1965 BSA A65 Lightning Unregistered US Import Barn Find Classic British Restore

1965 BSA A65 Lightning
Unregistered US Import Barn Find Classic British Restore

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: A65 Lightning
Year: 1965
Engine No: A65D2964
Frame No: A50B5421
Colour: Black
Mileage: 16805
Capacity: 654cc

This very rare and much sought after tax exempt 1965 BSA A65 Lightening has recently been imported from North America where it has spent all its life – the air is thin and the climate is far kinder to motorcycles than ours.

Sadly the engine is seized. hopfully it will be through standing around forever but we have not inspected the engine internally so we have no idea why/how it has seized.

If you require any further information please give us a call or better still visit our showroom and have a good look over the bike for yourself – after all who are you going to believe me or your own eyes?

The bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.

We HAVE NOT got the American Title (Registration Document) but we will provide the NOVA certificate from Customs & Excise to prove we have paid VAT & duty. this will be provided with an official V55/5 form for 1st registration application.

REGISTRATION
1. You need to get the bike MOT'd.
2. You need to prove the year of manufacture. Phone North Leicester Motorcycles on 01530 263381 with the frame & engine Numbers. for a small fee they will send you a letter confirming the age.
3. You need to have valid insurance on the bike. You can insure it on the chassis number.
4. Post this to the DVLA who will charge you £55 for the 1st registration & the current amount for the road tax.
5. The DVLA will post you your age related registration number.