A Piece of Motorcycling History

1971 BSA ROCKET III EXPORT MODEL, A TIMELESS CLASSIC WITH MATCHING NUMBERS. Here we have to offer this timeless classic in Etruscan Bronze and Dove Grey. This 4 speed Mk2 BSA Rocket III was Manufactured in June 1971 with confirmation certificate from the Trident & Rocket 3 owners club validating the month and year of manufacture plus confirmation of matching numbers. The bike was exported to BSA Los Angeles on June the 15th 1971. The bike has been tastefully restored and is in stunning condition and would fit into any collection. This machine was re-imported from California in 2017, has NOVA paperwork and was UK registered on the year correct J registration prefix In late 1970 BSA unveiled a revised version of the mighty Rocket 3. Although the frame remained largely as before the angular, heavy set Ogle Design styling of the first series gave way to a lighter, leaner more elegant and traditional style with a new smaller tank, revised mudguards and simpler side panels complimented by tapered megaphone type silencers, slimline front forks bereft of gaiters and shock absorbers with exposed springs. The groups new 8" twin leading shoe conical front brake and hub was adopted and the front tyre size now mirrored that of the rear. Both using 19" spoked rims. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of a stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several of years and will require light recommissioning prior to use. Please note that historical classic vehicles are sold as an investment opportunity and are not supplied under the same terms and conditions as a modern day running motorcycle. For more information regarding this machine please contact Ian Cunningham on 07415 871 189 or ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk This machine and 30 other classic bikes from the late Keith Mason's private collection will be sold by auction at the H and H Classic Auction held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday the 25th March 2026