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£5,640
1938 BSA SCOUT SERIES V TWO SEATER SPORTS
Christies • United Kingdom • 1 Jul 2005
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 BSA Scout Series V, a two-seater sports car, is a classic front-wheel-drive vehicle with a 1,203cc engine. Having been in storage for over 20 years, it needs full restoration, and while it started, it's missing the exhaust system. The car retains some historical documentation, adding to its provenance.
Condition
3
The car has been in storage for over 20 years and requires a thorough and sympathetic restoration. While it started easily after retrieval, it's missing its exhaust system, indicating mechanical work is needed. Cosmetic condition is not detailed, but long storage implies significant wear or deterioration.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
E1630
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
BTR 929
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1938 BSA SCOUT SERIES V TWO SEATER SPORTS
Registration No.
BTR 929
Chassis No.
E1630
Engine No.
A2840
Red with red fabric interior
Engine: four cylinders, in-line, 1,203cc, 32bhp; Gearbox: front-wheel drive, wet plate clutch, three-speed manual, worm final drive; Suspension: independent front with transverse leaf springs, solid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four-wheel mechanically operated drum.
Right hand drive.
As the Daimler company's budget offshoot, BSA specialized in carefully built, easy to drive small family saloons.
In 1930 they brought out a well designed front wheel drive tricar to exploit various English fiscal and other breaks.
In 1936 this had evolved into the four wheeled, front-drive 9hp (the Nine) Scout, a trim little two-seater sports car with 1,074cc four cylinder side-valve engine of 26bhp.
In 1937 there was a 1,203cc 32bhp 10hp (the Ten) Scout with a top speed claimed to be over 65mph.
The Nine had a neat floor gear shift, t...
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£1,300
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£7,446
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£20,720
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