22nd of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. Developed from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of 500,000 leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971 Plunger rear suspension became available as an option in 1950, as did battery electrics powered by a 6-volt Lucas alternator A largely original and unrestored example, displaying 29,071 miles Purchased by our vendor in 2010, having three former keepers Has been unused in his ownership forming part of a private Collection, will require recommissioning prior to returning to active use Offered with its V5C, expired MOT from 2011 and DVLA correspondence