Lot Ended
Description
Eye catching
combination; only five former keepers; distinctive yellow livery and endless
commercial potential
Introduced in
1937, BSA's 'M' range of machines were the workhorses of the range intended for
the sidecar market. The AA's
"mechanical first aid outfits' saw a rider/trained mechanic along with a sidecar
stocked with parts and tools attend stranded cars with the intention of
repairing at the roadside for the first time.
This example
was first registered in June 1965 and showing only five former keepers, the
current for 15 years.
The side valve
M20 and the bigger M21 (as here) fulfilled this role admirably, being one of the
motorcycles chosen for war time use and proving to be the equivalent of today's
white van' with small delivery men after the war. Production of the M20 ceased
after 1955 but the M21 was on sale to the public until the end of 1958 but
remained available to AA patrols right up until they opted for minivans
instead.
The
distinctive yellow livery stood out from the subdued blue of the RAC and quite
apart from its role as a knight in shining armour, it was a great advert for the
AA, being a common and reassuring sight on the roads of 50s and 60s
Britain.
First
registered in June 1965, this M21 comes resplendent in full AA livery and is a
M20S version with sprung plunger rear ideal for combination use, its lusty 600cc
side valve engine able to propel rider and toolkit to the aid of the stricken
motorist, 24-hours-a-day.
The last MOT
on file is for 2017. This striking yellow machine offers all sorts of
possibilities, not only as a great promotional tool but also the chance to get
you into period drama in the TV or film worlds, perhaps. It will certainly get
the new owner noticed although they might do well to brush up on their
spannering skills for that inevitable day when someone flags them
down.
Contact:
david.tassell@brightwells.com