Beschreibung:

Bradford-born Alfred Angas Scott's experiments with two-stroke motorcycle engines began in the closing years of the 19th Century. The first complete Scott motorcycle followed in 1908, its twin-cylinder engine, two-speed foot-change gear and all-chain drive marking it out as an exceptionally advanced design for its day. Light weight, ample power and sure-footed handling thanks to a low centre of gravity were Scott virtues right from the outset. Like its major rivals, Scott was well aware of the publicity value of racing and the allure of models with a TT connection, so the adoption of an optional full-frame tank, like that of the works racers, for the new Flying Squirrel was not surprising. Launched at the Olympia Show in 1925, the 'Flyer' came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive machine in the range. Subsequent models also benefited from the racing programme, gaining the duplex frame and bigger brakes (first seen on the works bikes in 1926) and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. The Flying Squirrel took on more of a touring role in the 1930s, being further up-dated with Brampton bottom-link forks, a detachable cylinder head and a foot-change gearbox. Scott factory records held by the VMCC show that this matching-numbers example was sent to Langton, Leeds on 30th October 1931; this being a reference to brothers Eric and Oliver Langton, the noted Scott exponents whose exploits in major trials events and at the Isle of Man TT did much to bolster the marque's reputation. First registered on 29th April 1932, the machine has been in the current family ownership since November 1980 and was restored many years ago but has seen little use. Over the last few years it has mainly been kept on display in clean dry conditions, and thus will require the usual safety checks and re-commissioning before further use. The machine is offered with old-style buff logbook and Swansea V5C document.