£3,500 - £4,500
1950 Scott Flying Squirrel, 596cc. Registration number OMU 818.
Sold with the V5C, V5, V.E. 60, various paperwork.
Formed by Alfred Scott of Bradford in 1908, the distinctive two stroke incorporated water cooling, all-chain drive, telescopic forks, low slung weight and a lightweight duplex frame giving superb road holding. In 1910 a Scott was the first two-stroke motorcycle to complete a full TT course under race conditions won the event in 1912 and 1913.
A 596cc engine was introduced at an additional price for the 1924 models and later the same year further-improved engines were introduced at 596 cc and 498 cc to a new model named the Super Squirrel. The specification stayed much the same until the factory was taken over in 1950 and moved away from Yorkshire.
OMU has history going back to 1975 when it was owned by Robin McDonald of Hazelmere, according to the V5C our vendor bought it from him in 1991, although there is a receipt on file from 1988 in his name for repairs to the cylinder head. It is in unrestored 'oily rag' condition and as such is a rare example of one of the last Shipley Scott's.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
18.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
15.00% inc VAT*
