This veteran BSA so nearly ended up in the scrap bin, after it had already survived for over 100 years. Thanks to Wesley Wall’s persistence, it didn’t.
There was a craze in the late 1950s to attract riders away from scooters onto motorcycles, with machines that were shrouded in panels and finished in natty colours, as exampled here.
Good lighting isn’t just a comfort, it’s a necessity. For motorcyclists, especially those riding after dark or in bad weather, headlights are a critical part of staying safe.
If you had the pick of the British 650cc parallel twins, Norton’s 650SS would have to be high on the list. It was number one for one particular collector.
This special doesn’t perhaps visually appeal to all, especially with its rather out-there colour scheme, but it is possessed of a wonderfully agreeable engine.
Though perhaps not that well known outside its home market, the firm of Saroléa has a long and illustrious history of making quality products, as exampled by this fine machine.
