Description Extremely rare 10hp open two-seater, one of only 15 known to survive; fully restored in the early 1990s; only 3,000 miles on rebuilt engine; current owner 13 years; a gorgeous example of this novel front-wheel-drive sportscar Although BSA had built their first car in 1907, they were much better known for their core business of motorcycle production.

They enjoyed some success with a range of quirky three-wheelers which stole sales from Morgan in the early 1930s but the car that really put BSA on the radar for the sporting driver was the Scout.

Described by Autocar as ‘undoubtedly one of the best-looking small cars in existence’, the Scout had front-wheel drive and a low centre of gravity which gave it remarkably stable handling compared to rivals like the Riley Nine and the MG Midget.

Produced in six series from 1935 – 1939, the Scout was available as a two- or four-seater open sports model or a closed two-seater coupe.

Initially powered by a Hotchkiss-designed 9hp 1,075...