£1,500 - £1,800
1970 BSA Bantam B175, 175cc. Registration number VOP 187J. Frame number GD05644 B175. Engine number GD05644 B175.
The B175 was the ultimate Bantam model produced and arguably the best in terms of power delivery and handling. It was a subtle and refined reworking of the D14 model. The engine featured a new cylinder head design with revised finning and a central vertical spark plug, with a slightly lower compression ratio at 9.5:1 this gave a smoother running engine without any power loss over the previous D14 models. The forks are slightly heavier in construction than those previously fitted and have external springs. It had a separate headlight with high-beam warning, exposed rear shock springs, strengthened kickstart shaft all with folding pedals, revised fixing on crankshaft compression disc plates. Produced from 1969 to 1971 in metallic red and blue or plain black liveries, all with white painted linings on the fuel tank, mudguards and side panels like the D14 and featured a modern outline text decal in yellow reading “Bantam 175” on the side panels.
VOP is a matching numbers machine that appears unrestored, it has MOT history between 2008 and 2011 rising from 6,974 miles to 8,648, the current mileage is 8,831. It will require recommissioning before use.
Sold with the V5C.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
18.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
15.00% inc VAT*
