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- 1971 BSA A75RV Rocket 3 Mk2 5 Speed 750cc
1971 BSA A75RV Rocket 3 Mk2 5 Speed 750cc
Lot Number: 205
1971 BSA A75RV Rocket 3 Mk2 5 Speed 750cc
One of only 200 Rocket 3s built with a 5-speed gearbox.
- Sold for: £11,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th February, 2023 at 1.30am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
DRS 301J
SUMMARY
One of only 200 Rocket 3s built with a 5-speed gearbox.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in the late 1960s with the US market in mind
- With sales falling in the early 1970s, the R75RV was introduced with a fifth gear
- Only 200 models were built
- Nicely recommissioned, matching-numbers and 69 recorded miles
- Imported back from the USA in 2015 and now UK-registered
- Part of a large private collection and dry-stored for last few years
- May require some recommissioning before road use
- Complete with VMCC dating letter and an old MOT
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 205
- Make
- BSA
- Model
- A75RV ROCKET 3 5 SPEED
- Registration Number
- DRS 301J
- Frame Number
- AE00293 A75RV
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- AE00293 A75RV
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 20th February due to venue restrictions.
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