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BSA was once the world's most successful motorcycle company, manufacturing more machines than any other in the world by the mid-1950s. And yet, after winning the Queens Award to Industry for exports in 1967 and 1968, it collapsed into bankruptcy in 1973. This is an epic story of rise and fall, even by the precarious standards of the British motorcycle industry. With over 170 illustrations, this book recalls the founding of the company and its foray into bicycle and then motorcycle production. It describes the evolution of the various models of motorcycles including specification tables and discusses the diversification into cars, commercial vehicles and guns for Spitfires. It recounts the successes - two Maudes Trophies and numerous racing victories, and documents the fall from grace to bankruptcy and beyond.

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Definitely one to be read by all those interested in motorcycle history, as well as those with a passion for BSA, and well worth the cover price. * Vintage & Classic Motor Cycle *

BSA: The Complete Story

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    A Hardback by Greg Pullen

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      Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
      Published 24 July 2020
      ISBN-13 9781785007392
      978-1785007392
      ISBN-10 1785007394
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      Travel & Transport Motorcycles: general interest

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      BSA was once the world's most successful motorcycle company, manufacturing more machines than any other in the world by the mid-1950s. And yet, after winning the Queens Award to Industry for exports in 1967 and 1968, it collapsed into bankruptcy in 1973. This is an epic story of rise and fall, even by the precarious standards of the British motorcycle industry. With over 170 illustrations, this book recalls the founding of the company and its foray into bicycle and then motorcycle production. It describes the evolution of the various models of motorcycles including specification tables and discusses the diversification into cars, commercial vehicles and guns for Spitfires. It recounts the successes - two Maudes Trophies and numerous racing victories, and documents the fall from grace to bankruptcy and beyond.

      Trade Review
      Definitely one to be read by all those interested in motorcycle history, as well as those with a passion for BSA, and well worth the cover price. * Vintage & Classic Motor Cycle *

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